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Dell (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Dell never managed more than limited participation in practice this week while dealing with the calf issue, but the injury won't keep him off the field Sunday. With Noah Brown (knee) also getting the green light to play after missing Houston's last two games, the Texans will have their receiving corps at full strength for one of the few times all season. Dell should remain entrenched as one of the top targets for quarterback C.J. Stroud after putting together a monstrous 25-369-5 receiving line over the past four games.

Brown (heel) is active for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh.

Brown was held out of drills during the entirety of Week 13 prep due to a heel injury, but coach Jonathan Gannon relayed to Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com on Friday that the wideout was "trending in the right direction" to play Sunday. Adam Schefter of ESPN and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network eventually reported an expectation that Brown would be able to do so, and his availability now has been confirmed. Brown thus will be taking on a Steelers defense that has yielded the eighth-most yards per target (8.6) to opposing wide receivers this season.

Allen (quadriceps) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

After missing practice Wednesday and Thursday, Allen logged a limited session to close the week. Meanwhile, per ESPN.com, the wideout downplayed his quadriceps issue Friday, noting "this is light, honestly...thigh contusion is like a solid nick. That's considered not bad." With his active status against the 2-9 Patriots confirmed, Allen should maintain his high-volume role in the Chargers offense Sunday, assuming no in-game limitations or setbacks. To date, the veteran wide receiver has recorded a league-high 97 catches (on 129 targets) for 1,117 yards and seven TDs through 11 contests.

Olave (concussion) is listed as active Sunday against the Lions.

Olave entered the concussion protocol last Sunday in Atlanta in the third quarter, but not before notching seven catches (on nine targets) for 114 yards. He proceeded to take part in all three Week 13 practices, including a full session Friday, but he closed the week still needing to gain clearance from an independent neurologist. Coach Dennis Allen told Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune at the time that "there's a chance" that Olave would do so ahead of Sunday's contest, and Adam Schefter of ESPN and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network eventually reported the wide receiver was in line to suit up. Indeed, that has come to pass, and Olave now will serve as the clear-cut top pass catcher for quarterback Derek Carr versus a Detroit defense that has given up the fourth-most touchdowns (14) to opposing wide receivers in 11 games this season.

Burks (concussion) is expected to play Sunday against the Colts, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Burks, who suffered a concussion Nov. 2, was listed as a full practice participant Thursday and Friday but approached the contest officially listed as questionable. However, it appears as though he's gained clearance to suit up Sunday, with the wideout's Week 13 status to be confirmed upon the posting of the Titans' inactives ahead of the team's 1:00 ET kickoff.

Brown (heel) is listed as questionable but is expected to play in Sunday's game at Pittsburgh, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Brown didn't practice in any capacity Week 13 due to a heel injury, but the expectation is nonetheless that Arizona will have him on the field for Sunday's contest. Despite missing two of three practices during Week 12 prep, Brown proceeded to suit up for the Cardinals' 37-14 loss to the Rams and turned in a six-catch, 88-yard performance on 12 targets. He remains an intriguing fantasy option as long as he manages to avoid the Cardinals' inactive list, which will be released 90 minutes ahead of Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff.

Dell (calf) is expected to suit up for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Dell is officially listed as questionable for Week 13, but reports have consistently been positive about his prospects of playing. The rookie wideout has scored in four consecutive weeks and gone over 100 receiving yards twice in that span. For one of the few occasions all season, Houston is expected to have each of its top six wideouts available Sunday; like Dell, Noah Brown (knee) is also listed as questionable, but both should be officially ruled in for the Week 13 contest upon the release of the Texans' inactive list 90 minutes prior to the 1 p.m. ET kickoff.

Allen (quadricep) is expected to suit up for Sunday's game against New England, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Allen is officially listed as questionable due to a quad issue, but after playing through a lingering shoulder injury over the past two games, the wideout looks like he'll once again be able to suit up despite tending to another health concern. The veteran wideout is the lynchpin of Los Angeles' passing game, making his availability a key factor for Justin Herbert's fantasy prospects. Official word on Allen's status will arrive when the Chargers release their inactive list approximately 90 minutes before Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff.

Godwin (neck) is expected to suit up for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Godwin is officially listed as questionable due to a neck injury, but as long as all goes well in his pregame workout, he's expected to take the field versus Carolina. Following Friday's practice, head coach Todd Bowles labeled the 27-year-old as a game-time decision for the Week 13 contest, but at this point, it would be surprising if Godwin ends up on the inactive list, which will be released 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff.

Olave (concussion) is expected to suit up Sunday versus Detroit, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Olave is officially listed as questionable for the Week 13 contest, but he's expected to fully clear the NFL's concussion protocol and take the field. Official word on Olave's status will arrive when New Orleans releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. The Saints are already set to be without Rashid Shaheed (thigh), and Michael Thomas (knee) remains on IR, so Olave's availability will be crucial for the New Orleans passing game.