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Williams (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Williams sustained cracked ribs Week 12, but Adrian Peterson's placement on IR with a neck injury allowed the understudy to get another extended crack with the first-team offense. Over the last three games, Williams has settled in as the No. 1 running back, averaging 17.7 carries for 77 yards, but his first touchdown since the regular-season opener awaits.

Mixon injured his left ankle and is considered questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Lions.

Mixon went down midway through the first quarter after gaining 32 yards of total offense. In his absence, the Bengals will presumably turn to Giovani Bernard as their featured runner.

Washington (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 16 tilt against the Bengals.

Washington's most recent game action came in Week 10 against Cleveland, and with the trio of Ameer Abdullah, Theo Riddick and Tion Green all suiting up Sunday, he and fellow back Zach Zenner are the odd men out. Washington has been limited to five games in 2017, rushing for 44 yards on 20 carries and adding a pair of receptions for 14 yards.

Zenner (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 16 tilt against the Bengals.

The third-year back will thus be a healthy scratch for the second consecutive week, as Ameer Abdullah, Theo Riddick and Tion Green will once again helm the Lions backfield. Zenner has seen action in only eight games this season and primarily has been limited to short-yardage and goal-line work, as evidenced by his scant 14 carries for 26 yards and one touchdown on the campaign.

Gillislee is active for Sunday's game against the Bills.

With both Rex Burkhead (knee) and James White (ankle) out this week, Gillislee -- who was last active Oct. 29 -- is in line to work in tandem with Dion Lewis, who has emerged as the Patriots' lead back of late. It was presumably Gillislee's nose for the end zone that prompted the Patriots to sign the running back away from Buffalo, and it's not hard to imagine him seeing some goal-line opportunities in his return to the mix in Week 16, against his former team.

Ekeler (hand) is active for Sunday's Week 16 tilt against the Jets.

As expected, Ekeler will take the field, but the broken ring finger on his left hand will reportedly limit him exclusively to special teams work. Ekeler's expected absence from the ground game bodes well for Melvin Gordon owners heading into their championship games and should also afford Branden Oliver some touches as the change-of-pace back.

Williams (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

In Williams' continued absence, Kenyan Drake will once again head the Miami backfield in Week 16, with Senorise Perry and De'Veon Smith on hand to work in reserve roles.

Perine (groin) is active for Sunday's game against Denver, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Perine missed practice Friday due to the groin issue, so he may not be at full strength. Kapri Bibbs could still get significant carries as a result.

Bolden (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Bolden was limited in practice throughout the week but won't be limited in Sunday's game. The backup running back has just two rushes for one yard through 14 games this season. However, with Rex Burkhead (knee) and James White (ankle) out, Bolden could see a couple of touches behind Dion Lewis and Mike Gillislee.

Jones is slated for an MRI on the knee injury that forced him from Saturday's loss to the Vikings, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Upon his removal in the second quarter, Jones yielded the entire backfield to fellow rookie Jamaal Williams. The upcoming examination likely will have a bearing on Jones' standing for Week 17. If caution reigns and he takes a seat, Devante Mays will act as Williams' sole backup in the season finale.