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Hill rushed nine times for 35 yards and secured both targets for five yards in the Ravens' 19-14 loss to the Steelers on Wednesday.

The second-year back looked good on a couple of his runs, most notably on a 19-yard carry that was the longest of the game for either side. Hill hadn't logged a carry all season before Wednesday, so he certainly had fresh legs and was able to use them to carve out a bit more success on the ground than backfield mate Gus Edwards. Despite showing some encouraging signs, the reality is Hill seems destined to revert back to anonymity if Mark Ingram and J.K. Dobbins are activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of Tuesday night's Week 13 battle versus the Cowboys.

Edwards rushed nine times for just 10 yards but scored on a goal-line carry in the Ravens' 19-14 loss to the Steelers on Wednesday.

As his final line indicates, Edwards mostly had a miserable time finding running room against the Steelers' stingy defensive front. However, he did salvage his day from a fantasy perspective by powering into the end zone from a yard out with 2:07 remaining in the first quarter to turn a Ray-Ray McCloud muffed punt into points. Edwards' extended opportunity Wednesday came with both Mark Ingram and J.K. Dobbins still on the reserve/COVID-19 list, but with both players likely to be ready for Tuesday night's Week 14 battle versus the Cowboys, Edwards' role will likely become smaller.

Jacobs (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network previously suggested that Jacobs has a chance to play through his ankle sprain Sunday against the Jets, but with a missed practice under his belt to start the week, the running back's status needs to be monitored in the coming days. If he's limited or out this weekend, Devontae Booker and Jalen Richard would be next up for touches in the Las Vegas backfield.

Kamara (foot) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's practice report.

Kamara continues to manage a foot injury, which has resulted in him playing less than 50 percent of the snaps on offense in back-to-back games. He's totaled 25 touches for 97 yards from scrimmage and one touchdown during that stretch, while Latavius Murray has accounted for 34 touches, 211 total yards and two scores. Kamara's availability for Sunday's game in Atlanta doesn't look to be in question, but the Saints haven't indicated when he might be ready to reclaim the majority of the backfield snaps.

Foreman (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Paul Kuharsky of 104.5 The Zone Radio reports.

Foreman has been splitting the backfield reps left over behind workhorse Derrick Henry with Jeremy McNichols. If Foreman's knee injury doesn't heal up in time for Sunday's game against the Browns, McNichols would likely see a few extra touches in his change-of-pace role.

Swift (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Swift has missed consecutive games while in the concussion protocol, but his continued involvement in practice offers some reassurance that he's progressing. Chris Burke of The Athletic relays that the rookie running back participated in rushing and pass-catching drills, but his activity in Thursday's practice will play a larger role in determining his availability for a Week 13 game in Chicago.

Cook (ankle) was limited in practice Wednesday.

Cook missed a brief spell with an ankle injury this past Sunday against the Panthers, but he still notched 82 yards from scrimmage on 22 touches. While the performance was a modest one for the fourth-year running back, he told Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune on Wednesday that he's "feeling good" and "ready to roll" ahead of this weekend's matchup with the Jaguars. Clearly, the Vikings decided to cap Cook's reps to begin Week 13 prep, but he'll have two more chances to prove his health before Sunday arrives.

Ahmed (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Ahmed wasn't able to practice leading up to last weekend's win over the Jets, so it's encouraging to see him back on the field in some capacity. The Dolphins could also activate Myles Gaskin (knee) from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals, so this backfield may not have much clarity until later in the week. For what it's worth, coach Brian Flores was non-committal Wednesday when asked about Ahmed's chances of suiting up Week 13, according to Josh Tolentino of The Athletic.

Williams has been called up from the practice squad for Wednesday's game against the Steelers.

Williams will be Baltimore's third running back behind Gus Edwards and Justice Hill, as both J.K. Dobbins and Mark Ingram remain on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

The Colts activated Taylor from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.

Taylor, who missed Sunday's loss to the Titans, will practice Wednesday, which sets the stage for him to return to action this weekend against the Texans. Only Dallas (156.4) has surrendered more rushing yards per game than the Texans (154.7), so Taylor could be a viable option in fantasy lineups if managers are willing to accept some risk with regard to his workload. Since the Colts' Week 7 bye, Taylor has played more than 50 percent of the team's offensive snaps only once in his four appearances, logging as few as eight touches and as much as 26 over that span.