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Levis (foot) has been ruled out for the second half of Sunday's game against the Texans, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports. He completed two of six pass attempts for 16 yards and lost a fumble prior to departing the game.

Levis made his return to the lineup after missing the Titans' Week 16 loss to the Seahawks with a right ankle sprain, only to get carted to the locker room in the second quarter when the same leg got stepped on. The Titans could provide an updated diagnosis on Levis' foot issue after the game or sometime Monday, but given the recurring nature of the injury along with the fact that Tennessee is eliminated from playoff contention, the rookie quarterback could face an uphill battle to make it back for the Titans' Jan. 7 regular-season finale versus the Jaguars. Ryan Tannehill took over at quarterback following Levis' exit and will direct the offense for the remainder of the game.

Pickett (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Pickett, who last suited up in Week 13, approached Sunday's contest listed as questionable. Now that he's been deemed inactive, Mitch Trubisky is slated to serve as Mason Rudolph's top backup in Week 17. Pickett will thus target a potential return to action next weekend against the Ravens.

Levis left Sunday's game against the Texans due to a foot injury, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Prior to being carted off the field Sunday, Levis had completed two of his six passes for 16 yards. In his absence, Ryan Tannehill is in at quarterback for the Titans.

Cunningham (coach's decision) is listed as inactive ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Dolphins.

Cunningham was claimed off waivers by the Ravens earlier in the month, but he has yet to suit up. While he is the fourth quarterback on the depth chart, the versatile player was also expected to practice with the wide receiver group. His next chance to debut with the team will come in the regular-season finale next week versus the Steelers.

Keenum (coach's decision) is listed as inactive Sunday against the Titans, but he'll serve as the Texans' emergency third quarterback, Drew Dougherty of the team's official site reports.

Keenum got spot starts the last two games for an absent C.J. Stroud, combining for 291 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions on 34-for-53 passing in roughly six quarters of play. Now that Stroud is out of the concussion protocol and cleared to resume the No. 1 QB gig for Houston, Keenum will move back to his customary third spot on the depth chart, but he also is available in the event Stroud and Davis Mills have to leave Sunday's contest due to health concerns.

Woodside (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Bears, but he'll dress and serve as the Falcons' emergency quarterback, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Woodside won't count against the 53-man roster but will be available if Desmond Ridder and Taylor Heinicke are both forced out of the game.

McKee (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Cardinals but will be available as the Eagles' emergency quarterback if needed.

McKee has routinely handled emergency QB duties in the event both Jalen Hurts and Marcus Mariota sustain injuries. While he has been available, his services have not been needed yet this season.

Brissett (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

On Wednesday, head coach Ron Rivera named Brissett the Commanders' starting quarterback for Week 17 after the veteran signal-caller replaced Sam Howell for the second game in a row last weekend and nearly led Washington to a come-from-behind victory in an eventual 30-28 loss to the Jets. Unfortunately for Brissett, he'll have to wait until at least Week 18 against the Cowboys to make his first start, as he told the team Thursday that he was dealing with tightness in his hamstring and was then a limited participant in Friday's practice before carrying a questionable tag into the weekend. Brissett didn't show enough improvement in a pregame workout to give it a go Sunday, so he'll be inactive as the emergency third quarterback while Howell sticks as the Commanders' starter and newly signed Jake Fromm serves as the No. 2 signal-caller.

Murray (illness) is listed as active Sunday at Philadelphia.

Murray didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday due to an illness, but he returned as a limited participant Friday before being deemed questionable for the Week 17 action. With his availability confirmed for Sunday's game, Murray is slated to throw to a receiving corps that will feature TE Trey McBride and WRs Michael Wilson, Rondale Moore and Greg Dortch, given that Marquise Brown (heel) was placed on injured reserve Friday.

Howell is slated to start Sunday's game against the 49ers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Per Rapoport, Jacoby Brissett (hamstring) is in line to be deemed inactive as the team's third QB following a pre-game workout Sunday. Howell, who was originally on track to give way to Brissett in Week 17, is thus slated to get the start and now represents a fantasy lineup option for those in need of signal-caller help this week.