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Jones (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions.

Jones was a late addition to the Bears' injury report, as he seems to be dealing with an illness that held him out of Friday's practice. The 2022 third-round pick has been a healthy scratch in three of Chicago's last four games, so even if Jones feels well enough to play Sunday, he could very well still be inactive.

Palmer (knee) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Palmer had his 21-day window to return from injured reserve opened Wednesday, but he won't be activated prior to Sunday's clash with Denver. The 24-year-old wide receiver is eligible to continue practicing with his teammates for at least two more weeks, so he could be a candidate for activation from IR ahead of the Chargers' Week 15 game versus the Raiders next Thursday.

Jones (groin) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Jones practiced in a limited fashion Friday, but that was enough for the Eagles to clear him for this weekend's divisional matchup. The 34-year-old wide receiver will likely continue to have his practice reps managed on a weekly basis to keep him fresh on game days. Jones hasn't made much of a ripple in the box score since signing with the Eagles, and he may find himself fourth or fifth in the pecking order at receiver moving forward after Quez Watkins returned from injured reserve last week.

Brown (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets after not practicing Friday.

Brown was limited at Wednesday's practice, then logged a full session Thursday. The Texans haven't clarified whether the wideout's lack of Friday was the result of a setback or more of a maintenance-related matter, but his status is now worth tracking ahead of Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. If Brown is able to play this weekend, he'll likely be in store for a key role in the Houston passing attack after Tank Dell (lower leg) was placed on injured reserve due to the season-ending injury he suffered Week 13.

Olave (illness) is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Panthers, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

The revelation that Olave is recovering from a bout with the flu cast some doubt about his availability this weekend, and while he's listed as questionable after missing consecutive practices, he apparently felt decent enough Friday to meet with the Saints' medical staff. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on the situation all the same, with additional reports regarding Olave's status likely to surface late Saturday or early Sunday before the Saints offer confirmation on his availability (or lack thereof) leading up to the game's 1 p.m. ET kickoff.

Brownlee (ankle) won't play Sunday against the Texans.

Brownlee didn't practice in any capacity throughout the week after being injured in this past Sunday's loss to the Falcons. With Brownlee sidelined Week 14, Allen Lazard will likely draw the start opposite Garrett Wilson on the perimeter, with Xavier Gipson manning the slot for a Jets offense that will have Zach Wilson back under center against the Texans.

Hill (ankle) was a limited participant in Friday's practice.

Hill took a step forward in terms of activity Friday after sitting out Thursday's practice entirely, though his absence was most likely maintenance-related more than anything. The Dolphins haven't suggested that Hill's status for Monday's game against the Titans is truly in any jeopardy, but the star receiver may nonetheless need to put in a full practice Saturday to avoid carrying a designation into the Week 14 contest.

Jones (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Jones was limited in all three of Jacksonville's practices throughout the week, but the Jaguars are comfortable enough with his health to make him available Sunday. With fellow wide receiver Christian Kirk (groin) having been placed on injured reserve Friday, Jones and Parker Washington could see more opportunities moving forward along with Calvin Ridley. Jones posted a season-high 78 receiving yards while Kirk exited early in Monday's 34-31 overtime loss to the Bengals, but he may not have the luxury of working with quarterback Trevor Lawrence (ankle), who left the Week 13 game early with an injury of his own and is listed as questionable for Sunday.

Shaheed (thigh) didn't practice at all this week but is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Shaheed didn't practice or play last week and was ruled out on the Saints' final injury report. The questionable designation for Week 14 can be taken as a sign of progress, though Shaheed still seems more likely than not to be declared inactive ahead of the 1 p.m. ET kickoff this Sunday. Another Shaheed absence this weekend would be especially problematic if Chris Olave (illness) -- also listed as questionable -- isn't able to play through a bout with the flu or is only a shadow of his usual self. A.T. Perry and Lynn Bowden have been the main beneficiaries of added playing time at wide receiver with Shaheed, Olave and Michael Thomas (knee) all struggling to stay healthy of late.

Olave (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Olave missed practice Thursday and Friday and has been staying away from team headquarters to avoid spreading the flu. Brooke Kirchhofer of NewOrleans.Football reports that Olave will meet with team doctors later Friday, at which point the Saints may have a better idea regarding whether if he'll be available Sunday and/or face any potential snap-count limitations, though they won't necessarily make the information public. Fantasy managers will need to treat the wide receiver as a potential game-time decision ahead of a 1 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday, and it's possible his workload and/or effectiveness are affected for the worse even if he's active. It's also not entirely clear who Olave would be catching passes from, as Derek Carr (concussion/shoulder/rib) also is listed as questionable and still needs to clear the final step of the concussion protocol in order to play.