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TeSlaa caught both of his targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's 31-24 loss to the Packers.

The rookie had all but disappeared from the game plan, catching just one of four targets for 11 yards over the previous seven games, but TeSlaa got a golden opportunity when Amon-Ra St. Brown left the Thanksgiving game in the first quarter with an ankle injury and didn't return. TeSlaa took advantage, hauling in a 17-yard TD from Jared Goff in the third quarter for his third score of the season on only six receptions. Per Colton Pouncy of The Athletic, coach Dan Campbell suggested after the loss that St. Brown would likely miss a game or two, and with tight end Sam LaPorta (back) and veteran wideout Kalif Raymond (ankle) already on the shelf, TeSlaa could find himself working as Detroit's WR2 behind Jameson Williams in Week 14 against the Cowboys.

Wyatt (ankle) suffered a severe ankle injury that will likely keep him sidelined the remainder of the season in Thursday's game against the Lions, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Wyatt was carted off during the fourth quarter of Thursday's Thanksgiving victory over the Lions, and the injury appears to be just as severe as initially feared. If the starting defensive tackle's season is indeed over, Karl Brooks (ankle) and Nazir Stackhouse will likely be called on to step into expanded roles.

Williams caught seven of 10 targets for 144 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's 31-24 loss to the Packers. he also lost five yards on his only carry.

Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) left the game in the first quarter and didn't return, pushing Williams into the WR1 role for the Lions. The fourth-year player didn't disappoint, setting new season highs in catches and receiving yards while hauling in his fourth TD in the last five games on a 22-yard toss from Jared Goff in the second quarter. Per Colton Pouncy of The Athletic, coach Dan Campbell suggested after the game that while St. Brown's ankle injury wasn't believed to be too serious he could miss a game or two, so Williams could head into a Week 14 clash with the Cowboys' shaky secondary as the clear top downfield option for Goff. On the season, Williams has delivered a 38-706-6 line on 61 targets through 12 contests.

Tucker (knee) practiced fully Thursday.

After logging a limited session Wednesday, Tucker's return to a full practice a day later sets the stage for him to be available Sunday against the Chargers. With seven catches (on 18 targets) for 75 yards and a TD over his last two games, Tucker's recent level of involvement in the Raiders offense gives him a degree of fantasy utility heading into Week 13 action. Overall, the 2023 third-rounder has compiled a 41-530-5 line on 64 targets through 11 games.

Crosby (knee) was a full participant at practice Thursday.

Crosby upgraded to a full participant Thursday after being limited in Wednesday's session. The starting defensive end has been nursing a persistent knee injury throughout the season but hasn't missed any time. Barring any setbacks, Crosby's full participation status means he is likely good to go for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Montgomery carried the ball eight times for 32 yards and a touchdown and caught both his targets for 16 yards in Thursday's 31-24 loss to the Packers. He also threw an incomplete pass.

The second-quarter TD was Montgomery's sixth of the season, but his first since Week 9, as Jahmyr Gibbs had produced Detroit's last four rushing touchdowns. Montgomery has been more clearly the No. 2 option in the Lions' backfield this season as opposed to a 1B behind Gibbs, but he's still delivered 543 rushing yards in 12 games along with a 20-151-0 line on 24 targets. Montgomery will look to get into the end zone in consecutive games for the first time since Weeks 2 and 3 in a Week 14 matchup against the Cowboys.

McCarthy (concussion) was listed as limited on Thursday's practice report, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

After reporting concussion symptoms following this past Sunday's loss at Green Bay, McCarthy so far has been limited on both of the Vikings' Week 13 injury reports. He likely will need to progress to a full session Friday to give himself an opportunity to be available Sunday at Seattle. Max Brosmer handled first-team reps at Wednesday's practice and would be in line for his first career start this weekend if McCarthy isn't able to gain clearance from an independent neurologist.

Ward (illness) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Ward missed Wednesday's session with a migraine but appeared Thursday good to go. The starting cornerback should practice in full Friday as well and suit up for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

Lockett (ankle/quad) was limited at practice Thursday.

Lockett worked fully Wednesday, so the wideout's downgrade in participation Thursday makes his status worth monitoring ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers. With 12 catches (on 14 targets) for 139 yards over his last three games, Lockett has of late emerged on the fantasy radar in deeper formats.

Ford (hamstring) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Ford was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, but an apparent setback with his hamstring injury rendered him unable to participate Thursday. Ford therefore appears to be trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's game against the 49ers, and Friday's practice participation or lack thereof will provide further clarity of his chances of suiting up.