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Washington (quad) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Minnesota.

Washington will miss a second straight game, allowing Zach Zenner to step in as the No. 3 back. Zenner managed just five yards on three carries in Sunday's 30-26 loss to the Falcons.

Kelley (ribs) remained limited at Friday's practice.

Kelley has been limited at every practice since suffering a rib cartilage injury Week 3 against the Rams. He's seemingly on track for another game-time decision as the Redskins prepare to face the Chiefs on Monday Night Football. Should Kelley miss another game, Samaje Perine likely would get another shot as the team's primary early-down runner.

Gordon (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Gordon's designation belies his availability, as he was able to practice fully Friday, according to Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times. Furthermore, head coach Anthony Lynn expects Gordon to be available in Week 4. Gordon will thus be looking to produce against an Eagles defense that has allowed 93.7 yards per game from scrimmage and three touchdowns to running backs this season.

Williams (knee) could miss one game but isn't expected to require a lengthy absence, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

An MRI on Williams' knee came back negative for ligament damage, suggesting his injury is strictly muscular. He replaced Ty Montgomery (ribs) as the lead back in Sunday's 35-14 win over the Bears, with Aaron Jones then taking over when Williams was forced from the game. The Green Bay backfield will require careful monitoring ahead of a Week 5 game in Dallas.

Mack (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Seattle, Stephen Holder of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Mack was able to do some individual work in practice this week, which suggests he may not be far off from returning. However, Robert Turbin will serve as starter Frank Gore's primary backup again this week, with Matt Jones working as the team's No. 3 running back.

Vereen (calf) will play in Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Ralph Vacchiano of SNY reports.

Vereen sat out the first two days of practice this week in order to give his sore calf some rest, but he was able to get in a limited practice Friday, which was apparently all he needed to do in order to play this week. Vereen averaged just 18 snaps over the last two games, and since he may be playing at less than 100 percent Sunday, his role does not figure to expand much.

Williams likely sprained his knee during Thursday's win over the Bears and is expected to miss some time, although he still needs additional testing to confirm the diagnosis, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The severity of the sprain remains unclear, but Williams' status heading into Week 5 against the Cowboys is looking bleak, even with the extra rest he'll get. Starting rusher Ty Montgomery sustained a chest injury in Thursday's game, and his status is currently unknown; if neither Montgomery nor Williams can recover in time, the Packers may be forced into utilizing Aaron Jones and Devante Mays more than expected against the Cowboys.

Cunningham had five carries for 26 yards in Thursday's 35-14 loss to the Packers.

Cunningham saw most of his work in the fourth quarter when the game was out of hand, though he had two carries in the first half. He's shown over the last two weeks that he's a small part of Chicago's backfield rotation, but with just eight touches during that time, he's a weak fantasy option.

Jones carried 13 times for 49 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's 35-14 win over the Bears.

The rookie was pressed into action after both Ty Montgomery (ribs) and Jamaal Williams (knee) suffered in-game injuries. He plowed in from two yards out for his first NFL touchdown in the second quarter after a 58-yard connection between Aaron Rodgers and Jordy Nelson opened the drive. The 13 carries were Jones' first in the NFL, as the UTEP product had only been active as an emergency option in Week 2. Jones, who racked up 1,773 yards and 17 touchdowns on the ground in his final college campaign, may find himself helming the Packers backfield in a Week 5 road showdown versus the Cowboys if neither of his teammates is able to suit up.

Williams (knee) is out for the remainder of Thursday's contest against the Packers.

Williams' designation leaves Aaron Jones and Aaron Ripkowski as the Packers' only remaining active running backs. Out of that duo, Jones is the most likely to receive a bulk of the work, as he has already recorded a touchdown and four carries on the night. Green Bay will be hoping that Williams avoided a major injury, as the team will need depth if reports regarding starter Ty Montgomery's possible broken ribs are correct.