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Thibodeaux (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

The 2022 first-round pick from Oregon didn't practice throughout the week and is now in line to miss his fifth game in a row due to a shoulder injury. In 10 appearances this season, Thibodeaux has tallied 25 total tackles, including 2.5 sacks, and two passes defensed. While he remains sidelined in Week 16, expect rookie Abdul Carter to start opposite Brian Burns.

Nunez-Roches (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Nunez-Roaches was unable to practice all week and is now in line to miss his second consecutive game due to an ankle injury, While the 32-year-old remains sidelined Sunday, Darius Alexander is likely to have an expanded role on the Giants' first-team defensive line.

Hargrave (thigh) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Hargrave will sit out due to a thigh injury, which was originally termed a groin injury when he first got hurt in the Week 15 win over Dallas. He won't have much time to recover before the Vikings take the field again Thursday in Week 17. Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins could play an expanded role Sunday against the Giants in Hargrave's absence.

Collins (neck/concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

The Notre Dame product was unable to practice all week, so it's no surprise that he won't return for Sunday's matchup. Collins was designated to return from the injured reserve list Dec. 10, giving him one more week of practice to be added to the Giants' active roster before reverting to IR.

Lewis (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Browns.

Lewis popped up on the Bills' injury report due to a hamstring injury Thursday, logging two consecutive limited sessions to end the week of practice. The 28-year-old has appeared in all 14 of Buffalo's games this season, recording 35 total tackles, four passes defensed and two forced fumbles. If active for the Week 16 contest, Lewis will likely play a reserve role in the Bills' secondary.

Jones (calf) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Browns.

Jones was limited in Thursday's practice due to a calf injury, but it now appears he's moved past the issue. The 33-year-old from Penn State is one of the Bills' top interior defensive linemen, recording 18 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, one pass defensed and one forced fumble over 11 appearances this season. Now fully healthy, he's expected to start alongside Deone Walker on Sunday.

Johnson (quadriceps) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Browns.

Despite downgrading from a full practice Wednesday to a limited session Thursday, the 29-year-old has moved past his quadriceps injury in time to suit up Sunday. Johnson has appeared in 11 games for Buffalo this season, recording 49 total tackles and four passes defensed. He's expected to operate as the Bills' top slot corner in the Week 16 contest.

Benford (toe) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Browns.

Benford was sidelined for the Bills' Week 15 win over the Patriots due to a toe injury, but Friday's full practice session suggests he's since moved past the issue. Benford is a crucial part of Buffalo's secondary, recording 39 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and two interceptions in 12 appearances this season. Now fully healthy, he's expected to operate as the Bills' top boundary corner Sunday.

Hardman (calf) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Browns.

Hardman returned to practice this week and logged full sessions Thursday and Friday, suggesting he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's contest. However, he must still be added to the Bills' active roster in order to suit up Week 16. If the 27-year-old remains sidelined Sunday, expect Khalil Shakir to handle Buffalo's punt-return duties.

Oladejo (lower leg) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

The rookie from UCLA practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday and Thursday, but it now appears he's not ready for in-game action just yet. While Oladejo remains sidelined for the Week 16 contest, Arden Key and Jihad Ward are expected to play as the Titans' top outside linebackers.