Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair had his three-game suspension upheld on Wednesday. Al-Shaair will now sit out Weeks 15, 16, and 17 following the Texans' Week 14 bye. Al-Shaair was suspended for three games without pay for a late hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence in Week 13. Lawrence was sliding when Al-Shaair delivered a hit to the helmet of the quarterback with his forearm. The suspension came after Al-Shaair was fined twice for other personal fouls earlier this season. His absence is a big loss for the Texans' defense. He had recorded 68 tackles, two sacks, two fumbles forced, and four passes defensed in 10 games this season. He has been all over the field for a solid Texans defense. Luckily the Texans have veteran linebacker Devin White behind Al-Shaair on the depth chart to help weather the storm. Still, the team will need several players to step up as the Texans fight for playoff seeding over the next few weeks.

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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (shoulder) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday. Metcalf went down with a knee injury during the Seahawks' Week 13 win over the New York Jets. He needed help off the field but he was able to return a few minutes later. However, his knee injury was not mentioned on the Seahawks' practice report and he seems to only be limited with the shoulder injury that capped his practice reps ahead of last week. Metcalf took Wednesday and Thursday off of practice last week. As such, it is encouraging to see him practicing in any capacity at this point early in the week. Given that Metcalf was able to play through his shoulder injury with no limitations this week, fantasy managers should be unconcerned. Still, his practice participation should be monitored through Friday to see if he will carry an injury designation into the weekend. Metcalf has recorded 50 receptions for 763 yards and three touchdowns in 10 games this season. He should be able to deliver solid numbers against the Arizona Cardinals this week should he remain healthy enough to play.

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Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (knee/shoulder) was limited at practice on Wednesday. McConkey was visibly banged up during Sunday's game in Atlanta and was ultimately forced to leave the game. His practice participation in any capacity is encouraging for fantasy managers. McConkey has come alive of late. He has caught at least six passes in three straight games. He has exceeded 100 receiving yards in two of those three games. He is looking every bit like the second-round draft pick that he is. On the season, McConkey has recorded 815 receiving yards and four touchdowns. He is well on his way to a 1,000-yard season if he can stay healthy. Given how well he has played over the last month, McConkey now checks in as the WR16 in PPR scoring formats. The Chargers draw the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 14. While the Chiefs' defense was highly formidable to start the season, they have bled points to opposing teams in recent weeks. This is a huge game for both squads with massive playoff and divisional implications. If McConkey plays, he should deliver WR2 numbers. We will gain more clarity on his status over the next couple of days of practice.

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Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard (quad) was a full participant in practice Wednesday. Reichard is returning from a stint on injured reserve and is currently within his 21-day practice window. Reichard has not played since Week 9. However, the rookie had been playing excellent football prior to his injury. In eight games, Reichard connected on 14 of 16 field goals and made all 23 of his extra points. Perhaps most impressive was that his field goals were fairly evenly distributed across varying distances. If Reichard can take the field in Week 14, then he should supplant his replacement, John Parker Romo. Romo has played well in Reichard's stead, but the Vikings invested a sixth-round pick in Reichard in the spring and his play did not suggest he should be replaced. If Reichard is back on the NFL field then he should be back in fantasy lineups.

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Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley (non-injury) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 4.

Fantasy Spin: Barkley is one of the best fantasy players in the NFL and is a must-start option in all leagues as long as he is healthy.

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Philadelphia Eagles S Reed Blankenship (concussion), S Sydney Brown (knee) and WR Britain Covey (neck) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 4. OT Mekhi Becton (knee), DT Jalen Carter (non-injury), CB Darius Slay (concussion), DE Josh Sweat (non-injury) and WR Johnny Wilson (hamstring) were limited during practice.

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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) logged a full practice on Wednesday. Smith's practice participation is a welcome sight for fantasy managers deprived of his services for the past two weeks. Smith has had an up-and-down season in 2024. He has multiple games in the WR2 range. However, he has also played several games in which he was borderline unplayable. The Eagles' offense has primarily run through running back Saquon Barkley (rest) this season and Smith has not reached the heights that we know he is capable of. Still, he draws a solid matchup in Week 14. The Eagles will host the porous defense of the Carolina Panthers. Should Smith continue his practice participation and ultimately suit up, then he is in a great position to succeed this week. This is especially true with tight end Dallas Goedert (knee) week-to-week. Fantasy managers should monitor the situation throughout the week to ensure that Smith does not suffer any setbacks.

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Minnesota Vikings CB Stephon Gilmore (hamstring) and S Jay Ward (elbow) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 4. DE Jonathan Bullard (toe), LB Blake Cashman (knee), LB Patrick Jones II (knee) and LB Andrew Van Ginkel (thigh) were limited during practice. LS Andrew DePaola (hand), TE Josh Oliver (ankle, wrist) and PK Will Reichard (quadriceps) fully participated in practice.

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Philadelphia Eagles TE Dallas Goedert (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 4.

Fantasy Spin: Fantasy players should monitor the situation during the week to see if Goedert is in any danger of missing Week 14. He will see a handful of targets if he plays and can be a starting option in most fantasy leagues.

