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Kelley (ankle) is doubtful to return Sunday versus the Vikings.

Initially diagnosed with knee and ankle injuries, Kelley's downgrade was accompanied only by the latter, indicating the Redskins have nailed down the area of concern. A return Sunday is unlikely, but his status will be one to watch in the coming days. Until he's ready for snaps, the Redskins will rely on Chris Thompson and Samaje Perine out of the backfield.

Jones (knee) has been ruled out of Sunday's game in Chicago.

When a player is carted off the field, getting clearance to return is never guaranteed. With a limp in tow, Jones is set for testing on his left knee to determine the precise nature of the ailment. Expect Ty Montgomery to see an uptick in reps, but Jamaal Williams is a candidate to receive work out of the backfield as well.

Kelley is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Vikings due to knee and ankle injuries.

Through the Redskins' first three possessions, Kelley led the team with four carries for 10 yards, while tacking on two catches for four yards. The numbers aren't eye-popping by any means, but the backfield could be whittled down to Chris Thompson and Samaje Perine for the remainder of the game.

Jones is questionable to return to Sunday's game at Chicago due to a knee injury.

After the Packers' initial drive, Jones' left leg was experiencing a significant limp, and he was eventually carted to the locker room, according to Michael Cohen of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Jones' odds to return are up in the air, but in the meantime, Ty Montgomery and Jamaal Williams will combine to lead the backfield.

Elliott, whose six-game suspension is set to begin with Sunday's game against the Falcons, plans to leave the United States for the next few weeks to clear his head and train, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Elliott's suspension was reinstated Thursday when his request for an injunction to overturn the ban was denied by the Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Though the running back will miss his first game of the season Sunday, he's holding out hope that his expedited appeal scheduled for Dec. 1 in New York will revoke the final two games of his suspension, which would allow him to return to action as early as Dec. 10 against the Giants. If the full six-game ban remains in place, however, Elliott wouldn't be eligible to return until Week 16 against the Seahawks. Elliott is unable to practice with the Cowboys until the suspension concludes, but the fact that he's taking proactive measures to stay in shape while he remains away from the team bodes well for his chances of returning to form right away once he's cleared to rejoin Dallas.

Oliver (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Since recovering from a hamstring injury that sidelined him for two games in October, Oliver has been a healthy inactive in two of the Chargers' last three games. With rookie Austin Ekeler emerging as a useful complement to lead back Melvin Gordon, and Andre Williams offering more value on special teams, Oliver looks like he could be in street clothes for most of the second half of the season if all three of the Chargers' other running backs are healthy.

Williams (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Carolina.

Although he's listed as questionable, Williams was also credited with a full practice Saturday, and he's generally expected to play. He's a bit behind Kenyan Drake in the running back rotation, and the matchup against Carolina is a tough one, but Williams has some amount of pass-catching skill that's at least worth monitoring for most formats.

Anderson (ankle/illness) was a full practice participant Friday and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Anderson was limited Wednesday and held out entirely Thursday, with his illness (not his ankle) seemingly responsible for the absence. Although his health isn't a major concern, Anderson's workload has suffered in recent weeks as the Broncos have struggled to stay competitive while also reintegrating Devonta Booker into the offense. Anderson averaged 11.8 carries and 0.5 catches over the past four games, compared to 18.3 carries and 2.5 catches through the first four weeks of the season.

Williams is expected to play Monday night against the Panthers despite missing practice time this week due to an illness, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Per the Dolphins' official site, coach Adam Gase noted Friday that Williams should be able to play Monday even if he ends up not practicing all week. It remains to be seen if Williams carries an injury designation in advance of the team's Week 10 contest, but at this stage, he remains on track to continue to working in a backfield time-share with Kenyan Drake.

Anderson (ankle/illness) returned to practice Friday, Mike Klis of 9 News Denver reports.

Anderson did not practice Thursday due to his illness, but it appears he is at least feeling good enough to get on the field Friday. His ankle injury could still land him on the Broncos' final injury report of the week, however. More details about his Week 10 status will be released after Friday's practice comes to a close.