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Bolden (knee) is listed as active for Sunday's AFC championship game against the Steelers.

Bolden remains a core special-teamer for the Patriots, but given that he's clearly behind fellow RBs LeGarrette Blount, Dion Lewis and James White in the team's offense, he's off the fantasy radar.

Michael (back) is listed as active for Sunday's NFC championship game in Atlanta.

Michael arrived on the injury report Saturday with a back issue, which was only a momentary worry for the Packers' backfield depth. At the very least, he'll act as a complementary piece to Ty Montgomery. Having said that, injury woes at wideout could result in Montgomery handling more work as a receiver, elevating Michael in the ground game.

Kelley is already taking part in workouts following knee surgery earlier this month, Brian McNally of 106.7 The Fan DC reports.

CSN Mid-Atlantic learned Friday that Kelley underwent a procedure on his right knee after the regular season wrapped up. The development likely stemmed from the sprained knee that afflicted him in Weeks 16 and 17, but now back in the saddle, he should be ready to roll well in advance of the offseason program, which kicks off in April.

Michael (back) was downgraded to questionable for Sunday's NFC championship game in Atlanta.

After avoiding the injury report all week, Michael has suddenly acquired a back concern, thereby placing his odds to play Sunday up in the air. If he's able to suit up, he could again play third fiddle to Ty Montgomery and Aaron Ripkowski in the rushing attack. However, injuries at wideout could force Montgomery to line up along the line of scrimmage, which would bode well for Michael's touch count, assuming he's active.

Kelley underwent knee surgery after the season ended, CSN Mid-Atlantic reports.

Although it isn't clear when Kelley went under the knife, it's certain that the procedure was a fix for the sprained knee he sustained in Week 16 against the Bears. He's already back on his feet and walking around, so the surgery shouldn't have any lingering effects that extend into the 2017 campaign.

Bolden (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's AFC championship game against the Steelers.

Though Bolden is a core special-teamer for the Patriots, his fantasy value is minimal given that he is behind fellow RBs LeGarrette Blount, Dion Lewis and James White in the team's backfield pecking order.

Toussaint (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's AFC championship game against the Patriots.

Though listed as a full practice participant all week, Toussaint nonetheless draws a questionable designation in advance of Sunday's contest. In any case, Toussaint's availability is of minor fantasy import with veteran DeAngelo Williams also in the backfield mix behind top option Le'Veon Bell.

Bolden (knee) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Bolden is a core special-teamer for the Patriots, but he's decidedly behind fellow RBs LeGarrette Blount, Dion Lewis and James White in the team's offense.

Toussaint (concussion) practiced fully Wednesday.

With undisputed starter Le'Veon Bell clearly the top option in the Pittsburgh backfield, Toussaint's availability for Sunday's AFC Championship game is of minor fantasy import, with veteran DeAngelo Williams also in the team's RB mix.

Bolden finished the 2016 regular season with one carry for four yards and two catches for 15 yards in 14 games for the Patriots.

While his role in the team's offense all but vanished this past season, Bolden -- who turns 27 on Jan. 26 -- remained a core special-teamer for the Patriots in 2016. Bolden is eligible to become a free agent this offseason, but he'll be a candidate to re-sign with New England thanks to his versatility and experience in the team's system.