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  • Patrick Queen LB | PIT

    Steelers' Patrick Queen: Steelers' leading tackler Thursday

    Queen recorded seven tackles (two solo) and a pass defensed during Thursday's 24-19 loss at Cleveland.

    Queen paced Pittsburgh's linebackers in snaps again in Week 12, and he posted seven-plus tackles for the eighth time in his last nine games. He profiles as a reasonable IDP option in most formats heading into a Week 13 tilt at Cincinnati.

  • Josh Downs WR | IND

    Colts' Josh Downs: Week-to-week with shoulder injury

    Downs is considered week-to-week after suffering a right shoulder injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Lions, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    While the Colts haven't yet provided an official update on Downs' status, Rapoport relays that the wideout is considered a long shot to play Week 13 against the Patriots. Downs appeared to be in significant pain after his right shoulder was driven into the turf with 11:22 remaining in the fourth quarter, but he was able to check back into the contest for the Colts' final possession. Downs' shoulder injury was evidently more serious than expected after he underwent further evaluation following the game, however. Assuming Downs ends up sitting out against New England, Adonai Mitchell would likely be the top candidate to move into a regular role in three-receiver sets alongside Michael Pittman and Alec Pierce.

  • Dolphins' Jason Sanders: Perfect in lopsided win

    Sanders made both of his two field-goal tries and converted all of his four extra-point attempts during Sunday's 34-15 win versus the Patriots.

    Sanders' longest kick Sunday came from 51 yards out late in the fourth quarter to put Miami up 34-15. He has now gone five consecutive games without a missed kick, and he'll be hoping to keep up the momentum in Week 13 at Green Bay.

  • Trey Sermon RB | IND

    Colts' Trey Sermon: Limited opportunity in loss

    Sermon saw just two snaps on offense and five on special teams in Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Lions.

    Sermon rarely saw the field as Jonathan Taylor played 96 percent of the Colts' offensive snaps, leaving little to no opportunities for the rest of the team's backfield. It was the first time since Week 1 that Sermon didn't get at least a target or carry.

  • Josh Downs WR | IND

    Colts' Josh Downs: Held to three catches in Week 12

    Downs (shoulder) finished with three receptions for 27 yards on seven targets while playing 29 of the Colts' 55 snaps on offense in Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Lions.

    Downs recorded a pair of catches on the Colts' first four plays of the game, but he was mostly quiet for the rest of the day. He didn't notch his third and final reception until the 11:22 mark of the fourth quarter, hurting his right shoulder on the play. Downs did return for the Colts' final possession, so he looks to have avoided a serious injury. That said, it wouldn't be surprising if he appeared on the Colts' Week 13 injury report prior to a matchup with the Patriots next Sunday.

  • Tyler Goodson RB | IND

    Colts' Tyler Goodson: Not involved on offense Sunday

    Goodson returned a kickoff for 25 yards while playing all 14 of his snaps on special teams in Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Lions.

    In a game in which Indianapolis logged just 49 offensive snaps, the Colts didn't need to turn to Goodson to spell Jonathan Taylor or Trey Sermon, who remain ahead of him on the depth chart at running back. Barring either Taylor or Sermon missing time to injury, Goodson -- who has logged no carries and four targets over the Colts' last five contests -- doesn't look as though he'll have a role on offense in the final six weeks of the season.

  • Tyler Goodson RB | IND

    Colts' Tyler Goodson: No snaps on offense

    Goodson played 14 snaps on special teams and had 25 return yards and a tackle in Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Lions.

    Goodson didn't see the field on offense for the first time this season, but he did have an impact on special teams. He'll likely need an injury in the backfield to see any noticeable work on offense.

  • Tommy DeVito QB | NYG

    Giants' Tommy DeVito: Banged up after Week 12 start

    Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that he's "hopeful" DeVito (undisclosed) will be able to start Thursday's game against the Cowboys, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

    Though Daboll didn't go into specifics about what type of injury DeVito might be dealing with coming out Sunday's 30-7 loss to the Buccaneers, the second-year quarterback gave way to backup Drew Lock for one snap in the fourth quarter after he appeared to have the wind knocked out of him following a hit. While he didn't commit any turnovers in Sunday's loss, DeVito took four sacks while completing 21 of 31 pass attempts for a modest 189 yards and no touchdowns. The starting job looks like it will belong to DeVito for at least one more game if he can suit up, but he may need a better showing in the Thanksgiving Day matchup with Dallas to retain his spot atop the depth chart for the balance of the season.

  • Buccaneers' Jordan Whitehead: Season may be over

    Whitehead may have suffered a torn pectoral in Sunday's win over the Giants, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Whitehead will undergo an MRI to receive confirmation of the severity, and if that is the diagnosis, it will put an early end to the 27-year-old's season. His absence would certainly be a blow to the team's secondary and thrust the recently acquired Mike Edwards into a starting role.

  • Chad Ryland K | ARI

    Cardinals' Chad Ryland: Handles all the scoring

    Ryland made two of his three field-goal attempts in Sunday's 17-6 loss to the Seahawks.

    Ryland was successful on 35 and 22-yard FGAs to account for all six points Arizona put on the board Sunday. However, the second-year pro did miss a 47-yard opportunity wide left with just seconds left in the game, which could have pulled the Cardinals within eight. With a Matt Prater (knee) return looming, it's possible this was Ryland's last week as the team's kicker.

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