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Allen (hip) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Bills.

Allen was limited by a lingering hip injury in all three practices during Week 4 prep, but the second-year pro has been given the green light to play Sunday. He's seen little action offense as the RB3 behind Bhayshul Tuten and Chris Rodriguez, with Allen securing two catches (on three targets) for nine yards while not logging a carry through three regular-season games.

McLaughlin turned his lone carry into a 28-yard touchdown during the Browns' 27-24 win over the Steelers on Thursday.

McLaughlin was on the field for only one offensive snap Thursday. He made that play count, with the fourth-year pro taking advantage of strong run blocking to reach the end zone for the fourth touchdown of his NFL career. That score may have earned McLaughlin some more reps moving forward, though he's still firmly behind both Quinshon Judkins and Raheim Sanders in the pecking order for backfield snaps. The Browns will hit the road for a Week 5 tilt against the Jets.

Gilliam (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Buffalo, Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Gilliam has been working through a knee injury the past couple of weeks, but he's drawn the questionable tag for Week 4 after fading such a designation for Week 3 against the Jaguars. He's contributed on special teams and has worked mostly as a blocker on offense, so if Gilliam is not cleared to play against the Bills, then the Patriots may turn to tight ends like Cameron Latu or Eli Raridon (thigh) to block out of the backfield.

Holani (rib) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Chargers, while teammate Jadarian Price (chest) has been ruled out.

Holani still figures to get most of his playing time on passing downs but could take on more carries in the absence of Price. The Seahawks also have Jacardia Wright and Velus Jones as backfield options on the practice squad, so Emanuel Wilson and Holani won't automatically get all of the snaps.

Charbonnet (knee) was a limited practice participant Thursday and Friday, John Boyle of seahawks.com reports.

With Charbonnet still on the reserve/PUP list after being designated to return to practice Thursday, he remains ineligible for Week 4. Jadarian Price (chest) is also out for Seattle, leaving Emanuel Wilson and George Holani as the team's main RBs for a home game against the Chargers on Sunday.

With Jadarian Price (chest) out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Wilson is expected to take on an expanded role out of the backfield, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Wilson actually leads the Seahawks in carries (32) this season, but he's been splitting work with Price (28 carries) and George Holani (15) in what has been a three-man weave out of the backfield. Wilson is averaging just 3.4 yards per carry but could flirt with 20 rushing attempts Sunday, putting him very much in the fantasy RB2/3 mix.

Mitchell (ankle) was a full participant in Friday's practice and does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

After being limited Wednesday and Thursday and wearing a walking boot earlier in the week, Mitchell's good to go against Seattle. At less than 100 percent and facing a stout defense, Mitchell is tough to get behind for fantasy lineups, even after he closed the snaps and touches gap on Omarion Hampton in last Sunday's loss to the Bills. Neither is an overly exciting Week 4 fantasy bet.

Coach Mike Macdonald said Friday that Price has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.

Price opened the week as limited Wednesday due to his existing chest injury and then didn't practice at all Thursday. Macdonald also told Crabtree that Price aggravated the chest issue during Wednesday's session, and now that he'll miss the first game of his career, Emanuel Wilson figures to pace the Seahawks backfield in Week 4, with George Holani (ribs) on hand for any RB reps that linger.

Spears (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Despite Spears upgrading to a full practice Friday, the Titans aren't yet ready to clear him for Sunday's contest. It would still be somewhat of a shock if he didn't play after coach Robert Saleh has said all week he's optimistic Spears can go versus Baltimore. The running back has minimal fantasy appeal in this Tennessee offense behind clear lead back Tony Pollard.

Irving (glute) was a full participant in Friday's practice and doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Packers, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

After opening the week with consecutive limited practices, Irving's upgrade Friday puts Tampa Bay's lead running back on track to handle his normal role in Week 4. His clean final status should allow Irving to function as the likely centerpiece of the Tampa Bay offense in rookie Jalon Daniels' first career start in place of an injured Baker Mayfield (thumb).