NFL Player News

Pearsall (knee/ankle) isn't practicing Friday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Pearsall came out of last week's strong showing with a pair of injuries, including an aggravation of the PCL injury that cost him Weeks 5-10 earlier this season. He hasn't practiced this week, but there's still another chance Saturday ahead of a Monday matchup at Indianapolis. San Francisco GM John Lynch suggested Friday that Pearsall has at least some chance to play, saying, "we certainly haven't ruled him out" during an appearance on KNBR radio.

Dupree (back) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys.

Dupree was back to limited participation in practice Friday after not practicing Thursday. The 32-year-old is recovering from a back injury suffered in the Chargers' Week 15 win over the Chiefs. The 10th-year veteran has contributed 16 tackles (nine solo), including 2.0 sacks, and one pass breakup through 14 games this season and has a chance to add to his totals should he be available Sunday.

Hooker (illness) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Hooker missed consecutive practice sessions due to an illness before upgrading his participation level to full Friday, just in time to dodge an injury designation for Sunday's contest. The strong safety should be set to suit up for Sunday's game against a Chiefs offense that will be missing Patrick Mahomes (ACL). Hooker has logged consecutive games with a 100 percent defensive snap share and will likely submit a third such performance Sunday.

Allen secured two of five targets for 34 yards during Thursday's 38-37 overtime loss to the Seahawks.

Despite the season high in targets for Allen, it was Terrance Ferguson who scored the only touchdown out of the Rams' tight end trio. Currently on a six-game scoreless streak, Allen has generally been the least fantasy viable of the group of tight ends on the roster; his best week from a fantasy perspective was in Week 10, when he had two catches for eight yards and a touchdown. Given that, this week's minor boost in targets feels more like an aberration than a meaningful move towards relevance, and expectations should remain low for a Week 17 matchup in Atlanta.

Key (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Key was a new addition to Friday's injury report with an illness that prevented the linebacker from practicing. The veteran defender's ability to suit up for Sunday's contest will largely depend on whether he can kick the illness in time. If Key is unable to return to playing health, Jaylen Harrell and Truman Jones would be in line for an increased snap share at outside linebacker in Sunday's contest.

Weaver (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Any fantasy interest in Weaver likely would entail Marvin Harrison (questionable - heel) missing another game, and even then it would only be a consideration in the deepest of formats. Weaver appears truly questionable after logging limited practices Wednesday through Friday this week.

Tuten (finger) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Tuten could be out multiple games, per the Jaguars' official site, so his practice participation level will bear monitoring ahead of the Jaguars' Week 17 trip to Indianapolis. He didn't practice in any capacity prior to being ruled out for Week 16, which will open the door for LeQuint Allen and DeeJay Dallas to provide backfield depth behind Travis Etienne and return kickoffs.

Hill (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Hill managed to log a limited practice Friday, which constituted his only practice participation of the week. The defensive tackle played just 25 snaps in last Sunday's loss to the Ravens, indicating the fresh ankle injury may have had something to do with his absence. With just one limited practice under his belt it is unclear if the 30-year-old will be able to suit up. If Hill is unable to play, McKinnley Jackson and Jordan Jefferson would be in line for an increased defensive snap share in Sunday's contest.

Mickens (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys.

Mickens didn't practice all week after injuring his shoulder during the Chargers' Week 15 win over the Chiefs. The 24-year-old has 28 tackles (18 solo) and two interceptions in 11 games played this season. Should Elijah Molden also be unavailable Sunday against the Cowboys, Tony Jefferson should get the start alongside Derwin James.

Jones (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Jones left last Sunday's game against the Ravens with an ankle injury and was unable to log any practice participation in Week 16. The kick and punt returner's absence will give Ke'Shawn Williams a chance to shine as the lead returner in both roles, with Samaje Perine likely to take over Williams' position as the secondary kick returner.