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Jones is expected to be active for Sunday's game at Chicago, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The Buccaneers invested a 2018 second-round pick in Jones, only to include him among their inactives for the first three games of the season in favor of running backs Peyton Barber and Jacquizz Rodgers. Neither player has been particularly productive en route to the 30th ranked rush offense, so Jones may be tasked with jump-starting the Bucs' backfield. Still, it's difficult to envision a large workload for Jones if all three are active.

Clement (quadriceps), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Clement was added to the injury report Thursday and was limited during the Eagles' final practice of the week, but the Eagles never seemed to express much concern about his availability for Sunday. Though he projects to suit up, Clement will likely see his opportunities out the backfield take a hit after logging a season-high 19 touches in the Week 3 win over the Colts. Jay Ajayi is set to return Sunday from a one-game absence due to a small back fracture and could reclaim a lead role for the Eagles.

Breida, who called himself a game-time decision for Sunday's contest against the Chargers, is expected to play barring any pregame setbacks, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Breida's outlook was muddled after he suffered a painful-looking non-contact right knee injury in the Week 3 loss to Kansas City, but he surprisingly returned to action after halftime and finished with 117 total yards. The hyperextended knee still resulted in his practice regimen being limited on two occasions this week, but Breida's health is apparently less of a concern than backfield mate Alfred Morris' (knee) at this stage. Both backs are expected to suit up, but Breida's superior explosiveness and supposedly better health probably makes him the higher-percentage fantasy play in Week 4.

Mack (hamstring), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans, isn't expected to play in the contest, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Perhaps in anticipation of Mack being sidelined for the third time in four weeks, the Colts added another running back to their stable Saturday, promoting Jeremy McNichols from the practice squad. Mack offered some hope that he might return to action Sunday after he logged limited activity in the Colts' first practice of the week Wednesday, but he never advanced to a full session over the two days that followed. With Mack seemingly trending toward another absence, Jordan Wilkins is expected to serve as the lead runner for what's been an unproductive backfield committee through the first three contests.

McNichols signed a contract with the Colts on Friday.

McNichols will likely serve as a special teams option for the Colts, and is unlikely to log a significant amount of carries behind Marlon Mack, Jordan Wilkins and Nyheim Hines. The second-year running back is expected to suit up against the Texans on Sunday.

Breida (knee) said he will be a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup with the Chargers, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Breida was effective while playing through a hyperextended knee last week and managed full practice participation Thursday, but he then scaled back to a limited session Friday, perhaps hinting at some level of concern. His comment after Friday's practice will make it difficult for fantasy owners to trust him in their lineups with the Niners kicking off at 4:25 PM ET. Alfred Morris (knee) also is listed as questionable, but there hasn't been anything to suggest he's in danger of missing the game.

Kamara (knee) was a limited practice participant Friday but doesn't have any designation on the final injury report for Sunday's game against the Giants, Joel Erickson of The New Orleans Advocate reports.

The Saints managed Kamara's workload during practice this week, having him sandwich two limited sessions around Thursday's full participation. He should be fine for another enormous workload after handling 16 carries and 15 receptions in a Week 3 overtime victory over the Falcons.

Breida (knee) was a limited practice participant Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Breida sandwiched a pair of limited practices around Thursday's full participation, after playing through a hyperextended knee for most of last week's loss to Kansas City. He seems to be on track for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, but we may not know for certain until the 49ers release their inactive list approximately 90 minutes before the 4:25 PM ET kickoff. Alfred Morris (knee) is also listed as questionable after logging limited practices Thursday and Friday.

Boone had one reception for one yard on his only target in Thursday's loss at the Rams. He played four snaps on offense but did not have a carry.

Both Roc Thomas and Mike Boone were used on offense in the game even with Dalvin Cook returning from a hamstring injury. However, neither Thomas nor Boone will get more than a few plays on offense as the third and fourth running backs.

Thomas had one carry for four yards and played four snaps on offense in Thursday's loss at the Rams.

Both Roc Thomas and Mike Boone were used on offense in the game even with Dalvin Cook returning from a hamstring injury. It was Thomas' first snaps on offense this season. However, neither Thomas nor Boone will get more than a few plays on offense as the third and fourth running backs.