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Wharton (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers.

The first-year Panther didn't practice all week due to a hamstring injury, so it's no surprise that he won't suit up for Sunday's contest. Wharton is one of Carolina's top interior defensive linemen, recording 36 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, over nine appearances this season. While he's sidelined, expect Bobby Brown to start alongside A'Shawn Robinson and Derrick Brown.

Coach Andy Reid said Rice (concussion) didn't practice Friday, Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com reports.

Rice emerged from this past Sunday's loss to the Chargers with concussion symptoms and wasn't able to practice in any capacity as the Chiefs prepare for this Sunday's game at Tennessee. Reid relayed that he'll meet with Kansas City's training staff in the near future to determine who will be ruled out for Week 16 action, but because Rice has made no notable progress through the protocol for head injuries, he seems destined to be out this weekend.

London (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Arizona, with Falcons coach Raheem Morris saying Friday that the expects the wideout to play, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

London is on track to return from a four-game absence after logging limited practices Wednesday and Thursday. Fantasy managers will still need to keep an eye on the situation ahead of Sunday's 4:05 pm. ET kickoff, as London didn't quite make enough progress to avoid an injury designation for the game. It'll be a good matchup if he plays, given Arizona's recent struggles on defense.

Ekwonu (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers.

The 25-year-old upgraded from DNPs on Wednesday and Thursday to a limited session Friday, suggesting he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's divisional matchup. If Ekwonu is inactive in the Week 16 contest, Yosh Nijman will likely get the nod at left tackle.

Oliver (knee) won't be activated from injured reserve before Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Oliver hasn't played since Week 2 due to a knee injury. His window to return to practice was opened Wednesday, but he isn't quite ready to return to game action. Oliver remains on IR, with his next chance to see game action coming in Week 17 against the Saints.

Gray (concussion) won't play Sunday against the Chiefs, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Gray will sit out for the first time this season. He will need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol to have a chance to play in Week 17 against the Saints. Joe Bachie or Dorian Mausi will likely play in Tennessee's base 3-4 defense as a result of Gray's absence.

Head coach John Harbaugh said Friday that Hill (neck) coming back in Week 17 against the Packers or Week 18 against the Steelers is a "real possibility."

Hill will miss a fourth consecutive game while on injured reserve Sunday against the Patriots, but the change-of-pace running back could be back before the conclusion of the regular season. Keaton Mitchell and Rasheen Ali have mixed in behind Derrick Henry during Hill's absence.

Davis (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

The Patriots could be shorthanded in the secondary depending on the status of Davis and slot cornerback Marcus Jones (knee), both of whom are listed as questionable. Charles Woods would likely be pressed into additional action if either Davis or Jones doesn't play.

Woolen (knee) and safety Coby Bryant (knee) are getting MRIs on Friday, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.

The Seahawks won Thursday's matchup against the Rams but lost two starting defensive backs along the way. Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald didn't have an update Friday morning apart from saying that Woolen, Bryant and unnamed others are scheduled for MRIs.

Jones (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Jones said Friday that he plans to suit up, per Reiss, but a final determination on Jones' status may not come until around 90 minutes prior to Sunday night's 8:20 ET kickoff. The 2022 third-round draft pick typically operates as New England's primary nickel cornerback and punt returner.