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Vikings defensive end Jared Allen (back), running back Matt Asiata (shoulder), tight end Rhett Ellison (ankle), defensive tackle Fred Evans (knee, shoulder), linebacker Chad Greenway (wrist), defensive tackle Letroy Guion (chest), linebacker Michael Mauti (knee), defensive end Brian Robison (neck) and center John Sullivan (concussion) were all cleared to play Week 12 at Green Bay. Everyone was listed as probable except Mauti, Robison and Sullivan, who were questionable.

Chargers running back Ryan Mathews is active Week 12 against the Chiefs.

Mathews is dealing with a hamstring injury, but was a full participant in practice this week. He was listed as probable entering the game. 

Dolphins running back Daniel Thomas (ribs) is active, as expected, for Week 12 against the Panthers Sunday. Thomas was listed on the injury report as probable for the game.

The Colts running back situation hasn't worked out quite like the team hoped, but that doesn't mean big changes are in store. Offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton told ESPN.com Saturday he doesn't think he will change the team's rotation in the backfield, with Trent Richardson remaining the starter and Donald Brown working in as a change-of-pace back.

"We don't plan on changing our rotation with our backs," Hamilton said. "We've always been a running back by committee bunch, so we're going to continue to do that."

Richardson remains the starter, but was badly overshadowed in the team's last game against the Titans in Week 11. Brown carried the ball 14 times for 80 yards, while Richardson managed just 22 yards on eight carries.

The one mitigating factor for the Colts might be if Richardson's calf forces him into a smaller-than-expected role in Week 12 against the Cardinals. Richardson is officially questionable for Sunday's game with a calf injury. 

Two Chargers starters have been designated as questionable for the game Sunday in Kansas City. They are wide receiver Eddie Royal (toe) and cornerback Johnny Patrick (concussion).

Royal did not participate in any practice this week, but the same held true the previous three weeks and he was active for every game.

The probables for the Chargers are safety Jahleel Addae (ankle), wide receivers Vincent Brown (shoulder) and Keenan Allen (knee), defensive end Lawrence Guy (toe), center Nick Hardwick (neck), running back Ryan Mathews (hamstring) and linebacker Manti Te'o (elbow).

The Patriots placed 12 players on their Friday injury report, but only tight end Michael Hoomanawanui (knee) has been ruled out. The others have a strong chance at playing Sunday night against Denver.

The questionables are cornerbacks Kyle Arrington (groin) and Alfonzo Dennard (knee), safety Steve Gregory (finger), cornerback Aqib Talib (hip) and running back Leon Washington (ankle).

Among the probables are wide receiver Matthew Slater (wrist), linebacker Brandon Spikes (knee) and running back Shane Vereen (wrist).

Three Raiders starters have been scratched from the game Sunday against Tennessee, but none are a surprise. Running back Darren McFadden (hamstring), wideout Denarius Moore (shoulder) and Jason Hunter (foot) will not play.

Vikings DE Jared Allen, RB Matt Asiata, TE Rhett Ellison, DT Fred Evans, LB Chad Greenway and Letroy Guion are probable Week 12 against the Packers.

Asiata and Greenway were listed as full participants in practice all week. Allen, Ellison, Evans and Guion were limited Thursday, but all were upgraded to probable Friday.

Running back Trent Richardson heads a short list of offensive player on the Colts injury report released on Friday. He is questionable for the Week 12 game against the Cardinals with a calf injury.

Stanley Havili (concussion) has been ruled out, but fellow fullback Dan Herron and wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey are probable with ankle injuries.

Rounding out are the report is linebacker Kavell Conner, who is out with an ankle injury.

Colts running back Trent Richardson is listed as questionable for the game Sunday in Arizona, but Chuch Pagano said he feels good about his chances of being active, per the team website. Richardson has been limited in practice with a calf injury.