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The Broncos have ruled Zac Dysert, C.J. Anderson, Kayvon Webster, Steve Vallos, Wes Welker, Derek Wolfe and Sione Fua inactive for Sunday's season finale against the Raiders in Week 17.

Chargers running back Ryan Mathews (ankle) and wideout Eddie Royal (toe) are active as expected for the game vs. the Chiefs. Mathews was listed as probable, Royal questionable.

Vikings wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson is active Week 17.

Patterson is dealing with a chest injury, and came into the game listed as probable. He was able to practice in full Thursday and Friday.

Vikings running back Matt Asiata is active Week 17.

Asiata should see the bulk of the carries with Adrian Peterson and Toby Gerhart out. Asiata is dealing with an ankle injury, but was able to get through full practice Friday.

Dolphins running back Daniel Thomas is active yet again for the season finale against the Jets in Week 17, as he continues to play through a lingering ankle injury.  

Rams running back Daryl Richardson (thigh) is likely to miss the team's season finale in Week 17 against the Seahawks Sunday, as he was unable to practice throughout the week as a result of the injury. 

Eleven Patriots have been deemed questionable for Sunday against the Bills, including rookie wideouts Aaron Dobson (foot) and Kenbrell Thompkins (hip). The other offensive players so designated are running back Shane Vereen (groin) and linemen Nate Solder (concussion) and Will Svitek (ankle).

The defensive questionables are secondary mates Steve Gregory (finger/knee), Kyle Arrington (groin) and Alfonzo Dennard (knee/shoulder), linebackers Dane Fletcher (groin) and Brandon Spikes (knee) and lineman Rob Ninkovich (ankle).

Chargers running back Ryan Mathews has been deemed probable for Sunday against Kansas City. He returned to practice on Friday despite nursing an ankle injury.

The Dolphins have placed 10 players on their Friday injury report, but only running back Daniel Thomas (ankle) is questionable for the critical battle against the Jets. The others are probable, including quarterback Ryan Tannehill (knee). Brian Hartline (knee) and Marlon Moore (wrist).

The defensive probables are defensive backs Jamar Taylor (hamstring), Don Jones (elbow/abdomen) and Chris Clemons (knee/hamstring), linebacker Koa Misi (triceps) and tackles Jared Odrick (wrist) and Paul Soliai (ankle).

Falcons RB Jacquizz Rodgers and LB Sean Weatherspoon have been ruled out Week 17.

Rodgers has been unable to come back from a concussion. Weatherspoon is dealing with a knee injury, and has not practiced this week.