NFL Player News

Slater (hamstring) is available for Sunday's tilt against the Bills.

Slater is returning from a one-game absence due to a hamstring issue. Look for him to take on his usual responsibilities as the Patriots' special teams anchor, assuming he avoids any setbacks.

Marshall (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Jaguars.

Marshall will sit for the seventh consecutive game as he continues to struggle to carve out a role in Carolina. He'll work to earn a chance to suit up again in Week 18.

Strachan (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Jaguars.

Strachan will be a healthy scratch for the third consecutive week as the Panthers choose to dress just four wide receivers. The Charleston product will have one more chance to suit up with Carolina this season in Week 18.

Montgomery is active for Sunday's game versus the Raiders.

Montgomery operated as the de facto third wide receiver in Week 16 with Michael Pittman out, but his role will probably shrink significantly with Pittman returning to action. Assuming nobody ahead of him gets hurt in Week 17, he figures to see just a handful of snaps at most.

Flowers (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

The rookie wideout carried a questionable designation into Sunday after the calf injury kept him from practicing Wednesday and Thursday before he returned to the field Friday as a limited participant. Despite the light practice activity this week, Flowers won't be forced to miss the first game of his career, though the Ravens' decision to keep a sixth receiver (Laquon Treadwell) active for Week 17 could hint that the former might have his snaps managed. Flowers drew a season-high 13 targets in the Ravens' Week 16 win over the 49ers, hauling in nine passes for 72 yards and a touchdown.

Campbell (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

This marks the third straight game that Campbell will be a healthy scratch with Sterling Shepard remaining ahead of him on the depth chart. Campbell will have one final chance to suit up in Week 18 against the Eagles, though that looks unlikely if the rest of the receiving corps remains healthy.

Robinson (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Robinson practiced throughout the week, including full sessions both Thursday and Friday. That suggests he won't see a cap on his snaps, which is positive considering his increased involvement in the Giants' offense over the last several games. In his past three contests, Robinson has seen a combined 18 targets while recording 13 catches for 120 yards.

Jones (hamstring/knee) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

The 28-year-old was considered questionable after working as a limited participant at practice all week, and he'll miss his eighth game of the season due to injuries. Jones would have served as Jacksonville's No. 2 wideout if available, though his upside was likely to be limited with Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) previously ruled out. Parker Washington, Tim Jones, Elijah Cooks and return man Jamal Agnew should all take on increased roles behind top receiver Calvin Ridley in the penultimate game of the regular season.

Pittman (concussion/shoulder) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Pittman -- who cleared the NFL's concussion protocol Friday -- logged full practices both Thursday and Friday but was still listed as questionable by the Colts ahead of Sunday's contest. With his active status confirmed, the team's top pass catcher is poised to reclaim his key role in the Indianapolis offense. In the 14 games he's suited up for this season, Pittman has racked up a fantasy-friendly 99 catches on 143 targets for 1,062 yards and four TDs.

Nacua (hip) is active for Sunday's game at the Giants, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Nacua missed Friday's practice and was deemed questionable by the Rams, but ahead of Sunday's contest coach Sean McVay told Klein that he expected the wide receiver to play through his hip issue. With Nacua's active status confirmed, look for the 2023 fifth-rounder to maintain his key role in the Rams offense Week 17. Through 15 games to date, Nacua has racked up a team-high 96 catches (on 146 targets) for 1,327 yards and five TDs.