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There's a chance McCaffrey (Achilles) will run on hard ground this coming week, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

McCaffrey, who is dealing with Achilles tendonitis, remains on IR and without a clear timetable for a return, but Rapoport suggests that the running back should be back, at least, by early November. In the meantime, Jordan Mason is on track to lead the 49ers' backfield while McCaffrey remains sidelined.

Edwards-Helaire is on track to return from the non-football illness list this coming week, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

With Isiah Pacheco on IR, the return of Edwards-Helaire would bolster the Chiefs' backfield depth while Pacheco recovers from his fibula injury. For now, the team's top available RB options are Carson Steele, Samaje Perine and Kareem Hunt.

Mostert (chest), who is listed as questionable for Monday night's game against the Titans, "is trying" to be ready for the contest according to coach Mike McDaniel, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Mostert, who has missed the Dolphins' last two games, logged limited practices this past week before being deemed questionable ahead of Week 4 action. At this stage, however, his status for Monday remains uncertain, with McDaniel having noted of Mostert, "We are not going to prematurely put ourselves out there if we are going to take steps back and not protect ourselves. He wants to [play] in the worst way." If Mostert is unavailable for Monday's 7:30 ET kickoff, De'Von Achane, Jeff Wilson and Jaylen Wright would handle backfield duties against Tennessee.

The Browns are expected to open the practice window on Chubb (knee, PUP list) this coming week, Adam Schefter of ESPN and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network report.

Per Rapoport, Chubb -- who is bouncing back from a major knee injury that he sustained in Week 2 of last season -- is on track to have his practice window opened Wednesday. If that indeed occurs, the Browns would then have three weeks to reinstate the running back to their active roster. While Rapoport notes that Chubb isn't expected to be available for the team's Week 5 contest against the Commanders, a return to practice on Chubb's part, in any capacity, would represent a significant milestone toward a potential return to action in the coming weeks. In the meantime, Jerome Ford will continue to serve as Cleveland's top back, with D'Onta Foreman working as his top backup.

Mixon (ankle) is trending toward being a game-time decision Sunday against the Jaguars, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Rapoport continued to suggest that it '...seems to be an uphill climb to play..." for Mixon, though Mixon seems determined to try to play. Teammate Dameon Pierce (hamstring) has already been ruled out, and J.J. Taylor has been elevated from the practice squad.

Irving (hamstring) is listed as questionable but is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Eagles, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Irving managed a limited practice Friday after sitting out Thursday's practice. He faces an Eagles run defense that has allowed 5.2 yards per carry this season, though they were more efficient in Week 3 against the Saints. Teammate Rachaad White (illness) is also questionable but is expected to play as well.

White, who is listed as questionable with an illness, is expected to play in Week 4, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

White came down with a case of food poisoning but is already feeling better. Teammate Bucky Irving (hamstring) is listed as questionable but is also expected to play.

Kamara (hip/ribs), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Atlanta, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Kamara was able to log back-to-back limited practices to end the week, and he now plans on playing in Week 4 against Atlanta. The running back will likely go through team warmups ahead of the matchup at 1:00 p.m. ET, and an official decision on his availability will come thereafter.

The Texans elevated Taylor from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Taylor will be elevated for a second-straight week due to Dameon Pierce (hamstring) being ruled out and Joe Mixon (ankle) listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Taylor played 13 snaps (10 on offense, three on special teams) in Week 3 against the Vikings and finished with one carry for three yards along with two catches for zero yards.

Mostert (chest) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Titans, C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald reports.

Mostert was a limited participant in practice all week, so it stands to reason the veteran could make a return after missing the past two games. It's worth noting the 32-year-old had a similar practice cadence last week, but there's been a bit more optimism this go-around about his playing time status. Expect to hear more information from one of the national reporters before the primetime contest starting at 7:30 p.m. ET.