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Pierce (calf) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Pierce has only six carries on the season, so his absence should be of little consequence to fantasy teams.

The Steelers have promoted Toussaint from their practice squad to the team's active roster, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Toussaint will replace fellow running back Isaiah Pead on the team's roster and is now in line to work behind DeAngelo Williams and Jordan Todman in the Steelers' backfield.

The Steelers have released Pead, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

To replace Pead as a depth RB option, the Steelers have promoted Fitzgerald Toussaint from their practice squad to the team's active roster.

Davis may see some work in Sunday's game against the Bills, Terez A. Paylor of the Kansas City Star reports.

While it appears Davis may have finally worked his way back into the rotation, it's more out of necessity than by playing his way back. Charcandrick West (concussion) remains questionable for Sunday's contest, and him missing the contest would leave just Spencer Ware and Davis as the two options out of the backfield. Even if West misses the contest, Ware would likely work ahead of Davis, limiting any potential value. If West were to play, it wouldn't be surprising if Davis was inactive again Sunday.

Pierce (calf) is considered doubtful to play Sunday against the Chargers, Jaguars.com reports.

Pierce has been battling a calf injury for the last couple of weeks, and he was inactive for last Thursday's win over the Titans. The former Raven appears destined for a second straight inactive designation, though he likely wouldn't hold a major role in the offense, regardless.

Johnson (knee) is listed as probable for Sunday's game in San Francisco, CSN Bay Area reports.

Following limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday, Johnson logged a full practice Friday. He should be cleared for his usual workload against a 49ers defense that he ripped for 22-110-2 back in Week 3.

Rawls (knee) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Steelers, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

A full practice participant both Thursday and Friday, Rawls is set to make his fifth start of the season, following a monstrous Week 11 showing against the 49ers. He'll have a much tougher matchup this time around, but with the Seahawks committed to their running game, Rawls is essentially assured of double-digit touches. He does, however, figure to give way to Fred Jackson on most passing downs. Meanwhile, Marshawn Lynch (abdomen) had surgery Wednesday and is expected to miss three or four weeks.

West will likely serve as the No. 2 running back in Monday's game against the Browns, the Ravens' official website reports.

West is next in line behind Javorius Allen for early-down work, but the Baltimore native's lack of quickness and pass-catching skills doesn't portend much upside. Even if Allen suffers an injury, West would likely just be the early-down back in a Matt Schaub-led offense that's been decimated by injuries. Allen will likely have a three-down role Monday night, after playing every offensive snap in the second half of a Week 11 win over the Rams.

McFadden (groin) ran the ball 10 times for 11 yards in Thursday's loss to the Panthers, and caught four of six targets for 45 yards, including a two-point conversion.

The receptions salvaged some of his value in PPR leagues, but otherwise it was a disappointing performance for McFadden. Tony Romo was re-injured in the game and could be lost for the rest of the season, so McFadden could begin to lose touches to Robert Turbin and other, younger backs as the Cowboys begin to look ahead to 2016.

Carey (concussion) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Packers.

Carey's absence is cushioned by the fact that Matt Forte is back in the Bears' backfield mix Thursday.