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Jackson began the 2023 season in Denver but didn’t make it through the end of the season. He was ejected from the team’s Week 2 game against the Commanders due to an illegal hit. Jackson committed the same penalty in Week 7 and was suspended for four games, though it was later reduced to two. Jackson inexplicably returned to the field only to commit the exact same penalty once more. The league gave him the four-game suspension this time around. Seeing him as not worth the trouble, Denver cut Jackson after he served his second suspension. The Texans claimed him off waivers but kept him in a reserve role to close out the year. Jackson will be a depth option for a depleted Buffalo secondary, but his history of violent hits has him on thin ice with the league.

Ridley rested on Wednesday before practicing in full on Thursday and Friday. The Titans’ No. 1 WR has efficiently averaged 2.59 yards per route run and a 24.7 percent target rate since DeAndre Hopkins became a Chief. Fantasy managers can count on Ridley as a high-end WR2 with WR1 upside in a potential Week 13 shootout.

Lattimore returned to practice this week with three limited sessions. The Commanders acquired him for a late-season push and don’t want to rush him back too quickly, so he will get another week off before eyeing a Week 15 return after the team’s upcoming bye week.

Robinson exited Week 12 with a seemingly significant ankle issue. He was listed as questionable to return and was back on the field in no time, only to sit out of the second half entirely. The fact that he was upgraded to a full practice on Friday and didn’t even receive a token questionable designation suggests it was somehow a minor injury. With Austin Ekeler out, Robinson remains a touchdown-based RB2 for Week 13.

Douglas was limited in all three practices this week. His continued participation suggests the team is effectively managing the issue but it’s possible his post-catch abilities are mildly limited on game day. Douglas has finished between WR31-WR40 in four straight games and he must now face the Colts’ best DB, slot CB Kenny Moore II while playing through an injury.

Ekeler remains in the early steps of the league’s concussion protocol after failing to practice in any capacity this week. Brian Robinson was removed from the injury report entirely, putting him in position to split the backfield with Jeremy McNichols. Robinson should see the bulk of the early-down work, keeping him on the RB2 periphery for Week 13.

Demercado has been splitting the RB2 role with rookie Trey Benson, though the latter has pulled ahead in recent weeks. Benson could see a few extra carries if Demercado doesn’t suit up this week. The rookie is worth a stash in deeper leagues.

Robinson was activated from injured reserve a month ago but has yet to make his NFL debut. The first-round pick suffered a calf injury just before the start of the season. Head coach Jonathan Gannon said earlier this week that Robinson is “on track” to make his debut on Sunday.

The Bills’ 2024 third-round pick practiced in full all week so he appears to have strong odds of returning for Week 13. The Bills’ defense is on the upswing with LB Matt Milano (triceps) also nearing a return.

Coleman exited the Bills’ Week 12 bye, sporting a red non-contact jersey, operating as a limited participant throughout Week 13 practices. Coleman was seen catching passes on Wednesday, which is promising, but he is clearly still rehabilitating his injured wrist. He appears to be truly questionable for Week 13.

Rapoport adds, “Paschal’s knee injury is considered minor.” The Lions should get their rotational DE back soon but it would be unsurprising to see them sign a rotational veteran player from another team’s practice squad.