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Bolden (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's divisional matchup with the Dolphins.

Bolden was a limited participant in practice each day this week. The 29-year-old was seemingly fine during last Sunday's season opener against Pittsburgh, so it's not completely clear when he picked up the hamstring issue. If Bolden can play Sunday, he'll likely be limited to his usual role on special teams.

Williams (ribs) was ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Titans.

Williams was a limited participant in practice both Thursday and Friday, but he has still been ruled out. There's no reason to rush Williams back with Marlon Mack and Nyheim Hines prepared to carry a bulk of the workload while Jordan Wilkins can step in when necessary.

Gordon (contract holdout) is expected to report to the Chargers in 2019, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Fowler's source drew a distinction between Gordon's holdout and Le'Veon Bell's last season. "Not a Le'Veon Bell situation," source said. "He still wants to be a Charger." Fowler intimated that a return midseason or by early November, at the latest, is the most likely scenario. In order for his contract not to toll, allowing him to be an unrestricted free agent in March, Gordon must report 30 days before the end of the regular season, which translates to Week 13 as the Chargers prepare for a Dec. 1 game at Denver. In the meantime, Austin Ekeler and Justin Jackson will continue to man the backfield.

Mixon (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers after logging a limited practice Friday, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.

Fortunately for those considering Mixon in Week 2 lineups, the Bengals kick off at 1:00 p.m. ET this weekend. If he ends up limited at all Sunday, or is deemed inactive, Giovani Bernard would see increased touches out of the team's backfield. Mixon's return to practice -- albeit in a limited capacity -- opens the door to the possibility of him toughing it out through his ankle issue at home versus San Francisco.

Williams (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's clash with the 49ers, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.

Williams was limited in practice each day this week. If the 21-year-old is able to suit up for Sunday's game, he would likely only provide depth for the backfield, which may be necessary for Cincinnati if Joe Mixon (ankle) -- who's also considered questionable for Sunday -- ends up sitting out.

Ogunbowale brought in his sole target for nine yards in the Buccaneers' 20-14 win over the Panthers on Thursday. He did not log a carry.

Ogunbowale did not figure into the backfield equation as a runner for the second time in as many games to open the campaign, although he did log 16 snaps from scrimmage overall. The third-down back's role figures to remain similarly modest as long as the top duo of Peyton Barber and Ronald Jones enjoys good health.

Mixon (ankle) is taking part in Friday's walkthrough, Tyler Dragon of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

The 23-year-old was held out from the first two practices of the week after spraining his right ankle in the season opener, so his participation in Friday's session -- even if it's just a walkthrough -- is a positive sign. Mixon's status for Week 2 should receive additional clarity when the Bengals release their official injury report later in the day.

Jones rushed four times for nine yards in the Buccaneers' 20-14 win over the Panthers on Thursday.

Just four days ago, Jones looked like the back on the rise in coach Bruce Arians' offense after averaging just under six yards per carry and amassing 93 yards on 14 total touches. However, Arians made good on his commitment to stick with the hot hand Thursday irrespective of Week 1 results, which led to Jones checking in a distant second to Peyton Barber and his 23 carries. The arrangement obviously worked out well for the Buccaneers on Thursday, but this could be shaping up as a situation that will keep fantasy managers guessing from week to week for the time being. Jones will look to reclaim a bigger percentage of touches in a Week 3 battle against the Giants a week from this Sunday.

McCaffrey rushed 16 times for 37 yards and brought in two of six targets for 16 yards in the Panthers' 20-14 loss to the Buccaneers on Thursday.

Four days after flummoxing the Rams defense for 209 total yards from scrimmage, McCaffrey was naturally a focal point of defensive coordinator Todd Bowles' plan of attack, McCaffrey was consistently stymied by an aggressive Buccaneers' front seven, right down to the Panthers' final offensive play of the game. Offensive coordinator Norv Turner dialed up a direct snap to McCaffrey on fourth down at Tampa's two-yard line with 1:28 remaining, but the star running back was ruled short of the goal line on a play upheld by instant replay. McCaffrey also saw his total number of touches take a hit from 29 to 18 when compared to Week 1, so he'll look to step his involvement back up versus the Cardinals in a Week 3 road matchup a week from Sunday.

Conner (illness) returned to a full practice Thursday.

Conner was limited at Wednesday's practice due to an illness, but his full participation Thursday puts the running back on track to play Sunday against the Seahawks. Conner was held to 21 yards on 10 carries while adding 44 yards on four receptions in Week 1's 33-3 loss to the Patriots, but his limited usage in the ground game in that contest was dictated by the game flow in a tilt that got away from the Steelers.