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Browning (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Bengals' emergency third quarterback against the Dolphins on Sunday.

Browning will serve as the Bengals' emergency QB3 for a fourth consecutive week, which means he is not allowed to play Sunday unless both Joe Burrow and Joe Flacco were to leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

Turner (illness) is active for Sunday's Week 16 tilt against the Dolphins.

Turner was a late addition to the Bengals' injury report Saturday after getting sick. However, he's feeling well enough to give it a go against Miami. Turner has already logged a career-high defensive snap count this season and is tied for the NFL lead with 17 defensed passes, including two interceptions.

Taylor (groin/knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints.

While managing his pair of injuries, Taylor wasn't available for last week's loss to the Jaguars, paving the way for undrafted rookie Brady Cook to make his first career start. Cook is set to direct the offense once again in Week 16, but Taylor will be available to serve as the No. 2 option after he followed a pair of limited practices Wednesday and Thursday with a full session Friday. If Taylor is able to turn in a full slate of practices next week, he could return to the starting lineup for the Jets' penultimate game of the season against the Patriots, though Cook may retain the top job with a solid showing versus New Orleans.

Mitchell-Paden (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Mitchell-Paden was a late addition to Friday's injury report due to a knee injury, which is severe enough for him to be sidelined for Sunday's game. He was a healthy scratch in each of the Saints' three games prior to Week 16, so his absence won't have too much of an impact. New Orleans will roll with five active tight ends in Juwan Johnson, Foster Moreau, Taysom Hill, Jack Stoll and Moliki Matavao.

Mitchell (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

Mitchell's last chance to suit up was Week 13 against the Rams, but with three tight ends ahead of him on the depth chart opportunties have been scarce. The 26-year-old's best chance at an activation for the remainder of the season will be if Tommy Tremble, Ja'Tavion Sanders or Mitchell Evans need to miss a game with injury.

Hill (ankle) is active for Sunday's battle against Miami.

Hill began Week 16 prep with consecutive DNPs due to an ankle injury, but he was able to log a limited session Friday. That will be enough for him to take the field Sunday and avoid missing his first game of the campaign. Hill should thus be able to take on his usual starting role along the defensive line, which typically leads to a defensive snap share between 60 and 80 percent.

Coleman is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns.

As is fellow WR Gabe Davis. As a result, Khalil Shakir, Joshua Palmer, Tyrell Shavers, Brandin Cooks and Mecole Hardman are Buffalo's available wide receivers in Week 16.

Jefferson (back) is active for Sunday's game against Kansas City.

Jefferson suffered a back injury in Sunday's loss to the 49ers and was unable to return. However, he was able to log a full practice by the end of the week and was expected to suit up. Jefferson will likely be on the field plenty for the Titans, though he's managed to reach 30 receiving yards only three times this season.

Lewis (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Lewis was limited in the final two practices of Week 16 prep due to a hamstring injury, but he has been cleared to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups. He has contributed on both defense and special teams this season and has accumulated 35 tackles (26 solo), four pass defenses and two forced fumbles through 14 regular-season games.

Hardman (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Hardman was activated from injured reserve Saturday and has been officially cleared to return from a four-game absence due to a calf injury. The veteran wide receiver is unlikely to be involved on offense but could contribute on special teams as a returner on punts and kickoffs.