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Tom (back) is inactive for Saturday night's game against the Ravens, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Tom will officially miss consecutive weeks due to a persistent back injury. The right tackle has still not practiced since sustaining the injury in the Week 15 loss to the Broncos. Darian Kinnard is expected to log another start at right tackle in Tom's absence.

Williams (foot/illness) is inactive for Saturday's game versus the Ravens, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Williams was listed as full on all three Week 17 injury reports due to his lingering foot issue, but the Packers tagged him as questionable Friday due to an illness that now will force his fourth absence in the past five contests. His next chance to suit up is Week 18 at Minnesota, but at least for Week 17, Green Bay's receiving corps will be composed of Christian Watson (shoulder/illness), Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, Matthew Golden, Dontayvion Wicks and Bo Melton (illness).

Williams (knee) is active for Saturday night's game against the Ravens, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Williams was limited in practice throughout the week, but the starting strong safety is officially suiting up for Saturday night. Williams' return to the Packers' defense means Nate Hobbs will likely see a diminished role in the secondary for Week 17.

Wallace (coach's decision) is inactive for Saturday night's game against the Packers.

Wallace has participated in 13 games this season, collecting four receptions for 45 yards and a touchdown on eight targets. The Ravens will stick with a wide receiver corps of Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, DeAndre Hopkins, Devontez Walker, and LaJohntay Wester for Sunday night's contest, a game that could eliminate them from playoff contention.

Melton (illness) is listed as active Saturday versus the Ravens, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Melton wasn't able to practice at all during Week 17 prep due to an illness, but despite being listed as questionable ahead of the weekend, he'll be available to a Packers offense that will be led by QB Malik Willis (right shoulder/illness) instead of Jordan Love (left shoulder/concussion). Melton will be in the mix for snaps and targets alongside WRs Christian Watson (shoulder/illness), Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, Matthew Golden and Dontayvion Wicks, with Savion Williams (foot/illness) inactive.

The Ravens activated Higgins (knee) from injured reserve Saturday.

Higgins was placed on injured reserve Nov. 15 after playing in nine games for the Ravens. The linebacker is primarily a special teamer, and his return to the active roster means he will likely resume his role for the unit in Saturday night's game against the Packers.

With Lamar Jackson (back) inactive, Huntley is slated to start Saturday night's game against the Packers, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.

Huntley will be making his second start of the season, with Cooper Rush in line to back him up Saturday. While filling in for Jackson in Week 8, Huntley completed 17 of 22 passes for 186 yards and a touchdown and added 53 yards on eight carries in a 30-16 win over the Bears. This time around, in a game the Ravens need to win in order to keep their playoff hopes alive, the veteran signal-caller offers an alternative for those who would normally rely on Jackson in their fantasy lineups, are in Superflex formats or are otherwise in need of QB help in Week 17.

The Dolphins activated Meyer (triceps) from injured reserve Saturday.

Meyer has been confined to injured reserve since late August, and the center will have his first NFL opportunity to suit up in Week 17. The 25-year-old will be a reserve lineman behind centers Aaron Brewer and Daniel Brunskill.

Watson (shoulder/illness) is active for Saturday's game against the Ravens, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

After kicking off Week 17 prep with back-to-back full listings as he continues to deal with a lingering shoulder injury, Watson didn't practice Thursday due to an illness, leaving him questionable ahead of the weekend. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported Saturday afternoon that Watson was expected to play, which now has been confirmed. Watson will be working within the confines of a Packers offense directed by Malik Willis (right shoulder/illness) instead of Jordan Love (left shoulder/concussion), the latter of whom was ruled out Friday, so coach Matt LaFleur may prioritize the ground game based on Willis' more mobile skill set. When Willis started in Weeks 2 and 3 of the 2024 season in place of Love, Watson hauled in both of his targets for 67 yards.

Willis (right shoulder/illness) is listed as active Saturday against the Ravens and will start in place of Jordan Love (left shoulder/concussion), Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

After he sustained a concussion last Saturday at Chicago, Love wasn't able to clear the protocol for head injuries in time to suit up in Week 17, as the Packers ruled him out Friday. Willis remained listed as questionable due to the right shoulder injury he suffered late in the Week 16 loss to the Bears and also the illness that kept him out of Wednesday's practice, but he was the favorite to start Saturday, assuming he was active. Now that that has been confirmed, Willis will direct an offense headlined by RBs Josh Jacobs and Emanuel Wilson, WRs Christian Watson (shoulder/illness), Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, Matthew Golden and Dontayvion Wicks and TE Luke Musgrave. Green Bay also elevated QB Clayton Tune from the practice squad to serve as Willis' backup.