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Rams running backs Zac Stacy and Benny Cunningham are sharing first-team reps during the pregame warmups, ESPN.com reports.

Stacy went first during warmups and is expected to start in Sunday's game against the Vikings, but Cunningham could see a significant amount of touches as well as the team focuses on running the ball when on offense.

Texans cornerback A.J. Bouye (shoulder), tackle Tyson Clabo (ankle), linebacker Brian Cushing (ankle), defensive end Tim Jamison (groin), cornerback Johnathan Joseph (foot), linebacker Mike Mohamed (quadricep), center Chris Myers (toe), running back Jay Prosch (hand), guard Xavier Su'a-Filo (back) and linebacker Justin Tuggle (knee) were all cleared to play Week 1 vs. Washington. They were all listed as probable on the injury report.

The inactive list posted Sunday by the Jaguars for their season opener in Philadelphia is dominated by injured players.

Among them are tight end Clay Harbor (calf), running back Storm Johnson (ankle) and wide receiver Cecil Shorts (hamstring), all of whom had been ruled out previously. Tackle Josh Wells (shoulder), who was questionable, has also been scratched.

Their other inactives are offensive linemen Tyler Shatley and Austin Pasztor and defensive end Chris Smith.

Ravens running back Bernard Pierce is active and in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Bengals, after overcoming a concussion suffered in the preseason. He was listed as probable on the injury report for Sunday's game, after clearing the concussion protocol and getting through the week in practice. 

Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians remains optimistic running back Andre Ellington (foot) will play Monday night against the Chargers, the Arizona Republic reports. Ellington increased his workload during Saturday's practice and was officially ruled questionable --likely a gametime decision -- for Week 1.

"He practiced enough to let me see what I needed to see," Arians said.

Arians is also confident that the injury won't be a long-term problem for the Cardinals. If Ellington can't play, Arians will likely turn to Jonathan Dwyer to fill his void. Stepfan Taylor could also receive a healthy share of reps.

Cardinals featured back Andre Ellington has been officially deemed questionable for the Monday night battle against San Diego.

Ellington was a limited participant in practice Saturday with a foot issue.

Running back Fitzgerald Toussaint has been elevated off the practice squad onto the live roster by the Ravens for their season opener against Cincinnati.

The rookie had been cut last week before landing on that unit.

Bruce Arians has declared the status of Andre Ellington as a game-time decision after the Cardinals featured back picked up his workload Saturday, per Cardschatter.

The fear has been that Ellington would miss at least the season opener at San Diego on Monday night with a foot injury, if not more games.

Ravens running back Bernard Pierce got through another practice session Friday, and seems all set to return from a concussion in Week 1 against the Bengals Sunday.

Pierce was cleared to return from a concussion earlier in the week, and made it through the week in practice without limitations. He is officially listed on the injury report for Week 1 as probable, and should get the start Sunday.  

Cardinals running back Andre Ellington was not a participant in practice on Friday, as he continues to rest his injured left foot, the team announced. He's in danger of missing Week 1 against Chargers because of the issue.

Ellington underwent an MRI on Thursday and is expected to visit a local foot specialist to examine the extent of the injury. The initial reports indicate that he's dealing with a muscular injury. The team is still waiting on the results of his exam.