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Demercado was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice due to a back injury, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Demercado dealt with a shoulder issue last week, but it didn't stop him from suiting up in this past Sunday's loss at Seattle. While he matched fellow reserve back Trey Benson's nine offensive snaps, Demercado recorded a single carry versus the rookie's four. Per usual, James Conner led the way with 40 snaps and 12 touches for 49 yards from scrimmage. Assuming Demercado puts this new health concern behind him, he likely won't be afforded enough looks to produce any meaningful production in Sunday's game in Minnesota.

Williams (groin) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday.

Williams took part in his first recorded on-field work since Nov. 7, as he appears to have used the Saints' Week 12 bye to improve on the health front. His last game action occurred Week 8 at the Chargers, so he may need to string together multiple practices in a row to have a chance to return Sunday against the Rams.

Vidal may help replace J.K. Dobbins, who is expected to miss Sunday's game at Atlanta after suffering a knee sprain in Monday's 30-23 loss to the Ravens, Bobby Kownack of NFL.com reports.

Vidal played in four games earlier this season, averaging 4.5 carries for 11.0 yards (2.4 YPC) and 0.75 catches for 12.3 yards. He took his first NFL touch for a 38-yard receiving touchdown on a wheel route but then didn't do much thereafter and became a healthy inactive again once Gus Edwards returned from injured reserve. Edwards will likely take over as the lead runner, with Vidal and Haskins in backup roles. Vidal could be the pass-catching back in that arrangement, as Edwards and Haskins both are listed above 225 pounds and known for size and power more so than quickness or receiving ability.

Holani (ankle) was restored to the practice squad from the practice squad injured list Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Holani suffered an ankle injury in his NFL regular-season debut against the Patriots in Week 2, which caused him to be placed on the practice squad injured list. Now that he's been restored to the practice squad, Holani will be eligible to be elevated to the active roster should the Seahawks require backfield depth and help on special teams.

White (quadricep) didn't practice Wednesday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

White, who was estimated as a non-participant for Tuesday's walk-through session, thus has one more chance to practice ahead of Friday's game against the Chiefs. Meanwhile, fellow running back Alexander Mattison (ankle) was deemed a limited participant both Tuesday and Wednesday, giving him a better chance than White to return to action in Week 13.

Mattison (ankle) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

Mattison looks to be healthier than fellow Raiders running back Zamir White, who hasn't practiced since suffering a quadricep injury Week 11. Mattison injured his ankle later in the same game and then missed the Week 12 loss to the Broncos, allowing Ameer Abdullah to play 88 percent of snaps in that contest. Mattison could be back in the lead role if he's active for Friday's game against the Chiefs.

Spears (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Spears missed the Titans' Week 12 win over the Texans with the concussion. The second-year running back previously missed game action with ankle and hamstring injuries. If Spears gets cleared in time for Sunday's game against the Commanders, he'll offer a change-of-pace option behind starting running back Tony Pollard.

Bigsby (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Bigsby missed the Jaguars' Week 11 loss to the Lions, but the team's Week 12 bye week provided enough time off for the running back to get healthy. With both Bigsby and Travis Etienne available for this coming Sunday's game against the Texans and D'Ernest Johnson occasionally factoring in as third option out of the backfield, Bigsby doesn't shape up as a reliable fantasy option in Week 13.

Pacheco (ankle) was a full participant in practice Wednesday.

The injury report was released about two hours after Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that only a late setback would stop Pacheco from playing Friday against the Raiders. The running back has missed nine straight games since suffering a fractured fibula Week 2, with Kareem Hunt emerging as a reliable fantasy starter in his absence. Reid hasn't commented on workload expectations for Friday in what likely will be Pacheco's first game back on the field. Expect the Chiefs to formally activate Pacheco from injured reserve following their final practice of the week Thursday.

Robinson (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday.

During this past Sunday's loss to the Cowboys, Robinson attempted to play through an ankle injury that he suffered in the first quarter, but he eventually wasn't able to return after getting a questionable tag for a second time after halftime. Fellow running back Austin Ekeler suffered a concussion on a kick return late in the contest and was held out of practice Wednesday. Considering the players seem to be trending in different directions ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans, Robinson clearly is the better bet to be available Week 13. If Robinson ends up inhibited or even inactive this weekend, Jeremy McNichols and Chris Rodriguez will be the options out of the Commanders backfield.