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McDuffie (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Nate Atkins of The Athletic reports.

Trent McDuffie was not seen at practice Friday, per Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com, marking him as a DNP for three straight practices ahead of Week 9. The 26-year-old tweaked his back in Week 8, in his first game back from a groin injury that kept him out for two weeks. With Jaylen Watson (shoulder) already ruled out for Sunday, the Rams could be short in the secondary against the Commanders.

Boston (calf) was a full participant in Friday's practice and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at New Orleans, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

With Boston upgrading from limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday to full participation Friday, he should be fine for his usual role as a near-every-down player in a young Cleveland offense. It'll be his first chance to work with Shedeur Sanders extensively outside of a practice environment, as the Browns reportedly won't start Deshaun Watson (head) even if he clears concussion protocol before the game.

Moore (shoulder) was still wearing a non-contact jersey at Friday's practice, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

Moore will likely be managing his shoulder injury for much of the remainder of the season, as he's dealing with an AC sprain that can pop out of place with contact. Moore should be fine for Monday night's game against the Vikings after returning to the lineup last Sunday against Baltimore.

Kincaid (chest) is no longer in a red non-contact jersey at Friday's practice, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

With Kincaid having been listed as a limited participant Thursday while dealing with a chest injury, shedding the non-contact jersey Friday is a positive sign for his practice progression and should put the tight end in the clear for Monday night's date with a tough Vikings defense.

Head coach John Harbaugh said Nabers (knee) "practiced fully" Friday and will be "full go" for Sunday's game at Philadelphia, Matt Citak of the Giants' official site reports.

That's not to say Nabers won't be tagged with a designation once the Giants post their final Week 9 injury report Friday, but it appears his absence from Thursday's practice due to a knee issue was merely a blip on the radar. He's strung together four consecutive 100-yard performances, a stretch in which his receiving line sits at 36-509-2 on 51 targets. Nabers' presence will be key for New York's offense led by J.J. McCarthy, who will be making his second start of the season since assuming the Giants' QB1 role.

Colts' head coach ruled out Davis-Gauthier for Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys.

Davis-Gauthier has been ruled out for Week 9 after missing all week of practice. The Colts are without the 29-year-old for the first time this season, who has accounted for 65 tackles (33 solo) and one pass breakup on 92 percent of the Colts' defensive snaps in eight games. CJ Allen and Austin Ajiake could see more playing time in Davis-Gauthier's place.

Head coach Sean McVay said Friday that Ferguson (ankle) is expected to play in Sunday's game at Washington, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Since the Rams designated Ferguson for return from injured reserve Wednesday, he's managed a pair of limited practices as he works his way back from an ankle sprain that he suffered in Week 3 at Denver. He seems destined to be listed as questionable for Week 9 action, and then the team must activate him from IR by Saturday afternoon for him to have a chance to suit up Sunday.

Donaldson (shoulder/concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

With Donaldson out and Travis Etienne (hamstring) still on injured reserve, the Saints will roll with a three-man backfield of Alvin Kamara, Kendre Miller and Audric Estime. One of the league's least productive backfields doesn't evoke much fantasy excitement.

With TreVeyon Henderson (illness) ruled out for Week 9, Stevenson is set to handle an expanded workload Sunday against the Packers, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.

Henderson will miss a second straight game tending to medical issue. With the second-year running back out last week against Miami, Stevenson logged 76.7 percent of the offensive snaps and handled a season-high 19 carries, turning them into 82 scoreless yards. He also caught three passes on three targets. Stevenson will be a volume-driven, home-favorite RB1/2 for fantasy against Green Bay, while Corey Kiner will step into the RB2 role again.

Desrosiers could serve as a potential backup for the Giants on Sunday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Desrosiers is listed as running back No. 3 on the Giants' depth chart and could be in line to back up Devin Singletary on Sunday if Cam Skattebo can't play after being listed as questionable with a hamstring injury. Desrosiers has yet to play in a regular-season game this season. In three preseason games, he rushed 23 times for 166 yards and a touchdown.