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The Jaguars' inactive list for Week 2 against the Redskins features four injured players who were unable to take the field. They include defensive back Johnathan Cyprien (concussion), wide receiver Cecil Shorts (hamstring), tight end Clay Harbor (calf) and running back Storm Johnson (ankle).

The team also has Austin Pasztor, Tyler Shatley and Josh Wells inactive.

The Raiders will go with a "hot hand" approach at the running back position Sunday with Maurice Jones-Drew sidelined by a broken hand, Comcast SportsNet Bay Area reports.

"It depends on how the game plays out," head coach Dennis Allen said. "If we have somebody with a hot hand, we are going to go with him. But all of our backs will play."

Darren McFadden is expected to get the start, but Latavius Murray should also have the opportunity to record a fair number of touches if he impresses early. Oakland is going against a Houston team that was gashed for 131 yards on 23 carries (5.7 yards per carry) in Week 1.

The Vikings signed Joe Banyard off the practice squad Saturday. The team has added to the roster's depth at running back with starter Adrian Peterson deactivated for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Buccaneers running back Doug Martin is expected to give it a go Week 2 against the Rams, according to the Tampa Bay Times.

Martin is considered questionable heading into the game, but is expected to play. Martin expressed a desire to bounce-back after running for just 9 yards Week 1. Coach Lovie Smith agreed, saying Martin remains the team's bellcow. "I've talked about how important Doug is to us," Smith said. "Just our running game in general, we were trying to get it going with all of our guys. Doug is our lead guy. We weren't able to for whatever reason this first game, but we'll stay committed to it."

Vikings running back Matt Asiata and Jerick McKinnon will receive the bulk of the reps Week 2 against the Patriots.

The Vikings have deactivated Adrian Peterson after details of an indictment for child abuse surfaced Friday. Asiata is expected to start Week 2. McKinnon is expected to serve as his backup. 

The Texans have listed 10 players as probable Week 2 against the Raiders.

Tight end Garrett Graham WR Andre Johnson, CB Johnathan Joseph, CB A.J. Bouye, OL Tyson Clabo, LB Brian Cushing, RB Arian Foster, DE Tim Jamison, CB Elbert Mack, LB Mike Mohamed, OL Chris Myers, OL Derek Newton, FB Jay Prosch, OL Xaier Su'a-Filo, DE J.J. Watt and DT Louis Nix II are all probable heading into the game.

Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney was the only player ruled out for Week 2. 

The Seahawks have listed four players on the injury report Week 2 against the Chargers.

Running back Christine Michael, linebacker Kevin Pierre-Louis and cornerback Tharold Simon have all been ruled out for the game. Tight end Cooper Helfet is doubtful due to a knee injury.

Buccaneers running back Doug Martin was a limited participant in practice yet again Friday, as he continues to work his way back from a knee injury.

Martin has made progress since the start of the week, when he was held out of practice entirely, but he is still questionable for Sunday, and likely to be a game-time decision. 

Cardinals running back Andre Ellington is officially questionable for Week 2 against the Giants, but is expected to play through a lingering foot injury yet again. The team has been limiting his work in practice, but he improved enough to go from not practicing at all Thursday to getting some work in Friday.

Ellington was a game-time decision for Week 1, but ended up racking up 53 rushing yards on 13 attempts.  

Tight end Clay Harbor (calf), running back Storm Johnson (ankle) and tackle Austin Pasztor (hand) have been ruled out by the Jaguars for the Sunday game in Washington. Cornerback Alan Ball (abdominal) is questionable after sustaining an injury Friday, but he told the team website he expects to play against the Redskins.

Among those injured who are also likely to play are tight end Marcedes Lewis (knee), cornerback Dwayne Gratz (ankle), running back Toby Gerhart (ankle), wide receiver Marqise Lee (hamstring) and defensive lineman Abry Jones (abdominal).