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Elliott (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Cincinnati, but he's expected to play, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Even with Tony Pollard getting a bit more work in recent weeks, Elliott reached 20 touches in four of the past five games. He's scored just one touchdown and averaged 3.8 YPC since Dak Prescott suffered a season-ending knee injury, but Elliott has a good matchup this week, and his workload remains among the safest in the league.

Gibson (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 49ers, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Gibson never returned to the game after his first-quarter exit Monday against the Steelers. He then missed practice Wednesday through Friday, with the lack of participation suggesting he could miss time beyond Week 14. Washington figures to split backfield work between J.D. McKissic and Peyton Barber this weekend, with the former likely handling more snaps and targets, while the latter is a better bet for early down carries and goal-line work. McKissic looks like the superior fantasy play, as he'd been getting a lot of targets from Alex Smith even before Gibson was hobbled by turf toe.

Robinson (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Titans.

The 22-year-old was a limited practice participant Wednesday and Thursday due to the knee issue, but it won't affect his availability for Sunday's divisional matchup. Robinson had 16 carries for 102 yards and one touchdown while catching three passes for 18 yards during the loss to Tennessee in Week 2, and his role in the offense has continued to grow since that early season contest.

Gaskin (knee) will not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Gaskin was limited in practice with a knee issue this week, but it never appeared as though his status for Sunday's matchup was in any real doubt. The second-year pro has handled a workhorse role for the Dolphins whenever healthy this season, to the tune of 23 total touches in his first game back from IR last weekend. Unless Matt Breida (illness) can return from the COVID-19 list by Saturday, it looks like DeAndre Washington will serve as Gaskins' primary backup this weekend.

McCaffrey (thigh/shoulder) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Denver, Bill Voth of the Panthers' official site reports.

The plan for McCaffrey to return from his shoulder injury after a Week 13 bye was spoiled by the addition of a thigh/quad injury. He was a limited practice participant Wednesday before being held out entirely Thursday and Friday. Mike Davis now is set for at least one more week in the lead backfield role, with Rodney Smith and Trenton Cannon potentially getting some work off the bench. The Panthers will be on a tightened schedule next week, preparing for a Saturday game against the Packers.

Ahmed (shoulder) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.

Ahmed will be forced to miss his third straight game due to a lingering shoulder injury. DeAndre Washington (hamstring) thus could be primed to serve as the No. 2 option behind Myles Gaskin (knee), assuming that both backs gain clearance to face the Chiefs. The Dolphins also have Patrick Laird and Lynn Bowden around as depth options.

Gibson (turf toe) isn't practicing Friday, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Gibson now has been held out from practice three days in a row, so it'll likely be J.D. McKissic and Peyton Barber getting the backfield work Sunday in San Francisco.

McCaffrey (thigh) isn't practicing Friday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Coach Matt Rhule already said he doesn't expect McCaffrey to play this week, and the running back now has missed back-to-back practices. The Panthers were hoping McCaffrey could return from a shoulder injury after their Week 13 bye, but he hurt his thigh/quad somewhere along the way, so Mike Davis should get another week in the lead role.

Drake (hip) is practicing Friday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Drake was a mid-week addition to the injury report, with limited participation in Thursday's session. His presence Friday suggests the hip issue isn't serious, but the Cardinals could still decide to list him with a game designation on their final injury report.

Ahmed (shoulder) wasn't spotted during Friday's practice, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports.

Ahmed appears to be a non-participant for the third straight practice and likely will be sidelined for the third consecutive game due to the shoulder injury. Myles Gaskin (knee) and DeAndre Washington (hamstring) also are banged up but have been able to practice with limitations, putting the pair on track to lead the backfield Sunday against the Chiefs.