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Thielen (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Though he was activated from injured reserve during the Panthers' Week 11 bye, Thielen had still been listed as questionable heading into Sunday after logging a trio of limited practices this week. The Panthers were ultimately satisfied enough with the veteran wideout's health to clear him to play for the first time since Week 3, and he could immediately settle into a high-volume role in the passing attack. Since Thielen last played, the Panthers have traded away No. 1 wideout Diontae Johnson to the Ravens, and Carolina will also be down another key pass catcher Sunday in undrafted rookie receiver Jalen Coker (quadricep), who played 90 percent of the offensive snaps in a Week 10 win over the Giants.

Osborn is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

With Osborn a healthy scratch for the second straight game, the Patriots' Week 12 wideout corps will be comprised of DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte, Kendrick Bourne, Ja'Lynn Polk and Javon Baker.

Nabers (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Nabers took a questionable tag into the weekend after he was first added to the injury report Friday, when he sat out the Giants' final practice of the week due to the groin issue. Fortunately for the Giants, Nabers' absence from practice looks to have been mostly precautionary in nature, and he should be ready to handle his typical duties as the team's No. 1 wideout Sunday. For the first time all season, however, Nabers won't be working with Daniel Jones under center, as Tommy DeVito is slated to take over as the Giants' starting quarterback for the remainder of the season. DeVito attempted fewer than 30 passes in five of his six starts as an undrafted rookie in 2023, and if the Giants' game plan skews more run-heavy while he's directing the offense, Nabers could notice a reduction in the 11.8 targets per game he's averaging so far this season.

Allen (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Allen rolled his ankle in practice Friday, and afterward he relayed to Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times that he was dealing with some stiffness. He subsequently was listed as questionable for Week 12 action, but both the wide receiver and coach Matt Eberflus (via Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com) expressed optimism that he'd be able to suit up. Indeed, that has come pass, and Allen now will be taking on a Vikings pass defense Sunday that ranks 28th in the NFL versus the pass (234.8 yards per game).

Evans (hamstring) is listed as active Sunday at the Giants.

Evans is suiting up for the first time since Week 7 due to a right hamstring injury that he aggravated in that contest. He followed an LP/FP/LP regimen in his return to practice this past week, so there's a chance he isn't all the way back to normal in Sunday's game. On the other hand, fellow WR Chris Godwin is out for the rest of the season due to a dislocated left ankle, so Evans is a decent bet to be on the receiving end of many Baker Mayfield passes. Evans requires 665 receiving yards over the final seven contests of the campaign in order to attain an 11th straight 1,000-yard season.

Allen (ankle) remains listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings, but the Bears are confident he'll be able to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Allen made an early exit from Friday's practice after rolling his ankle, but both he and head coach Matt Eberflus expressed optimism afterward that the wideout would be ready to go for Sunday. With nothing seemingly changing on that front in the day following the Bears' last Week 12 practice, Allen should be formally cleared to play when Chicago releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to the game's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. Since finding the end zone twice in the Bears' Week 6 demolition of the Jaguars, Allen has been held scoreless in the four games following the team's Week 7 bye, turning in a 15-160-0 receiving line on 31 targets during that stretch.

Nabers (groin), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Nabers didn't practice Friday, but the Giants may just have held him out as a precaution, given that the rookie had previously been bothered by a groin issue at one point in October. While Nabers should be cleared to play in advance of the 1 p.m. ET kickoff and isn't expected to face any restrictions with his snaps, his fantasy outlook is more muddled this week with the Giants moving on from Daniel Jones and installing Tommy DeVito as their starting quarterback. The Buccaneers have one of the worst pass defenses in the league, but the Giants could nonetheless opt to lean heavier on the run game after head coach Brian Daboll often used more conservative game plans during DeVito's six starts in 2023. DeVito attempted more than 30 passes in just one of those six outings.

Evans (hamstring), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Giants, is on track to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

As anticipated, Evans looks like he'll be ready to go after missing the Buccaneers' previous three games before the team's Week 11 bye due to a right hamstring strain that he aggravated in a Week 7 loss to the Ravens. Before locking him into lineups, fantasy managers will want to confirm that Evans avoids the Buccaneers' inactive list, which will be released 90 minutes prior to the 1 p.m. ET kickoff. Once the 31-year-old wideout is cleared to play, he'll look to finish the season on a high note as he seeks an 11th straight season of at least 1,000 receiving yards. He's produced 335 yards through seven games with seven games left to go for Tampa Bay.

The Panthers elevated Chisena from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Chisena started the 2024 regular season on the Cardinals' practice squad after failing to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but he was cut by Arizona on Oct. 11. He signed with the Panthers' practice squad Oct. 16, and he will be elevated to the active roster Saturday for the first time this season. Chisena played in four regular-season games for the Cardinals in 2023, with 53 of his 54 snaps coming on special teams.

Carolina signed Thompkins from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Thompkins will fill the spot on the Panthers' 53-man roster that was vacated by Miles Sanders, who was placed on injured reserve Saturday due to an ankle injury. Thompkins has played 14 snaps on offense across two regular-season games and rushed for minus-2 yards on one carry in Week 9 against the Saints.