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Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (ankle) was limited to kick off the Week 14 practice week on Wednesday. Meanwhile, fellow back Zamir White (quadriceps) continued to sit out. Both RBs have missed the last two games with their respective injuries, although Mattison appears to be closer to returning in Week 14 when the team takes on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In their absences, Ameer Abdullah has filled lead-back duties and has had 18 carries for 67 rushing yards while catching seven of eight targets for 51 receiving yards and one touchdown in losses to the division-rival Broncos and Chiefs. The 26-year-old Mattison took over lead-back duties for the Raiders from White early in the season, but Mattison hasn't been all that special himself, averaging 9.3 half-PPR fantasy points a game and career-low 3.3 yards per carry. If he's active in Week 14, he'll be a low-upside RB3/flex, at best.

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New York Jets CB Sauce Gardner (hamstring), OT Morgan Moses (knee, shoulder) and OG Alijah Vera-Tucker (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 4. OT Olu Fashanu (toe) was limited during practice, while LB C.J. Mosley (neck) and OG Wes Schweitzer (finger) fully participated in practice.

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Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (hip) was listed as limited in the team's first practice of Week 14 preparation on Wednesday. Mostert's hip injury dates back to the Nov. 17 contest against the Las Vegas Raiders, but it's a minor injury that he has played through. Therefore, barring a setback later this week, the 32-year-old veteran should be available to play in Week 14 against the division-rival New York Jets on Sunday. Mostert surprisingly led the Dolphins in rushing in last Thursday night's loss to the Green Bay Packers, when he had just 19 yards on five rushing attempts. It was the second straight week Mostert saw over 30% of the offensive snaps, but it hasn't led to much production. As long as starter De'Von Achane remains healthy, Mostert has no standalone fantasy appeal on game days. He's averaging a career-low 3.6 yards per carry and has 10 carries for 22 yards in the last four contests.

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Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill (wrist) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 4.

Fantasy Spin: Hill likely will return to practice later in the week and should be in uniform for the Week 14 game. He has caught a touchdown in three of his last four games and should be a starting option in all fantasy leagues if he plays.

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Miami Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert (hip) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 4.

Fantasy Spin: Mostert has received under 10 touches in each of the last four games and posted only 34 total yards last week. He likely will see a similar workload this week and can be avoided in fantasy leagues.

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Miami Dolphins OT Terron Armstead (knee), DE Calais Campbell (non-injury), OT Kendall Lamm (back, elbow) and LB Anthony Walker (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 4. LB Bradley Chubb (knee), CB Kendall Fuller (concussion), LB Cameron Goode (knee), DT Benito Jones (back, shoulder), CB Kader Kohou (back), S Jordan Poyer (finger) and OT Isaiah Wynn (knee, quadriceps) were limited during practice. LS Blake Ferguson (illness) and FB Alec Ingold (calf) fully participated in practice.

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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (rest, wrist) was a non-participant for the team's first practice of the week on Wednesday. Hill has been battling a wrist injury for the majority of the season and has been rested in recent weeks on Wednesday before eventually suiting up on Sunday. Fantasy managers shouldn't be very worried at all that the 30-year-old speedster won't play in Week 14 against the division-rival New York Jets. He was able to play 80 percent of the offensive snaps in last Thursday night's loss to the Green Bay Packers and had six catches 83 yards and a touchdown. Although the Cheetah has just one 100-yard game (back in Week 1) and hasn't lived up to his lofty expectations in 2024, he's seen his production increase since the return of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and has three TDs in the last four games. Hill is a must-start against the Jets this Sunday.

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New Orleans Saints TE Taysom Hill (knee), OG Cesar Ruiz (concussion) and OG Nick Saldiveri (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 4. C Erik McCoy (groin), TE Foster Moreau (shoulder) and OG Lucas Patrick (calf) were limited during practice. DE Tanoh Kpassagnon (Achilles), S Tyrann Mathieu (forearm), RB Kendre Miller (hamstring) and LB Pete Werner (hand) fully participated in practice.

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore (shoulder) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday. Moore was also listed on the Week 12 injury report but played through it and wasn't on the injury report last week before going off for a season-high 111 receiving yards on a season-high 14 targets in Monday night's loss to the Denver Broncos. The 24-year-old's shoulder injury shouldn't keep him from suiting up this Sunday to face the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers. In the first meeting with Pittsburgh just two weeks ago, Moore only had three catches on five targets for 21 yards. It's notable that his big performance on Monday came with Cedric Tillman (concussion) out. Moore has only one touchdown on the year and has limited upside in fantasy, although he's been much more attractive with quarterback Jameis Winston running Cleveland's offense.

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Chicago Bears WR DJ Moore (quadriceps) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 4.

Fantasy Spin: Fantasy players will need to monitor the situation to see if Moore will be able to play in the Week 14 and if he will practice at any point this week. He has posted at least 95 yards in each of the last two games and should be a starting option in all leagues if he is able to play.

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Chicago Bears OG Ryan Bates (concussion) and CB Elijah Hicks (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 4. S Kevin Byard (shoulder), C Coleman Shelton (knee) and OT Darnell Wright (knee) were limited during practice.

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