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Anzalone suffered the brain injury in the Lions’ Week 2 loss to the Bucs. He has a few days to make it through the league’s concussion protocol. Starting cornerback Terrion Arnold missed practice because of an illness. Most players with the illness designation return without any time missed, so he should still be expected to play in Week 3.

Young had one of the best outings of his NFL career. Young made anticipatory throws time and again, trusting his pass catchers against a tough Kansas City secondary. Young stood strong in the pocket on a handful of critical completions in the second half and appeared far more comfortable than usual in the pocket. He showed poise when flushed outside the pocket too. This was just the third time in Young’s NFL career in which he averaged more than 7.5 yards per attempt, all while Panthers receivers dropped a few well-thrown balls.

As has been the case since Tagovailoa came back from his recent concussion, Miami rarely took deep shots down the field. The gameplan is clearly to get the ball out of Tua’s hands quickly, which prevents him from taking big hits and gives his receivers room to run after the catch. Not that anybody minds from a fantasy standpoint. This Dolphins offense is starting to click a bit, but we would caution that Tua’s two big games have come against the Patriots and a banged-up Titans secondary; however, next week’s showdown against the Packers may not pose much more of a threat if Jaire Alexander remains out.

Hubbard had full control over the Carolina backfield with rookie Jonathon Brooks making his pro debut. Hubbard saw almost all the early down work and, importantly, the red zone opportunities, including a short touchdown in the fourth quarter. Like almost every running back to face Kansas City this season, Hubbard was held in check, averaging a meager 3.7 yards per carry and rarely seeing open running lanes until late in the second half. He should have better prospects in Week 13 against a gettable Tampa defense. Brooks is a bench stash for now.

Denver will be without Allen, though it might not matter much against an underwhelming Vegas offensive line. Dulcich has been a healthy scratch for over a month now, leaving Nate Adkins as the nominal TE1.

Alexander remains out indefinitely as he recovers from a torn PCL. Fortunately, Josh Jacobs (quad/calf) is active on the offensive side of the ball. He should be a featured member of the game plan as the Packers attempt to control possession time against their injury-weakened opponent. The Packers also declared S Kitan Oladapo, LB Edgerrin Cooper and OL Jacob Monk inactive.

Mattison and White being out means Ameer Abdullah will take over the Raiders’ lead back against Denver. Abdullah, who last week had a receiving touchdown, is a viable flex option in PPR formats. Dylan Laube will also mix in and take some of the team’s backfield work.

Fant continues to miss time due to a groin injury he suffered in Week 8. Expect A.J. Barner to be Seattle’s starting tight end. Also out is Laviska Shenault (oblique), likely making Kenny McIntosh the second kick returner for the Seahawks in Week 12.

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.