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Quarless (knee) hasn't been cleared to return to practice, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports. "He will not practice today; he won't be activated today," said head coach Mike McCarthy on Sunday. "But maybe this week. That's kind of where we are."

Although Quarless was eligible to return Thursday against the Bears, he hasn't recovered from the sprained MCL suffered in Week 3 and won't take the practice field Sunday. Even if he makes an appearance in drills in advance of this Thursday's game in Detroit, the Packers are apt to exercise caution rather than throw the tight end into the fire in Week 13, especially with 10 days before the team's next tilt. In the meantime, Richard Rodgers and Justin Perillo will continue to handle TE reps.

Kelce had four catches on seven targets for 69 yards and a touchdown Sunday against the Bills.

Kelce's score was his second in the last four games, though the only other time he's found the end zone is when he scored twice back in Week 1 against the Texans. Quarterback Alex Smith connected with only four different receivers, so Kelce continues to play a solid role in the passing game, but unfortunately it's in an offense that relies heavily on the running game. Up next is a Week 13 trip to Oakland to face a Raiders defense that struggles against opposing tight ends.

Kelce (ankle/groin) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Bills.

As expected, Kelce, who suffered what was described as a slight ankle sprain Friday at practice, will give it a go Sunday, a game in which he should continue to be a key cog on the Chiefs' offense, in the absence of any setbacks. Through 10 games, Kelce has caught a team-high 50 passes for 620 yards and three TDs, while seeing an average of 6.9 targets per game.

Kelce (ankle/groin) is expected to play Sunday against the Bills, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Kelce is officially listed as questionable after suffering a slight ankle sprain in practice Friday, but it's apparently not serious enough to hold him out Sunday. Kelce has failed to reach 50 receiving yards in three consecutive games, and he has just one touchdown since his two-score effort in Week 1.

Pettigrew caught one pass off of two targets for 21 yards in Thursday's win over Philadelphia.

Pettigrew has consistently seen more playing time than fellow tight end Eric Ebron during the Lions' three-game winning streak, finding himself on the field for more snaps in every game and by a total margin of 142 to 106, according to Pro Football Focus. During that same period, Ebron has seen more targets, 11 to seven. Pettigrew is clearly the blocker of the tight end duo, and new offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter, perhaps looking for more physicality from the offense, seems to be leaning more and more on him. That extended exposure should not be counted on, however, to deliver much fantasy production.

Kelce (groin/ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills, the Kansas City Star reports.

Per the report, Kelce, who practiced fully Wednesday and Thursday, suffered a "slight ankle sprain" Friday and missed most of the Chiefs' final workout of the week. Given the late-week downgrade, Kelce's status will need to be monitored closely in advance of Sunday's contest, which fortunately for his fantasy owners is a 1:00 ET kickoff.

Donnell (neck) said it will be a while before he is able to play again, ESPN's Dan Graziano reports.

Although the Giants haven't made anything official, Donnell doesn't seem likely to play again this season. Both he and head coach Tom Coughlin have hinted strongly in that direction, after a recent MRI revealed a "troubling result" in Donnell's neck. The Giants are left with Will Tye and Jerome Cunningham at tight end.

Donnell (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Redskins.

Donnell was cleared at the beginning of the week, but a follow-up MRI found an issue in his neck, which may threaten his availability for the remainder of the season. Will Tye and Jerome Cunningham, neither of whom has impressed thus far, will serve as the team's top tight ends. Tye has been getting more playing time, but his struggles could create an opening for Cunningham.

Donnell isn't expected to play Sunday at Washington, after the Giants found a "troubling result" on an MRI on his neck, Dan Graziano of ESPN New York reports. "It's not looking good," Donnell said.

On Monday, Donnell stated that he felt 100 percent after doctors cleared him, but Wednesday's development leaves the tight end without a return date. While he'll likely be ruled out in advance of Sunday's game, Jordan Raanan of NJ.com speculated that Donnell may be in danger of missing the rest of the season. In the meantime, Will Tye and Jerome Cunningham will handle TE reps for the Giants, but a free-agent addition to the corps isn't out of the question.

Ertz (concussion) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest at Detroit.

With only three days to recover from a concussion suffered Sunday versus the Buccaneers, Ertz was able to progress to a limited showing in Wednesday's practice, according to Zach Berman of the Philadelphia Inquirer. However, Ertz was unable to complete all phases of the league's protocol for head injuries. His next opportunity to suit up arrives on Dec. 6 in New England.