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Drake (knee) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday.

Drake's volume has been severely reduced in recent weeks, but he was able to play through the knee issue during Week 13's loss to the Ravens. Jay Ajayi figures to once again receive most of the carries in Week 14 regardless of Drake's availability.

Mathews (knee) practiced in full Wednesday.

After missing two games due to an MCL concern, Mathews handled every practice rep thrown his way to begin preparation for Week 14. Barring a setback, he'll should act as the Eagles' lead back Sunday against the Redskins, usurping some of the workload that Darren Sproles and Wendell Smallwood have taken on in Mathews' absence.

Wilds was promoted to the Jets' active roster from the practice squad Wednesday, Randy Lange of the team's official site reports.

Wilds will be buried on the team's depth chart at running back behind Matt Forte, Bilal Powell and Khiry Robinson. The undrafted rookie out of South Carolina has yet to play a regular season snap in the NFL.

Martin (undisclosed) took part in practice Wednesday, Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

After enduring an awkward tackle in the third quarter of Sunday's win in San Diego, Martin remained on the sideline for the Buccaneers' final three possessions, yielding the backfield to Jacquizz Rodgers. During the portion of Wednesday's session open the media, Auman noted that Martin seemed "fine," but the upcoming release of the injury report will ultimately reveal whether the running back has an injury designation and how much activity he was able to handle.

Head coach Doug Pederson confirmed prior to Wednesday's practice that Mathews (knee) will be able to participate in the Eagles' first session of the week.

It was announced Monday that Mathews would return to practice Wednesday, and after avoiding any setbacks the last couple days, it appears he will do just that. It will not be clear until after practice if Mathews was limited at all, but his participation Wednesday at any level puts him on the right track toward returning to action Sunday against the Redskins.

Thompson carried the ball twice for five yards in Sunday's win over the Jaguars.

Thompson got a few more looks than planned after No. 2 back Kapri Bibbs went out with an ankle injury. With veteran Justin Forsett, versed in Gary Kubiak's offense, now in the fold - expect Thompson's value to return to the occasional goal-line carry. 

Ellington rushed five times for five yards in Sunday's win over Washington. He added a 10-yard catch off of two targets.

Ellington was literally running in place at times, but the veteran back can take solace in tying a season high with six touches. It's a small victory in a 2016 that has been spent behind the one of the league's most dynamic young rushers. As David Johnson continues to roll, it's hard to find much space for Ellington to work.

Washingon (ankle) has not yet been ruled out for Week 14 against the Bears, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Washington was forced to leave Sunday's game in New Orleans on a cart, but apparently his ankle injury is just a sprain and is not too serious. If Washington is unable to suit up against the Bears, look for Zach Zenner to get a bigger chunk of the Lions' early-down rushes, though Theo Riddick surprisingly has often been decent as a carrier this year.

According to head coach Jeff Fisher, Cunningham "probably won't do much this week" due to an undisclosed injury, Myles Simmons of the Rams' official site reports.

Cunningham lost a yard on his only carry in Week 13, proving that he is not much of a factor in the Rams offense. Stay updated on his progress, but whether he misses this week's game against the Falcons or not, it should not affect Los Angeles' already ineffective run game significantly.

Carey had two carries for eight yards Sunday against the 49ers.

Carey's role was to provide Jordan Howard a breather, and as a result, he only received two of Chicago's 36 rushing attempts while also being targeted once in a winning effort. He's only had nine touches over his last five games, and he won't be a fantasy option unless Jordan Howard misses time.