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Telfort (6’7.5/322) was a 3-star JUCO recruit in the 2020 recruiting class. Telfort is one of the bigger prospects in this class, and it shows from even his stance. Starting very upright means that he has to labor hard to overcome inertia and get into his kickstep. Even against the likes of BJ Ojulari and Ali Gaye, he holds up in pass coverage using his long reach and incredible mass. Defenders have to make the choice between making the long journey around Telfort or trying to run through the brick wall. He will need to play with better balance and learn to move more suddenly, but that height with decent knee bend is rare.

Williams has failed to practice since the 49ers’ Week 9 bye and was clearly favoring one leg during Week 11’s pre-game warmups. Reports about his Week 12 availability varied as the week progressed but the 49ers ultimately decided to sit the talented veteran blocker. Backup OT Jaylon Moore will start in Williams’ stead. The 49ers also declared QB Brock Purdy, DE Nick Bosa, CB Charvarius Ward, WR Jacob Cowing, DT Kevin Givens and DT Khalil Davis inactive. George Kittle will play this week after sitting out Week 11 with a hamstring injury.

Robinson, the Cards’ first-rounder, continues to be out due to a calf injury. Jalen Thompson is out due to an ankle injury while the other inactives are healthy scratches for Arizona.

Sanders suffered a frightening head/neck injury late in the first half and was carted off the field. The rookie was reportedly taken straight to a nearby hospital, where he was to undergo testing and treatment for the neck injury. Sanders had three grabs for 49 yards before leaving the contest. Tommy Tremble will function as Carolina’s TE1 with Sanders sidelined.

Pitre initially was ruled questionable. He left in the second quarter without his helmet and was not spotted on the sidelines at the beginning of the second half. The Texans moved Jimmie Ward into the nickel safety spot.

Sanders caught a pass late in the second quarter and was flipped onto his head, with his neck bending in an awkward way. The rookie was in obvious pain and was carted off after receiving attention from both teams’ training staffs. Sanders had three catches for 49 yards before leaving the contest.

Walker Jr. was backpedaling into coverage, came up hobbling, and asked for a substitute. He walked off the field with tears in his eyes and immediately got hugs from his teammates, which is likely not a good sign for his return this week. Tyrel Dodson will replace him in the starting lineup, but it could be a big loss for Miami over the middle of the field.

Robinson didn’t miss a drive after exiting with a leg injury on the Commanders’ first play of the game. The third-year back suffered what appeared to be a nasty leg/ankle injury after a defender rolled up on him. After a short trip to the bench and then the locker room, Robinson was back out on the ensuing drive and immediately took a carry for a seven-yard gain.

On his first carry of the game, Robinson had his leg/ankle rolled up on by the defender, where it appeared trapped for a brief moment. After being down for several minutes, Robinson was able to get up and leave under his own power before leaving for the locker room. It seems unlikely he would return in this one.

Seibert has missed the last two games due to a hip injury but will be back kicking for the Commanders in Sunday’s game against the Cowboys. Seibert has been one of the most valuable players on Washington’s roster this season, converting 25-of-27 field goals while going a perfect 22-for-22 on his extra points. He should have plenty of opportunities in Sunday’s game against the Cowboys porous defense.

There are no major surprises here as Fuller could not make it back from a concussion he suffered in Week 10. 2023 second-round pick Cam Smith should see more snaps in his absence. The big names for Miami are the ones that are not here as both Alec Ingold and Terron Armstead will be active, which should be a big boost for De’von Achane and the running game.