NFL Player News

Head coach Mike McCarthy said Cooper (illness) is on track to rejoin the Cowboys for practice Monday, assuming he clears all remaining COVID-19 protocols, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

As an unvaccinated player who tested positive for the virus Nov. 19, Cooper was subject to an automatic 10-day quarantine and missed two games in the process. Sunday marks the final day of Cooper's isolation period, and based on McCarthy's comments, the wideout is either no longer testing positive or has experienced a reduction in any lingering COVID-19-related symptoms. That being said, McCarthy noted that in order to play in the Cowboys' upcoming game Thursday against the Saints, Cooper will need to prove that the 10-day absence didn't hinder him from a conditioning standpoint. The short week is less than ideal for Cooper as he looks to get back up to full speed, but if he's back on the field Monday as expected, he'll at least benefit from a normal three-day slate of practices leading up to game day. Meanwhile, fellow wideout CeeDee Lamb (concussion) took part in Sunday's workout as a full participant, putting him in good shape to clear the NFL's five-step protocol for head injuries ahead of the Week 12 game after he sat out the Cowboys' Thanksgiving Day loss to the Raiders.

Davis is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets due to an illness.

Davis had been listed as questionable heading into the weekend after he was held out of practice Wednesday through Friday due to the non-COVID-19-related illness. His absence shouldn't have any affect on the Texans' offensive game plan; Davis hasn't dressed in any games for Houston since signing with the team Oct. 5.

Collins (hip) is active for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Collins' availability for Week 12 looked to be in peril after he was added to the injury report Friday with a hip issue that rendered him questionable for the contest, but the Texans are evidently confident enough in his health to have him suit up Sunday. Since returning Week 6 from a three-game stint on injured reserve, Collins has had a regular role in three-receiver sets for the Texans, playing no fewer than 57 percent of the offensive snaps in any of his five appearances. The solid role has yet to translate into major fantasy production, however, as Collins has put together a 14-161-0 receiving line on 20 targets during that stretch.

Marshall (coach's decision) is listed as inactive Sunday at Miami, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Marshall previously sat out Weeks 7 and 8 due to a concussion, but this time around his absence can be attributed to a healthy scratch. The rookie second-rounder actually has recorded a catch since Week 6, failing to gather in any of his four targets in three appearances in the meantime. Behind top wide receivers DJ Moore and Robby Anderson, the Panthers will have Brandon Zylstra, Alex Erickson, Shi Smith and Matt Cole available at wide receiver for Sunday's game.

Davis (groin) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Texans, Randy Lange of the Jets' official site reports.

Davis will be in street clothes for the third time this season, an unsurprising development after the Jets downgraded him Saturday from questionable to doubtful in advance of the Week 12 contest. With Davis sidelined, rookie quarterback Zach Wilson will have Elijah Moore, Jamison Crowder and Keelan Cole available as his primary options at receiver in his return from a four-game absence due to a knee injury.

Toney (quadriceps) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Listed as a non-participant during Week 12 prep and doubtful for this contest due to a quad issue, Toney was poised to notch his second absence of the season. Now that it's confirmed, he'll join Sterling Shepard (quadriceps) on the sideline, leaving Kenny Golladay, Darius Slayton, John Ross (quadriceps), Collin Johnson and Pharoh Cooper as the Giants' available wide receivers Sunday.

Rams head coach Sean McVay said Friday that he expects Beckham to have an increased role in Sunday's contest in Green Bay, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

After inking a one-year, $1.25 million contract with the Rams on Nov. 11, Beckham had only three days to prepare for his first game with the team Week 10. The Rams limited Beckham to playing 15 snaps on offense (28 percent) in the team's 31-10 loss to the 49ers, with the wideout finishing with two receptions for 18 yards on three targets. With the benefit of a Week 11 bye plus a full week of practice to get up to speed with his new team's playbook, Beckham should at least double his snap count against Green Bay, especially with Ben Skowronek -- who helped replace Robert Woods (knee) in the lineup Week 10 -- ruled out for the contest with a back injury. Look for top target Cooper Kupp, Beckham and Van Jefferson to compose most of the Rams' three-receiver sets for the remainder of the season.

Toney (quadriceps), who is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Eagles, won't play in the contest, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

The Giants elected to list Toney as doubtful following Friday's practice rather than ruling him out for the Week 12 contest in the event he made progress in the subsequent 48 hours leading up Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, but the rookie ultimately wasn't able to show enough improvement in his recovery from the injury. He'll be included on the Giants' inactive list, which will be released 90 minutes prior to kickoff.

Peoples-Jones (groin) is expected to play Sunday night against the Ravens, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Peoples-Jones, who was inactive last Sunday against the Lions, was able to practice in a limited fashion Thursday and Friday and now appears to be trending toward a return to action. The Browns' 8:20 ET kickoff Sunday adds an element of risk to rolling with Peoples-Jones in Week 12 fantasy lineups, but when healthy he's destined for a key role in the team's offense alongside fellow WR Jarvis Landry. If Peoples-Jones ends up limited or out versus Baltimore, added opportunities would be available for Rashard Higgins and Ja'Marcus Bradley.

Brown (thigh), who is listed as questionable for Sunday night's game against the Browns, is likely to play barring a pre-game setback, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Brown was a limited practice participant Wednesday through Friday after missing his first game of the season last Sunday in Chicago. Schefter's report backs up the notion he's likely to return this week, but fantasy managers will still want to make sure he's active before the 8:20 PM ET contest.