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Adams (hamstring) is listed as inactive Monday at Atlanta.

The Rams will continue to keep Adams on the shelf due to his lingering left hamstring injury, seemingly with getting him healthy ahead of the playoffs in mind. He'll have one more chance to play in the regular season this coming Sunday against the Cardinals, but his odds to actually suit up in that contest are unknown at this time. With Adams sidelined for a second straight game Monday, Puka Nacua will continue to be the focal point of Los Angeles' passing attack, with WRs Konata Mumpfield, Xavier Smith, Jordan Whittington and Tutu Atwell also on hand for snaps and potential targets.

London (knee) is listed as active Monday against the Rams, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

London sat out Weeks 12-15 due to a sprained PCL in his left knee, and in his return to the lineup last Sunday at Arizona, he logged 53 of 77 offensive snaps (69 percent) en route to three catches (on eight targets) for 27 yards. Such a workload pales in comparison to his weekly snap shares of greater than 85 percent prior to the injury, but his target count in Week 16 was in line with his previous volume in the Falcons' passing game. Because London was listed as limited on all three Week 17 practice reports, he may not be ready for his previous workload, but he at least will be an available pass catcher for QB Kirk Cousins on Monday.

The NFL lifted Ekuale's (knee) five-game suspension Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Ekuale was suspended for five games by the NFL for violating the league's performance-enhancing drugs policy. He was placed on injured reserve in late October after tearing his ACL against the Packers in Week 8, and the seventh-year pro is aiming toward being fully healthy for the start of the 2026 campaign.

The NFL lifted Cleveland's three-game suspension Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Cleveland has served his three-game suspension for violating the league's Substances of Abuse Policy. The fifth-year pro will be available for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Steelers, when he'll serve in a rotational role on the Ravens' offensive line and as a contributor on special teams.

The NFL lifted Hall's one-game suspension Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Hall was handed a one-game suspension for unnecessary roughness and unsportsmanlike conduct during the Seahawks' overtime win over the Rams in Week 16, when he stepped on Kevin Dotson's leg. That prevented him from playing in Seattle's Week 17 win over Carolina, but now that the suspension has been lifted, Hall will be available for Saturday's regular-season finale against San Francisco, a game that will determine who enters the playoffs as the NFC's No. 1 seed.

The Vikings placed Williams (ankle) on injured reserve Monday.

Williams sustained an ankle injury during the Vikings' win over the Lions on Christmas Day, and his placement on IR means he won't be available for Minnesota's regular-season finale against Green Bay on Sunday. Williams served in a deep rotational role on the Vikings' defensive line while also contributing on special teams, and the undrafted rookie will finish his first NFL regular season with nine tackles (six solo) across seven games.

Rourke (knee) will remain on the 49ers' reserve/non-football injury list for the rest of the 2025 season, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Rourke opened the 2025 regular season on the NFI list while recovering from a torn ACL that he sustained during his final collegiate season at Indiana. He was designated to return from the NFI in early December, but with his 21-day practice window closing, the rookie seventh-rounder will not be available for the rest of the 2025 campaign. Rourke will turn his attention toward being available for the start of the 2026 season, when he'll likely compete for the backup quarterback job behind Brock Purdy.

Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said Monday that Harrison (heel) will suit up for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Rams "if he is healthy enough to play," Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Harrison has at least not yet been ruled out for Week 18, which is encouraging. He missed Weeks 14 and 15 due to a heel injury before he was cleared to suit up for each of Arizona's next two games. He then was forced off the field Week 17 versus Cincinnati due to an apparent aggravation of that issue. Gannon said Monday, however, that Harrison is dealing with a foot injury. It appears as though Harrison's availability for Week 18 will come down to the extent of his practice activity Wednesday through Friday.

Coach Jim Harbaugh announced Monday that Lance will start next Sunday's regular-season finale against the Broncos, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

Harbaugh said Justin Herbert and other important Chargers starters will rest Week 18. Herbert isn't even on track to suit up, per Rhim, so DJ Uiagalelei is expected to be elevated from the practice squad to serve as the QB2 behind Lance. Lance has appeared in three games this season, completing seven of 13 passes for 90 scoreless yards. Facing Denver's No. 1 defense with a skeleton crew around him, Lance will not be a recommended fantasy target.

Coach Jim Harbaugh announced Monday that Herbert and other Los Angeles starters will rest for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Broncos, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

After losing to the Texans on Saturday, the Chargers still can be anywhere from the No. 5 to 7 seed in the AFC side of the playoffs, but it appears the team will prioritize the health of Herbert and other key players this coming weekend, as Harbaugh told Kris Rhim of ESPN.com that those with "the most bruises" and need "the most healing" won't play. Herbert will get two weeks to rest up after absorbing a career-high 54 sacks during the regular season. Trey Lance figures to get the nod under center for Week 18.