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Brown is an undersized, but athletic and productive prospect out of Hawaii who will vie for the Rams’ starting weak-side linebacker role as a rookie. (Yes, they are that thin.) Brown’s primary competition at the outside spots will come from veterans Jo-Lonn Dunbar and Mario Haggan. Haggan is 32 years old.

This is a new injury for Mooney so Friday’s injury report should be closely followed. The Falcons notably downgraded six players to limited on Thursday so it is possible this is a precautionary load-maintenance move.

That makes back-to-back practices that Kamara has missed with his groin injury ahead of the finale against the Buccaneers. Kendre Miller (concussion) also was unable to practice thus far, so it sounds like it’ll be Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Jamaal Williams who get the bulk of the carries against Tampa Bay in Week 18.

It’s looking plausible — maybe even likely — that Carr is going to miss another game to end a disastrous season for the Saints. If the 33-year-old veteran does miss that Week 18 game against the Buccaneers it’ll be Spencer Rattler getting another start.

This is likely a non-issue. London initially popped up on the Week 16 injury report with a knee injury but has not missed any time, most recently catching 7-of-13 targets for 106 yards in Week 17. The Falcons have six players who were full participants on Wednesday and were downgraded to limited on Thursday, including London, which suggests this is just part of a pre-planned maintenance program.

Nabers dealt with a toe injury heading into Week 17 against the Colts, only to go nuclear on Sunday with a line of 7-171-1 on eight targets. This is an injury he’s already played through, meaning we’d expect him to suit up for the season-finale, barring any kind a setback. Nabers has caught 104 passes for 1,140 yards and six touchdowns this season and is in a race with Raiders tight end Brock Bowers to set the rookie receptions record. Bowers currently holds the record with 108 receptions on the year and will also look to add to his total in Week 18 against the Chargers.

Brooks has proven himself as a capable backfield contributor this season so his continued limited participation could simply reflect a conservative approach with the Packers’ Super Bowl aspirations in mind. Still, Emanuel Wilson should factor in this week with Josh Jacobs also limited by a wrist injury.

During Jacobs’ Thursday media session in the Packers’ locked room, Jacobs told reporters, “I don’t see me taking that many carries in this game... I’m playing. But I don’t see myself taking 30 carries.” The Packers have already clinched a playoff spot though seeding is still subject to change. Jacobs can be expected to play efficient, per usual, but Emanuel Wilson looks like a potential dark horse to lead the Packers’ backfield in carries this week. Chris Brooks (ankle) likewise remains limited through two practices this week.

It seems highly unlikely that the Eagles will start Pickett, as he and Jalen Hurts (concussion) are both working their way back from injury with a week to go before the NFC Wild Card round. With both likely to sit in Week 18 against the Giants, the Eagles could look to Tanner McKee to make his first career start after McKee completed 3-of-4 passes for 54 yards and two touchdowns in last week’s outing against the Cowboys.

Taylor-Britt appeared on Thursday’s injury report as a limited participant, indicating the big-bodied perimeter cornerback suffered the injury in practice. The Bengals frequently task Taylor-Britt with covering the opposition’s similarly sized No. 1 wide receivers, albeit to mixed results. George Pickens will likely have an easier day if Taylor-Britt is unable to play though.