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The Seahawks have listed Marcus Burley, Max Unger, Travian Robertson, Kevin Norwood, Cooper Helfet, RaShaun Allen, and Demarcus Dobbs as inactive Week 15 against the 49ers. 

Dobbs was the only player ruled out prior to Sunday. Unger came into the game listed as doubtful due to knee and ankle issues. Unger was able to put in limited work in practice, but hasn't improved enough to play. Helfet was listed as questionable due to an ankle issue. 

The Texans declared wideout Andre Johnson (concussion), tight end Garrett Graham (ankle), linebacker Whitney Mercilus (back), defensive back Josh Aubrey, quarterback Thad Lewis, cornerback Andre Hal and guard Xavier Su'a-Filo inactive for the game at Indianapolis.

Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (back) was one of the two Seattle players listed as probable for Sunday's divisional clash against San Francisco. The other player listed as probable is cornerback Jeremy Lane (glute), per the team's official website.

Tight end Cooper Helfet (ankle) has a chance to play and has been listed as questionable, according to coach Pete Carroll. Center Max Unger (knee, ankle) was designated as doubtful, while defensive end Demarcus Dobbs (ankle) was ruled out for Week 15.

Texans final injury report of the week lists three as out for Sunday's game against the Colts including tight end Garrett Graham, linebacker Whitney Mercilus and guard Xavier Su'a-Filo .

The following players are listed as probable: Arian Foster, Jonathan Joseph, Tyson Clabo, Brian Cushing, Akemm Dent, Kareem Jackson, Danieal Manning and Jeff Tarpinian. 

Cardinals coach Bruce Arians addressed the media Friday to announce that quarterback Drew Stanton does not have any ligament damage and will not need surgery to repair a knee sprain, per the team's official website.

Stanton went down with a knee injury in the third quarter of Thursday's win over St. Louis. Arians said that Stanton "has a chance to return this season. It's a day to day thing." Arians was noncommittal when asked about his starter for Week 16 against Seattle.

"I'll sit down and think who I want to play."

Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson is considered doubtful for Sunday's game against the Titans with turf toe. Wilkerson has missed New York's last two games with the injury and has 49 total tackles with 4.5 sacks on the year. 

Cornerback Antonio Allen (hand) is considered questionable while tight end Jace Amaro (concussion) is probable. 

When Cardinals quarterback Drew Stanton went down with a knee injury in the third quarter of Thursday's win over St. Louis, coach Bruce Arians chose to go with Ryan Lindley over rookie Logan Thomas. He explained his reasoning following the game, per Pro Football Talk.

"I went with [Lindley] because of his experience, he has been in a stadium and played against these guys and this was not a time to put [Logan Thomas] out there," Arians said. "He is going to be a great player someday, but he is not ready for this yet. Ryan was more than ready; I really liked his poise and his confidence. I didn't feel like we had to scale it back, but I let him throw some balls and he made some nice throws."

Lindley completed four of his 10 passes for 30 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in relief. Stanton is due for an MRI on his injured knee, and depending on the severity of Stanton's injury, Lindley may get the start over Thomas come Week 16 against Seattle.

The Rams backup pass catchers did little Week 15 against the Cardinals.

Tight end Jared Cook came up with three catches, gaining 22 yards. Cory Harkey had just one reception, but finished with 21 yards. Tavon Austin pulled in two balls, gaining 14 yards. He also gained 8 rushing yards on his only attempt of the night. Tight end Lance Kendricks had one catch, finishing with 10 yards.

The group will hope for more Week 16 against the Giants. 

The Rams will have nearly all of their probable players Week 15 against the Cardinals.

Kenny Britt and James Laurinaitis are two of the bigger names on the list. Britt was listed on the injury report, though his issue was not injury related. Laurinaitis is dealing with an ankle injury.

The team will also have Cory Harkey, Will Herring, Rodger Saffold and Scott Wells. All four players came into the contest listed as probable. 

The Rams have listed CB Lamarcus Joyner, CB Marcus Roberson, TE Justice Cunningham, OL Brandon Washington, TE Alex Bayer, DE Alex Carrington and DE Ethan Westbrooks as inactive Week 15 against the Cardinals. 

Carrington was the only player listed on the injury report heading into the contest. He was considered probable due to a thigh injury. The other six players are considered healthy scratches.