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  • LAC Tackle #75
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    Although GM Buddy Nix believes the Bills can win with Chris Hairston at left tackle, he would like to pick up two more players at the position this offseason.
    “People say Fitz gets the ball out quick, but we run our offense with a lot of empty sets, with five blockers and if they bring six he better get it out,” explained Nix. “In this offense he has to get it out quick.” Nix concedes that Hairston isn’t the “prettiest athlete,” suggesting more of a stopgap than a long-term solution.
  • TB Running Back #7
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    Bucky Irving (hip/back) is questionable to play Week 14 against the Raiders.
  • TB Wide Receiver #13
    Mike Evans (hamstring/calf) was removed from the injury report and will play Week 14 against the Raiders.
  • CLE Quarterback #4
    Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot reports the NFL has closed its review of Deshaun Watson’s most recent sexual assault accusation and will not issue a fine or suspension.
    A league spokesperson told Cabot they had “insufficient evidence to support a finding of a violation of the personal conduct policy.” This case, unrelated to the 23 previous accusations of sexual misconduct, was settled in civil court in October. The outcome of the league’s inquiry doesn’t change much for Watson. His latest failed season in Cleveland ended with a torn Achilles, likely closing the book on his time with the Browns.
  • PIT Linebacker #56
    Alex Highsmith (ankle) was removed from the injury report and will play Week 14 against the Browns.
    Highsmith’s long-awaited return is here. The talented front-seven defender should make an immediate impact, both as a pass rusher and as a run defender. The team will have to wait for another week to get DT Montravius Adams Sr. (knee) back from injured reserve but he promisingly practiced in full on Thursday and Friday this week.
  • PIT Wide Receiver #19
    Calvin Austin III (concussion) was removed from the injury report and will play Week 14 against the Browns.
    Austin could see increased target volume if George Pickens (hamstring) were to miss Week 14 though Austin has hardly been a reliable producer this season. He should be considered a WR5.
  • NO Wide Receiver #16
    Bub Means (ankle) will not play in Week 14 against the Giants.
    Means will spend another week on injured reserve. He returned to practice on Wednesday but was downgraded to a DNP for the following two sessions. Marquez Valdes-Scantling will remain Derek Carr’s top receiver for Week 14.
  • NO Running Back #25
    Kendre Miller (hamstring) is questionable for Week 14 against the Giants.
    Miller remains on injured reserve, but three full practices suggest the team will activate him on Saturday. The questionable tag is likely a procedural move. Miller will take over RB2 duties once activated, making him worth a stash in deeper fantasy formats.
  • NO Center #51
    Saints RG Cesar Ruiz (knee) was removed from the injury report and will play in Week 14 against the Giants.
    Ruiz left Week 13 with a concussion and missed Wednesday’s practice. He was back for a limited session on Thursday before getting fully cleared today. Fellow interior offensive lineman Lucas Patrick was also cleared for action this week.
  • NO Tight End #83
    Juwan Johnson (foot) was removed from the injury report and will play in Week 14 against the Giants.
    Johnson was limited in all three practices this week before being cleared from the injury report. The light workload is just maintenance for a veteran pass-catcher. With Taysom Hill out of the picture, Johnson is in the TE2 ranks for his upcoming date with the Giants.
  • PIT Wide Receiver #14
    George Pickens (hamstring) is questionable for Week 14 against the Browns.
    Friday additions to the injury report are about as bad as it gets. The simplest conclusion is that Pickens strained his hamstring in practice and should be considered highly questionable to play this week. Pat Freiermuth’s 11 targets over the last two weeks trail only Pickens’ 12, suggesting Freiermuth should operate in a featured pass-catching role this week. The Steelers’ WR room cannot be ranked higher than that of volatile WR5/6s.