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Hutchinson registered six tackles (four solo), including 2.0 sacks, during the Lions' 23-10 loss to the Vikings on Thursday.

Hutchinson was responsible for two of the Lions' seven sacks Christmas Day, getting to Max Brosmer for losses of 15 and seven yards in the first and second quarters, respectively. Hutchinson has logged at least 2.0 sacks in back-to-back games and for the third time this season. He is up to 48 tackles (32 solo), including 13.5 sacks, three pass defenses (one interception), four forced fumbles and one fumble recovery through 16 regular-season games.

Allen posted seven tackles (three solo) during the Vikings' 23-10 win over the Lions on Thursday.

Allen finished Thursday's game with the second-most tackles on the Vikings behind Blake Cashman (17). Allen has posted at least seven stops in back-to-back games and is up to 65 tackles (28 solo), including 3.5 sacks, and one fumble recovery through 16 regular-season games.

Davis (shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Titans, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Davis suffered an apparent shoulder injury in the contest, bringing his day to a premature end. The cornerback operates primarily as a special-teams option, so his absence carries little to no impact on defense.

Murphy posted three solo tackles, an interception and a fumble recovery during the Vikings' 23-10 win over the Lions on Thursday.

Murphy scooped up a Jahmyr Gibbs fumble early in the second quarter, and the former caused another turnover by picking off Jared Goff midway through the third frame, which ended up leading to a 52-yard field goal from Will Reichard nine plays later. Both of Murphy's two interceptions have come over the last two weeks, and the 2019 second-rounder is up to 67 tackles (45 solo) and seven pass defenses through 16 regular-season games.

Dean (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Dean was evaluated by medical staff in the blue medical tent for a shoulder injury. Kindle Vildor will likely see more snaps on defense for as long as Dean is out of the game.

Key (back) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Saints.

Key went to the locker room in the third quarter, and he is being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return. Jaylen Harrell and Truman Jones are in line for more defensive snaps for as long as Key is out of the game.

Gardner (calf) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Jaguars.

Gardner may have aggravated his previous calf issue in the second half of the game, and his status for the rest of the contest is now up in the air. In his absence, Johnathan Edwards and Jaylon Jones will stand to see an increase in workload at cornerback.

Davis is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

With Keon Coleman inactive, Buffalo's Week 17 WR corps will be comprised of Davis, Khalil Shakir, Joshua Palmer, Tyrell Shavers and Brandin Cooks. In four games thus far this season, Davis has caught seven of his 10 targets for 88 yards.

Jenkins is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.

Jenkins was rotating with Wyatt Teller at right guard, but the former has been taken out of the game to be evaluated by medical staff for a possible concussion. Teller also went to the blue medical tent in the first half and has not returned, so Zak Zinter is in the game at right guard.

Knox (knee) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Knox was deemed a non-participant at practice Wednesday and Thursday before being listed as limited Friday and questionable for Sunday. With Dalton Kincaid (knee) inactive, Knox is in a position to lead Buffalo's Week 17 TE corps, with Jackson Hawes and Keleki Latu available to mix in. Knox thus represents a possible pivot option for those who would normally rely on Kincaid in their fantasy lineups.