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Davis didn't play any offensive snaps in Sunday's 35-12 loss to the Chiefs.

With Breece Hall back from his quad injury to form a backfield duo with Braelon Allen, Davis was relegated to RB3 duties and played 16 snaps on special teams. Davis has rushed 15 times for 44 yards, while recording five grabs for 68 yards on six targets across nine appearances this season.

Ekeler rushed eight times for 16 yards and caught two of three targets for 18 yards during Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Rams.

Ekeler led the team in carries, toting the rock one more time than fellow running back Rachaad White in the loss. Ekeler was also able to reel in multiple passes for the second time in three games, and he figures to remain in a relatively even backfield split with White against the Giants in Week 10.

Giddens did not appear in Sunday's 27-23 loss to the Cowboys.

Giddens didn't see any action after turning six carries into 43 yards in Week 8 against the Jaguars. With Jonathan Taylor potentially set to be traded before Tuesday's NFL trade deadline, Giddens would stand to operate as the team's No. 2 option in the backfield behind rookie Seth McGowan upon Taylor's departure.

The Vikings placed Claiborne (knee) on injured reserve Monday.

Claiborne suffered a knee injury during a recent practice. While head coach Kevin O'Connell stated he doesn't believe Claiborne will require surgery, the injury is severe enough to keep him off the field for at least four games. The 23-year-old hasn't done much from a statistical standpoint throughout the 2026 campaign, amassing just 13 yards off six carries while garnering two catches for eight yards.

Skattebo (hamstring) was listed as limited on Monday's estimated injury report, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Skattebo missed his first game of the season Sunday in Philadelphia due to a hamstring injury that he sustained in the Giants' previous game back in Week 7. Prior to Skattebo being inactive, though, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that the running back was pushing to play, and head coach John Harbaugh told Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News on Monday that he should be "full go" for Thursday's game against the Commanders. Skattebo still has some work to do to prove his health, but he appears to be trending in the right direction for a Week 10 appearance.

Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday that Goodson will miss "multiple weeks" after spraining his knee in Sunday's 27-23 win over the Colts, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Goodson will likely undergo further testing as the Cowboys look to hone in on a more definitive timeline for his return, but Schottenheimer's comments suggest that the reserve running back can safely be ruled out for at least Week 10 against the 49ers and Week 11 versus the Titans. Despite succumbing to the knee injury, the 25-year-old delivered his best performance of the season Sunday, finishing the day with 77 yards on 12 carries. The Cowboys currently have no other healthy running backs on the roster beyond starter Javonte Williams, but one or both of practice-squad members Israel Abanikanda and Jashaun Corbin will be candidates for elevation to the 53-man roster while Goodson is sidelined.

As Week 10 approaches, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com indicates that Brooks (ankle) could be ready to return from IR.

Brooks -- was last played in Week 4 -- was designated to return from injured reserve this past Wednesday, and was listed as 'questionable' ahead of Week 9. Though the Packers held off on activating Brooks for Sunday's win over the Patriots, he could be needed more than expected going forward, with Josh Jacobs in line to miss time with a finger injury that could result in an IR stint.

When asked if IR is a possibility for Jacobs (finger), coach Matt LaFleur said Monday, "I think everything is a possibility," Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Per Tom Pelissero of Netflix, LaFleur confirmed Monday that Jacobs will undergo surgery on his fractured ring finger. As a result of the looming procedure, Pelissero adds that that the running back is out indefinitely, which supports the notion that an IR stint for Jacobs could be on the table. Given that MarShawn Lloyd is dealing with a knee injury that sidelined him Sunday, at the moment Kaleb Johnson is Green Bay's top healthy back, with Pierre Strong also on hand. However, it's possible help could be on the way, and outside RB help may not be needed, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com, as Chris Brooks (ankle) could be nearing a return from IR.

Coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday he's hopeful that Montgomery (groin) could resume practicing this week, or next week, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Montgomery last saw game action in Week 5, but at this stage he appears to be inching closer to a return, with Ryans adding Monday that he's pleased with the veteran back's progress. In Montgomery's absence, Woody Marks has served as the Texans' clear-cut RB1, but once Montgomery is back, Houston's backfield time-share figures to be restored.

Jacobs is in line to undergo surgery on his injured finger this week and is expected to miss a maximum of three weeks, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports.

We'll look for confirmation of this report from the Packers, but it looks like the team will be without its top back this weekend against the Vikings, at a minimum. With MarShawn Lloyd dealing with a knee injury that sidelined him in Week 9, Kaleb Johnson profiles as Green Bay's top healthy back, with Pierre Strong also in the mix.