NFL Player News
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Tyler Boyd WR | TEN
Titans' Tyler Boyd: Questionable after three DNPs
Boyd (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars despite being listed as a non-participant again in practice Friday, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.
Boyd failed to practice in any capacity throughout the week, but there's recent precedent of a Titans skill player suiting up after three DNPs, with running back Tony Pollard having done just that against the Colts in Week 16. While there's still hope that Boyd won't endure his first absence of the season Sunday, he's unlikely to deliver significant production if he plays, as Boyd has just 376 receiving yards and no touchdowns in 15 games this season.
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Christian Watson WR | GB
Packers' Christian Watson: Questionable for Week 17
Watson (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest at Minnesota, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Watson stuck to the rehab group during Week 17 prep due to the left knee injury that he suffered Monday against the Saints. Despite Watson having no practice reps under his belt this week, coach Matt LaFleur left the door ajar for the wide receiver to play Sunday, per Hodkiewicz. In the end, Watson's availability, or lack thereof, will be clarified about 90 minutes before a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. Dontayvion Wicks, Bo Melton and Malik Heath would be the candidates for elevated roles behind Jayden Reed and Romeo Doubs if Watson is inhibited or sidelined.
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Casey Washington WR | ATL
Falcons' Casey Washington: Cleared to play Week 17
Washington (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Washington missed Atlanta's previous three contests with the brain injury. If active against the Commanders, Washington will likely mainly see action on special teams. He's played just nine offensive snaps all season, recording one catch for 14 yards.
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Justin Watson WR | HOU
Chiefs' Justin Watson: Follows up long grab with TD
Watson caught both of his targets for 60 yards and a touchdown in Wednesday's 29-10 win over the Steelers.
All of Watson's production came on Kansas City's second possession, as he made a field-flipping 49-yard reception and secured an 11-yard touchdown three plays later. Watson sees limited usage in a Chiefs receiving corps that has added depth through trades and players returning from injuries, but when Watson gets targeted, it's often on deep shots.
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Malik Nabers WR | NYG
Giants' Malik Nabers: Listed as questionable
Nabers (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
Nabers returned to practice Friday as a limited participant, after being listed as a non-participant Wednesday and Thursday and telling reporters he considers himself a game-day decision. The Giants and Colts are scheduled for a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, which means Nabers' availability, or lack thereof, will be known by 11:30 a.m. ET.
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JuJu Smith-Schuster WR | KC
Chiefs' JuJu Smith-Schuster: Two grabs against former team
Smith-Schuster caught both of his targets for 18 yards in Wednesday's 29-10 win over the Steelers.
Smith-Schuster was one of seven players to catch multiple passes from Patrick Mahomes in Wednesday's lopsided win. The veteran wideout is an ancillary piece in Kansas City's passing game, having surpassed 20 yards in only two games this season.
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DeAndre Hopkins WR | BAL
Chiefs' DeAndre Hopkins: Just seven yards in Christmas win
Hopkins caught two of four targets for seven yards in Wednesday's 29-10 win over the Steelers.
Patrick Mahomes threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns, but Hopkins wasn't responsible for much of that production. While Hopkins' jump ball ability is still a valuable asset, Kansas City has preferred to get the ball out quickly to speedier alternatives such as Xavier Worthy and Hollywood Brown, limiting Hopkins' involvement in recent weeks. Hopkins could be rested in Week 18 against the Broncos since the Chiefs have sewn up the No. 1 seed in the AFC.
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Davante Adams WR | LAR
Jets' Davante Adams: Back at practice
Adams (hip) returned to practice Friday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Adams was listed as a non-participant on practice reports Wednesday and Thursday, but the wideout looked good during Friday's session, according to interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich. The Jets' upcoming injury report will reveal both Adams' participation level and his designation (if any) for Sunday's game against the Bills.
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Cedric Tillman WR | CLE
Browns' Cedric Tillman: Will miss fifth straight game
Tillman (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Tillman will miss his fifth consecutive game, as he's been extremely slow to move through the league's concussion protocol. Michael Woods should again start on the outside opposite Jerry Jeudy, with Elijah Moore maintaining his slot role for Cleveland.
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Drake London WR | ATL
Falcons' Drake London: Ready for Week 17
Coach Raheem Morris said London (knee) practiced fully Friday and doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game in Washington, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.
After London left in the fourth quarter of this past Sunday's game against the Giants due to a knee injury, Morris told Tori McElhaney that the wide receiver could have returned to action, implying that the health concern wasn't a serious one. London kicked off Week 17 prep with back-to-back limited listings on Falcons practice reports, but Friday's uncapped session has paved the way for him to suit up Sunday, when he'll be facing a Commanders defense that has allowed the ninth-most receiving TDs (16) to opposing wide receivers in 15 contests this season.