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Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech is inactive for Sunday's game against the Giants due to a back issue. Bech was added to the injury report on Friday as a limited participant and has not recovered sufficiently to play in Week 17. The second-round pick has recorded 20 catches for 224 yards this season. With Bech sidelined, RB Ashton Jeanty, WR Tre Tucker, and TE Michael Mayer are expected to be key players in Las Vegas' passing attack.
With Raiders WR Jack Bech inactive for today’s game against the Giants due to a back issue, wide receiver Tre Tucker is expected to be a key contributor in Las Vegas' passing game. He will join RB Ashton Jeanty and TE Michael Mayer as primary offensive options.
Bills tight end Dawson Knox is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles, despite dealing with a knee injury. His availability comes as fellow tight end Dalton Kincaid is inactive due to his own knee issue. Knox will lead the tight end room alongside Jackson Hawes as Buffalo competes to stay in the AFC East title race.
With Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles due to a knee injury, Jackson Hawes will join Dawson Knox in the tight end room. Hawes is expected to see an increased role as the Bills navigate their Week 17 matchup.
Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid is inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles due to a knee injury. Kincaid was a non-participant in practice earlier in the week and was deemed questionable after a limited session on Friday. With Kincaid sidelined, Dawson Knox, who is active despite his own knee issue, will lead the Bills' tight end corps alongside Jackson Hawes and Keleki Latu. Kincaid will target a return to action in Week 18 against the Jets.
Seahawks WR Rashid Shaheed has been officially diagnosed with a concussion after exiting Sunday's game against the Panthers. He was initially listed as questionable following a hard hit near the end of the first quarter. Shaheed will not return to the contest and will enter the NFL's five-step recovery protocol. While he is considered iffy for next weekend's regular-season finale, he is expected to be available for the playoffs, especially if Seattle secures a first-round bye.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman has returned to Sunday's game against the Jaguars after briefly exiting due to a calf injury suffered in the first half. Prior to his departure, Pittman recorded one catch on two targets for four yards. His return is a significant boost for the Colts' Week 17 wide receiver corps, as he reclaims his key role in the offense.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin is sidelined for Sunday's game against the Browns. The team is already without fellow wide receiver D.K. Metcalf, indicating a depleted receiving corps for the Steelers in this contest. Austin's absence will likely impact the team's offensive strategy and target distribution among other available pass-catchers.
Dolphins wide receiver Theo Wease Jr. caught a 63-yard touchdown pass from rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers, marking both Ewers' first NFL touchdown and Wease's first career touchdown. This significant play tied the game at 7-7 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first quarter. Wease's long reception provided a crucial score for Miami early in the contest.
New England Patriots tight end Austin Hooper caught a 2-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Drake Maye. This scoring play gave the Patriots the lead over the New York Jets in their Sunday matchup. Hooper's short touchdown reception proved to be a pivotal moment in the game.
Former NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski joined the 'FOX NFL Sunday' crew, including Terry Bradshaw, Michael Strahan, and Howie Long, to debate their selections for the 2025 NFL Coach of the Year. Gronkowski contributed to the discussion as part of the pregame panel, offering his insights on the top coaching performances of the season.
Former NFL MVP Matt Ryan is reportedly in serious discussions to rejoin the Atlanta Falcons in a significant front-office role. This development follows the team's eighth consecutive season without a playoff appearance and raises questions about current G.M. Terry Fontenot's future. Ryan, currently a CBS analyst, is seriously considering the move, potentially giving him a voice in key organizational decisions for the team he led for many years.
Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders was injured on the first play from scrimmage during Sunday's game, sustaining an ankle injury while blocking for Rico Dowdle, and has been ruled out. Sanders required assistance to leave the field and was taken to the X-ray room. In his second season, he has recorded 29 catches for 190 yards and a touchdown. His early departure leaves the Panthers, who began the game with a three-tight-end set, with only two available tight ends.
The "FOX NFL Sunday" crew engaged in a discussion regarding the Kansas City Chiefs, specifically addressing whether this season will mark Travis Kelce's final year with the team. The panel also debated which team currently stands as the best in the AFC, with Kelce's potential departure being a key point of speculation for the Chiefs' future outlook.
Julian Edelman, on FOX NFL Kickoff, shared his insights and predictions for the NFC's No. 1 seed. He also joined Robert Gronkowski to discuss Mike Vrabel's winning culture mindset in New England. Furthermore, Edelman participated in a panel with Charissa Thompson, Michael Vick, and Jay Glazer, where they debated Myles Garrett's single-season sack record pursuit and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' playoff chances.
Arizona Cardinals CB Max Melton is officially active for today's game against the Bengals. He was previously listed as questionable for the contest.
Arizona Cardinals S Jalen Thompson is active for today's game against the Bengals after entering the day questionable. His activation provides the largest boost up Week 17 IDP rankings.
Arizona Cardinals Edge Josh Sweat is active for today's game against the Bengals. Sweat had been listed as questionable prior to the contest.
Arizona Cardinals CB Will Johnson is officially active for today's game against the Bengals. He had been listed as questionable leading up to the contest.
Former NFL player Charles Woods, as part of the FOX NFL Kickoff crew, offered his predictions on which team will secure the No. 1 seed in the NFC.
