NFL Player News
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Christian Barmore DT | NE
Patriots' Christian Barmore: Questionable for SNF
Barmore (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday night's game against the Ravens.
Barmore did not participate in Friday's practice after logging sessions Wednesday and Thursday. The downgrade in practice participation was due to a new knee injury the defensive end suffered, which does not bode well for his chances of suiting up Sunday night. If the 26-year-old is unable to go, rookie Joshua Farmer will likely see more defensive snaps.
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Javonte Williams RB | DAL
Cowboys' Javonte Williams: Cleared to play Sunday
Williams (neck) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Williams missed part of last week's loss to the Vikings after injuring his shoulder/neck, but he returned for the second half and took most of the carries, albeit with Malik Davis handling the bulk of the snaps on pass plays. Williams' return to full practice participation Friday suggests he won't have limitations this Sunday, though the Cowboys might eventually scale his workload back a bit if/when they're eliminated from playoff contention.
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Derius Davis WR | LAC
Chargers' Derius Davis: Out for Week 16
Davis (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys.
After not practicing all week, Davis will miss his second straight game due to an ankle injury that he suffered in Week 14. The 25-year-old operates as the team's primary kick returner. While he is out, KeAndre Lambert-Smith and Ladd McConkey are expected to take on a bigger load as kick and punt returners, respectively.
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Marvin Harrison Jr. WR | ARI
Cardinals' Marvin Harrison: Deemed questionable, says he's ready
Harrison (heel) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons, after telling reporters Friday that he expects to play, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
Harrison was a limited practice participant Wednesday through Friday, saying afterward that he's "good enough to go" this Sunday. He also said his heel injury is unlikely to resolve before the end of the season, but he thinks he'll be able to play through it in Weeks 16-18 after missing the past two games. In light of the 'questionable' designation, Arizona's late-afternoon kickoff (4:05 p.m. ET) is suboptimal for fantasy managers, with Harrison's availability taking on extra importance due to the impact on Michael Wilson's projection.
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Kyle Van Noy MLB | BAL
Ravens' Kyle Van Noy: Set for SNF
Van Noy (quadriceps) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday night's game against the Patriots.
Van Noy upgraded to a full participant Friday, just in time to dodge an injury designation for Sunday's primetime contest. The veteran presence for the Ravens' defense will be set to suit up and help his team try to continue to stay in the race for the AFC North division title. The linebacker participated in 43 percent of defensive snaps in the 24-0 Week 15 shutout of the Bengals, logging one solo tackle and one interception in the team's defensive masterclass.
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Chidobe Awuzie CB | BAL
Ravens' Chidobe Awuzie: Doubtful with foot issue
Awuzie (foot) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Awuzie managed to upgrade to a limited participant in practice Friday, so the cornerback has not been completely ruled out from playing in Sunday night's game. The 30-year-old's chances to suit up are likely tied to game-day mobility with the injured foot, and if he is unable to play, T.J. Tampa will step in as the starting outside cornerback opposite Nate Wiggins.
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Chris Jones DE | KC
Chiefs' Chris Jones: Avoids injury designation
Jones (hamstring) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Titans.
Jones was a limited participant in practice to open the week, but with full participation Friday, he is ready to go in the Chiefs' Week 16 matchup Sunday. The 31-year-old has not missed a game this season, accounting for 22 tackles (11 solo), including 4.0 sacks, and two pass breakups in 14 starts.
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John Jenkins DT | BAL
Ravens' John Jenkins: Questionable with illness
Jenkins (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Jenkins missed consecutive practices to end the week with an illness he picked up Thursday. The immune system is likely the only thing limiting the defensive tackle's playing chances, and if he can recover by Sunday night, he should suit up against the Patriots. If the illness persists, Aeneas Peebles and CJ Okoye will likely see an increased defensive snap share in primetime.
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Darren Waller TE | MIA
Dolphins' Darren Waller: Set for Week 16
Waller (rest/knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game versus the Bengals, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Waller was listed as limited Wednesday and Thursday with rest/knee, but his return to all activity Friday clears him for Week 16 action. He'll be working with a new signal-caller Sunday, as rookie Quinn Ewers is taking over for Tua Tagovailoa. Nevertheless, in his seven appearances this season, Waller has had a knack for finding the end zone, as evidenced by his 20-243-6 line on 26 targets.
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Mason Tipton WR | NO
Saints' Mason Tipton: Questionable to face Jets
Tipton (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets after missing practice Thursday and Friday, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
With Devaughn Vele (shoulder) recently placed on injured reserve, Tipton has a chance to step up as the Saints' No. 2 WR over the final three weeks of the season. If he can't play Sunday, the Saints will turn to Dante Pettis and Kevin Austin -- both of whom figure to have roles even if Tipton is active.