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Gray had four receptions for 50 yards as the Dolphins got routed by the Patriots on Thursday night.

Gray was more involved in the passing game as the Dolphins were trailing almost from the get go and forced to throw the ball on most downs. So much for the revenge theory though as Gray did not get into the end zone.

Gordon (ankle) is listed as probable for Sunday's game in Baltimore

Gordon logged full practices throughout the week, after surprisingly suiting up for a Week 7 game against the Raiders. He didn't get any playing time until the second half, but Chargers head coach Mike McCoy and offensive coordinator Frank Reich both suggested that Gordon's decreased role was a result to the injury, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. The Chargers say they want to get Gordon and the running game on track, but the team's roster composition and Week 8 matchup both favor the pass-heavy approach that's become commonplace this season. Danny Woodhead is easily the preferred Week 8 option from the San Diego backfield, even in non-PPR formats.

Thompson (hamstring) is listed as probable for Sunday night's game against the Packers.

Thompson should be available to suit up Sunday, though as long as C.J. Anderson and Ronnie Hillman remain healthy, his fantasy value is limited.

Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians said Ellington's role will increase in Sunday's game against the Browns, Mike Jurecki of FOX Sports 910 Phoenix reports.

Ellington could get the majority of passing-down work, but he's unlikely to take a big bite out of Chris Johnson's rushing workload unless the Cardinals are nursing a big lead in the second half. If Ellington does indeed take on extra snaps, they will likely come at the expense of rookie David Johnson.

Rawls (calf) is listed as probable for Sunday's game in Dallas, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio KJR reports.

With Marshawn Lynch (hamstring) also listed as probable, Rawls will serve as the top backup for early downs. Fred Jackson is preferred in passing situations.

Randle (strained oblique) -- who reportedly could be facing a one or two-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal-conduct policy -- is excused from the team and is thus slated to be inactive for the Cowboys' game against the Seahawks on Sunday, as he deals with what is described as a personal issue, NFL.com reports.

While Randle's status for this Sunday has been clarified, the running back's availability beyond Week 8 remains unclear. As a result, this weekend -- and quite possibly beyond -- the Cowboys are in line to roll with a ground game headed by Darren McFadden, with Christine Michael and Rod Smith also on hand to see complementary/reserve action in the team's backfield.

Randle (back) is still addressing some personal issues and has not returned to the Cowboys' practice facility as of Friday morning, Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Randle is still away from the team, so he will sit out practice Friday for the third day in a row. The Cowboys will not reveal his status for Sunday's game until later Friday, but head coach Jason Garrett said Thursday that he does not expect Randle to play in Week 8, and another missed practice certainly does not help Randle's chances.

Rawls (calf) was limited in practice Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

After emerging from last Thursday's win at San Francisco with a calf contusion, Rawls is taking it slow this week, as the Seahawks attempt to keep their trio of backs healthy. On his current trajectory, he's set to serve as a reserve to Marshawn Lynch (hamstring) on Sunday in Dallas.

Bolden (hamstring) is listed as active for Thursday night's game against the Dolphins.

The same applies to fellow RBs Dion Lewis LeGarrette Blount and James White, with Bolden likely to contribute mostly as a special-teamer on Thursday.

Jason Garrett relayed Thursday that the Cowboys don't expect to have running back Joseph Randle (oblique) suit up Sunday against the Seahawks, per Brandon George of the Dallas Morning News.

Randle is in danger of sitting out "because of his injury" rather than the Thursday morning development that he's facing potential discipline for a violation of the league's personal conduct policy.

The back has lost his starting spot to Darren McFadden. He is also away from the team due to a "personal issue," according to the team website.