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Etienne (ribs) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Etienne approached the contest listed as questionable after logging limited practices Wednesday through Friday. The running back was also deemed questionable ahead of this past Monday's 34-31 overtime loss to the Bengals with the same injury, but he suited up and carried 11 times for 45 yards and a TD, to go along with four catches for 34 yards. With his Week 14 active status confirmed, Etienne -- who is averaging 17.1 carries and 3.3 catches per game thus far -- is in line to continue to pace the Jaguars' ground game versus Cleveland, with D'Ernest Johnson and Tank Bigsby on hand to work in complementary roles.

Though Ekeler remains in line to start, Joshua Kelley and Isaiah Spiller are also expected to see work in the Chargers' backfield Sunday against the Broncos, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Ekeler carried 14 times for 18 yards and caught two of his three targets for nine yards in last weekend's 6-0 win over the Patriots, and per Rapoport, the Chargers may be inclined to get Kelley and/or Spiller more involved Sunday. Rapoport adds that the team is expected to ride the hot hand versus Denver, be that Ekeler or one of his fellow RBs.

Pacheco, who is out Sunday against the Bills, is believed to be dealing with a shoulder contusion, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Per Rapoport, Pacheco's injury is not considered a long-term issue and the running back isn't expected to land on IR. In his absence versus Buffalo, Clyde Edwards-Helaire is in line to start Sunday, with Jerick McKinnon also slated to see his share work in Kansas City's Week 14 backfield.

Perine (knee) is expected to be active for Sunday's Week 14 game versus the Chargers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Perine popped up on the injury report Friday due to a knee issue that caused him to miss practice. Despite that development, the running back appears in line to suit up against the Chargers on Sunday. Perine will likely continue to work as the Broncos' No. 2 back behind Javonte Williams in that contest.

Etienne (ribs) is likely to play against the Browns on Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Etienne has been dealing with an injury to his ribs since getting hurt against Houston in Week 12, but he was able to suit up last Monday in a loss to Cincinnati and appears set to do so again Sunday against Cleveland. The talented running back is likely to have quarterback Trevor Lawrence available to get the ball to him, as Lawrence is trending toward playing despite dealing with a high-ankle sprain. Etienne has only one 100-yard rushing game on his ledger this season, but he's established a reliable floor with at least 70 all-purpose yards in all but three of his 12 contests thus far.

Charbonnet (knee) is listed as questionable but expected to suit up for Sunday's game against the 49ers, though he will likely return to the No. 2 role at running back Kenneth Walker (oblique) expected to return from a two-game absence, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

While Walker was out with a strained oblique, Charbonnet worked as Seattle's lead back both of the past two weeks and tallied 107 yards and a touchdown on 33 rushes along with five catches on six targets for 50 yards over that span. Charbonnet and Walker both closed Week 14 prep as full practice participants Friday, and though the two both took questionable tags into the weekend, the duo is on track to take the field together Sunday for the first time since Week 11. The Seahawks could lean on the ground attack more heavily than usual in the contest if starting quarterback Geno Smith -- who is considered a game-time call due to a groin injury -- is unable to suit up.

Walker (oblique) is listed as questionable but expected to play in Sunday's game against San Francisco, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Walker has missed the Seahawks' past two games due to an oblique injury, but he practiced fully Friday to clear up most of the lingering concern about his health. Assuming Walker is indeed cleared when Seattle releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff, he'll likely return to the lead-back role that has been handled by Zach Charbonnet (knee) in his stead. Charbonnet is also listed as questionable and expected to suit up Sunday, per Schefter, but the Seahawks could be without quarterback Geno Smith, who is viewed as a game-time call due to a groin injury.

Hall (ankle) is expected to play Sunday against Houston, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Hall managed just one limited practice during Week 14 prep and enters Sunday donning a questionable tag, but he appears set to play through the injury for the second straight contest. Though his fantasy ceiling is limited to an extent by the Jets' shaky offensive line and poor quarterback play, Hall has been able to maintain a decent floor of late thanks to his work as a pass catcher.

Johnson was elevated from the practice squad Saturday by the Raiders.

Johnson last saw the field Week 8, and he has recorded only a single reception for 12 yards on the season. It is unlikely the fullback will be utilized as anything more than a special teams piece this week.

Mostert (knee) does not carry an injury designation into Monday's matchup against the Giants, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

The Dolphins limited the practice reps of Mostert and Tyreek Hill (ankle) all week, but neither seemed in much danger of missing Monday's primetime contest. While rookie De'Von Achane has been a perfect tandem for Mostert this season, the veteran running back has compiled a commanding lead in playing time when games have been competitive. Unfortunately for fantasy managers given the Titans' formidable run defense, it's possible Mostert could put together another ho-hum day before the offensive wizardry of Tua Tagovailoa and company put the score out of reach, thus giving way to more opportunities for Achane.