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White (illness) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

White appeared to fall under the weather Friday, and the illness is severe enough for the fourth-year pro to miss Sunday's AFC West tilt. Raheem Mostert and Dylan Laube will provide backfield depth for the Raiders behind rookie Ashton Jeanty in White's absence.

Howard (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Bills, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

The rookie quarterback would need starter Aaron Rodgers and backup Mason Rudolph to be unable to play due to injury, illness or ejection to get into the game. Howard was activated off injured reserve Nov. 12 after dealing with a fractured right hand, and he's been behind Rodgers and Rudolph ever since.

O'Connell (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Raiders' emergency third quarterback against the Chargers on Sunday.

For a second straight week, O'Connell will be the Raiders' QB3 behind Geno Smith and Kenny Pickett. As the emergency quarterback, O'Connell is not allowed to play Sunday unless both Smith and Pickett were to leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

Little (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Titans, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.

Little was evaluated by medical staff, and the confirmation of a concussion means that the left tackle will be unable to return to Sunday's game. Cole Van Lanen will likely finish the game at left tackle.

Collins (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the 49ers, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Collins had to be carted off the field early in the third quarter after sustaining a knee injury. While he undergoes further tests to determine the severity of the injury, Shelby Harris and Mike Hall will see more defensive snaps in the second half.

Coleman is active for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Coleman was a healthy scratch for Buffalo's last two games, but he'll return to the mix Sunday, re-joining a WR corps that also includes Khalil Shakir, Brandin Cooks, Gabe Davis and Tyrell Shavers. Prior to being made inactive, Coleman caught 32 passes on 49 targets for 330 yards and three TDs in nine games. However, heading into Week 13 action, it's difficult to accurately forecast what sort of volume he'll see versus Pittsburgh, though the absence of Joshua Palmer (ankle) should open up some snaps/targets for Coleman -- as well as Cooks -- in his first game with the Bills.

Sampson is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup against San Francisco due to a calf injury.

Sampson's injury was announced by Cleveland in the third quarter. Prior to exiting, he rushed four times for 23 yards. If Sampson is unable to return, Jerome Ford could see more offensive snaps behind lead back Quinshon Judkins, while Malachi Corley could serve as the team's lead kick returner.

Palmer (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

After logging a limited practice Wednesday, Palmer was a 'DNP' a day later before returning to limited session Friday and being deemed questionable for Sunday's contest. In his absence Sunday, Khalil Shakir, Brandin Cooks, Keon Coleman, Gabe Davis and Tyrell Shavers will handle Buffalo's Week 13 WR duties.

Adams (groin) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Falcons, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Adams is being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game after sustaining a groin injury. Isaiah Oliver will step into a larger role at safety alongside Malachi Moore for as long as Adams is out of the game.

Reid (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Despite Reid initially attempting to retake the field, his injury proved to be too much for him to continue to play. In the starter's absence, Jordan Howden should finish the game at strong safety.