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Williams was limited at Thursday's practice due to a knee injury.

Mid-week additions to the practice report can be worrisome developments, which is what has befallen Williams after no listing on Wednesday's edition. Consequently, his status will be one to watch as the week goes on. Aside from lead back Aaron Jones, the Packers' other options at running back are rookie Dexter Williams and waiver pickup Tyler Ervin.

Henry (hamstring) logged a limited practice Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

The Titans' top back didn't practice Wednesday, so his return to practice Thursday suggests that he'll be a go Sunday against the Raiders. Friday's injury report will reveal whether Henry heads into that contest listed as questionable, or minus a Week 14 injury designation.

Mack (hand) practiced fully Thursday.

Mack was limited Wednesday, so his full participation Thursday suggests that he'll suit up Sunday against the Buccaneers, barring any setbacks. Friday's final Week 14 injury report will reveal whether the running back -- who hasn't played since Week 11 -- will be listed as questionable, or free of an injury designation heading into the weekend.

Cook (chest) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Despite having his reps capped for the second straight day, the running back remains optimistic that he'll be able to play Sunday against the Lions, with coach Mike Zimmer also supporting that notion, per Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Even if Cook ultimately gains clearance to suit up this weekend, the Vikings could choose to act conservatively with his workload, given his injury history along with the fact that Minnesota is a double-digit favorite in Week 14 while hosting a 3-8-1 Lions squad that's down to its third-string quarterback in David Blough.

Henry (hamstring) returned to practice Thursday, Erik Bacharach of The Tennessean reports.

Henry sat out Wednesday's session, so his return to practice, in any capacity, bodes well for his chances of playing Sunday against the Raiders. We'll revisit his status later Thursday to relay whether the running back was listed as a limited or full participant.

Jacobs (shoulder) wasn't spotted at the portion of Thursday's practice that was open to the media, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

Jacobs is slated to go down as a non-participant in practice for the second straight day, a development that creates more concern about his status for Sunday's game against the Titans than compared to previous weeks. The rookie admitted earlier this week that he's been playing through a fractured right shoulder since the Raiders' Oct. 20 loss to the Packers, but the injury didn't seem to hamper his effectiveness in the following six games, as he racked up 507 yards (4.7 per carry) and three touchdowns over that stretch. The Raiders will presumably see what Jacobs is able to do during their final practice session of the week Friday before commenting on his availability for the game with Tennessee.

Snell is expected to work as the Steelers' lead option on the ground Sunday against the Cardinals after James Conner (shoulder) admitted he wouldn't be ready to play in Week 14, Chris Adamski of TribLive.com reports.

While Conner has missed the past two games with a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder, Snell has taken a team-leading 37 carries for 161 yards (4.4 YPC) and a touchdown while chipping in two catches for nine yards in back-to-back wins. With Conner out again, expect the status quo to remain in place, making Snell a particularly attractive fantasy option in non-PPR formats. Jaylen Samuels should maintain his usual role as the Steelers' top backfield option on passing downs.

Conner (shoulder) said Thursday that he won't play Sunday against the Cardinals, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.

Per the report, Conner, who last suited up Week 11, has been taking scout team reps this week and will thus look toward a possible return to action Week 15 against the Bills. The running back approached Week 13 action with an official doubtful tag, so it's possible that could be the case again this week, but he can safely be removed from Week 14 fantasy consideration. In his anticipated ongoing absence, Benny Snell is in line to continue to head the Steelers' backfield Sunday, while added touches will also be available for Jaylen Samuels and Kerrith Whyte, to a lesser degree.

Williams (ribs) won't practice Thursday, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

Given Williams' iffy status and the fact that Darrel Williams (hamstring) has landed on injured reserve, the Chiefs' top healthy backfield options as Sunday's game against the Patriots approaches are LeSean McCoy, Darwin Thompson and the recently added Spencer Ware.

Williams (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve by the Chiefs on Thursday.

Williams had already been considered doubtful to play in Week 14, which was confirmed by his absence from the practice field Wednesday. Now that he's on IR, and with Damien Williams dealing with a rib injury, the Chiefs' top healthy backs are currently LeSean McCoy, Darwin Thompson and Spencer Ware.