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Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (ribs) is active for the game at Buffalo after being listed as probable. Also suiting up are safety Eric Berry (ankle), linebacker Tamba Hali (knee), cornerback Phillip Gaines (ankle, quadriceps), running back Cyrus Gray (hand), wideout Junior Hemingway (hamstring), and cornerbacks Sean Smith (groin) and Chris Owens (knee).

Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew officially ruled active for Sunday's clash against Miami in Week 10. Pettigrew missed Detroit's previous game in London and was questionable heading into Sunday with a foot injury. With Eric Ebron (hamstring) and Joseph Fauria (ankle) sidelined, Pettigrew could see a larger-than-normal role on offense.

The following players were labeled ruled for the Lions in Week 10 against Miami: Nick Fairley, Kellen Moore, Eric Ebron, Garrett Reynolds, Ryan Broyles, Larry Webster and Joseph Fauria.

The Rams head into Week 10 against the Cardinals relatively healthy. Daren Bates (groin) was the only player ruled doubtful on the team's final injury report for the game on Friday. Cody Davis (concussion), Janoris Jenkins (knee) and Marcus Roberson (ankle) were deemed questionable.

Meanwhile, Jo-Lonn Dunbar (toe), E.J. Gaines (knee), Cory Harkey (knee), William Hayes (fibula) and Rodney McLeod (knee) were all ruled probable for Sunday.

Every designation but doubtful is represented on a rather lengthy injury report submitted by the Chiefs for their Sunday game against Buffalo. Those ruled out are wide receiver Donnie Avery (groin), defensive back Jamell Fleming (hamstring) and linebacker Jerry Franklin (hamstring).

Among the questionables are cornerbacks Chris Owens (knee) and Phillip Gaines (ankle/quad) and linebacker Josh Martin (hamstring/knee). The probables are safety Eric Berry (ankle), running back Cyrus Gray (hand), linebacker Tamba Hali (knee), wideout Junior Hemingway (hamstring), tight end Travis Kelce (ribs) and cornerback Sean Smith (groin).

Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (shoulder) and wide receiver Kenny Stills (thigh) were labeled probable for Sunday's game against the 49ers in Week 10, per the team's official website. Graham is coming off his third straight game back from injury. Stills cracked the 70-yard mark his last time out against the Panthers. Both players were never in any danger of missing game action Week 10.

The Lions have ruled Nick Fairley (knee) out for Sunday's game against Miami. Eric Ebron (hamstring) was ruled doubtful, while Joseph Fauria (ankle) and Brandon Pettigrew (foot) were both ruled questionable.

Meanwhile, Ezekiel Ansah (toe), Reggie Bush (ankle), Calvin Johnson (ankle), George Johnson (hamstring) and LaAdrian Waddle (concussion) were each labeled probable.

Lions tight ends Brandon Pettigrew, Eric Ebron and Joseph Fauria were all practicing for Detroit Friday, but all three appeared to be limited. According to the Detroit Free Press, Kellen Davis could be the primary tight end on Sunday against the Dolphins, while two of the three could be on a snap count. 

Despite wild production inconsistency, Patriots tight end Timothy Wright has earned the praise of tight ends coach Brian Daboll.

"Tim ... really takes pride in his craft, works really hard in the classroom, on the practice field, game day," Daboll told the Boston Herald. "It's always a proess when you come to a new place and you're learning a new system. We're kind of in the meat and potatoes here in November, and our expectations for all our players is to really know what to do. They need to do that when they go out on the field on Sunday."

Wright followed his seven-catch perfomance in Week 8 with his fourth blanking of the season Sunday against Denver. He has 17 receptions on the year, but snagged 12 in two games combined.

The Browns backup pass catchers didn't do all that much Thursday night against the Bengals.

With Andrew Hawkins ruled out, the team was a bit thin at receiver. Cleveland adapted by running the ball 52 times. Despite the lackluster passing performance, a few players managed to make the most of their targets. Tight end Gary Barnidge gained 46 yards on just two receptions. Travis Benjamin also managed 46, but did so on three receptions. The two tied for second in receiving yards on the night. 

Taylor Gabriel also made three catches, gaining 31 yards. Tight end Jim Dray received a target, but could not come up with a reception. 

The group will take on the Texans Week 11.