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Harrison left Sunday's game in Cincinnati due to a heel injury.

Harrison sat out Weeks 14 and 15 due to a heel issue but has been able to suit up for both of the Cardinals' last two contests. Upon his departure in the fourth quarter this Sunday, he was unable to haul in his only target. For as long as Harrison is sidelined, Michael Wilson will continue to pace the team's receiving corps, with WRs Xavier Weaver, Jalen Brooks and Steven Sims the other available options at the position.

Stiggers (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Stiggers was helped off the field by medical staff in the second half, and with the Jets facing a large deficit, he may not return to Sunday's game even if he's cleared to do so. Tre Brown, Keidron Smith and Jordan Clark are slated to see more defensive snaps if Stiggers does not return.

Britt (groin) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers.

Britt suffered an apparent groin injury in the second half, placing some doubt on his ability to return to action. In his absence, Jackson Woodard could see some added snaps at middle linebacker behind starter Tyrel Dodson.

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.