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McCaffrey (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Though he practiced in a limited capacity all week, McCaffrey took a doubtful designation into Sunday and will ultimately miss a second straight game. Even so, McCaffrey's ability to practice in any capacity this week -- as well as the Panthers' decision not to place him on injured reserve -- hints that the star tailback may be ready to go for the Week 6 game versus Minnesota. While McCaffrey is idle against the Eagles, however, rookie Chuba Hubbard is expected to serve as Carolina's lead back, with Rodney Smith likely serving as the top option on obvious passing downs.

Williams (hip) is listed as active Sunday in Minnesota.

Williams has appeared on the Lions' injury report as less than full this season on two occasions, most recently this week with a hip injury. While he was limited in practice Wednesday through Friday, he'll be out there along with No. 1 running back D'Andre Swift (groin). On the campaign, Williams has been regularly used to the tune of 55 touches for 280 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns, while Swift has compiled a 64-338-2 overall stat line.

Swift (groin) is listed as active Sunday at Minnesota.

Swift's preseason groin issue continues to linger, resulting in questionable tags for each of the last four contests. Despite the limitations in practice, however, he's averaged 15 touches for 78 yards from scrimmage while scoring one touchdown during that stretch. Fellow running back Jamaal Williams (hip) also tended to an injury this week, and while he's been cleared to play, he's taken a back seat to Swift in both snap count and reps during the recent three-game span (12.7 touches for 56.7 total yards per outing, one TD).

Cook (ankle) is listed as inactive Sunday against the Lions.

Cook has been dealing with a right ankle sprain since Week 2, which resulted in an absence Week 3 and capped him to just 11 touches for 44 total yards last Sunday against the Browns. The Vikings considered the fifth-year back a game-time decision for Sunday's contest after he managed just one limited appearance in practice this week, but he hasn't made enough progress to be available to the offense again. With Cook in street clothes, Minnesota will turn to Alexander Mattison as its featured runner.

Mixon (ankle) is active Week 5 against Green Bay, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

Despite not seeing the practice field for a single session all week, Mixon apparently got in some light workouts Saturday that led to earlier reports suggesting he would be able to suit up. That notion has since been confirmed with the release of the inactive list, though it's fair to wonder how close to a regular workload Mixon might see. He's been on the field for 72 percent of snaps or greater in each of the season's first four weeks, but should that mark be unattainable Sunday, look for Samaje Perine and Chris Evans -- in that order -- to provide relief.

Patterson (head) passed all concussion tests after exiting Sunday's game against the Jets and is available to return to the contest, Scott Bair of the Falcons' official site reports.

In the first quarter, Patterson briefly headed to the Falcons' blue medical tent on the sideline to receive evaluation for the head injury, but he apparently exhibited no signs of a concussion. The 30-year-old looks like he'll be ready to continue filling his versatile role in the Atlanta offense for the rest of the day.

Patterson exited Sunday's game against the Jets and is uncertain to return while he receives an evaluation for a concussion, Melissa Stark of NFL Network reports.

The Falcons sent Patterson to a blue tent on the sideline for an evaluation of the head injury after he left Sunday's contest in the first quarter. Before checking out of the contest, Patterson carried twice for 18 yards. If Patterson is done for the day, Mike Davis would likely have a clear path to a three-down role out of the Atlanta backfield.

Swift (groin), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings, is expected to be active for the contest, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Swift has previously been labeled as questionable ahead of each of the Lions' last three contests, but he's played each time, averaging 10 carries and six targets in those games while totaling 234 yards from scrimmage and scoring a touchdown. No. 2 back Jamaal Williams (hip) is also listed as questionable but is expected to play, so Detroit should be able to divvy up the backfield work between him and Swift in relatively typical fashion Sunday.

Perine is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

With Perine a healthy scratch Sunday, the Jets' Week 5 backfield will continue to be comprised of Michael Carter, Ty Johnson and Tevin Coleman.

Williams (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.

With Isaiah Oliver (knee) on IR and Williams unavailable, look for Fabian Moreau and T.J. Green to log added cornerback snaps Sunday. Williams, who has recorded eight tackles in four games this season, will now target a return to action after the Falcons' bye when the team takes on Miami in Week 7.