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Robinson totaled 12 tackles (five solo) during the 49ers' 41-22 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.

Robinson mostly served on special teams in the 10 regular-season games prior to Week 11, but he was thrust into a more prominent role on defense after Tatum Bethune exited in the first half due to a high-ankle sprain. Robinson took advantage of the opportunity, posting a career-high 12 tackles to finish tied with Cody Simon for the most tackles in Sunday's game. Per David Lombardi of SFStandard.com, Bethune is expected to miss multiple weeks while recovering from his ankle injury, so Robinson should start at middle linebacker for as long as the former is sidelined.

Burns finished Sunday's Week 11 loss to Green Bay with five tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks, and a defensed pass.

Burns recorded both of New York's sacks in the contest, taking down Jordan Love just before halftime and again just before the end of the game. The veteran pass rusher is having a career-best season, tallying 13.0 sacks through 11 contests. Burns' sack total has exceeded his previous career-best regular-season mark (which had been 12.5), and he ranks second in the NFL in the category behind Myles Garrett (15.0).

Lenoir posted seven tackles (four solo) and two pass defenses (including an interception) during the 49ers' 41-22 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.

Lenoir was managing a calf injury during Week 11 prep but was cleared to play in Sunday's NFC West tilt. It didn't appear to bother him all that much, as he played 66 of 79 defensive snaps (83.5 percent) while finishing in a three-way tie for the most tackles on the 49ers behind Curtis Robinson (11) and Dee Winters (10). Lenoir also picked off Jacoby Brissett late in the third quarter, and the former was able to weave his way through would-be tacklers for a 64-yard return to set the 49ers offense up in the red zone, leading to a four-yard touchdown pass from Brock Purdy to George Kittle five plays later. Lenoir is up to 40 tackles (28 solo) and five pass defenses (two interceptions) through 11 regular-season games.

Branch totaled six tackles (four solo) during the Lions' 16-9 loss to the Eagles on Sunday.

Branch played all but one of the Lions' 72 defensive snaps Sunday, and he finished in a three-way tie for the second-most tackles on the team behind Jack Campbell (15). Branch has registered at least six tackles in each of the Lions' three games since the Week 8 bye and is up to 52 tackles (35 solo), including 2.5 sacks, five pass defenses and one forced fumble across nine regular-season games.

Jones recorded six tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 21-19 loss to the Rams.

Jones returned from a one-game absence and immediately played 100 percent of defensive snaps. He had a relatively modest tackle total by his lofty standards, but he should bounce in Week 12 against the Titans.

Campbell finished Sunday's 16-9 loss to the Eagles with 15 tackles (seven solo), including one for a loss.

Campbell played all 72 defensive snaps during Sunday's loss and led both teams with a career-best 15 tackles, 11 of which came in the second half. The third-year linebacker has posted double-digit stops in four regular-season games, and his 97 combined tackles (through 10 contests) are fourth most in the NFL.

The NFL lifted Payne's one-game suspension Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Payne was unsuccessful in his appeal of a one-game suspension stemming from his actions during the Commanders' Week 10 loss against the Lions, when he punched Amon-Ra St. Brown. Payne sat out of Sunday's overtime loss to the Dolphins, and with the Commanders on a bye Week 12, his next opportunity to play is Week 13 against the Broncos on Sunday, Nov. 30.

Ingram (knee) was estimated to be a full practice participant Monday.

Ingram has missed each of Houston's last two games with a knee injury, so his return to a full practice is a big step forward. He appears to be on track to return in Week 12 against the Bills on Thursday.

Wilson is active for Monday's game against the Raiders.

Wilson is past a calf injury that caused him to miss one regular-season game with the Bengals before being traded to the Cowboys in early November. With an extra week of practices under his belt courtesy of the Cowboys' Week 10 bye, Wilson should play a prominent role on defense alongside Shemar James and Kenneth Murray. Wilson posted 46 tackles (19 solo), four pass defenses and one fumble recovery across eight regular-season games with the Bengals prior to his trade.

Williams is active for Monday's game against the Raiders.

Williams will make his debut with the Cowboys and is expected to be a "full go" during Monday night's contest, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. The Cowboys acquired Williams from the Jets in early November, and the three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle will work alongside Kenny Clark, Donovan Ezeiruaku, Dante Fowler and others on the defensive line. Williams accumulated 32 tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and three forced fumbles in eight regular-season games as a member of the Jets.