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Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was officially ruled active and back into the starting lineup for Sunday's must-win season finale at Chicago.

Rodgers was named the starter earlier in the week after missing seven games due to a broken collarbone. He was averaging 277.3 yards per game with a total of 15 touchdowns and four interceptions through eight games before the injury.

Texans quarterback Case Keenum is inactive for Week 17 against the Titans, as a result of a thumb injury. Keenum had been considered questionable coming into the game, and a decision was made to sit him after pregame warm-ups.

Matt Schaub will get the start in Keenum's place. 

The Giants have made DE Jason Pierre-Paul, WR Victor Cruz, TE Adrien Robinson, G Brandon Mosley, QB Ryan Nassib, OL Eric Herman and LB Allen Bradford inactive Week 17.

Pierre-Paul is dealing with a shoulder injury, and did not practice all week. Cruz has been held out with a knee issue. 

Despite being less than 24 hours away, the Texans still don't seem to know who will be starting at quarterback for Week 17 against the Titans.  If Case Keenum is healthy enough to play through a right thumb injury, he will; unfortunately, Keenum is listed on the injury report as questionable for Sunday's game.

If Keenum cannot game, the team will likely turn to Matt Schaub, though neither is a particularly strong Fantasy option against a solid Titans passing defense. Though Schaub did rack up 25 Fantasy points against the Titans in a Week 2 matchup, only one opponent has even reached 20 against the Titans in 14 other games.

Given that we don't even know who will be starting, the Texans' quarterback situation should be considered toxic. Against a tough matchup, Fantasy owners should steer clear in Week 17.

The NFL announced Friday the rosters for the 2014 Pro Bowl, which will be held on Jan. 26 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. The league will hold a draft on Jan. 22 where Hall of Famers Jerry Rice and Deion Sanders will select their respective squads for the annual all-star game.

Quarterback: Tom Brady, Patriots; Drew Brees, Saints; Peyton Manning, Broncos; Cam Newton, Panthers; Philip Rivers, Chargers; Russell Wilson, Seahawks.

Running back: Jamaal Charles, Chiefs; Matt Forte, Bears; Frank Gore, 49ers; Marshawn Lynch, Seahawks; LeSean McCoy, Eagles; Adrian Peterson, Vikings.

Fullback: Marcel Reece, Raiders; Mike Tolbert, Panthers.

Wide receiver: Antonio Brown, Steelers; Dez Bryant, Cowboys; Josh Gordon, Browns; A.J. Green, Bengals; Andre Johnson, Texans; Calvin Johnson, Lions; Brandon Marshall, Bears; Demaryius Thomas Broncos.

Tight end: Jordan Cameron, Browns; Vernon Davis, 49ers; Jimmy Graham, Saints; Julius Thomas, Broncos.

Guard: Jahri Evans, Saints; Ben Grubbs, Saints; Mike Iupati, 49ers; Logan Mankins, Patriots; Louis Vasquez, Broncos; Marshal Yanda, Ravens.

Center: Ryan Kalil, Panthers; Alex Mack, Browns; Mike Pouncey, Dolphins; Max Unger, Seahawks.

Texans quarterback Case Keenum (thumb) has been deemed questionable for the Sunday game at Tennessee. He was limited Friday in practice and has expressed confidence that he will play.

The Dolphins have placed 10 players on their Friday injury report, but only running back Daniel Thomas (ankle) is questionable for the critical battle against the Jets. The others are probable, including quarterback Ryan Tannehill (knee). Brian Hartline (knee) and Marlon Moore (wrist).

The defensive probables are defensive backs Jamar Taylor (hamstring), Don Jones (elbow/abdomen) and Chris Clemons (knee/hamstring), linebacker Koa Misi (triceps) and tackles Jared Odrick (wrist) and Paul Soliai (ankle).

The Bills have deemed five players as probable for Sunday at New England, including quarterback Thad Lewis (shoulder), who has replaced doubtful EJ Manuel (knee) as the starter, and running back Fred Jackson (ribs).

The others are wideouts Marcus Easley and Marquise Goodwin with knee injuries and defensive tackle Kyle Williams (Achilles).

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is probable Week 17.

Rodgers has already been named the starter against Chicago, so his status shouldn't come as a surprise. He's returning after missing seven games due to a broken collarbone. 

A knee injury had ended the year for Bills rookie quarterback EJ Manuel. He will sit in favor of Thad Lewis on Sunday against New England. Doug Marrone made that pronouncement a week after exclaiming that Manuel would definitely start in the season finale.

Manuel finishes with 180 completions in 306 passing attempts (58.8 percent) for 1,972 yards, 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions. His knee problem will have cost him six games.