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The Seahawks have listed CB Tharold Simon, RB Christine Michael, LB Kevin Pierre-Louis, OL Andrew McDonald, WR Kevin Norwood, TE Cooper Helfet and DE Greg Scruggs as inactive Week 2 against the Chargers.

Helfet was doubtful entering the game. The team had already ruled out Michael, Pierre-Louis and Simon.

As expected, the Buccaneers have ruled running back Doug Martin out for Week 2 against the Rams because of a knee injury. Martin suffered the injury in Week 1, which caused him to miss most of the second half against the Panthers. Bobby Rainey will get the start in his place.

Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman and cornerback Kayvon Webster will be active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, the Denver Post reports.

Both players missed Week 1 after falling ill following the team's final preseason game and missing several days of preparation in advance of the season opener. The Broncos are expected to dress all four of their running backs Sunday.

Buccaneers back Bobby Rainey will probably be receiving the heaviest workload Sunday even if featured back Doug Martin plays. Martin will at either be limited or out with a knee injury.

Rainey had four carries for 12 yards in the season opener.

Buccaneers featured back Doug Martin is unlikely to play Sunday, per various reports. He has been dealing with a knee injury that had him listed as questionable.

His absence would probably result in Bobby Rainey getting the bulk of the carries.

Cardinals running back Andre Ellington was cleared to play Week 2 at N.Y. Giants after being listed as questionable due to a foot injury. He was limited in practice Friday after missing two straight days of practice.

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."