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Pierce (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Pierce will be a healthy scratch for the second time in three games. His next opportunity to play is Thursday against the Bills, though he's unlikely to be active for that contest unless Woody Marks, Nick Chubb or Dare Ogunbowale were to miss time.

Ravenell (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Ravenell is in line to continue receiving rotational snaps on the defensive line. The 25-year-old defensive end logged 25 percent of the team's defensive snaps against the Colts in Week 8 and 35 percent against the Chargers in Week 9, a trend he looks to continue in a heated divisional matchup against the Texans.

Moore is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

With Keon Coleman and Moore both being healthy scratches Sunday, Khalil Shakir, Joshua Palmer, Gabe Davis, Tyrell Shavers, Curtis Samuel and Mecole Hardman will handle the Bills' Week 11 WR duties.

Thompson (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.

The veteran linebacker was a full participant in practice Thursday and Friday. However, he has not progressed enough in his recovery from a hamstring injury to be cleared to return from a three-game absence. Thompson's next opportunity to play is Thursday against the Texans.

Palmer (knee/ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

In his first game action since Week 6, Palmer -- who practiced fully this past week -- should have an opportunity to make his mark versus Tampa Bay, with fellow WR Keon Coleman (healthy scratch, second on the Bills with 49 targets) and TE Dalton Kincaid (hamstring, third on the team with 36 targets) both inactive. Prior to being sidelined, Palmer put up a 14/234/0 receiving line on 20 targets in six outings.

Mariota is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Dolphins in Madrid after he was forced out in the third quarter and was evaluated for a concussion, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Mariota was brought down hard on the turf after uncorking an incomplete pass with 3:41 remaining in the third quarter. Josh Johnson stepped in at quarterback to finish out the drive before the Commanders punted the ball away. After emerging from the Commanders' medical tent following his evaluation, Mariota was seen throwing the football on the sideline, per Keim. Mariota thus looks like he'll have a chance to return to the game in the fourth quarter, but if not, he'll finish the day having completed 16 of 22 passes for 160 yards and a touchdown to go with five yards on three carries.

Johnson (groin) is active for Sunday's tilt against Tampa Bay.

Johnson has been battling a groin issue and missed each of Buffalo's past two games. However, he'll be able to return Sunday after logging an LP/FP/LP practice progression this week. Johnson should return to his usual role as the Bills' starting slot cornerback, which could push Cam Lewis back to a rotational role.

Key (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's game against Houston.

Key has progressed enough in his recovery from a quadriceps injury to return from a four-game absence. His return, coupled with Jeffery Simmons (hamstring) also being cleared, will help bolster the Titans' pass rush in Sunday's AFC South tilt, though less rotational snaps at outside linebacker will be available for Jaylen Harrell and Truman Jones. Key posted six tackles (two solo), including 1.5 sacks, in the five regular-season games prior to his injury.

Simmons (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Simmons has been cleared to return from a two-game absence due to a hamstring injury. His return should boost the Titans' defensive front, though less rotational snaps will be available for James Lynch, Shy Tuttle and C.J. Ravenell. Prior to his injury, Simmons posted 30 tackles (21 solo), including 4.5 sacks, and one forced fumble across seven regular-season games.

Havrisik will serve as the Packers' placekicker Sunday at the Giants with Brandon McManus (right quadriceps) inactive, Mike Spofford of the team's official site reports.

Havrisik will step in for McManus for a third time this season after Green Bay added the latter to its Week 11 injury report Saturday as doubtful for Sunday's game due to a right quadriceps issue. According to Jason Wilde of Channel3000.com, McManus kicked at Friday's practice before reporting tightness in the quad when he reported to the team facility Saturday. It remains to be seen if McManus will miss time beyond this weekend, but Havrisik will look to build upon his perfect first two appearances as a Packer (4-for-4 FGAs, 6-for-6 PATs).