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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith was listed as a non-participant in Tuesday's estimated practice, dealing with shoulder and chest issues. The team held a walkthrough, and his official injury designation for the upcoming Black Friday game against the Bears will be issued on Thursday.
Joe Burrow (toe) was a full participant at the Bengals' practice on Tuesday, marking his second consecutive full participation this week. The quarterback is trending towards making his return to action in Thursday night's matchup against the Ravens after missing 10 contests following toe surgery. He is expected to have one final practice session on Wednesday before Week 13.
Lamar Jackson (toe) was a full participant at practice Tuesday, confirming he is officially set to play in Week 13. He had initially been a non-participant at Monday's walkthrough due to an apparent toe issue. The Ravens quarterback, who has gone two straight games without scoring a touchdown, will aim to regain his MVP form in Thursday night's divisional matchup against the Bengals.
Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb took accountability for his recent drops, stating, 'I need to catch the f***ing ball.' He recorded eight drops this season, including a potential game-winning touchdown against the Eagles, marking his highest total since 2012 for a Cowboys player. Lamb, 26, has 44 receptions for 632 yards and 2 touchdowns despite missing three games. He attributes the issue to a 'lack of focus' and aims for a bounce-back performance on Thanksgiving against the Chiefs.
Ravens WR Rashod Bateman (ankle) was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice, despite HC John Harbaugh's earlier expectation that he would be a full-go. Regardless of the limited designation, Bateman appears to have a good chance to return for Thursday night's game against the Bengals. While not a viable season-long fantasy option, his field-stretching ability is anticipated to provide a boost to the slumping Ravens passing game.
Cincinnati Bengals RB Samaje Perine (ankle) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice, putting him on track to return for Thursday night's game against the Ravens. Perine had previously secured about one-third of the backfield work before suffering a high-ankle sprain in Week 9. His return is expected to reduce Chase Brown's workload, though not to the extent it was before his injury.
Cincinnati Bengals RB Chase Brown has excelled in the last two weeks without Samaje Perine, totaling 206 yards on 5.6 yards per carry and catching eight of 12 targets. Samaje Perine (ankle) is set to return for Thursday night's game vs. the Ravens, potentially stealing some work. However, experts project Perine will not take as much work as he did before his ankle injury. Brown remains a strong Week 13 fantasy start.
Dallas Cowboys WR George Pickens (knee, calf) was limited in Tuesday's practice. He sustained injuries late in last week's win against the Eagles but managed to return to the game. Pickens is expected to be available for Thursday's game versus the Chiefs, but his official status will be confirmed on the final injury report.
Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs (knee) was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice. After appearing close to playing against the Vikings last weekend, he is currently projected to return for Thursday's game against the Lions. His official status will be confirmed on the final injury report.
Green Bay Packers rookie WR Matthew Golden (wrist) was limited in Tuesday's practice. Notably, the shoulder injury he had been managing is now off the injury report. Golden is tentatively expected to return for Thursday's game against the Lions, with his final status to be listed on tomorrow's injury report.
Cleveland Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett is widely considered a lock to win this year's Defensive Player of the Year award. His exceptional performance has sparked discussions about his potential candidacy for the league's Most Valuable Player award, underscoring his significant impact and dominant presence on the field for the Browns.
Tom Brady has released his newest NFL power rankings, revealing significant movement at the top. Three NFC North teams have secured spots within the top 10, showcasing the division's strong performance. Additionally, a new team has ascended to the coveted No. 1 position in Brady's latest assessment.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield injured his non-throwing shoulder during the team's Week 12 loss to the Rams. While he reportedly avoided significant damage, Mayfield appears likely to miss the upcoming Week 13 game. This injury comes at a critical time for the Buccaneers, who have lost three consecutive games, and will likely result in Teddy Bridgewater starting under center against the Cardinals, a significant downgrade for skill position players.
Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton has been designated to return from injured reserve on Tuesday, signaling his impending return to the active roster. While his full allotment of snaps may take a couple of weeks to materialize, his return is expected to conclude Kimani Vidal's tenure as the primary runner for the Chargers.
Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco is set to make his return in Week 13 against the Cowboys, having missed three games due to a knee injury. Head coach Andy Reid confirmed Pacheco will play, and he was listed as a full participant in practice. He is expected to step back into a low-upside, early-down role within the Chiefs' pass-heavy offense, making him a fantasy RB3.
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara (knee) suffered a sprained MCL in Sunday's loss to the Falcons, Nick Underhill reports. While avoiding a major injury, a sprained MCL typically comes with a multi-week recovery timeline. Kamara played just 11 offensive snaps against Atlanta prior to leaving the game. His status for the upcoming Sunday's game against the Dolphins is reportedly very much in question, indicating a potential absence for the Saints' backfield.
Green Bay Packers wideout Jayden Reed (foot/shoulder) was a limited participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice. He has been listed as limited for each of Green Bay's ensuing three sessions since his 21-day practice window opened Friday. With no traditional practice sessions this week, Reed may face an uphill battle to prove he's fully recovered from surgeries earlier this season to address a Jones fracture and a broken clavicle. The third-year wide receiver played just two games before being placed on injured reserve September 20.
Detroit Lions defensive end Marcus Davenport was a full participant in practice for the second consecutive day, indicating significant progress in his recovery from a shoulder injury that has sidelined him since Week 2. Head coach Dan Campbell expressed hope that Davenport could be back on the field for Thursday's game against the Packers, praising his extensive rehab efforts to return from injured reserve.
Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon was listed as a limited participant in Tuesday's walkthrough practice due to a neck injury. The team indicated that he would not have practiced on Monday, suggesting his status for the upcoming game warrants monitoring.
Kicker Blake Grupe has been released by the New Orleans Saints to make room for running back Evan Hull on the active roster. Grupe's release followed his performance in last Sunday's loss to the Falcons, where he missed two field goals, a factor that contributed to the team's decision to sign Cade York.
