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Dotson (ankle) was spotted on crutches and was wearing a walking boot following Thursday's loss to the Seahawks, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Dotson suffered an ankle injury in the first quarter and was carted to the locker room after being evaluated on the sideline. There's no word on the potential length of his absence, though the initial indications aren't particularly positive.

Walker rushed 11 times for 100 yards and a touchdown and brought in all three targets for 64 yards in the Seahawks' 38-37 overtime win over the Rams on Thursday night.

Walker delivered quite the spark early in the second half, rattling off a season-high 55-yard touchdown run off right guard to erase what had been a 13-7 deficit. The performance marked Walker's second 100-yard effort of the season, and he also delivered a season-long 46-yard catch on his way to a season-high receiving yardage total. Walker outpaced backfield mate Zach Charbonnet by two carries and 68 rushing yards Thursday, but the two players are likely to remain in their usual narrow timeshare in a Week 17 road matchup against the Panthers on Sunday, Dec. 28

Nacua brought in 12 of 16 targets for 225 yards and two touchdowns in the Rams' 38-37 overtime loss to the Seahawks on Thursday night.

Nacua was involved even more than usual due to Davante Adams' (knee/hamstring) inactive status, and the former delivered a standout performance that included a new career high in receiving yards. Nacua got there with three catches of 40-plus yards, including a 41-yard touchdown reception in overtime that momentarily snapped a 30-30 tie. The BYU product also kickstarted the Rams' third drive of the game with a 54-yard grab, and Thursday marked his fifth double-digit reception tally of the season. Adams should have a chance to return for a Week 17 Monday night matchup against the Falcons on Monday, Dec. 29, but Nacua naturally will remain an elite fantasy playoffs option in all formats irrespective of his teammate's availability.

Stafford completed 29 of 49 passes for 457 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in the Rams' 38-37 overtime loss to the Seahawks on Thursday night. He also rushed twice for six yards.

Stafford's outstanding numbers, which included a season-high passing yardage total, ultimately went for naught from a real-world football perspective, but the veteran signal-caller certainly delivered handsomely for fantasy managers rolling with him in their playoff games. With Davante Adams (knee/hamstring) sidelined, Stafford unsurprisingly focused even more attention than usual on Puka Nacua, who he'd end up connecting with on 12 occasions for 225 yards and two touchdowns from one yard (fourth quarter) and 41 yards (overtime) out. Stafford also hit rookie tight end Terrance Ferguson from three yards out with under four minutes remaining in the first half for his third three touchdown-pass tally over the last five games, and he'll next take aim at the Falcons in a Week 17 road matchup on Monday night, Dec. 29.

Woolen is questionable to return to Thursday's Week 16 matchup against the Rams due to a knee issue.

Woolen is one of three Seattle defensive backs who have exited the contest -- Nick Emmanwori is being evaluated for a concussion, and Coby Bryant has been ruled out due to a knee injury. Josh Jobe, Nehemiah Pritchett and Ty Okada are consequently all in the game, which has gone to overtime.

Emmanwori is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Thursday's Week 16 game against the Rams.

Emmanwori was hurt while defending a pass late in the fourth quarter. The contest has since gone to overtime, but the impressive rookie defensive back may not be able to return. Cornerback Riq Woolen is also questionable to return due to a knee issue, and safety Coby Bryant has been ruled out with a knee injury of his own, so Josh Jobe, Nehemiah Pritchett and Ty Okada are all getting more work than usual.

Bryant (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday night's contest against the Rams, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Bryant had the back of his leg rolled up on in the second half, and he ultimately walked back to the locker room before being ruled out. In his absence, Ty Okada will likely step into a more significant role at safety versus Los Angeles.

The Lions have designated Manu (knee) to return from injured reserve.

Manu landed on IR in mid-October due to a knee injury. He's been able to log a pair of limited practices to begin this week, but it's unclear if he'll be activated in time for Detroit's matchup against Pittsburgh on Sunday. When (and if) Manu returns to action, he'll likely work in a rotational role along the offensive line.

Burford (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Burford was forced out of San Francisco's win over the Titans in Week 15 late, and though he's reportedly avoided a serious injury, his status for Monday's matchup against the Colts remains uncertain. The starting left guard will have two more opportunities to take the practice field during Week 16 prep.

Dotson (ankle) is questionable to return to Thursday night's contest against the Seahawks, Tyler Dragon of USA Today reports.

Dotson sustained a left ankle injury in the first quarter, ultimately being carted to the locker room. The offensive lineman appears to be unlikely to return, and Justin Dedich has taken over at right guard in his absence.