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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.

Elliott (calf) is expected to play Sunday at Cincinnati, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

The 25-year-old received the questionable tag Friday due to the calf injury, but he never appeared in danger of sitting out Sunday's contest. Elliott has at least 20 touches in four of the past five games and should continue to lead Dallas' backfield against the Bengals this weekend, with Tony Pollard working in a secondary role.

Gaskin, who was already ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, could miss multiple weeks after testing positive for COVID-19, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

DeAndre Washington figures to head the Dolphins backfield Sunday with Salvon Ahmed (shoulder) ruled out earlier in the week and Matt Breida situated with Gaskin on the reserve/COVID-19 list, but it's likely Gaskin's absence will extend past a week. More information regarding who will take the bulk of the carries moving forward likely depends on the status of both Ahmed and Breida -- information that won't be available until later next week.

The Football Team elevated Leake to the active roster Saturday.

Leake's NFL debut looks to be in store for Sunday's game against the 49ers with Antonio Gibson (toe) sidelined. An undrafted rookie out of Maryland, Leake generated 736 yards and eight touchdowns on 102 carries (7.2 yards per carry) and caught nine passes for 55 yards in his final collegiate season. His work projects to be minimal behind J.D. McKissic and Peyton Barber.

Dillon (illness) was activated off the exempt/COVID-19 list Saturday.

The transaction means Dillon could potentially play this week against the Lions after a five-game absence due to COVID-19. The 2020 second-round pick has played sparingly this season and likely won't see a massive workload with both Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams healthy for the divisional matchup.