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Head coach Brian Schottenheimer told reporters Friday that Overshown won't be on a snap count during Sunday's matchup against the Vikings, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

For the first time since returning from a knee injury in the Week 11 win over the Raiders, Overshown won't be on a pitch count. Through four appearances this season, the Texas product has played 161 defensive snaps and recorded 19 total tackles. Following Schottenheimer's comments, Overshown is expected to operate as the Cowboys' top linebacker Sunday.

Neal (abdomen) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Panthers while Alvin Kamara (knee/ankle) has been ruled out, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.

Neal will lead New Orleans' backfield in Kamara's stead for a third consecutive game. He practiced in full Friday after having kicked off Week 15 with back-to-back limited sessions. In his last two appearances combined, Neal racked up 153 yards from scrimmage and one rushing TD on 37 touches. He'll work to make the most of his opportunities again during Sunday's home divisional matchup.

Ward (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bears, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

The Ohio State product didn't practice all week and is now in line to miss first game of the season due to a calf injury. Through the Browns' first 13 contests, Ward tallied 38 total tackles and eight passes defensed, including one interception. While he's sidelined for the Week 15 matchup, Sam Webb is expected to have an expanded role in Cleveland's secondary.

McConkey (foot) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game in Kansas City.

A foot injury limited McConkey in all three Week 15 practices, but it won't impact his ability to suit up this weekend. He's been relatively quiet in two contests since the Chargers' Week 12 bye, hauling in just five of 11 targets for 51 yards and one touchdown. Fellow WR Quentin Johnston (groin) is listed as questionable, so a bit more volume could be coming McConkey's way if the former is inhibited or sidelined Sunday.

Adams (hamstring) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Detroit, but he's expected to play, Nate Atkins of The Athletic reports.

Adams has been managing the same hamstring injury since September without ever missing a game, but there was perhaps some concern this week after he didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday. It sounds like the Rams may not share that concern, but they're still giving Adams an injury designation, which means his fantasy managers need to keep an eye on the situation this weekend, heading into a 4:25 p.m. kickoff Sunday.

Head coach Dave Canales told reporters Friday that Moore's (elbow) practice window will open next week, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

The 30-year-old wideout has been sidelined since the Week 4 loss to the Patriots due to an elbow injury, but Canales' comments Friday suggest he's nearing a return. In the Panthers' first four games this season, Moore played 86 total snaps (81 on offense, five on special teams) and caught his lone target for five yards. Once he returns to full health, he's expected to play a depth role in the Panthers' receiving corps.

Hockenson (shin) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Hockenson missed Wednesday's practice but returned to limited participation Thursday. He's apparently fine to play this week, after catching two of three targets for 12 yards and a TD in the 31-0 blowout of Washington last Sunday.

Addison (Achilles) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Addison was a limited practice participant Wednesday and Thursday, with no indication of doubt about his availability for the upcoming game. He hasn't done much with J.J. McCarthy at the helm this season, but McCarthy is coming off his best performance of the season and facing a vulnerable Cowboys defense.

Horn (concussion) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Horn has fully cleared the NFL's concussion protocol and will draw his usual start at outside corner during Sunday's divisional matchup. This will be Horn's first time back in the starting lineup since Week 12. As a result, Akayleb Evans and Robert Rochell will revert to depth roles on defense.

Herbert (left hand) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game at Kansas City.

Herbert played through a fracture in his left hand Monday against the Eagles, completing 12 of 26 passes for 139 yards, one touchdown and one interception, taking 10 carries for 66 yards and fumbling twice (one lost). Afterward, he noted that he underwent precautionary X-rays, telling Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site that "everything was clean for the most part. It's just getting the swelling down and continuing to get full strength in it and continuing to do as much treatment as I can." Herbert was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday, but the issue won't stop him from suiting up again this weekend.