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  • Matt Breida RB | SF

    49ers' Matt Breida: Active Week 8, as expected

    Breida (ankle) is listed as active Sunday in Arizona.

    Per usual, Breida will put aside any concern about his health and suit up. However, per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Breida's snap count is expected to be limited, likely to avoid the early departures that have befallen him the past few games. With that knowledge, Breida may start but yield a fair amount of the backfield reps to Raheem Mostert, who has totaled 23 touches the last two contests. Meanwhile, Alfred Morris also is available for the occasional snap.

  • Corey Clement RB | ARI

    Eagles' Corey Clement: Nearly invisible in Week 8 win

    Clement rushed for six yards on four carries and caught his lone target for minus-1 yard in Sunday's 24-18 win over the Jaguars in London.

    Clement has just 27 scrimmage yards over the past two games, while Josh Adams and Wendell Smallwood both exceeded 60 scrimmage yards out of the backfield in this game alone. Jay Ajayi's knee injury created extended opportunities for the rest of Philadelphia's backfield, but Clement hasn't been the one capitalizing on them in recent weeks. He and the rest of the Eagles will be on bye in Week 9.

  • Marlon Mack RB | ARI

    Colts' Marlon Mack: Suits up Sunday

    As expected, Mack (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

    Assuming no in-game setbacks, Mack will continue to head the Colts' rushing attack Sunday against the Raiders (who are allowing an average of 131.8 rushing yards per game) on the heels of recording 19 carries for 126 yards (both career-high marks) and a TD in the team's 37-5 win over the Bills in Week 7. Mack was also involved in the passing game in that contest, hauling in a pair of catches on three targets for 33 yards and a score. In the wake of his re-emergence over the last two weeks, fellow running backs Nyheim Hines and Jordan Wilkins have been relegated to complementary roles.

  • Samaje Perine RB | CIN

    Redskins' Samaje Perine: Inactive Sunday

    Perine (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest at the Giants.

    Perine was kept on the gameday roster during Chris Thompson's (ribs/knee) two-game absence but only played 10 offensive snaps and 18 on special teams. Perine's production wasn't anything special, either (four touches for two yards from scrimmage). Don't expect another appearance unless injury befalls another member of the backfield.

  • Marlon Mack RB | ARI

    Colts' Marlon Mack: Expected to play Sunday

    Mack (ankle), who is listed as questionable on the official injury report, will play in Sunday's game against the Raiders, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Mack came out of the Oct. 21 win over the Bills with a sprained ankle, which limited his activity in practice Wednesday and led to him sitting out Thursday's session. He returned to full participation Friday and didn't suffer any apparent setbacks in that session, leaving the Colts optimistic he'll be ready to head their backfield in Week 8. While this report adds to the notion that he will play, double check that he is active before the 4:05 pm ET kickoff.

  • Marlon Mack RB | ARI

    Colts' Marlon Mack: 'Good shot' to play Sunday

    Mack (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders, has a "good shot" at playing this week, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports, citing a source.

    Mack came out of the Oct. 21 win over the Bills with a sprained ankle, which limited his activity in practices Wednesday and Thursday. He returned to full participation Friday and didn't suffer any apparent setbacks in that session, leaving the Colts optimistic he'll be ready to head their backfield in Week 8. Mack, who has already missed four games this season with a hamstring issue, has been excellent while suiting up for the last two contests, racking up 252 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns on only 34 touches (31 carries, three receptions).

  • Matt Breida RB | SF

    49ers' Matt Breida: Expected to play, but limited

    Breida (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals due to an ankle injury, is expected to play but will be limited, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Breida returned to practice Friday as a limited participant after sitting out Wednesday and Thursday. He's mostly had good luck playing through a variety of injuries this season, but he was removed after just five carries when he aggravated his mid-ankle sprain during last week's 39-10 loss to the Rams. It's hard to say if the injury risk is outweighed by his fantastic matchup with an Arizona defense that's giving up 187 scrimmage yards and 1.7 touchdowns per game to running backs this season. This report makes him a risky option even if he is active for Sunday's game.

  • 49ers' Jerick McKinnon: Has ditched crutches

    McKinnon doesn't need crutches to move about as he recovers from a torn ACL in his right knee, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

    McKinnon suffered the injury between the preseason slate and preparation for Week 1, leaving the 49ers without one of their big offseason acquisitions for the entire campaign. Following surgery on Sept. 11, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reported McKinnon's ACL tear was "pretty clean," a positive sign for his rehab. In McKinnon's absence, the trio of Matt Breida (ankle), Raheem Mostert and Alfred Morris have combined to fuel the NFL's second-ranked rushing attack (137.4 yards per game).

  • Matt Breida RB | SF

    49ers' Matt Breida: Deemed questionable again

    Breida (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Arizona, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Breida returned to practice Friday as a limited participant after sitting out Wednesday and Thursday. He's mostly had good luck playing through a variety of injuries this season, but he was removed after just five carries when he aggravated his mid-ankle sprain during last week's 39-10 loss to the Rams. It's hard to say if the injury risk is outweighed by his fantastic matchup with an Arizona defense that's giving up 187 scrimmage yards and 1.7 touchdowns per game to running backs this season. Regardless, we'll need to monitor Breida's status until the 49ers release their inactive list approximately 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:25 PM ET kickoff. Alfred Morris and Raheem Mostert will take on extra work if Breida is absent or limited.

  • Dalvin Cook RB | DAL

    Vikings' Dalvin Cook: Officially ruled out

    Cook (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints, Nick Underhill of The New Orleans Advocate reports.

    Things have been trending in this direction all week with Cook failing to practice in any capacity. Multiple reports have suggested he could be held out even longer, potentially targeting a return when the Vikings come back from a Week 9 bye. Latavius Murray will lead the Minnesota backfield in a tough matchup against New Orleans, with Mike Boone and Roc Thomas handling whatever scraps are left behind.

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