NFL Player News

Winston (ankle) does not have an injury designation heading into Sunday's Week 14 tilt against the Lions, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Winston was listed as a full participant in practice throughout the week despite apparently battling a sore ankle, but his lack of a designation on the final report of the week unequivocally confirms his availability for Sunday's game. The third-year quarterback made a successful Week 13 return from a three-game absence due to a shoulder injury, throwing for 270 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the overtime loss to the Packers.

Stafford (right hand) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay.

Head coach Jim Caldwell opened Friday's media session with nary an answer about Stafford's health, saying he's "progressing" and throwing "decently." During the open portion of practice, though, Stafford let it rip, despite having two fingers taped on his bruised throwing hand. Among his tosses, he completed a 45-yarder to Bradley Marquez. Perhaps the biggest question mark around Stafford's potential output is the state of the offensive line, as starting right tackle Rick Wagner (ankle), right guard T.J. Lang (foot) and center Travis Swanson (knee) are all questionable for the contest.

Taylor (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts.

The final injury report was a mere formality, as head coach Sean McDermott already said Taylor would practice on a limited basis Friday and ultimately be a game-time decision ahead of Sunday's 1:00 p.m. start. Despite the highly favorable matchup, it will be tough to have faith in Taylor if he ends up playing, given that his mobility (which accounts for much of his value) almost certainly would be restricted. Rookie fifth-round pick Nathan Peterman will get the start if Taylor doesn't play.

Peterman remains in the mix to start Sunday against the Colts with Bills head coach Sean McDermott indicating that top quarterback Tyrod Taylor (knee) will remain limited at practice Friday and will be a game-time decision in Week 14.

Things seem to be trending toward Taylor playing this week even though there's some cloudiness surrounding his situation, but more clarity on that front should arrive 90 minutes before Sunday's 1 p.m. EST kickoff. Buffalo is barely hanging around for the last wild-card spot, so at some point down the stretch, Peterman could get another look as the starter even if Taylor prove fit to play. If he ends up playing Sunday, Peterman, who tossed five interceptions in the first half of his lone start on the season Nov. 19 against the Chargers, wouldn't represent an appealing fantasy target.

Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Taylor (knee) will be limited at practice Friday and will be a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup with the Colts.

Taylor will almost certainly be listed as questionable when the official injury report comes out later Friday, as he was only able to manage two limited practices this week while recovering from the bruised left knee. The Buffalo passing game had already been fairly unproductive with Taylor running the show, making it difficult to be optimistic about the quarterback's fantasy prospects if he's able to play at less than full health. If Taylor fails to show the requisite improvement leading up to game day, Nathan Peterman would draw the starting assignment in his stead.

Stafford was listed as a limited participant during Thursday's practice.

Though Stafford wasn't upgraded to full participation in practice, it nonetheless seems he stepped up his involvement during the session. According to Kyle Meinke of MLive.com, Stafford was able to throw during the 15 minutes of practice made available to the media, with his touch passes looking normal. However, because Stafford had two fingers taped up during the workout -- one less finger than he taped Monday -- his throws were lacking in zip, which could hinder his effectiveness by the time Sunday's game against the Buccaneers arrives. The expectation is that Stafford will fight through the bruised hand to play in Week 14, but his injury could make him a riskier fantasy option than usual in an otherwise favorable matchup.

Rodgers (collarbone) practiced in pads Thursday, Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports.

During Saturday's walkthrough, the Packers opened a three-week window in which to activate Rodgers from injured reserve. An ensuing "trial practice week" has so far included throwing against air with accuracy Wednesday, including out routes and even an arcing 55-yard bomb to Trevor Davis, according to Wood. In order to play when first eligible Week 15 at Carolina, Rodgers will likely need to increase his workload steadily over the next week and a half, getting medical clearance in the process. As for Sunday's game in Cleveland, Brett Hundley will continue to operate under center for the Packers.

Taylor (knee) was limited to individual drills at practice Thursday, Mike Rodak of ESPN.com reports.

Taylor's return to practice -- albeit in a limited fashion -- is a step in the right direction, but he's still managing his injury, with Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News relaying that Taylor sported a protective sleeve on his injured left knee Thursday. In the event that Taylor gains clearance to play Week 14 against the Colts, he'll draw a favorable matchup against the 3-9 Colts, who have allowed an NFL-worst 271.6 passing yards per game this season.

Taylor (knee) was present for the start of the Bills' practice Thursday, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

The Bills will provide an update on the extent of Taylor's participation in practice after the session concludes, but his presence Thursday is nonetheless a positive sign after the quarterback was held out of Wednesday's practice. If Taylor is able to put in a limited practice or two this week without any major setbacks to his bruised left knee, he'll have a good shot at suiting up Sunday against the Colts.

Winston practiced fully Wednesday despite being listed on the injury report with an ankle issue.

Winston just returned from a three-game absence due to a shoulder injury in Week 13, throwing for 270 yards and two touchdowns in an overtime loss to the Packers. He presumably tweaked the ankle at some point during the contest, yet his full participation Wednesday seems to imply that the issue is minor. Winston's status is worth monitoring the remainder of the practice week as a matter of due diligence during fantasy playoff season, but there aren't any indications his Week 14 status is any danger at the moment.