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White had a breakout 2021, registering 144 tackles, seven TFLs, and two interceptions while playing 84% of defensive snaps as an every-down starter. The Chargers played primarily out of their nickel package where White, a converted safety, excelled as an off-ball linebacker. White projects to start on the weak-side in Philly and should upgrade an Eagles defense that had just 16 takeaways last season.

Take this with a grain of salt. Nabers was a DNP on Wednesday and Thursday and said he would try to practice on Friday. Regardless of what Nabers says, the Giants will ultimately decide whether or not their rookie first-rounder will play through an injury in what is, by all accounts, a meaningless regular season game in yet another lost season for Big Blue.

Edwards promisingly began the week with a Tuesday LP but was unable to practice after that. With J.K. Dobbins (knee) labeled as questionable to play, in his bid to return from short-term injured reserve, RB-needy fantasy managers should add rookie Kimani Vidal, if possible. Dobbins will likely handle a significant workload if active.

This is not the type of practice participation one would hope for. Dobbins remained limited on Tuesday and Wednesday before being downgraded to a non-participant on Thursday. It is entirely possible the coaching staff opted to give Dobbins a rest day to close the week but we cannot know for sure unless news leaks. Fill-in starter Gus Edwards (ankle) has notably been ruled out so Dobbins could return to a sizable Week 17 workload. He is an RB2 if active.

According to Lions beat writer Dave Birkett, head coach Dan Campbell “indicated Raymond likely won’t be ready to play vs. the 49ers.” The speedy return man hasn’t played since suffering a foot injury in Week 12 but should be poised for a return in the postseason, if not before. Raymond’s return is not notable for fantasy as long as Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams are both healthy.

This doesn’t come as much of a surprise after Hurts DNP’d on Wednesday, and the team signed Ian Book to the practice squad early Thursday morning. All signs are pointing to Hurts missing Week 17’s game against the Eagles, which would position Kenny Pickett to make his first start of the year. Pickett being under center would be a massive downgrade for both A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith during fantasy championship week.

Tracy has now missed both practices to start the week and is at risk of missing Week 17’s game against the Colts if he can’t get on the field in some capacity on Friday. Backup Devin Singletary would be in line for a solid workday if Tracy can’t go, while Eric Gray could see some light work of his own. Fantasy managers in need of running back help would be wise to stash Singletary, who could be on the waiver wire in several leagues.

Brown has missed six of the Bengals’ last seven games with knee/fibula injuries but was upgraded to a full participant in Wednesday’s practice. Now, the veteran left tackle will make his much-anticipated return against a top-flight Broncos defense while the Bengals’ playoff hopes hang in the balance. Winners of three-straight games, the Bengals need to win out and get extra help along the way if they hope to avoid missing the postseason for the second straight season.

Harris signed a one-year contract extension with the Browns this offseason after a productive 2023 campaign in which he totaled 28 tackles and 1.5 sacks in 17 games. Harris totaled 37 tackles and another 1.5 sacks in the 14 games he appeared in this season, but an elbow injury will sideline him for the final two weeks of the 2024 campaign. Still under contract through next season, Harris, 33, can be let go this offseason but does carry a $2.224 million dead cap hit.

DTR suffered a calf injury on the opening drive of the Browns’ Week 16 loss to the Bengals and was listed as limited in Wednesday’s practice. Despite this injury, he appears to be trending in the right direction, with Dorsey already confirming him as the team’s Week 17 starter with one more practice left to go in the week. Those still stashing Jameis Winston or one of several Browns receivers in hopes of Winston returning as the starter appear to be out of luck. It’s still early enough for something to change, but DTR appears locked in as the starter barring an unexpected development.

Joe Flacco was seen taking first-team reps during the media portion of practice while Richardson (back/foot) continues to be sidelined. Flacco has a chance to start in Week 17’s game against the Giants, which should come as music to the ears of any Josh Downs manager still battling for a fantasy championship. Downs has averaged 9.7 targets per game and 17.7 PPR points per game in games Flacco has appeared in this season. He would profile as a high-end WR2 if Flacco gets the nod.