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The Jaguars have ruled Roy Miller (knee), Chris Smith, Tyler Shatley, Matt Daniels, Jeremy Harris, Tommy Streeter (abdomen) and Stephen Morris as inactive for Sunday's season finale against Houston.

Quarterback Brian Hoyer (shoulder) and cornerback Justin Gilbert, who is being disciplined, headline the inactives posted by the Browns for their Sunday game in Baltimore. Also hurt and out are defensive tackle Ahtyba Rubin (ankle) and tackle Ryan Seymour (hamstring).

A trio of healthy scratches include long snapper Charley Hughlett, offensive lineman Andrew McDonald and wideout Phil Bates.

The Cowboys listed the following players as inactive for Week 17’s game against the Redskins: Dustin Vaughan, Jakar Hamilton, Rolando McClain, Dekoda Watson, Doug Free, Donald Hawkins and Josh Brent.

Quarterback Brian Hoyer might indeed have played his last game with the Browns. He is sidelined Sunday in Baltimore with a right shoulder problem that had him listed as doubtful.

Hoyer is slated for free agency after this season and the team has made little attempt to sign him. He lost his starting job late in the year after leading Cleveland to a 7-4 record.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is unlikely to play more than a quarter at most in Week 17 against Buffalo, according to CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora. Jimmy Garoppolo will likely see the majority of the snaps at quarterback.

The Patriots have clinched home-field advantage and have little to play for on Sunday, which means star players like Darrelle Revis and Rob Gronkowski and other injury-prone players are not expected to play a significant role against Buffalo.

New England opened as an 8 1/2-point favorite at home vs. Buffalo. The line has dropped to only 5 points in favor of the Patriots.

The Browns have officially promoted rookie quarterback Connor Shaw from the practice squad to the 53-man active roster on Saturday, according to FOX Sports Ohio. With Brian Hoyer (shoulder, biceps) doubtful and Johnny Manziel (hamstring) on injured reserve, Shaw will be in the starting lineup for Sunday's season finale against the Ravens.

Cleveland opened as a 7-point road underdog. The line has now moved to 13 1/2 points in favor of the Ravens.

Packers cornerback Davon House will miss Sunday's game against the Lions with a shoulder injury. It will be House's third straight game out because of the injury.

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers (calf), guards T.J. Lang (ankle) and Josh Sitton (toe) and linebackers Clay Matthews (biceps) and Mike Neal (abdomen) are all listed as probable. Lang, Sitton, Matthews and Neal were all listed as probable on the injury report for Week 16 as well.

The Packers are currently 7 1/2-point favorites against Detroit Sunday.

The Texans have listed tight end Garrett Graham (ankle), inside linebacker Mike Mohamed (concussion), wide receiver DeVier Posey (calf) and quarterback Tom Savage (knee) as questionable for Sunday's game against Jacksonville.

Meanwhile, guard Brandon Brooks (knee, ankle), tackle Tyson Clabo (shoulder), inside linebacker Brian Cushing (ankle), tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz (shoulder), running back Arian Foster (rest), wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (wrist), cornerback Kareem Jackson (back), wide receiver Andre Johnson (rest), cornerback Johnathan Joseph (ankle), outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (back, finger), nose tackle Ryan Pickett (groin), guard Xavier Su'a-Filo (back) and inside linebacker Jeff Tarpinian (knee) were all labeled as probable.

The Browns listed 11 players on its final injury report for Week 17 against Baltimore. Ahtyba Rubin (ankle) and Ryan Seymour (hamstring) were ruled out, while quarterback Brian Hoyer (shoulder, bicep) was deemed doubtful for Sunday.

Gary Barnidge (rib), Desmond Bryant (thumb), Joe Haden (shoulder), Andrew Hawkins (thumb), Jabaal Sheard (foot), Ryan Taylor (elbow) and K'Waun Williams (hamstring) were designated as questionable. Marlon Moore (knee) was the only player on the report labeled probable.

There is not a high level of concern for quarterback Aaron Rodgers and his calf injury, Packers coach Mike McCarthy told the media Friday.

Rodgers, who is probable with the calf injury, has been limited in practice all week. Rodgers sustained the injury in the first half of Week 16 against the Bucs when he was brought down awkwardly on a sack. 

Rodgers has thrown for 4,155 yards and 36 touchdowns this year.

The Packers are 7 1/2-point favorites in Week 17 against the Lions.