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Godwin (fibula) practiced in full Thursday.

After opening Week 12 prep with a limited walkthrough Wednesday. Godwin didn't have any practice restrictions one day later for the first time since he sustained a fibula injury Week 5. He thus is poised to return to action Sunday at the Rams, but ultimately the Buccaneers may give him a designation on the final practice report of the week Friday. As for fellow WR Emeka Egbuka (illness), he remained limited Thursday, so his status also is notable as it pertains to the team's receiving corps.

Egbuka (illness) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Egbuka maintained his activity level from Wednesday's walkthrough, while the five other Buccaneers that were limited to begin Week 12 prep due to illnesses all got back to full, including QB Baker Mayfield. Fellow WR Chris Godwin (fibula) progressed to a full practice Thursday, but it remains to be seen if that means he's cleared to return for Sunday's game at the Rams. Friday's injury report will reveal if either Egbuka or Godwin enter the weekend with designations.

Mayfield (illness) practiced fully Thursday.

Mayfield opened Week 12 prep as limited at Wednesday's walkthrough due to an illness, but his return to all activity one day later puts him in the clear for Sunday's game at the Rams. Meanwhile, RB Bucky Irving (shoulder/foot) and WR Emeka Egbuka (illness) remained limited participants Thursday, meaning who will be available in the Buccaneers' skill positions is in flux ahead of the weekend.

Coleman is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Texans.

Coleman was also inactive for this past Sunday's win over the Buccaneers after being late to a team meeting, per Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN. In the 2024 second-rounder's continued absence, Khalil Shakir, Joshua Palmer, Tyrell Shavers, Gabe Davis and Elijah Moore are slated to handle Buffalo's Week 12 wideout duties, with Coleman's next chance to rejoin the mix arriving Nov. 30 against the Steelers.

Irving (shoulder/foot) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.

Irving has been listed as limited on five consecutive injury reports as he draws closer to his first game action since Week 4, from which he emerged with a shoulder subluxation and a sprained left foot. When asked about Irving and WR Chris Godwin (fibula) on Thursday, offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard told Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site that it'll be "unfair to immediately ask them to play 50 snaps," and the team "will figure out how much they can handle as it goes." Such comments would seem to imply Irving won't handle a full workload once he's cleared to play again, and Friday's injury report will reveal if he has a chance to return Sunday at the Rams. Sean Tucker and Rachaad White remain on hand to continue handling RB reps until Irving is healthy and back to normal.

Coleman is expected to be a healthy scratch Thursday night against the Texans, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN reports.

Coleman was inactive for Buffalo's win over Tampa Bay in Week 11 after being late to a team meeting on the Friday prior to the contest. Assuming he's among the Bills' inactives for Thursday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff, Khalil Shakir, Joshua Palmer, Tyrell Shavers, Gabe Davis and Elijah Moore will handle the team's WR duties versus Houston.

Packers running backs coach Ben Sirmans said Thursday that he believes Lloyd (hamstring) will play this season, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Since the Packers drafted him in the third round of the 2024 Draft, Lloyd has made just one appearance as a pro due to a cascade of health concerns, including a hamstring injury that so far his delayed his 2025 debut. Coach Matt LaFleur has touched on Lloyd's recovery a few times during the campaign, including noting that the second-year RB traveled to the West Coast to continue his rehab in early November. Lloyd then was spotted working on the side last Thursday, indicating that he may be closing on in being designated for return from injured reserve. Until that happens, he won't be a candidate to join Josh Jacobs (knee), Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks in Green Bay's backfield.

Prescott (hip) was a full practice participant Thursday, Clarence Hill Jr. of AllDLLS.com reports.

Coach Brian Schottenheimer said prior to Prescott's limited walkthrough Wednesday that the quarterback was dealing with a minor hip injury, per Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site. With an uncapped session now under his belt, Prescott is ready to face an Eagles team Sunday that is one of two teams to keep him out of the end zone this season. Back in a Week 1 loss in Philadelphia, he completed 21 of 34 passes for 188 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions and rushed once for three yards.

The Bills elevated Davis from the practice squad ahead of Thursday's game against the Texans.

Davis is expected to be active for the second game in a row after kicking off his second stint with the Bills in this past Sunday's 44-32 win over the Buccaneers. The 26-year-old wideout started and played 23 of 56 snaps in the victory, finishing with three catches for 40 yards on four targets. With Curtis Samuel (elbow/neck) ruled out for Thursday and with Mecole Hardman (calf) landing on injured reserve, Davis could see his role grow, though quarterback Josh Allen's tendency to spread the ball around among his pass catchers renders Davis a volatile option in Week 12 fantasy lineups.

Hardman (calf) was placed on IR by the Bills on Thursday.

Hardman thus is slated to miss at least four games, meaning that he won't play again before Sunday, Dec. 21 against the Browns. His looming absence represents both a hit to Buffalo's depth at wideout as well as the team's return game, but at this stage Hardman is well off the fantasy lineup radar.