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James (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Tennessee.

James has yet to make his NFL debut and has consistently been a healthy scratch on game days. The rookie fifth-rounder is firmly behind all of Christian McCaffrey, Brian Robinson and Isaac Guerendo on the 49ers' RB depth chart.

Oliver (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Oliver is having his knee evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. With Tony Adams (groin) also questionable to return, Dean Clark is poised for more snaps at safety alongside Malachi Moore.

Rypien (coach's decision) is inactive as the Colts' emergency No. 3 quarterback for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Though he began Week 15 prep as the only healthy quarterback in the Colts organization and was officially signed off the practice squad Wednesday, Rypien will be available only in an emergency Sunday. With Daniel Jones (Achilles) out for the season and Anthony Richardson (orbital) stuck on injured reserve, the Colts lured Philip Rivers out of retirement and are expected to have the 44-year-old start Sunday in what will be his first NFL appearance since the 2020 postseason. Riley Leonard, who was slowed by a low-grade knee sprain to begin the week, will be active as Rivers' backup.

McCaffrey (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Titans.

After an illness impacted his practice participation Wednesday and Thursday, McCaffrey worked fully Friday and initially approached Sunday's contest minus a designation. However, on Saturday the running back was added the 49ers' Week 15 injury report due to a back issue. With his availability versus Tennessee confirmed, McCaffrey is back on track to pace his team's backfield in the absence of any in-game setbacks. Next up for San Franciso's backfield touches if McCaffrey is hampered at all would be Brian Robinson and Isaac Guerendo.

Adams (groin) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Adams didn't play in Week 14 against the Dolphins due to a groin injury, and it appears he may have aggravated the injury during Sunday's game. Dean Clark is in line for more defensive snaps at safety for as long as Adams is out of the game.

Simon (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's matchup against the Texans, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official sitereports.

Simon exited the game in the first quarter of Sunday's Week 15 game with a knee injury and, after further evaluation, has been ruled out for the second half against the Texans. The 23-year-old has 46 tackles (19 solo) and one pass breakup in 12 games this season. Channing Tindall will get more reps with Simon out.

Jones (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against Baltimore.

Jones was injured near the end of the second quarter and was deemed questionable after spending time in the medical tent. He was then ruled out after halftime. Jones didn't get any targets on offense, returned one kickoff for 20 yards and returned one punt for minus-two yards. It remains to be seen who the Bengals will turn to on punt returns moving forward, but Tahj Brooks figures to take over on kick returns.

Striggow (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Jets, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.

Striggow briefly returned to Sunday's game after sustaining an ankle injury, but the issue will now keep him sidelined for the rest of the contest. Dawuane Smoot and BJ Green are poised to see more rotational snaps at defensive end in Striggow's absence.

Wilson (illness) is active for Sunday's contest at Denver, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Wilson was tacked on to the Packers' Week 15 injury report Saturday due to an illness and deemed questionable for Sunday. Adam Schefter of ESPN later reported that Wilson showed up to team facilities earlier Saturday under the weather and was sent home with medication with the aim he'd feel well enough to play this weekend. Wilson at least will be available to Green Bay's offense, but he may only be available in an emergency capacity behind Josh Jacobs (knee), while Chris Brooks also is on hand for snaps.

Awuzie (foot) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Awuzie appeared to sustain the injury early in the third quarter. T.J. Tampa will likely come into the game at outside corner opposite Nate Wiggins for as long as Awuzie is sidelined.