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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.
  • GB Safety
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    Packers S Evan Williams was forced from Green Bay’s Week 14 game against the Lions with a concussion and will not return.
    The rookie fourth-rounder has been operating as Green Bay’s No. 3 safety. He’s been earning strong marks from Pro Football Focus. Williams has 10 days to get cleared for Week 15 against the Seahawks.
  • DET Nose Tackle #54
    Lions DT Alim McNeill was forced from Detroit’s Week 14 game against the Packers with a concussion and will not return.
    Technically, the recently-extended McNeill is out with a “head” injury, but we aren’t sure what it could be other than a concussion. It’s a brutal blow for an already severely-undermanned defensive line. The only good news is that McNeill has 10 days to get cleared for Week 15 against the Bills.
  • SEA Running Back #9
    Kenneth Walker (ankle, calf) was downgraded to “DNP” for Thursday’s practice.
    In theory it’s concerning, though the Seahawks do not follow the same injury report rhythms as other teams. They are both new issues for Walker, however, so it’s possible he didn’t feel right Thursday after getting in a “limited” session on Wednesday. For now, he should be considered genuinely questionable for Sunday’s Cardinals rematch. We will hopefully get some clarity — or perhaps an injury report removal — on Friday. Zach Charbonnet is a must add insurance back if he’s been cut loose in the leagues where you roster Walker.
  • SEA Wide Receiver #14
    DK Metcalf (shoulder) was held out of Thursday’s practice.
    It’s actually a downgrade for Metcalf after he was “limited” on Wednesday, but he sat out Wednesday and Thursday last week before playing against the Jets. The Seahawks remain one of the league’s most inscrutable injury report teams. We suspect Metcalf will be out there again against the Cardinals.
  • GB Defensive Back #23
    Packers declared CB Jaire Alexander, CB Corey Ballentine, LB Edgerrin Cooper, OL Jacob Monk and WR Romeo Doubs inactive for Week 14 against the Lions.
    Alexander has been mostly sidelined since Week 8. Coach Matt LaFleur claimed earlier this week that Alexander is “progressing.” He has 10 more days to get right ahead of Week 15 against the Seahawks.
  • DET Tackle #68
    Lions declared LT Taylor Decker, DT DJ Reader, EDGE Josh Paschal, DL Levi Onwuzurike, CB Emmanuel Moseley, OG Kayode Awosika and OT Giovanni Manu inactive for Week 14 against the Packers.
    This will be the third game in five weeks Decker has missed. It stands to reason Detroit is simply being conservative heading toward the postseason, though they are also far from assured the NFC’s No. 1 seed despite their dominant record.
  • LAR Tight End #89
    Tyler Higbee (knee) is practicing in full for Week 14 against the Bills.
    Designated to practice last week, Higbee is now poised to actually return vs. the Bills. Sidelined since last season’s Wild Card Round, Higbee has always commanded more targets than you would expect, but the Rams’ offense has become a black hole behind target dominators Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp. That being said, veteran Higbee is probably going to fare better than Colby Parkinson and Davis Allen, who both struggled mightily as pass catchers in Higbee’s absence. Higbee will crack the top 30 for Week 14, but only just so.
  • LAC Wide Receiver #15
    Ladd McConkey (knee, shoulder) was limited in Thursday’s practice.
    Asked about his status, McConkey projected optimism but did not guarantee he would suit up against the Chiefs. “Shoot, if I can play, I’m gonna play,” McConkey said. “At the end of the day, I’m gonna do whatever I need to do to get out there.” McConkey has been limited in both practices to start the week, which is a good sign for his Week 14 availability. With that in mind, the knee injury is something he picked up in Sunday’s win over the Falcons, and is worth keeping an eye on until the team releases its final injury report on Friday.
  • DAL Cornerback #7
    Trevon Diggs (knee) was limited in Thursday’s practice.
    Diggs missed last week’s game with injuries to his knee and groin, but he was only listed with a knee injury on Thursday’s injury report. The star corner has missed the last two games, but should have a chance to suit up in Week 14 against the Bengals if all continues to go well.
  • DAL Tight End #87
    Jake Ferguson (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday’s practice.
    Ferguson missed two games with a concussion he suffered in Week 11 against the Commanders, but the fact he’s a full participant to start this week is a great sign for his availability on Monday night against the Bengals. Assuming he doesn’t suffer any setbacks, we’d expect Ferguson to be out of concussion protocol and on the field for Week 14, where he’ll profile as a solid TE1 in fantasy.