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Metellus (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Commanders.

Metellus logged limited practices throughout the week, which seems to have been enough to cleanse the safety of an injury designation in time for Sunday's contest. The presence of Metellus is great news for a Vikings defense that will be short on defensive back depth, as Theo Jackson (neck) will not play this week.

Jackson (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Commanders.

Jackson was a limited participant in practice Wednesday and Thursday but ultimately will not be able to suit up for Sunday's contest. The starting slot cornerback will miss his second game of the season, and Fabian Moreau will likely get the start in his absence.

Walker (glute) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at Atlanta, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Walker played through the same injury last week, taking 16 touches for 74 yards on a 55 percent snap share in a blowout win over the Vikings. He'll lead the way for Seattle's rushing attack this Sunday, albeit with Zach Charbonnet having a significant role off the bench.

Washington (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Colts.

Washington left in the first half of this past Sunday's win at Tennessee with a hip injury that kept him sidelined from the Jaguars' first Week 14 session Wednesday. He followed up that absence with back-to-back capped practices and now has a chance to suit up this weekend. Washington's status will be confirmed about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

Jacobs (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Jacobs upgraded to full practice participation Friday after logging limited sessions the previous two days. He should be busy in another key NFC North matchup, after taking 18 touches for 91 yards in a win over the Lions last week.

Reed (collarbone/foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Reed hasn't progressed to full practice participation but apparently has at least some chance to play for the first time since Week 2. The Packers will need to activate him from injured reserve before Saturday evening if he's going to suit up Sunday in a battle for NFC North supremacy.

Herbert (left hand) practiced in a limited capacity Friday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

Herbert missed a handful of plays in this past Sunday's win against the Raiders due to a left hand injury, for which he underwent surgery to stabilize a fracture Monday, according to Rhim. On Wednesday, Herbert told Rhim that "the plan is to prepare as if I'm going to play and see how the next couple of days goes." Herbert progressed enough by Friday to take snaps under center, per Daniel Popper of The Athletic, which generally is a good sign that he's trending in a positive direction. Saturday's injury report ultimately will reveal if he has a designation for Monday's contest against the Eagles.

Sanker (head) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

The rookie safety from Virginia didn't practice Thursday due to a head injury, but following Friday's full session, he'll suit up Sunday. Sanker has appeared in all 12 of the Saints' games this season, recording 60 total tackles and four passes defensed, including one interception. Now fully healthy, he's expected to operate as New Orleans' top free safety in Week 14.

Stevenson (hip) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Packers.

The third-year pro from Indiana sustained a hip injury in the Week 12 win over the Steelers, and he's now in line to miss his second consecutive contest. While Stevenson is sidelined in Week 14, Nahshon Wright will likely have an expanded role in Chicago's secondary.

Marks (ankle) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game at Kansas City.

After Marks began the week with no activity due to an ankle injury Wednesday, coach DeMeco Ryans told Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle that the rookie fourth-round pick was among a select few DNPs that was expected to be OK for Week 14 action. Marks then progressed to a limited session Thursday and all activity Friday, thereby clearing him to play Sunday. Since the Texans' Week 6 bye, Marks has turned 110 touches into 441 yards from scrimmage and two TDs over the last seven contests, while fellow RB Nick Chubb notched 61 touches for 232 total yards and one TD during that span. As a result, Marks should retain a majority share of the backfield reps among the pair this weekend.