NFL Player News

Vaughn is listed as active Sunday against the Vikings, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Available for the first time since Week 8, Vaughn will join LeSean McCoy and Kenjon Barner as reserve running backs after the team decided to make Leonard Fournette a healthy scratch. While Vaughn has averaged 5.8 YPC on eight rushes and hauled in four of seven targets so far as a pro, the rookie third-round pick likely won't do much more than spell starter Ronald Jones on occasion.

Foreman (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

The 24-year-old joined the active roster in early November and had 22 carries for 95 yards over the past six games, but he won't be suiting up for Sunday's contest. Jeremy McNichols will serve as the backup to Derrick Henry, and the return of Darrynton Evans from injured reserve should push Foreman even further down the depth chart.

Evans (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game at Jacksonville.

Evans was activated from injured reserve at the start of the week, but he won't be suiting up in his first game back on the 53-man roster. Jeremy McNichols has secured the No. 2 job in the backfield behind Derrick Henry, and Senorise Perry is also active as a depth option.

Elliott (calf) is active Week 14 against the Bengals.

A calf injury caused Elliott to only be a limited participant in practice each day this week, but the expectation all along was that he'll suit up for the matchup against the Bengals. That notion was officially confirmed upon the release of inactives, leaving Elliott set to take the field under favorable fantasy circumstances. The Bengals are giving up 5.0 YPC to opposing running backs this season, which is the third-highest mark in the NFL.

McCaffrey (shoulder/thigh) will not play Week 14 against the Broncos.

No surprises here, as McCaffrey entered game day with a doubtful designation that was officially confirmed upon the release of inactives. McCaffrey will keep his sights on a Week 15 return, while Mike Davis again takes a leading role in the Carolina backfield in the meantime.

Drake (hip) is active for Sunday's road game against the Giants.

Drake made an appearance midweek on the Cardinals' injury report and wrapped it up with back-to-back limited sessions. A hip issue was to blame, but it won't stop him from suiting up Sunday, when he'll take on a Giants defense that has allowed 132.3 yards from scrimmage per game and 11 touchdowns to running back this season.

Drake (hip) is expected to play Sunday against the Giants, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Per the report, the same applies to top wideout DeAndre Hopkins (neck/back). The status of both key cogs in Arizona's offense will be officially confirmed prior to the first wave of kickoffs Sunday, with the Cardinals facing the Giants at 1:00 ET.

McCaffrey (thigh/shoulder) is not in line to play Sunday against the Broncos, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

McCaffrey was listed as doubtful by the Panthers on their Week 14 injury report and his game status will be officially confirmed upon the release of the team's inactives leading up to Sunday's 1:00 ET kickoff. While McCaffrey targets a return down his team's stretch run, Mike Davis is slated to continue to head Carolina's backfield versus Denver, with Rodney Smith and Trenton Cannon also in the mix to see complementary work.

Jacobs (ankle), who is listed as questionable, is expected to play Sunday against the Colts, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The second-year tailback received the questionable tag after practicing in a limited capacity Thursday and Friday, and he's on track to suit up Sunday. Jacobs sat out last week's win over the Jets after he sustained the ankle sprain Week 12, but it appears his absence will be limited to a single game.

Swift (illness), who is listed as questionable, is expected to play Sunday against the Packers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The 21-year-old hasn't seen the field since Week 10 due to a concussion and an illness, but he received the questionable tag after working as a full participant at Friday's practice. Swift took control of the backfield and played a season-high 73 percent of the offensive snaps during his last contest, but the three-game absence could result in less of a workhorse role his first game back on the field.