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Browns defensive linemen Ahtyba Rubin (ankle), Phil Taylor (knee) and Billy Winn (quad) headline the inactive list issued Sunday for their game against Pittsburgh. They are the lone injured inactives.

The healthy scratches are running back Terrance West, tight end Gerell Robinson, cornerback Pierre Desir and wideout Rodney Smith.

Vikings wideout Cordarrelle Patterson is good to go Week 6 against the Lions.

Patterson injured his hip Week 5 against the Packers, but was probable heading into Sunday's game. After being limited Wednesday and Thursday, Patterson was able to participate in a full practice Friday. 

As expected, Jaguars running back Toby Gerhart was officially ruled inactive for Sunday's contest at Tennessee in Week 6. Gerhart has been bothered by a foot issue since the start of the season. Storm Johnson is expected to get the start in his place.

The following players on the injury report have been ruled active for the Jaguars on Sunday against Tennessee: Ryan Davis (shoulder), Dwayne Gratz (head), Clay Harbor (back), Allen Hurns (foot), Storm Johnson (ankle), Marqise Lee (hamstring), Roy Miller (ankle), Paul Posluszny (knee), Cecil Shorts (hamstring) and Dekoda Watson (shoulder).

The following players on the injury report were officially ruled active for the Dolphins Week 6 against the Packers: Brandon Gibson, Daniel Thomas, Deandre Coleman, Shelley Smith, Jason Fox, Billy Turner and Gator Hoskins.

The Vikings will have both Matt Asiata and Jerick McKinnon available Week 6 against the Lions.

Both players entered the week listed as probable, so the moves aren't a surprise. Asiata was listed with a groin issue, while McKinnon is battling an ankle injury. 

An injury to featured back Montee Ball has clouded the running back situation for the Broncos. It might not get cleared up Sunday against the host Jets, but a hot hand at that position could allow one back to emerge moving forward, per the team website.

Among the possibilities is Juwan Thompson, who has been declared probable despite a knee issue. He earned his first three carries of the season in Week 5. Thompson is expected to get extended reps, but so are Ronnie Hillman and C.J. Anderson, who suggested Thursday that the one who proves to be the best of the bunch early will likely receive the most carries.

The Broncos have listed seven players as probable Week 6 against the Jets.

David Bruton, Andre Caldwell, Chris Harris, Lerentee McCray, Brandon McManus, Michael Schofield and Juwan Thompson should all be able to play Sunday. All seven were able to take part in full practice Friday. 

Cardinals running back Andre Ellington and cornerback Patrick Peterson are probable Week 6 against Washington.

Ellington has been dealing with a foot issue all season, and was limited in practice all week. Peterson injured his ankle, but was able to get in full practice Thursday and Friday. 

Corner Justin Bethel and linebacker Kenny Demens have also been ruled probable. 

Jets running back Chris Johnson is probable entering Week 6.

Johnson is dealing with an ankle injury. Despite the issue, Johnson was able to fully participate in every practice this week.