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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.

David (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

David practiced in limited fashion Thursday and Friday after sitting out Wednesday. He avoided an injury designation despite the light practice participation and is likely to handle another heavy workload in Sunday's battle for first place in the NFC South after playing every defensive snap in each of the previous three games.

Conklin (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bills, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

The veteran offensive lineman from Michigan State is now in line to miss his third consecutive game due to a concussion. While Conklin remains sidelined Sunday, expect KT Leveston to step in and start at right tackle.

Reid (back) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bills, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Reid opened the Browns' week of practice with consecutive DNPs, so it's no surprise he won't return for the Week 16 contest. While the 26-year-old remains sidelined, expect Devin Bush to operate as the Browns' top strongside linebacker.