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Packers running backs coach Ben Sirmans said Thursday that he believes Lloyd (hamstring) will play this season, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Since the Packers drafted him in the third round of the 2024 Draft, Lloyd has made just one appearance as a pro due to a cascade of health concerns, including a hamstring injury that so far his delayed his 2025 debut. Coach Matt LaFleur has touched on Lloyd's recovery a few times during the campaign, including noting that the second-year RB traveled to the West Coast to continue his rehab in early November. Lloyd then was spotted working on the side last Thursday, indicating that he may be closing on in being designated for return from injured reserve. Until that happens, he won't be a candidate to join Josh Jacobs (knee), Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks in Green Bay's backfield.

Prescott (hip) was a full practice participant Thursday, Clarence Hill Jr. of AllDLLS.com reports.

Coach Brian Schottenheimer said prior to Prescott's limited walkthrough Wednesday that the quarterback was dealing with a minor hip injury, per Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site. With an uncapped session now under his belt, Prescott is ready to face an Eagles team Sunday that is one of two teams to keep him out of the end zone this season. Back in a Week 1 loss in Philadelphia, he completed 21 of 34 passes for 188 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions and rushed once for three yards.

The Bills elevated Davis from the practice squad ahead of Thursday's game against the Texans.

Davis is expected to be active for the second game in a row after kicking off his second stint with the Bills in this past Sunday's 44-32 win over the Buccaneers. The 26-year-old wideout started and played 23 of 56 snaps in the victory, finishing with three catches for 40 yards on four targets. With Curtis Samuel (elbow/neck) ruled out for Thursday and with Mecole Hardman (calf) landing on injured reserve, Davis could see his role grow, though quarterback Josh Allen's tendency to spread the ball around among his pass catchers renders Davis a volatile option in Week 12 fantasy lineups.

Hardman (calf) was placed on IR by the Bills on Thursday.

Hardman thus is slated to miss at least four games, meaning that he won't play again before Sunday, Dec. 21 against the Browns. His looming absence represents both a hit to Buffalo's depth at wideout as well as the team's return game, but at this stage Hardman is well off the fantasy lineup radar.

Melton (shoulder) was limited in practice Thursday.

Melton is one of six wide receivers listed as a limited participant on Green Bay's practice report Thursday, though his contributions usually come on special teams and defense (as a cornerback). The dual-position depth option will work to upgrade his activity level at practice Friday, with the goal of gaining clearance for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Wicks (calf) was limited at Thursday's practice.

Wicks has yet to upgrade to full during Week 12 prep as he deals with a lingering calf injury. He was joined as limited Thursday by fellow WRs Christian Watson (knee), Romeo Doubs (wrist), Matthew Golden (shoulder/wrist), Savion Williams (foot) and even Bo Melton (shoulder). Ultimately, Friday's practice report will unveil who among the group doesn't carry a designation ahead of Sunday's contest versus the Vikings.

Nwangwu (hamstring) didn't practice Thursday.

Nwangwu wasn't on Wednesday's injury report, so it's possible he aggravated his hamstring injury during practice. The standout return man previously missed action this season due to a hamstring injury and concussion, which have combined to limit Nwangwu to five appearances. If Nwangwu sits out Sunday against the Ravens, Isaiah Williams would likely tack kickoff-return duties onto his usual role as a punt returner.

Golden (shoulder/wrist) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Golden now has strung together two capped sessions this week, meaning Friday's practice likely will determine if he enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's contest against the Vikings. Aside from Golden, Christian Watson (knee), Romeo Doubs (wrist), Dontayvion Wicks (calf), Savion Williams (foot) and Bo Melton (shoulder) also were limited Thursday, so it remains to be seen who among them is actually able to suit up Week 12.

Williams (foot) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Williams missed Wednesday's session, but it looks like he has a chance to play through his lingering foot injury again Week 12. If Williams manages to upgrade to a full practice Friday, he could even avoid an injury designation entirely for Sunday's game against the Vikings. The rookie third-round pick's status will be relatively important for the Packers, given that six of the team's wide receivers appear on Thursday's injury report as limited participants.

Simmons (hamstring) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice.

Simmons returned from a two-game absence in Week 11 against the Texans. He's following a similar practice schedule to the one he had prior to his return, as the standout defensive lineman also didn't practice Wednesday in Week 11 before upgrading to limited participation Thursday and Friday to ultimately get the green light to play. Simmons would likely need to upgrade to full participation Friday to avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.