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Jones (hamstring) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Giants, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Jones took a step forward in his recovery from a hamstring strain by practicing Wednesday through Friday in a limited fashion, but it wasn't enough for the Buccaneers to sign off on his availability for game action. With the rookie now set to miss a third straight contest, Jacquizz Rodgers should be locked in as the clear top backup to starting running back Peyton Barber for one more week. Jones will turn his focus to building up to full practice participation with the hope of playing in the Bucs' subsequent game Nov. 25 against the 49ers.

Conner (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Conner was diagnosed with a concussion after departing early in the Steelers' Thursday night win over the Panthers in Week 10, but the lengthier turnaround between games provided enough time for him to clear the NFL's five-step protocol. The running back was a full participant in practices Wednesday through Friday, putting him on track to handle his usual three-down workload in Week 11. Any lingering concerns about what Conner's role might look like for the remainder of the season were erased when Le'Veon Bell chose not to sign his franchise tender Tuesday, ending any opportunity for the three-time Pro Bowler to suit up for the Steelers in 2018.

Coach Jay Gruden announced Perine (calf/knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Perine will be joined in street clothes by Chris Thompson (ribs), leaving Adrian Peterson and Kapri Bibbs as the only healthy backs on the roster. To compensate for the two absences, Gruden hinted that the team will likely activate Byron Marshall (knee) from injured reserve to afford Washington a third backfield option. Once he overcomes the calf and knee issues, it's unlikely that Perine will have much of a role -- if one at all -- within the Washington offense. He had been a healthy inactive for five of the team's first nine games.

Mixon (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Ravens, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Per Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com, Mixon was able to log a full practice Friday, thus setting the stage for him to continue heading the Bengals' backfield in Week 11. Mixon carried 11 times for 61 yards to go along with two catches for 24 yards last weekend against the Saints, but his modest usage was dictated by the game flow in a 51-14 loss. An uptick in opportunities thus seems likely for Mixon in the AFC North showdown.

Mixon (knee) took part in Friday's practice with no apparent limitations and "looks good to go" for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

The Bengals will reveal later Friday whether Mixon's activity was enough for him to enter the Week 11 tilt minus an injury designation. In any event, it appears as though Mixon's addition to the team's injury report Thursday was not cause for major concern after all.

Williams had one carry for five yards in Thursday's 27-24 loss to the Seahawks.

Fellow running back Aaron Jones had already taken over as the primary running back prior to Week 11 and also handled the bulk of the work on passing downs Thursday, rendering Williams almost a non-factor. The gap between the two has widened significantly the last couple weeks, and with Jones excelling on both the ground and through the air -- while proving at least competent at pass blocking -- don't expect that to change anytime soon.

Jones (hamstring) took part in Friday's practice, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

It remains uncertain if Jones will be available Sunday against the Giants, but he has at least given himself a chance to play by taking part in each of the Buccaneers' three practice sessions this week. A better estimate of his Week 11 will status can be made when Tampa Bay releases its final injury report of the week later Friday.

Mixon (knee) was spotted on the field at Friday's practice, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

It won't be clear until after practice how much work Mixon was able to get in, but his presence alone provides optimism that he will be able to play Sunday against the Ravens despite being added to the injury report Thursday. The Bengals will reveal Mixon's official status for Week 11 after Friday's session comes to a close.

Penny rushed eight times for 46 yards in Thursday's 27-24 win over the Packers.

Penny's first carry was promising as he was held up in the backfield but made multiple cuts, ultimately recording a 38-yard gain. That striking rush showcases Penny's upside, but the rest of his outing was forgettable with just eight yards on his next seven carries. With Chris Carson back in the mix, Penny's role will likely be inconsistent going forward, but he did at least log more touches Thursday than fellow running back Mike Davis (six) handled.

Jones rushed 11 times for 40 yards and a touchdown and brought in five of six targets for 63 yards and another score in the Packers' 27-24 loss to the Seahawks on Thursday.

Jones logged all but one of the running back rushing touches, and he complemented his fourth score on the ground over the last three contests with his first receiving touchdown of the campaign. The second-year back did see a drop in carries compared to Week 10, but he's clearly taken the reins of the lead-back role. Moreover, his slight reduction in rushing work was supplemented by season highs in receptions, targets and receiving yards. Jones' fantasy prospects are as bright as they've been all season heading into a Week 12 divisional showdown against the Vikings.