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Cunningham (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game at New Orleans.

Available for the first time since Week 6, Cunningham will likely pick up more reps on special teams than offense yet again due to the two-headed monster of Jordan Howard and Tarik Cohen out of the backfield. Barring an ailment to one of the duo, Cunningham will remain a non-entity in the fantasy realm.

Gordon (foot) will play Sunday against the Patriots, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Gordon is listed as questionable on the Chargers' official injury report. He was limited at practice Wednesday and Thursday, but fully participated during Friday's workout. It looks like he'll play Sunday, but fantasy players should still check Gordon's status before the 1:00 p.m. EDT kickoff.

The Bills re-signed Banyard on Saturday, Mike Rodak of ESPN reports.

Banyard has been released by the team twice this season, but will join the Bills once again entering Week 8. The journeyman is now the fourth running back on the depth chart, so his primary role will presumably involve special teams.

Foreman did not practice Friday for non-injury reasons, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

You can chalk up Foreman's absence to player reaction to controversial remarks made by owner Bob McNair, who likened player protests during the playing of the national anthem to "inmates running the prison." Teammate DeAndre Hopkins also left practice to express his displeasure with the owner. At this time, neither Foreman nor Hopkins is expected to miss Sunday's game in Seattle.

Armah (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Bryan Strickland of the Panthers' official site reports.

Armah finished the week as a non-participant after putting in a limited session Wednesday, which doesn't inspire confidence in his status for Sunday. The Panthers would be without a true fullback against the Buccaneers if the 23-year-old cannot play.

Gordon (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game at New England.

Gordon followed up limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday with a full showing to wrap up the week, displaying his readiness for Sunday's Week 8 matchup. Consequently, his status really isn't in question as he prepares for a New England defense that has allowed 158.3 yards per game and six touchdowns to running backs through seven outings.

Cunningham (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, Jeff Dickerson of ESPN.com reports.

Cunningham is a solid pass-catching back, but behind Jordan Howard and Tarik Cohen on the depth chart, he rarely gets a chance to shine. He has notched one receiving touchdown this season, but even if he's unable to play Sunday, it won't change the Bears' offensive dynamic much.

Artis-Payne had a strong week of practice and could have a role in the offensive game plan Sunday against the Buccaneers, Max Henson of the Panthers' official website reports.

Artis-Payne has logged just one offensive snap in four games this season, and he didn't benefit from Fozzy Whittaker's (ankle) absence in Sunday's 17-3 loss to the Bears. While it would be unwise to expect much this weekend, Artis-Payne eventually could start to push for some of Jonathan Stewart's workload, considering the 30-year-old is averaging only 3.0 yards per carry.

Armah was held out of practice Thursday due to a hamstring injury, Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The hamstring issue limited Armah at Wednesday's practice, but the fullback wasn't able to get on the field for any of the Panthers' drills during Thursday's session. Armah has been active for each of the Panthers' last five contests, but he's failed to log a single touch during that stretch. That's unlikely to change if Armah is able to play Sunday against the Buccaneers, given his role as a blocker out of the backfield.

Cunningham (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

The hamstring injury sidelined Cunningham during the Bears' Week 7 win over the Panthers, and it's unclear if he's made enough progress in his recovery to suit up Sunday against the Saints. He was limited throughout practices all last week before ultimately sitting out, so the Bears may need to see Cunningham put in a full practice Thursday or Friday to feel good about his chances of playing Sunday.