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Johnson (back) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Ravens.

The third-year back from Texas didn't practice all week after likely sustaining a back injury in the Week 7 win over the Saints, so it's no surprise that he'll be sidelined Sunday. With Johnson out, the only Bears running backs without injury designations heading into the Week 8 contest are Kyle Monangai and Travis Homer.

Pace started at middle linebacker in a three-linebacker formation and had four total tackles and a QB hit in Thursday's loss at the Chargers.

Pace didn't play a snap on defense the prior week as he was limited to special teams with the return of Blake Cashman from injury. However, Pace returned to play on 17 of the defense's 72 snaps, including the opening formation. It looks he's still behind Cashman and Eric Wilson for playing time at linebacker but will still be used in certain formations.

Jackson (right hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears after practicing fully Friday.

Jackson, who last played Sept. 28 against the Chiefs, was limited Wednesday and Thursday before returning to a full session Friday. While his participation level is encouraging, the QB's official questionable designation makes his status worth monitoring ahead of Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Look for added intel regarding his Week 8 status to arrive before then via national reporters like ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, but if Jackson remains sidelined this weekend, Tyler Huntley, rather than Cooper Rush, would step in as Baltimore's starting signal-caller.

Nailor did not have a reception on his only target in Thursday's loss at the Chargers.

Nailor played on 34 of the offense's 49 snaps, which was in line with his usual playing time as the No. 3 receiver. However, he didn't factor into the passing game as there were few downfield passes as Carson Wentz had little time to throw (five sacks) amid an injury-plagued offensive line. Nailor is prone to low output games when the offense struggles, considering Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and tight end T.J. Hockenson draw the bulk of the targets.

David (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

The veteran linebacker from Nebraska upgraded from limited practice Thursday to a full session Friday, so it's no surprise he's suiting up for Sunday's divisional matchup. David has yet to miss a game this season, recording 47 total tackles, including 2.5 sacks, and two passes defended over 445 defensive snaps. He's expected to remain Tampa Bay's top inside linebacker and defensive signal caller in the Week 8 contest.

Hopkins (illness) practiced without limitations Friday and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Hopkins will be available Sunday, and he could be joined by Lamar Jackson (hamstring), who is listed as questionable but appears to be tracking toward returning after putting in a full practice Friday. Hopkins began his Ravens tenure with a two-game touchdown streak but hasn't recorded more than two receptions in a game this season.

Winfield (toe) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Winfield upgraded from a DNP on Wednesday to a full practice session Friday, suggesting that he's moved past his toe injury in time for the Week 8 contest. The All-Pro safety has appeared in all seven of Tampa Bay's games this season, recording 35 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, two passes defended and one forced fumble. Expect Winfield to start alongside Tykee Smith to form the Bucs' top safety duo Sunday.

Jeudy (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Jeudy remained limited at practice Friday after a DNP on Wednesday and capped session Thursday, but he evidently showed Cleveland's staff enough to avoid a Week 8 injury designation. He has caught only 22 of 52 targets for 257 yards this season, with both poor quarterback play and Jeudy's own drops contributing to his underwhelming stat line.

Bridgewater (teeth) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Although Bridgewater missed the Buccaneers' first two practices this week, he was a full go Friday, indicating that he's ready to play in Sunday's contest. Now fully healthy, the 2014 first-round pick is expected to operate as Tampa Bay's No. 2 quarterback in the Week 8 divisional matchup.

Burns (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Burns didn't practice earlier in the week but remains expected to play against the Eagles, according to Evan Barnes of Newsday. Burns has been a menace off the edge for the Giants this season, posting 34 tackles (23 solo), including league highs in tackles for loss (12) and sacks (nine) to go along with four pass breakups and one forced fumble.