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The Jets have been labeling the fifth-round rookie as behind schedule since the beginning of training camp. It’s not exactly encouraging but is hardly surprisingly considering the extremely serious nature of Travis’ college ailment. We probably aren’t going to see Travis taking real practice reps until next year’s offseason program.

Smith’s neck isn’t improving at the rate the Jets had hoped. It would not at all be surprising if the Jets placed the veteran on IR considering their lack of anything to play for this year, they might as well see what Olu Fashanu can be at left tackle. So far, so good on that front, as the rookie has played better at his natural position against the Cardinals and Colts in New York’s last two games.

Samuel Jr. initially hurt the shoulder in the Friday practice before Week 1, and eventually could not play through it. Harbaugh deflected questions about it by saying that reporters should talk to Samuel Jr. about it since it is his medical condition. We wouldn’t be surprised if Samuel Jr. sits out the rest of the season. He is in the final year of his rookie deal and posted a ho-hum 58.6 PFF coverage grade in four starts.

That’s a lot more open-ended than Ian Rapoport’s previous report that Dobbins would simply miss Week 13. Harbaugh added that he is “working through something with his knee.” It would not be surprising if this ballooned into a multi-week absence for Dobbins, who is no stranger to long-term injuries.

No surprise, clearing the protocol would have always been tough on a short week. Dontayvion Wicks will get a role elevation in Week 13 and be a potential FLEX option without Doubs. The Packers also ruled out Jaire Alexander (knee) and Edgerrin Cooper (hamstring) for Thursday night.

His 21-day window will open and he was spotted practicing on Wednesday. Adams will be a part of the DL rotation for the Steelers this week assuming there are no setbacks on Thursday or Friday.

Isn’t he always, though? Armstead got in a limited session on Wednesday and should be good to go given last week’s start off zero practice. The Dolphins will need their star tackle to help move the ball against the Packers on Thursday.

It would be no surprise at all to see Sanders held out for a week or two after a scary collision that sent him to the hospital during Week 12’s game against the Chiefs. Sanders has been behind Tommy Tremble most of the year and would not be a particularly good fantasy football play even if he was able to get back on the practice field ahead of Week 13’s matchup with the Buccaneers. Panthers coach Dave Canales said that he does not anticipate Sanders playing this week.

He’ll be out until at least Week 18. Christian Haynes replaced Bradford, who has been a bit of a sieve this year, at guard. Bradford has 10 penalties and a 53.0 PFF pass block grade in 11 starts this season.

Will he throw today? Shanahan told reporters: “We’ll decide when we get out there.” Not exactly a comforting sentiment. We suspect Thursday and Friday’s updates will be more impactful as far as Purdy’s chances of playing through his shoulder soreness but a quarterback who isn’t throwing at practice doesn’t strike us as particularly likely to play. It could be the Brandon Allen show for another week.

Cool. The 2022 Texas-San Antonio UDFA will likely remain part of a committee on an offense that is untrustable for fantasy purposes. We’re glad Mr. Pierce is excited about something on this football team with six weeks remaining. McCormick had five carries for 33 yards last week.