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As expected, Cardinals running back Andre Ellington was officially labeled probable for Sunday's game against the Lions. Ellington was a limited participant all week in practice despite nursing injuries to his foot and hip. He will likely be accompanied by Stepfan Taylor on Sunday. Taylor was a full participant in practice for the first time this week on Friday and was also deemed probable.

Ellington will likely shoulder the load Week 11.

Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon is listed as probable Week 11 against Chicago.

McKinnon is dealing with a lower back injury. He was a limited participant in practice Thursday, but was able to practice in full Friday. 

The Broncos have ruled out running back Ronnie Hillman (foot) for their Sunday game in St. Louis and tight end Virgil Green (knee) is doubtful, but the team is otherwise quite healthy. The only other players on their Friday injury report are probable.

That group includes running backs Juwan Thompson (knee) and Montee Ball (groin), safety Quinton Carter (knee), offensive linemen Ryan Clady (groin), Paul Cornick (shoulder) and Orlando Franklin (knee) and linebacker Steven Johnson (ankle).

Cornerback Jason Verrett (shoulder) is out and nose tackle Sean Lissemore (quad) is doubtful, but it appears all other Chargers are ready to roll Sunday against Oakland. The only exception could be safety Jahleel Addae (concussion), who is questionable.

The probables are linebackers Manti Te'o (foot) and Jeremiah Attaochu (hamstring), running back Ryan Mathews (knee) and offensive lineman Rich Ohrnberger (back).

The Buccaneers have ruled out Doug Martin for Week 11 against Washington. Martin is the only player on Tampa Bay's final injury report ruled out for Sunday. Michael Johnson (hand), Luke Stocker (hip) and Alterraun Verner (hamstring) were deemed questionable. Josh McCown (back), Gerald McCoy (groin), Anthony Collins (foot) and Demar Dotson (neck) were labeled probable.

Buccaneers running back Doug Martin was officially ruled out for Week 11 against Washington, according to the team's official website.

Martin was able to practice on a limited basis this week and made progress, but according to coach Lovie Smith, he's "not ready to go." He has now missed three consecutive games with an ankle injury.

The Redskins unveiled their final injury report for Week 11 against Tampa Bay. Logan Paulsen (foot, hamstring) is the only player on the report listed as questionable. Robert Griffin III (ankle), Ryan Clark (shoulder), Ryan Kerrigan (wrist), Silas Redd (back) and Keenan Robinson (shoulder) were all labeled probable for Sunday.

The Dolphins backup pass catchers did little Thursday against the Bills.

Running back Damien Williams hauled in two passes, gaining 38 yards. Tight end Charles Clay managed five catches, but only gained 31 yards during the contest. Brandon Gibson had a mostly quiet game, finishing with just 13 yards, but one of his catches was a 7 yard touchdown. Dion Sims also caught two passes for 11 yards. 

They'll take on the Broncos Week 12. 

Dolphins running back Daniel Thomas received five carries Thursday against the Bills.

Thomas performed well in a limited role, gaining 23 yards on the day. He averaged 4.6 yards per carry. Thomas did not factor into the passing game, and did not receive a target. He'll take on the Broncos Week 12. 

Mike Zimmer has indicated he's disappointed in the route-running of Vikings wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson, who has struggled in 2014.

"We're trying to get Corarrelle involved in the offense," Zimmer told the Minneapolis Star Tribune. "We'd love for him to be involved but guys have to make sure that they are in the right places all the time."

Patterson appeared to have righted himself by catching six passes for 86 yards against Tampa Bay in Week 8, but followed that by snagging just one Sunday against Washington. "We completed 26 balls (against the Buccaneers)," said offensive coordinator Norv Turner. "I don't care who they go to, to be honest with you."