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Godwin had taken a backseat to Mike Evans for two weeks before this game. It was his turn to dominate this time around and he did just that, racking up over 100 yards after the catch on top of his two touchdowns, the second of which was a 55-yard catch-and-run in the third quarter. Godwin has topped 50 yards in every game this year and has yet to fall below five receptions. He was been one of the most consistent receivers in the NFL and is topping the charts from a fantasy perspective as well. He is pushing for a WR1 rank in his Week 7 matchup with the Ravens.

Herbert could return for a very limited session during the closed portion of practice, but he appears to be headed toward a DNP to start the week. Head coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters Herbert is dealing with an ankle injury in addition to the leg contusion he suffered in Week 14. Harbaugh noted that this ankle issue is separate from the high-ankle sprain he dealt with earlier in the season. None of that is good news, but Herbert has played through multiple injuries this year and will attempt to do so again this week. Our money is on him suiting up for a phenomenal matchup with the Bucs.

Kamara’s illness is unlikely to sideline him for Week 15, however, the 5-8 Saints currently sit third in the NFC South and barely clinging to the playoff bubble. Unfortunately, the team’s playoff hopes were likely dashed by Derek Carr’s Week 14 hand fracture. Kamara will surely campaign to play, regardless, but fantasy managers should closely monitor the situation while picking up Kendre Miller if possible.

Nabers played through a hip flexor issue last week after missing Friday’s practice. The team listed him as questionable but didn’t limit his reps. He ran nearly every route and saw 10 targets, five of which were caught for 79 yards. It’s safe to assume Nabers will have a light workload in practice for a few more weeks and possibly the rest of the year. Fantasy managers can bank on him as a volume-based WR2 barring any setbacks.

Alexander has played 10 defensive snaps since Week 8, spending all but one game on the inactives list. Green Bay played on Thursday last week, giving him a longer turnaround than usual for Week 15. It appears as though that was enough to get him back on the practice field. Getting Alexander back would be a big win for a Packers defense hitting its stride heading into the home stretch.

Per head coach Matt LaFleur, Doubs is still in the league’s concussion protocol. A full practice suggests he is in the final stages of the protocol and will be cleared for Week 15 before the final practice of the week. Doubs’ pace had slowed before his Week 12 concussion, but he was still leading the way in routes for the Packers. Doubs will return to the WR3 ranks once he is removed from the league’s protocols.

Decker has missed three straight games with the knee issue. The Lions already have one eye on the postseason, so slow-playing his return makes sense. Decker did not practice at all last week, so a return to practice on Wednesday is a step in the right direction for the stud tackle. He is on track to play in Week 15 against Buffalo, adding a bit more fuel to the shootout fire on the horizon.

Coleman has been back at practice for multiple weeks but had been held to limited sessions before today. A full practice to open the week puts him on track to suit up for a likely shootout with the Lions. Coleman’s two best games of the year both came just before he went down with the wrist issue in Week 9. Once back to full speed, Coleman could make his way to the top of the WR3 ranks. With his role for Week 15 to be determined, fantasy managers should approach Coleman with caution in his first game back.

Kincaid was limited in all three practices last week but was held out of Sunday’s game versus the Rams. The extra week off should ensure that the knee issue doesn’t resurface down the road. Kincaid was stringing together low-ceiling TE1 weeks before the injury and should play his usual role in a shootout with Detroit this week. He will sneak back into the TE1 ranks in his first game back.

Pierce noted that Sincere McCormick would remain the team’s No. 1 back, so Mattison’s return won’t change much in the backfield. Mattison was limited in all three practices last week but was held out on Sunday. He should be upgraded to a full participant this week before being cleared for action. Fantasy managers shouldn’t worry about stashing Mattison even in deep leagues. McCormick, on the other hand, has worked himself into an RB3 ranking going forward.

Musgrave is back at practice after spending two months on injured reserve because of the ankle issue. The Packers now have three weeks to officially bring him off injured reserve. Musgrave won’t factor into the team’s plans on offense for the regular season but could work his way into a part-time role for the playoffs.