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Simpson totaled seven tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, in a 28-24 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.

Simpson finished third on the Ravens in tackles after moving into a starting role in the wake of Teddye Buchanan landing on IR due to a season-ending torn ACL. Among Simpson's stops was a solo sack of Drake Maye in the first quarter. Simpson should continue to start in the Ravens' final two regular-season games, and he'll look to build upon his 2.5 sacks on the season, which is already a career-high mark.

Burns logged four tackles (two solo), including 2.0 sacks, during the Giants' loss to the Vikings on Sunday.

Burns had been struggling as of late, failing to record a sack across his previous three outings, but he delivered a bounce-back performance during the loss, forcing a J.J. McCarthy fumble that Tyler Nubin ran back for a touchdown. The 27-year-old is having the best season of his career, having already compiled a personal-best 15.0 sacks and will look to add to his totals across the team's final two games of the season.

Humphrey recorded six tackles (all solo) and two defensed passes, including an interception, Sunday in a loss to New England.

Humphrey made a big play early in the game when he intercepted Drake Maye after the Patriots had entered the red zone. It was the second straight game that the veteran cornerback has notched a pickoff after logging one across his first 11 contests of the campaign. Humphrey also posted six stops Sunday, tying his second-highest total in a game this season.

Nubin recorded six tackles (four solo) and returned a fumble for a touchdown in the Giants' loss versus the Vikings on Sunday.

Nubin found the end zone for the first time in his career when he returned a J.J. McCarthy fumble for a touchdown late in the second quarter of the loss. The 2024 second-round pick will look to build on this performance and keep producing at a high level across the team's final two games of the season.

Okereke logged 13 tackles (seven solo) during the Giants' loss versus the Vikings on Sunday.

Okereke had a solid outing despite the loss, as he led the team in tackles and has now racked up double-digit stops in five games. The 29-year-old has totaled 130 tackles (70 solo), including 1.0 sacks, across 15 appearances this season.

Welch (ankle) was listed as a non-participant in Tuesday's practice walkthrough, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Welch hurt his ankle in the second quarter of Saturday's loss to the Bears and was unable to return. It's unclear how severe the injury is, but his designation of DNP to begin Week 17 prep isn't a good sign for his chance of suiting up Saturday against Baltimore. Welch has logged just one defensive snap over eight games this season, so if he can't suit up versus the Ravens, his absence would mostly be felt on special teams.

Glasgow (knee) was a full participant in Detroit's practice Tuesday.

Glasgow managed to practice Tuesday after missing two of the team's last four games due to a knee injury. The 33-year-old is expected to make another start at center during Thursday's matchup against the Vikings.

Williams (knee) was deemed a limited participant in Tuesday's practice walkthrough, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Williams sprained the MCL in his knee against Denver in Week 15 and missed this past Saturday's overtime loss against Chicago. He didn't practice at all last week, so his listing as DNP to begin Week 17 prep is a positive sign. Williams intends to take part in individual drills Wednesday, and when asked about his injury Tuesday, he stated, "Taking it slow but definitely optimistic," per Matt Schneidman of The Athletic.

Pipkins (ankle) was estimated as a full participant in the Chargers' practice Tuesday.

Pipkins missed the last two games with an ankle injury but is seemingly healthy again. The 29-year-old will resume his role as a backup offensive tackle during Saturday's matchup versus the Texans.

O'Neill (heel) was estimated as a limited practice participant on Tuesday's injury report.

The Vikings held walkthrough practices Monday and Tuesday since they are facing the Lions on Christmas Day, but the good news for O'Neill is that he upgraded from a DNP to a limited practice participant. He would avoid an injury tag for Week 17 if he were to log a full practice Wednesday. O'Neill was able to play through a heel injury during the Vikings' 16-13 win over the Giants on Sunday.