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

Bolden practiced in a limited fashion Friday, which suggests he could potentially suit up Sunday. That said, his fantasy value is limited as long as both LeGarrette Blount and James White remain healthy.

Washington (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

With Theo Riddick (ankle) ruled out for Sunday and Ameer Abdullah (foot) already shelved for the year, the Lions may not be able to afford a patient approach with Washington's injury. The team's other backfield options are plodding 2015 UDFA Zach Zenner, 31-year-old Justin Forsett (who was signed Tuesday) and 250-pound fullback Michael Burton. However, it's quite possible Washington still won't be available, as he just returned to practice Friday as a limited participant, after sitting out last week's win over the Eagles. If he does play, Washington would be the favorite to lead Detroit's backfield, as he passed Zenner on the depth chart without any problems before the season.

Murray (turf toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Scott Bair of CSN California reports.

With Murray still out, look for the Raiders to continue to roll with the sort of backfield committee approach they employed in Week 5. That arrangement led to DeAndre Washington running nine times for 23 yards and catching five passes for 29 yards while Jalen Richard carried eight times for 31 yards and gained 66 yards on six catches. Meanwhile, fullback Jamize Olawale recorded six carries for 22 yards and a TD. With the timeshare in full swing, both Washington and Richard represent Week 6 fantasy darts.

Grant (toe) is questionable to play against the Bears on Sunday.

Grant was limited in practice throughout the week with a toe injury of unspecified origin. His status will be confirmed prior to kickoff.

Washington (ankle) took part in Friday's practice, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

It won't be clear how much work Washington got in Friday until after practice, but his participation alone bodes well for his chances of playing in Week 6. Fellow running back Theo Riddick did not practice Friday and has not done so all week, so Washington could be looking at an expanded role this week if he is able to take the field.

Mathews will not practice Friday due to an illness.

Mathews was not previously listed on the injury report this week, but he will sit out the final practice session of the week due to his ailment. He will have a couple days to rest and recover before the Eagles' next game Sunday, so it remains to be seen if the illness will have any effect on his status for Week 6.

Cunningham is expected to play Sunday against the Lions, the Los Angeles Times reports.

Cunningham was inactive in Week 5 because of a thigh injury, but he isn't on the injury report this week. His return should bump Malcolm Brown out of the picture, and it could cut into a few of Todd Gurley's passing-down snaps. However, while efficient with his opportunities thus far (8.0 yards per rushing attempt and per reception), Cunningham will likely need to break a big play to tip the fantasy scales most weeks. Gurley has also been seeing more work in the passing game (five targets each of the past two games), so Cunningham's opportunities are likely to be minimal.

Anderson gained 37 yards on 10 carries and hauled in four of five targets for 34 yards in Thursday's 21-13 loss to the Chargers.

Anderson saw his carries drop for the second straight week, but did have a 20-yard touchdown reception wiped out by a holding penalty against Russell Okung late in the fourth quarter. On the plus side, he equaled a season high in receptions, although rookie Devontae Booker looked to be quicker and more decisive overall, something that certainly didn't escape the attention of the Broncos' coaching staff. It's becoming increasingly difficult to predict how the Denver backfield will shake out week to week, given Booker's emerging play, as well as the fact that Anderson has averaged 3.7 yards per carry or less in all but one contest this season. However, despite the fact that the team's run-heavy approach is likely to continue offering both backs a decent workload, Anderson's days as a primary ball-carrier could be in the past.

Gordon carried the ball 27 times for 94 yards in Thursday's win over the Broncos.

Gordon's touchdown streak is over. After finding the end zone in four consecutive contests, the 2015 first-round pick was stifled throughout much of the night by the vaunted Broncos defense. Gordon was able to break away for a huge 48-yard run early in the third quarter which set up a Chargers' field goal, but he managed to average just 1.8 yards on his other 26 carries. Despite his lack of success on the ground Thursday, Gordon has put together a solid campaign thus far and will look to continue his impressive performance next Sunday against the Falcons.

Murray (turf toe) missed practice again Thursday, the San Jose Mercury News reports.

Murray thus remains iffy for Sunday's game against the Chiefs and if his outlook doesn't improve Friday, it looks like the Raiders could revive the committee approach they employed in their Week 5 backfield. Specifically, DeAndre Washington ran nine times for 23 yards, Jalen Richard carried eight times for 31 yards and Jamize Olawale had six carries for 22 yards this past Sunday against the Chargers.