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The Cardinals have ruled quarterback Ryan Lindley, safety Curtis Taylor, running back Ryan Williams, linebacker Dontay Moch, offensive lineman Nate Potter, tight end Kory Sperry and defensive end Ronald Talley inactive for Week 17 against San Francisco.

The Seahawks listed seven players as inactive for the game vs. St. Louis: wideout Percy Harvin (hip), linebacker K.J. Wright (foot), defensive end Benson Mayowa, running back Christine Michael, offensive tackles Michael Bowie and Caylin Hauptmann, and defensive tackle Jordan Hill.

The Broncos have ruled Zac Dysert, C.J. Anderson, Kayvon Webster, Steve Vallos, Wes Welker, Derek Wolfe and Sione Fua inactive for Sunday's season finale against the Raiders in Week 17.

Chargers running back Ryan Mathews (ankle) and wideout Eddie Royal (toe) are active as expected for the game vs. the Chiefs. Mathews was listed as probable, Royal questionable.

Vikings wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson is active Week 17.

Patterson is dealing with a chest injury, and came into the game listed as probable. He was able to practice in full Thursday and Friday.

Vikings running back Matt Asiata is active Week 17.

Asiata should see the bulk of the carries with Adrian Peterson and Toby Gerhart out. Asiata is dealing with an ankle injury, but was able to get through full practice Friday.

Dolphins running back Daniel Thomas is active yet again for the season finale against the Jets in Week 17, as he continues to play through a lingering ankle injury.  

Rams running back Daryl Richardson (thigh) is likely to miss the team's season finale in Week 17 against the Seahawks Sunday, as he was unable to practice throughout the week as a result of the injury. 

Eleven Patriots have been deemed questionable for Sunday against the Bills, including rookie wideouts Aaron Dobson (foot) and Kenbrell Thompkins (hip). The other offensive players so designated are running back Shane Vereen (groin) and linemen Nate Solder (concussion) and Will Svitek (ankle).

The defensive questionables are secondary mates Steve Gregory (finger/knee), Kyle Arrington (groin) and Alfonzo Dennard (knee/shoulder), linebackers Dane Fletcher (groin) and Brandon Spikes (knee) and lineman Rob Ninkovich (ankle).

Chargers running back Ryan Mathews has been deemed probable for Sunday against Kansas City. He returned to practice on Friday despite nursing an ankle injury.