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Brooks carried the ball three times for 10 yards and had one catch for nine yards late in the Bengals' win over the Cardinals on Sunday.

Brooks didn't come into the game until late, with Joe Flacco at the helm and the Bengals protecting a four-score lead. He's had scant work all season as the Bengals' third running back.

Akers reverted to the Seahawks' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Akers was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 27-10 win over the Panthers, logging five snaps on special teams, including two kickoff returns for 54 yards. The running back could be back with the active roster for Saturday's final regular-season contest against the 49ers.

Miller reverted to the Giants' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Miller was elevated to the Giants' active roster Saturday for the first time this season, but he ended up being a healthy scratch for Sunday's win against the Raiders. The Giants' Week 18 tilt against the Cowboys is Miller's last opportunity to appear in a game during the 2025 regular season.

Collier reverted to the Raiders' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Collier was elevated to the Raiders' active roster Saturday for the first time this season. However, he was a healthy scratch for Sunday's game against the Raiders despite Raheem Mostert (ankle/knee) being inactive. Collier has not appeared in a regular-season game this year, and his last opportunity to do so is Week 18 against the Chiefs.

Perine had three carries for five yards and a goal-line touchdown in the Bengals' rout of the Cardinals in Week 17. He also caught a pass for eight yards.

Perine played his lowest share of offensive snaps (31 percent) since Week 4, not counting when he got hurt Week 9 early in the loss to the Bears. Perine has been playing through an ankle injury, so it makes a certain amount of sense that he's playing fewer snaps.

Shipley rushed twice for two yards in Sunday's 13-12 victory over the Bills.

Shipley didn't play a large role in the Week 17 victory, though it was his largest since Week 10, as he'd totalled just three catches and zero rushing attempts in the previous six weeks. With seeding still to play for in Week 18, Shipley's role may not expand much against the Commanders in the regular-season finale.

Bigsby rushed twice for seven yards and caught one pass for two yards in Sunday's 13-12 win over the Bills.

Bigsby's only big offensive outputs these season have come when the Eagles had a multi-score lead and could rest their starters late. In a tight contest Sunday, he saw the field for just five offensive snaps. The Eagles could still improve from the third to the second seed in the final week of the regular season, meaning Bigsby's role could remain small for the season finale against the Commanders.

The Buccaneers waived Williams on Monday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Williams served a six-game suspension for violating the league's performance-enhancing substances policy. His suspension was lifted Dec. 22, and rather than cut another player on the 53-man roster to make room for Williams, the Buccaneers have opted to let go of the LSU product. If he goes unclaimed off waivers, Williams will look to sign with a team in need of backfield depth and a returner on special teams.

Mixon (foot/ankle) will not return this season, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

It was reported last month by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network that Mixon wasn't expected to play this season, but the veteran running back somewhat refuted the report, implying that had yet to be determined. Mixon remains on the reserve/non-football injury list. Houston will continue to roll with Woody Marks, Jawhar Jordan and Nick Chubb out of the backfield in Week 18 and the postseason.

Robinson took four carries for 22 yards and grabbed his only target for six yards in Sunday's 42-38 win over Chicago.

Robinson was on the field for 11 snaps on offense (15 percent) while handling five touches for the second week running. The veteran backup continues to be lost in the shadow of starter Christian McCaffrey (23-140-1), who has a stranglehold on the 49ers' lead back role. Robinson won't provide much in terms of fantasy value while spelling McCaffrey against the Seahawks in Saturday's regular-season finale.