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

Jones was a limited participant in practice to open the week, but with full participation Friday, he is ready to go in the Chiefs' Week 16 matchup Sunday. The 31-year-old has not missed a game this season, accounting for 22 tackles (11 solo), including 4.0 sacks, and two pass breakups in 14 starts.

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

Jenkins missed consecutive practices to end the week with an illness he picked up Thursday. The immune system is likely the only thing limiting the defensive tackle's playing chances, and if he can recover by Sunday night, he should suit up against the Patriots. If the illness persists, Aeneas Peebles and CJ Okoye will likely see an increased defensive snap share in primetime.

Waller (rest/knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game versus the Bengals, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Waller was listed as limited Wednesday and Thursday with rest/knee, but his return to all activity Friday clears him for Week 16 action. He'll be working with a new signal-caller Sunday, as rookie Quinn Ewers is taking over for Tua Tagovailoa. Nevertheless, in his seven appearances this season, Waller has had a knack for finding the end zone, as evidenced by his 20-243-6 line on 26 targets.

Tipton (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets after missing practice Thursday and Friday, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.

With Devaughn Vele (shoulder) recently placed on injured reserve, Tipton has a chance to step up as the Saints' No. 2 WR over the final three weeks of the season. If he can't play Sunday, the Saints will turn to Dante Pettis and Kevin Austin -- both of whom figure to have roles even if Tipton is active.

Taylor (groin/knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Brady Cook has already been named the Week 16 starter, so Taylor and Justin Fields (knee) have been competing for the right to back up the undrafted rookie Sunday. Both Taylor and Fields are listed as questionable, but Taylor appears to be the likelier of the two quarterbacks to ultimately be deemed available. Taylor said Friday that he feels good enough to play Sunday, per Brian Costello of the New York Post, while Fields told Costello that he views himself as week-to-week.

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

Hamilton was a new addition to Friday's injury report with an ankle injury. The safety was able to log only a limited session for the last practice of Week 16, and his status for Sunday's primetime bout with the Patriots is in question. The ability to practice in any capacity means the starter will likely be able to play in what is a key game for the Ravens' playoff chances, but if he is unable to go, Ar'Darius Washington will likely start the game at strong safety.

Fields (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Fields and Tyrod Taylor (groin/knee) are both listed as questionable. The healthier of the two signal-callers is expected to work as the backup to Brady Cook, who will draw his second consecutive start. At this point, Taylor looks like a likelier bet to handle the No. 2 role than Fields, who described himself as week-to-week Friday, per Brian Costello of the New York Post.

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

Despite practicing in full throughout the week, the Clemson product isn't ready for in-game action just yet. Briningstool has yet to make his NFL debut after catching 49 of 76 targets for 530 yards and seven touchdowns during his final collegiate season. His next opportunity to take the field will come in the Week 17 matchup against the Broncos, though he must still be activated to Kansas City's active roster in order to play.

Taylor (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Taylor will miss a second consecutive game, and he hasn't practiced during his absence. Newly extended Jeremy Ruckert will top the Jets' tight end depth chart in Sunday's battle between cellar-dwellers. Taylor's next chance to play will be Week 17 against the Patriots.

Smith secured both of his targets for 57 yards and returned one punt for 31 yards during Thursday's 38-37 overtime loss to the Seahawks.

On a third-and-9 play early in the third quarter, Smith was able to burn past Devon Witherspoon and snag a dart from Matthew Stafford for a 48-yard gain, leading to a Harrison Mevis field goal a few plays later. Smith has shown the ability to make explosive plays when called upon in recent weeks, including a 51-yard catch in Week 13 against Carolina. Fellow backups Jordan Whittington and Tutu Atwell combined for a single catch for 19 yards, while Konata Mumpfield earned a whopping eight targets, which he turned into three catches for 40 yards. If Davante Adams (knee/hamstring) isn't able to go for a Week 17 matchup in Atlanta on Monday, Dec. 29, Mumpfield and Smith seem like the primary candidates for a role increase behind Puka Nacua.