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Meredith (ankle) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Meredith missed practice Wednesday because of an ankle injury, but he was able to manage limited sessions Thursday and Friday, giving himself a chance to suit up in Week 13. If he can't go Sunday, veteran Alex Cappa would likely be the next man up at guard.

Smith-Schuster failed to haul in his lone target during the Chiefs' 31-28 loss to the Cowboys on Thursday.

Smith-Schuster failed to record a catch for the second time in three games, and the 2017 second rounder's 22 snaps on offense was fourth most among Chiefs wide receivers behind Rashee Rice (59), Xavier Worthy (58) and Hollywood Brown (29). Smith-Schuster recorded three catches or more in five of the first seven games of the regular season, but the veteran wideout figures to serve in a rotational role for the rest of the 2025 campaign unless Rice, Worthy or Brown were to miss time.

Beal (concussion) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game at Cleveland, Noah Furtado of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Beal sat out Week 12 versus the Panthers as he recovered from a concussion he sustained in Week 11 at Arizona, but it looks like he's on track to return in Week 13. With Sam Okuayinonu listed as out with an ankle injury, Beal could be in line for an expanded role on the edge Sunday.

Smith returned one kickoff for 33 yards during the Chiefs' 31-28 loss to the Cowboys on Thursday.

Smith played just five snaps and didn't see a touch on offense following Isiah Pacheco's return from a three-game absence due to a knee injury. Smith figures to see seldom use on offense in games for which Pacheco and Kareem Hunt are both active, though Smith should continue to see work on kickoffs as a returner.

Tippmann (personal) does not carry a designation ahead of Sunday's game versus the Falcons.

Tippmann missed practice Thursday with a personal issue, but he was back on the field Friday. He hasn't missed a game this season, and he should make yet another start at right guard in Week 13.

Smith recorded five receptions (on eight targets) for 48 yards in Friday's 24-15 loss to the Bears.

Smith has operated as the Eagles' top pass catcher for most of the season, but A.J. Brown significantly overshadowed him in Friday's loss. Smith's production came primarily on two catches of 30 and 12 yards, the former of which was Philadelphia's second-longest play from scrimmage. Smith has at least seven targets in five of his last six games, though he's been held under 50 receiving yards in two of his last three contests.

Nelson (ribs) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Cardinals, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

After missing practice Wednesday with the rib injury, Nelson managed a limited practice Thursday and upgraded to full participation Friday. He's trending in the right direction, but if there's a setback before Sunday's game, 2024 second-rounder Chris Braswell might benefit in terms of playing time on the edge in Week 13.

Bredeson (hamstring) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Cardinals, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Bredeson was a full participant at practice Friday, so it appears he's on the 'probable' end of the questionable designation. If he misses a third straight contest in Week 13, though, veteran Dan Feeney would probably make another start at left guard.

Beachum (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Beachum ended Week 13 prep with a limited practice Friday after opening the week with back-to-back DNPs, which gives him a chance to play Sunday. If Beachum is not cleared to play, then Josh Fryar and Demontrey Jacobs would be the top candidates to start at right tackle.

An MRI revealed that St. Brown suffered a low-ankle sprain during Thursday's loss to the Packers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

After Thursday's game, coach Dan Campbell said St. Brown's absence likely will be contained to 1-to-2 games if he misses any time, per Colton Pouncy of The Athletic. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network then reported Friday morning that St. Brown was believed to have suffered a low-ankle sprain, which has been confirmed. With the Lions' next game Thursday, Dec. 4 against the Cowboys, they'll be required to post an injury report Monday, at which point St. Brown's initial listed activity level of Week 14 prep will become known.