NFL Player News

Walker (oblique) is listed as questionable but expected to play in Sunday's game against San Francisco, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Walker has missed the Seahawks' past two games due to an oblique injury, but he practiced fully Friday to clear up most of the lingering concern about his health. Assuming Walker is indeed cleared when Seattle releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff, he'll likely return to the lead-back role that has been handled by Zach Charbonnet (knee) in his stead. Charbonnet is also listed as questionable and expected to suit up Sunday, per Schefter, but the Seahawks could be without quarterback Geno Smith, who is viewed as a game-time call due to a groin injury.

Hall (ankle) is expected to play Sunday against Houston, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Hall managed just one limited practice during Week 14 prep and enters Sunday donning a questionable tag, but he appears set to play through the injury for the second straight contest. Though his fantasy ceiling is limited to an extent by the Jets' shaky offensive line and poor quarterback play, Hall has been able to maintain a decent floor of late thanks to his work as a pass catcher.

Johnson was elevated from the practice squad Saturday by the Raiders.

Johnson last saw the field Week 8, and he has recorded only a single reception for 12 yards on the season. It is unlikely the fullback will be utilized as anything more than a special teams piece this week.

Mostert (knee) does not carry an injury designation into Monday's matchup against the Giants, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

The Dolphins limited the practice reps of Mostert and Tyreek Hill (ankle) all week, but neither seemed in much danger of missing Monday's primetime contest. While rookie De'Von Achane has been a perfect tandem for Mostert this season, the veteran running back has compiled a commanding lead in playing time when games have been competitive. Unfortunately for fantasy managers given the Titans' formidable run defense, it's possible Mostert could put together another ho-hum day before the offensive wizardry of Tua Tagovailoa and company put the score out of reach, thus giving way to more opportunities for Achane.

The Broncos elevated Badie to their active roster Saturday.

Badie has spent the majority of the year on Denver's practice squad, and he's now in line to appear in his first game since 2022 this Sunday. The 23-year-old's elevation could mean that the Broncos are preparing to be without running back Samaje Perine (knee) in Week 14.

Brooks (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Titans, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.

Brooks was designated to return from injured reserve Nov. 29 after he sprained his right ankle in Week 6 against the Chargers. He was limited in practice leading up to Week 13 but was able to fully participate in sessions this week and has a chance to return to action Monday. Brooks has 15 carries for 94 yards in six games this season.

The 49ers elevated McNichols to the active roster Saturday, Josh Dubow of The Associated Press reports.

McNichols joined the 49ers' practice squad Oct. 4 after being cut by the team Sept. 27. He has a chance to make his 2023 debut Sunday against the Seahawks.

The Saints signed Prentice to their active roster Saturday, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Prentice signed to the Saints' practice squad Nov. 16 after being waived by the team two days prior. He was elevated twice since rejoining the team and has split his time between offense and special teams without recording a stat.

Dillon (groin) was a full participant in Saturday's practice and doesn't carry an injury designation into Monday's matchup against the Giants, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Meanwhile, fellow running back Aaron Jones (knee) logged three straight practices with limited participation and could make his return from a two-game absence after he was listed as questionable for Monday. Dillon has performed admirably over the past two weeks, logging 32 carries for 116 yards along with four receptions for 52 yards, but he could take somewhat of a backseat in the event Jones is available to play. Expect more information on the veteran's status, and in turn Dillon's expected workload, to come prior to the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff Monday.

Jones (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's contest against the Giants, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Jones has missed the past two games after suffering a gruesome knee injury during the Week 11 win over the Chargers, later diagnosed as an MCL sprain. The 29-year-old failed to practice once during that span, so that Jones managed three straight days with limited participation in practice this week is obviously a positive sign for his availability come Monday. The Packers have historically been careful with soft-tissue injuries, especially in the case of the veteran running back, so fantasy managers still need to pay careful attention to status updates leading up to the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff Monday.