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Kelly, a four-time Pro Bowler, was placed on injured reserve last week after undergoing an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee. He’s required to miss at least four games as a result but will be eligible to return in Week 15 Week. Tanor Bortolini filled in for Kelly in the Colts’ Week 10 loss to the Bills and should continue to start in his place until he is eligible to return.

Lockett is now firmly operating as the Seahawks’ No. 3 WR and offers fantasy managers very little week-to-week reliability. He is WR5/6 for the occasion, though an explosive gain or two is within his range of outcomes given the Jets’ defensive struggles.

Lawrence practiced in some capacity throughout the week and head coach Doug Pederson told reporters earlier today he is expected to play. Barring a setback, Lawrence is going to give it a go versus the Texans. His return puts Brian Thomas Jr. back on the WR2 menu and keeps Evan Engram well within the TE1 ranks for Week 13. Lawrence himself is in the streaming QB2 mix versus the Texans.

Metcalf was unable to practice on Wednesday and Thursday but practiced in full on Friday, suggesting the Seahawks were just playing things safely with their No. 1 perimeter WR. The Jets’ talented yet discombobulated defense will struggle to contain the high-end, fantasy football WR2.

Slay didn’t practice on Friday before being ruled out, meaning he remains in the early stages of the league’s concussion protocol. Isaiah Rodgers is in line to start in Slay’s place this week. Rodgers has two pass breakups and one forced fumble this season.

Spears sat out Wednesday but practiced in full on Thursday and Friday. His questionable status suggests he may still need to clear the concussion protocol’s fifth and final phase. Spears is an RB5, if active. Starter Tony Pollard will likely continue hoarding touches on early downs.

Smith was held out of Wednesday’s practice but returned for two limited sessions before being listed as questionable. He told reports on Friday that he still didn’t know if he would be able to suit up this week, making him a true game-time call heading into Sunday. If active, Smith will be a high-ceiling WR2 for a potential shootout with the Ravens.

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.