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Farmer (ankle) was a full participant in New England's practice Wednesday.

Farmer is healthy again after sitting out the Week 11 win over the Jets with an ankle injury. The 22-year-old is expected to resume his role as rotational defensive end during Sunday's matchup versus the Bengals.

Flannigan-Fowles (illness) did not practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Flannigan-Fowles was limited in practice by a pectoral injury ahead of Sunday's loss to the Packers, though he still logged an 87 percent defensive snap rate and tallied five tackles. It's unclear how serious the illness is, but he'll have two more chances to retake the practice field ahead of a Week 12 matchup with the Lions.

Joseph (knee) did not participate in Wednesday's walkthrough practice.

Joseph has missed the Lions' last four games due to knee injury that he sustained in Week 6 against the Chiefs. The injury has been severe enough for him that he's also been held out of practice, so he's unlikely to play against the Giants on Sunday unless he practices in at least a limited capacity over the next two days.

Stevenson (hip/calf) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Stevenson was in and out of Sunday's game at Minnesota after sustaining an injury in the third quarter, and now his availability for Week 12 is in doubt. He'll likely have to manage a full practice Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Godwin (fibula) was limited at Wednesday's walkthrough.

Godwin practiced last Wednesday for the first time since he emerged from Week 5 with a fibula injury. He's now been listed as limited on four consecutive injury reports, but coach Todd Bowles told Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site this Wednesday that Godwin was "ramping up" his activity level ahead of Sunday's contest at the Rams. Rookie WR Emeka Egbuka (illness) also was limited Wednesday, meaning the statuses of the team's top two options at the position on the active roster are up in the air for Week 12 action.

Johnson (groin) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Johnson has missed Chicago's last eight games because of a groin injury he suffered in Week 2 at Detroit, but his recent return to practice signals he is getting closer to being back to full strength. He'll still probably have to practice in full Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Branch (toe) was estimated as a DNP on Wednesday's practice report.

The Lions conducted a walkthrough practice Wednesday, but Branch was unable to participate due to a toe injury that he likely picked up during Detroit's Week 11 loss to Philadelphia. His practice participation over the next two days will provide more clarity on his chances of playing against the Giants on Sunday. Branch has recorded 19 tackles (12 solo), including 1.5 sacks, across the three games since the Lions' Week 8 bye.

Nubin (neck) logged a limited practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Nubin missed New York's Week 11 matchup with the neck injury and was unable to practice in any capacity. It's positive that he was able to retake the field Wednesday, which sets him up for a possible return in Week 12 against the Lions.

Irving (shoulder/foot) was limited at Wednesday's walkthrough.

Irving got back on the practice field last week for the first time since Week 4 prep as he nears the end of his recovery from a shoulder subluxation and a sprained left foot, and he was listed as limited Wednesday through Friday. He maintained that activity level to begin Week 12 prep, and coach Todd Bowles told Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site that Irving was "ramping up" his activity level in advance of Sunday's game at the Rams. Irving will have two more chances to practice fully this week, with Friday's injury report revealing if he has a chance to return to action this weekend. Prior to Tampa Bay's Week 11 loss to the Bills, Rachaad White had the upper hand on Sean Tucker for RB reps, but Tucker flipped the script with 140 yards from scrimmage and three total touchdowns this past Sunday. If Irving is able to return this Sunday, he very well could be in a timeshare with one of White or Tucker if the team opts to ease him back in.

Gordon (calf) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Gordon practiced for the first time Wednesday since being placed on Chicago's injured reserve list ahead of Week 8 at Baltimore, so it's not a big surprise he wasn't back up to full speed. Unless he can upgrade to full participation at practice Thursday or Friday, he'll probably end up carrying an injury designation into the weekend.