Browns WR Cedric Tillman exited for a concussion check at the end of the third quarter of Thursday night's game vs. the Steelers. He stumbled after taking a big hit before heading into the blue medical tent and eventually back to the locker room. Tillman was deemed questionable to return but never did. He's likely in concussion protocol, but we'll look for confirmation. Tillman would at least have 11 days to get cleared for a Week 13 Monday nighter vs. the Broncos.
Ravens RB Justice Hill (concussion) was limited in Thursday's practice. It's the first we've heard of him being in the protocol, but getting in a limited practice on Thursday puts him on track to be cleared in time for Monday night's game vs. the Chargers. We'll keep you updated on Hill's progress.
Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (shoulder) did not practice on Thursday. He banged his shoulder in last week's game vs. the Bengals but was able to return. We're tentatively expecting him to play vs. the Ravens on Monday night, but we'll keep you updated on his status over the next few days.
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) missed his second straight practice on Thursday. He played through a hamstring issue last week, but his status for Sunday night's game vs. the Rams is worth checking back on when we get Philly's final injury report on Friday afternoon.
Raiders RBs Alexander Mattison (ankle) and Zamir White (quad) remained sidelined on Thursday. It's looking like we'll see a Vegas backfield of Ameer Abdullah, Dylan Laube, and likely practice squad call-up Sincere McCormick against the Broncos on Sunday. We'll look for reports on how work will be divvied, but it's a situation to try to avoid in fantasy lineups.
Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (hamstring) was upgraded to full participation in Thursday's practice. He's on track to play against the Giants this weekend, although OC Liam Coen said Thursday that he's not sure yet if Evans will be a full-go. "It’s just gonna be hard to tell … how much is he gonna be able to go, if he can go? I don’t know," Coen said. We'll look for further updates on Evans' status for this one. For now, he's shaping up as a risk/reward WR2 play.
Bears RB D'Andre Swift (groin) returned to a limited practice on Thursday. That should put him on track to play against the Vikings this weekend, but we'll see how Swift is listed on Friday's final injury report.
The forecast for tonight's Steelers-Browns game calls for temperatures just above freezing, 85% chance of precipitation, and winds of 15-20 mph with gusts of 25-30 mph. That's ugly. Expect an even run-heavier game plan from the Steelers than usual and for the Browns to run more than they typically do. And don't expect many points. This game has 36.5-point over/under. We'd avoid both QBs and kickers in the game and downgrade the WRs. See where all the Steelers and Browns sit in the updated Week 12 Rankings.
49ers QB Brock Purdy (shoulder) was officially limited again in Thursday's practice. According to insider Grant Cohn, Purdy tried to warm up at the start of practice but was clearly uncomfortable and then headed inside with trainers. "He was still limited today," HC Kyle Shanahan said afterward. "He didn't do as much yesterday but did a little bit more today. He went out there and did a little bit then went back in about halfway through and rested up. Hopefully it will be feeling great on Sunday." We're certainly more worried about Purdy's Week 12 status now than we were at this point yesterday. We'll update the situation again on Friday. QB Brandon Allen would likely get the start vs. the Packers this weekend if Purdy is out.
Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb (back, foot) did not practice on Thursday. That followed a limited workout on Wednesday. Lamb played through the back issue vs. Houston on Monday night, but the foot is new. We'll look for more info on his status and see how he's listed on Friday's final injury report.
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) did not practice on Wednesday. He was listed as "DNP" for the first practice of last week, as well, before putting in two limited practices and then playing 89% of the offensive snaps vs. Washington. We're expecting Smith to be fine for Sunday night's game vs. the Rams but will keep you posted on his status.
49ers TE George Kittle (hamstring) was limited in Wednesday's practice. He said afterward that he fully expects to play against the Packers this weekend. Kittle can be penciled back into Week 12 fantasy lineups. We'll let you know if something changes with his status.
49ers QB Brock Purdy (shoulder) was limited in Wednesday's practice. HC Kyle Shanahan hasn't sounded particularly concerned about Purdy's availability for this weekend's game vs. the Seahawks, and the fact that Purdy did anything on Wednesday is encouraging. We'll update his status again tomorrow.
Raiders RBs Alexander Mattison (ankle) and Zamir White (quad) did not practice on Wednesday. Both guys were knocked out of the Week 11 loss to the Dolphins and are seemingly in danger of missing Sunday's game vs. the Broncos. Their absences would leave the backfield to Ameer Abdullah and Dylan Laube. The former hasn't tallied double-digit carries in a game since 2017; the latter is a sixth-round rookie who fumbled on his only touch of the season. We'll keep you updated on Mattison and White, but this is a backfield to avoid in Week 12 fantasy lineups.
Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson (concussion) did not practice on Wednesday. With just six days to clear protocol, he's a long shot to play vs. the Commanders this weekend. That'll leave TE duties to Luke Schoonmaker and Brevyn Spann-Ford. Schoonmaker racked up six catches on 10 targets in the Week 11 loss to Houston but ran just four more routes than Spann-Ford. We'd try to avoid the situation in Week 12 fantasy lineups.
Giants WR Darius Slayton (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. Barring a setback, he'll play against the Bucs this weekend. Tampa Bay ranks 29th in adjusted fantasy points allowed to WRs, but Slayton would be a desperation fantasy play with QB Tommy DeVito.
Lions TE Sam LaPorta (shoulder) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. HC Dan Campbell confirmed that LaPorta is "trending the right way" for this weekend's game vs. the Colts. Although he's been one of the most disappointing players in fantasy football this season, LaPorta has finished as a top-8 TE in two of his last three outings. And Sunday brings a matchup against the league's 30th-ranked TE defense.
Titans RB Tyjae Spears (concussion) did not practice on Wednesday. He's a long shot to be cleared in time for Sunday's game vs. the Texans. His absence would leave RB Tony Pollard in a workhorse role -- albeit in a tough matchup against the league's No. 4 RB defense.
Bears RB D'Andre Swift (groin) did not practice on Wednesday. HC Matt Eberflus said Swift is dealing with "just a little bit of a groin strain" and said he's "hopeful" Swift will be able to play vs. the Vikings this weekend. It sounds like there's at least some chance, though, that Swift won't be able to go. That'd presumably leave Roschon Johnson as Chicago's lead back. He should be rostered in all fantasy leagues of 10+ teams.
Panthers WR Adam Thielen (hamstring) was limited in Wednesday's practice. HC Dave Canales said Monday that he expects Thielen to play this weekend, but he'd be a shaky fantasy start against the Chiefs' 10th-ranked WR defense.
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