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McLaughlin was the first running back to take reps during pregame warmups and appears likely to draw the start Sunday against the Ravens, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

With Quinshon Judkins (ankle) inactive and both Raheim Sanders (hip) and Dylan Sampson (knee) on injured reserve, McLaughlin is the next man up out of the backfield for Cleveland. Cleveland signed Audric Estime off the Minnesota practice squad earlier in the week to provide another option at running back, but McLaughlin projects to serve as the lead ballcarrier as well as the team's top option on passing downs. In four games with the Browns since being signed to the roster, McLaughlin has played just 27 total snaps on offense, carrying twice for 31 yards and a touchdown while going without a catch on two targets.

Tucker (quadriceps) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Tucker ended Week 6 prep with consecutive limited sessions as he manages a quadriceps injury. The running back is not quite ready to return to the field and will not suit up for Sunday's game. Josh Williams has been elevated from the practice squad to serve as the Buccaneers' No. 3 running back behind Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell.

Etienne (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Etienne was activated from injured reserve Saturday, and the second-year running back has been cleared to make his 2026 debut Sunday after missing the first four games of the regular season due to an ankle injury. He could operate as the Panthers' RB2 behind Chuba Hubbard, given the absences of both AJ Dillon (ankle) and Jonathon Brooks (abdomen, IR).

Spears (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Spears drew the questionable tag for Sunday's AFC South showdown after logging a full practice Friday, and the fourth-year running back has been cleared by medical staff to suit up against Indianapolis. He has 17 carries for 65 yards and 14 catches (on 16 targets) for 68 yards through five regular-season games while serving as the Titans' RB2 behind Tony Pollard.

Heidenreich (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

The seventh-round rookie continues to be inactive behind Jaylen Warren, Rico Dowdle, Travis Homer and Lew Nichols. It remains unclear what Heidenreich's role is and whether he will remain on the roster throughout the 2026 season.

Dowdle (toe) is active for Sunday's Week 6 matchup against the Buccaneers.

Dowdle had teed up his active status by finishing Week 6 prep with consecutive full practices. The veteran offseason addition, who missed the last three games due to a toe dislocation, had been working in a true timeshare with Jaylen Warren over the first two games of the season, but the latter's 321 rushing yards, 169 receiving yards and two total touchdowns during Dowdle's absence will keep him in a clear lead-back role while Dowdle serves as a complementary option against a stout Buccaneers run defense.

Kamara (back) is active for Sunday's game at the Giants, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Kamara has dealt with a back injury the past two weeks, and three limited listings during Week 6 prep led to a questionable designation for Sunday. On Sunday morning, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported that Kamara is expected to play, which now has been confirmed. Since Travis Etienne (hamstring) landed on IR after Week 3, Kamara has earned 17 touches, while fellow RBs Kendre Miller (18) and CJ Donaldon (10) also have had regular roles, making it difficult to trust any of the trio for fantasy purposes.

Judkins (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Coming out of the Browns' Week 5 loss to the Jets, head coach Todd Monken labeled Judkins as day-to-day due to a right ankle injury. Judkins was held out of practices Wednesday and Thursday before returning to the field Friday as a limited participant, prompting the Browns to list him questionable heading into the weekend. After going through a pregame workout Sunday, Judkins wasn't able to show enough progress with his ankle to suit up, so he'll wind up being sidelined for the first time this season. The Browns will have Jaleel McLaughlin and Audric Estime as their available running backs for Week 6.

Singleton (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Singleton will be a healthy scratch for consecutive weeks after logging just three carries in the Titans' Week 4 loss to the Ravens. The fifth-round rookie appears destined to take a backseat for the remainder of the 2026 season.

Henderson (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Henderson emerged from a Week 5 win versus the Raiders with an apparent right high-ankle sprain, which typically requires a multi-week recovery. For this particular injury, though, he was able to log three consecutive limited practices this week, receive a questionable designation and then tell Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald on Friday that he's "hoping to play." Ian Rapoport of NFL Network then reported Sunday morning that Henderson is likely to suit up, which now has been confirmed. Even though he's active, the Patriots could lean more on Rhamondre Stevenson and Corey Kiner as the healthier options out of the backfield, but Henderson nonetheless has averaged 11 touches per game in his four appearances this season.