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Mixon rushed 12 times for 59 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 41-17 win over the Ravens.

The Bengals struggled to get much going against the Ravens' defensive front, but late scores from Mixon and Samaje Perine (both from 20-plus yards out) helped mask what was a rough day on the ground. Mixon has been a solid fantasy contributor so far through seven games, but his continued decline in the passing game does hurt his stock a bit. The 25-year-old had zero receptions (or targets) Sunday and has now recorded five games with one or fewer receptions. Mixon is still the lead dog in Cincinnati -- the even split in carries with Perine was a result of the blowout -- so he remains a solid option heading into a favorable matchup against the Jets next Sunday.

Swift (groin) is active for Sunday's road game against the Rams.

Per usual, Swift entered the weekend with a cloud hanging over his availability. And again, he got the all clear to play through a groin injury. Swift hasn't been incredibly efficient on the ground, averaging just 3.3 yards on his 65 carries, but he's supplemented his line with 34 catches (on 42 targets) for 295 yards and four total TDs. He'll look to keep it up against a Rams defense that has allowed 127.3 yards from scrimmage per game to running backs this season, though Jamaal Williams may continue to be an impediment to Swift reaching RB1 status.

Williams is active for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Williams returned to the inactive list for the Ravens' Week 6 win over the Chargers, but he'll be suiting up as the team's No. 3 back Sunday after Latavius Murray (ankle) was ruled out for the contest. Devonta Freeman is expected to replace Murray as the team's lead option out of the backfield, while Le'Veon Bell looks to be next in line for work. As a result, Williams likely won't be tasked with handling a meaningful role Week 7.

McNichols (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against Kansas City, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Through six games, McNichols has logged just seven carries, though the 25-year-old has factored into the Titans' passing attack at times. However, with Darrynton Evans (knee) having been activated off IR, it remains to be seen how many touches there will be for McNichols in Week 7. Derrick Henry is slated to continue to handle the bulk of the team's backfield work as long as he remains healthy and available.

Taylor is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Jets, Ben Volin of The Boston Globe reports.

Taylor will suit up Sunday, while Rhamondre Stevenson is inactive. Also in uniform Sunday is Brandon Bolden (thigh), with Taylor and Bolden in line to work in change-of-pace/complementary roles behind top back Damien Harris. In that context, Taylor profiles as a fantasy dart in PPR formats.

Bolden (thigh) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Jets.

With Rhamondre Stevenson a surprise scratch, Bolden is on track to handle a change-of-pace role Sunday behind lead back Damien Harris. It's an assignment that puts Bolden on the deeper PPR radar, while J.J. Taylor is active Sunday and available to work in a complementary role as well.

Stevenson is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.

With Stevenson not in uniform Sunday, Brandon Bolden and J.J. Taylor are on hand to work in change-of-pace/complementary roles behind lead back Damien Harris.

Gibson (shin) is active for Sunday's game against the Packers.

Gibson has been tending to a hairline fracture of his shin for a few weeks now, but the injury has yet to force him to miss any time. That said, Gibson's efficiency has nosedived over the last month, with the running back averaging just 3.5 yards per carry over Washington's past four games. Washington will enter Sunday's game as a heavy underdog, and if the Packers are able to establish an early lead and force the Football Team into catchup mode, Gibson's opportunities as a ball carrier could be limited.

Barkley (ankle), who will miss his second straight game Sunday against the Panthers, has an "outside chance" of returning to action Week 8 in a Nov. 1 game in Kansas City, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Based on Rapoport's report, Barkley looks to be somewhere between "doubtful" and "questionable" for Week 8, with his status for that contest likely to hinge on whether or not his sprained left ankle hinders him in practices next Thursday through Saturday. At this stage, a Week 9 game against Las Vegas on Nov. 7 looks to be a likelier target return date for Barkley. Devontae Booker should fill a three-down role out of the New York backfield for as long as Barkley is sidelined.

Gibson (shin), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Schefter relays that the running back spent the early part of the season playing with a hairline fracture in his shin, an injury Ben Standig of The Athletic reports that Gibson previously described as a stress fracture. Regardless, Gibson has displayed improvement of late and is feeling better as Week 7 action approaches. While Schefter notes that Gibson continues to deal with a bone bruise in his shin area, the 23-year-old -- who has played in all six of his team's games to date -- is confident that he'll be good to go in Green Bay. Official confirmation of his status will arrive prior to the first wave of contests Sunday, with Washington and the Packers kicking off at 1 p.m. ET.