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Vikings running back Matt Asiata (shoulder) and quarterback Joe Webb (concussion) are both probable for Week 13 against the Bears, after getting through the week in practice. 

The Chargers have designated eight players as probable for the game Sunday against the Bengals, including running back Ryan Mathews and tight end Antonio Gates, both of whom are nursing hamstring injuries.

The others are wide receiver Seyi Ajirotutu (hamstring), tackle D.J. Fluker (knee), defensive ends Corey Liuget (shin) and Lawrence Guy (toe), center Nick Hardwick (neck) and long snapper Mike Windt (ankle).

Three key skill position players are listed by the Patriots as probable for their Week 13 clash against the Texans. They are wideout Danny Amendola (groin), quarterback Tom Brady (shoulder) and running back Shane Vereen (wrist).

Their other probables are linebacker Brandon Spikes (knee) and wide receiver Matthew Slater (wrist).

There are no surprises among those ruled out by the Dolphins for Sunday against the Jets. Those listed are guard Jonathan Martin (illness), cornerbacks Jamar Taylor (hamstring) and Dimitri Patterson (groin) and running back Daniel Thomas (ankle).

Cardinals running back Andre Ellington is questionable Week 13.

Ellington is dealing with a knee injury. He was limited in practice Thursday, but unable to get through practice Friday. He was seen earlier in the day with his knee wrapped. 

Cardinals running back Andre Ellington is dealing with a knee injury, according to azcentral.com.

Ellington was seen with his knee wrapped Friday morning. He said he's hopeful that he'll be able to play Week 13. The team is set to practice shortly, but it's unclear how much work he'll be able to do.

Ravens running back Bernard Pierce didn't do much in Week 13 against the Steelers, but he still finished with his best performance in seven games in a 22-20 win.

Pierce led the team with 35 yards rushing on nine attempts, though was less effective in the passing game. Pierce hauled in all three of the passes thrown his way, but managed just 4 yards.

Pierce continues to see a decent workload, but has largely struggled to do much with it. He enters Week 14 against the Vikings with just 344 yards on 123 carries. 

Raiders running back Darren McFadden returned to the lineup Week 13 at Dallas after missing three games with a hamstring injury. However, he didn't get a lot of work as Oakland continued to ride the hot hand of Rashad Jennings, who scored two touchdowns in a 31-24 loss.

McFadden finished with just five carries for 13 yards. His longest rush went 6 yards and McFadden had just three carries by halftime.

While McFadden didn't get a lot of work Thursday, his workload could increase Week 14 at N.Y. Jets after Jennings left the game late against the Cowboys with a concussion. If he's out next week, then McFadden will likely return to a feature role in the backfield.

Chargers running back Ryan Mathews returned to practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday to rest a hamstring injury. Coach Mike McCoy said Mathews was limited Thursday "more (for) rest than anything," according to U-T San Diego.

The Chargers host the Bengals Week 13.

Cardinals running back Andre Ellington was added to the injury report Thursday with a knee injury. He was listed as limited in practice as the team prepares for Week 13 at Philadelphia.