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Taylor (knee), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, is not expected to start, a source informed, Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Taylor hasn't been officially ruled out of Sunday's game and could even dress as a backup, but with his bruised left knee still troubling him, it doesn't appear the Bills will ask him to direct the offense. Instead, Nathan Peterman is in line to make his second NFL start as the Bills look to keep their fading playoff hopes alive.

Peterman is expected to start at quarterback Sunday against the Colts, a source informed Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Regular starter Tyrod Taylor (knee) is questionable for the contest but appears to be trending toward an inactive status, putting Peterman in line for his second NFL start. The rookie has nowhere to go but up after throwing five first-half interceptions in his last start Nov. 19 against the Chargers before he was mercifully pulled, but he'll still grade out as a lower-tier fantasy option, even though he gets a favorable matchup against a weak Colts pass defense.

Stafford's throwing hand made daily improvement over the week and the quarterback is expected to start Sunday against the Buccaneers, a source informed Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reports.

Barring any unforeseen setbacks, Stafford will make his 108th consecutive start, facing off against a Tampa Bay team that ranks 31st in passing defense (267.3 yards per game) and 21st in scoring (24.0 points per game) on the season. Despite Stafford's cushy matchup, the Lions could look to dial back his responsibilities a bit while he plays through pain in his fingers, which he'll likely tape up Sunday.

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.