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  • Foley Fatukasi DT | HOU

    Texans' Folorunso Fatukasi: Won't return Sunday

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

    The 29-year-old missed the Texans' Week 11 win over the Cowboys and was unable to practice all week due to a foot injury, so it's no surprise he won't be suiting up Sunday. Expect Mario Edwards to see additional work with Houston's first-team defensive line in Fatukasi's stead in Week 12.

  • Texans' Kamari Lassiter: Clears protocol

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

    Lassiter missed Houston's Week 11 win over the Cowboys after sustaining a concussion the previous game, but he practiced in full all week and has cleared concussion protocol, paving the way for his return in Week 12. The rookie from Georgia has nabbed three interceptions in his eight appearances this season and is expected to serve as one of the team's top outside corners Sunday.

  • CeeDee Lamb WR | DAL

    Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb: Cleared to play

    Lamb (back/foot) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at Washington, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

    Dallas beat writers downplayed Lamb's absence from practice Thursday and apparently had the right of it. He returned Friday as a full participant and should be ready for his usual workload this Sunday at Washington, catching passes from QB Cooper Rush against a pass defense that's been surprisingly strong since the first few weeks of the season.

  • Sam LaPorta TE | DET

    Lions' Sam LaPorta: Clear for Week 12

    LaPorta (shoulder) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game at Indianapolis, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

    After sitting out this past Sunday's victory against the Jaguars due to an AC joint sprain in his shoulder that he suffered one week prior, LaPorta was listed as a full participant on injury reports Wednesday through Friday. Now that his status is confirmed for Week 12, he'll be taking on a Colts defense Sunday that has conceded the fourth-most touchdowns (six) to opposing tight ends in 11 games this season.

  • DeVonta Smith WR | PHI

    Eagles' DeVonta Smith: Ruled out for Sunday night

    Smith (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at the Rams.

    Smith took 89 percent of snaps on offense in a 26-18 win over Washington this past Sunday, but he didn't practice at all this week and now is confirmed to be missing at least one game. His absence could push even more targets to WR A.J. Brown, TE Dallas Goedert and RB Saquon Barkley, as the leading candidates to take Smith's WR snaps (Jahan Dotson and Johnny Wilson) both have been targeted on less than 11 percent of their routes this year. Smith's next chance to play will come seven days later, Sunday, Dec. 1 at Baltimore in a battle between Mid-Atlantic heavyweights.

  • Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Past knee issue

    Al-Shaair (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Titans.

    The first-year Texan practiced in a limited fashion both Wednesday and Thursday, but he upgraded to a full workload Friday, suggesting that he's recovered from his knee injury in time for Sunday's divisional matchup. With Al-Shaair back at full health, he's expected start alongside Henry To'oTo'o as part of Houston's top outside linebacker duo.

  • Texans' Derek Stingley: Playing in Week 12

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

    Stingley practiced in full Friday after beginning the Texans' week of practice with back-to-back limited sessions, so it appears he's moved past his hip injury in time to suit up in Week 12. The third-year pro has impressed through Houston's first 11 games this season, recording 36 total tackles and 12 passes defended, including two interceptions. Expect Stingley to serve as the Texans' top outside cornerback in Sunday's divisional matchup.

  • Texans' Will Anderson: Ready to rock

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

    The 23-year-old upgraded to full participation Friday after opening Houston's week of practice with consecutive limited sessions, suggesting that he's moved past his ankle issue in time for Sunday's divisional matchup. Expect Anderson to start opposite Danielle Hunter as part of the Texans' top pass-rushing duo in Week 12.

  • Noah Fant TE | SEA

    Seahawks' Noah Fant: Questionable to play Week 12

    Fant (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Arizona, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

    Fant missed the past two games, sandwiched around a Week 10 bye, and just returned to practice Thursday as a limited participant. The Seahawks are giving him at least some chance to play ahead of a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday, with rookie AJ Barner on hand to fill in again if needed. Barner drew 11 targets the past two games while playing 91 and 85 percent of snaps, but the big uptick in opportunities yielded just six catches for 42 yards.

  • Buccaneers' Tristan Wirfs: Questionable for Sunday

    Wirfs (knee/foot) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Giants, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

    The 25-year-old offensive lineman sprained his right MCL in Tampa Bay's Week 10 loss to the 49ers and practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week. If Wirfs is unable to suit up for the Week 12 matchup, expect Justin Skule to protect Baker Mayfield's blindside.

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