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Cunningham (ankle) is doubtful for Sunday' s game in Tampa Bay, Zach Zaidman of CBS 2 Chicago reports.

Cunningham suffered a high-ankle sprain Week 1 and likely is looking at a multi-game absence. He may be limited primarily to work as a kick returner once healthy, as the Bears appear set in the backfield with Jordan Howard (shoulder) and Tarik Cohen.

The NFL filed an emergency motion Friday with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, seeking a stay of the preliminary injunction that blocked Elliott's six-game suspension, ESPN.com reports. The league has asked for a ruling by Tuesday and no later than Sept. 26.

The NFL appealed the preliminary injunction Monday and now is seeking to expedite the process. If the league were to get its way, Elliott would begin serving his suspension in Week 3 or 4. If not, the 22-year-old running back likely would be able to play the rest of the season while his case plays out in court. The NFL has already stated that Elliott will be allowed to play Sunday in Denver.

Redskins coach Jay Gruden said he still thinks Perine will help the team at some point this season, Liz Clarke of The Washington Post reports. "Yeah, we don't forget fumbles," Gruden said. "He won't forget that either. He's not that type of guy, I don't think, but we'll see. We've just got to get him some opportunities and see where he's at. But we think he's a physical runner, and he's going to help this football team over the course of the season."

Gruden was referring to Perine's fumble in the first week of the preseason -- part of an ugly performance that also included a dropped pass and struggles in pass protection. The rookie fared better as the exhibition schedule wore on, but he nonetheless was limited to special-teams work in Week 1 against the Eagles. Perine figures to be similarly limited Week 2 in Los Angeles, but he could eventually have a role if Rob Kelley doesn't get on track.

Pumphrey (hamstring) could be placed on injured reserve, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

A healthy scratch for the regular-season opener, Pumphrey has been ruled out for Week 2 after tearing his hamstring in practice. Given that he was unlikely to have a major role this season, an IR stash would make a lot of sense for the Eagles.

Pumphrey (hamstring) will not play Sunday against the Chiefs, Eliot Shorr-Parks of The Star-Ledger reports.

Pumphrey did not suit up for the Eagles' season opener due to a coach's decision, but he will not play this week due to his health. The extent of Pumphrey's setback is uncertain, so it remains to be seen whether this issue will cost him any additional action beyond Week 2. Considering that he was scratched in Week 1, his absence should not have any noticeable impact on the Eagles' offense.

Mixon rushed nine times for 36 yards and hauled in one reception for five yards in Thursday's 13-9 loss to the Texans.

The rookie tellingly out-touched Jeremy Hill by three carries, the second time in as many 2017 contests in which he's done so. Mixon found running room easier to come by than in the opener against the Ravens, boosting his per carry average to 4.0 after managing just 1.1 yards per tote in Week 1. With veterans Jeremy Hill and Gio Bernard combining for just 27 yards on 11 rushes, there's little reason to believe that Mixon won't continue to serve as the lead back, even if by just a modest degree, for the immediate future. He'll look to build on his Week 2 effort versus the Packers in a Week 3 road tilt.

Foreman logged 12 rushes for 40 yards in Thursday's 13-9 win over the Bengals.

As expected, the rookie saw a considerable boost in opportunity after playing a meager two snaps in the opener versus the Jaguars. Foreman logged eight of his 12 touches in the first half, when he was much more successful. The rookie tallied just three yards on his four second-half rushes and didn't see any action in the passing game overall, the latter providing a glimpse at the one weak link in Foreman's otherwise impressive skill set. The Texans' backfield's division of labor will likely fluctuate some week-to-week, but Lamar Miller's ability to contribute through the air should be enough to keep him as the lead back for the foreseeable future. Foreman will look to continue carving out his niche in the offense versus the Patriots in Week 3.

Cunningham (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Cunningham suffered a high-ankle sprain in Sunday's season-opening loss to the Falcons and has not practiced this week. It seems improbable that the 27-year-old will be ready for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, and he will more likely need at least a couple of weeks to recover.

Pumphrey (hamstring) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Martin Frank of The Delaware News Journal reports.

Pumphrey was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, but it appears as though he has taken a step back Thursday with his absence. Pumphrey, however, was a healthy inactive in Week 1, and he's likely to remain inactive whether he is healthy or not.

Vikings offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur said Thursday that he anticipates Cook, who saw 25 touches and was on the field for 51 of the Vikings' 65 offensive snaps in the Week 1 win over the Saints, to continue filling a large workload out of the backfield this season, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports. "[Cook's] a really good player so we want him to touch the ball," Shurmur said.

Cook's touch count alone would provide reason to be bullish about his prospects moving forward, but it was he did with those opportunities (127 yards on the ground, 10 yards through the air) that should really excite fantasy owners. While Cook's production comes with the caveat that it came against a Saints defense that's been one of the league's weaker units in recent seasons, the rookie's three-down skill set and big-play ability should make him a threat in just about any matchup. It helps Cook's cause that Latavius Murray, who the Vikings signed to a three-year, $15 million contract in March, was slowed for much of the training camp and the preseason while recovering from ankle surgery, and didn't provide much impact in Week 1. Murray played only three snaps and logged six yards on two carries.