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CB Jaire Alexander leads cavalry of Packers back at practice

Wed Dec 11 4:05pm ET
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Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander is off the injury report and on the practice field in Green Bay.

Alexander was a full participant in practice on Wednesday.

Alexander last played Nov. 17 and has suited up in only seven of 13 games this season for the Packers (9-4), who visit the Seattle Seahawks (8-5) on Sunday night.

Alexander, 27, missed the past three games with a knee ligament injury. He was hurt Oct. 27 against the Jacksonville Jaguars and returned prematurely coming out of the bye week in a win over the Bears. Aggravating the injury in a cameo at Chicago put Alexander on the shelf for games against the 49ers, Dolphins and last Thursday at Detroit.

Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith is first in the NFC in passing yards with 3,474.

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said Wednesday that linebacker Edgerrin Cooper, tight end Luke Musgrave and wide receiver Romeo Doubs all practiced in some capacity. Musgrave had left ankle surgery stemming from an injury Week 4. A starter as a rookie last season, Musgrave also required a stint on IR in 2023 because of a lacerated kidney.

Doubs (concussion) was hurt in Week 12 in the Packers' win over the 49ers. He didn't play against the Dolphins or Lions and remains in concussion protocol but LaFleur said he was a full participant Wednesday.

Cooper has missed the past three games with a hamstring injury sustained last month in practice days before the Packers beat the 49ers.

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Nick Bosa Dec 11 3:30pm CT
Nick Bosa

San Francisco 49ers edge rusher Nick Bosa (oblique) is listed as questionable for Thursday night's divisional battle against the Los Angeles Rams. Bosa has been unable to practice all week and is now in danger of missing his fourth-straight contest. Bosa sustained this oblique injury during their Week 11 match against the Seattle Seahawks. Before the injury, Bosa was on pace to enjoy another strong season, tallying seven total sacks and averaging 3.6 tackles per game. If Bosa sits out again, fantasy managers in IDP formats should expect Sam Okuayinonu and Yetur Gross-Matos to continue to see an uptick in opportunities on Thursday evening.

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Ladd McConkey Dec 11 3:20pm CT
Ladd McConkey

According to Daniel Popper of The Athletic, Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey (knee) was seen at practice on Wednesday. This is a great sign, as the Georgia product was unable to suit up last weekend due to a knee injury. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status throughout the week, but seeing him back at practice on Wednesday suggests he should be in line to return to action this weekend. Over his previous six games, the rookie has begun to find his footing at the professional level, as he has averaged 16.8 PPR points per game during this span with 91.7 yards per game. If McConkey can return this weekend, he should be started in all formats facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who have allowed the eighth-highest PPR points to opposing wideouts.

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Isaac Guerendo Dec 11 3:20pm CT
Isaac Guerendo

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Isaac Guerendo (foot) is listed as questionable for Thursday's night game against the Los Angeles Rams, according to Josh Dubow of the Associated Press. Guerendo sustained this injury last weekend during their victory over the Chicago Bears. Before the injury the fourth-round rookie tallied 78 yards and two scores on 15 attempts. With both Christian McCaffrey (knee) and Jordan Mason (ankle) on the injured reserve, Guerendo was slated to operate as the lead running back for the remainder of the season. However, dealing with his own injury, Patrick Taylor Jr. may be given the starting nod on Thursday. Taylor ran for 25 yards and a touchdown after Guerendo left and could be a viable RB2 in all formats if he is given the starting nod.

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T.J. Watt Dec 11 3:13pm CT
T.J. Watt

Pittsburgh Steelers LB Patrick Queen (non-injury), S DeShon Elliott (hamstring), OG Isaac Seumalo (non-injury), LB T.J. Watt (non-injury), DE Cameron Heyward (non-injury) and DT Larry Ogunjobi (groin) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 11. DT Montravius Adams (knee) fully participated in practice.

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Evan Engram Dec 11 3:13pm CT
Evan Engram

Jacksonville Jaguars TE Evan Engram (shoulder) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 11.

Fantasy Spin: Fantasy players should keep an eye on the situation to see if Engram will be able to play in Week 15. He has been held to under 50 yards in all but one game this season but can still be a low-end No. 1 tight end in most leagues if active.

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Derek Carr Dec 11 3:10pm CT
Derek Carr

According to Matthew Paras of The Times-Picayune, New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (hand/concussion) is dealing with both a concussion and hand injury and is being treated as both "day-to-day and week-to-week." While Carr was already expected to miss several weeks, this update still leaves the door open for Carr to return sometime later this season. The veteran QB sustained these injuries last weekend during their victory over the New York Giants. While he has not yet been officially ruled out for Week 15's tilt against the Washington Commanders, fantasy managers relying on Carr should look for an alternative option as he will face a tough battle to suit up. While he has battled numerous injuries this season, Carr has tallied 16 total scores across ten games. While sidelined, either Jake Haener or Spencer Rattler will likely operate as the QB1 and should only be deployed in deep Superflex formats.

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Mike Williams Dec 11 3:03pm CT
Mike Williams

Pittsburgh Steelers WR Mike Williams (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 11.

Fantasy Spin: Williams was involved in the offense last week with George Pickens unavailable and likely will see a handful of targets this week if Pickens sits again. He will be facing a good Philadelphia Eagles defense this week and can be avoided in most leagues.

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Romeo Doubs Dec 11 3:00pm CT
Romeo Doubs

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that wide receiver Romeo Doubs (concussion) was able to practice in full on Wednesday. "We're making progress but he's still in the protocol," LaFleur said. Doubs suffered a concussion in the Week 12 win over the San Francisco 49ers and has missed each of the last two games. Although he still needs to pass through the NFL's concussion protocol, he appears to be well on his way this week and could return to game action this Sunday night versus the Seattle Seahawks. We won't know more on the 24-year-old's Week 15 status until later in the week, and fantasy managers could be presented with a difficult decision if he's questionable to play on Sunday night. Doubs currently ranks fourth in receiving yards on the team with 483 and third in receptions (34) while scoring two touchdowns in 10 games. If he's active, he'll be a touchdown-dependent WR4/flex in fantasy.

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Will Dissly Dec 11 2:50pm CT
Will Dissly

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said that he does not expect tight end Will Dissly (shoulder) to practice on Wednesday. Dissly injured his shoulder on the final play of the first half in the Week 14 loss to the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night and is expected to miss multiple weeks, so the fact he's not practicing on Wednesday is not a surprise at all. The 28-year-old has been dropped in many fantasy leagues already and almost certainly will be ruled out on Friday for the Week 15 game on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Dissly is likely to avoid Injured Reserve, though, which means he could return before the Week 18 regular-season finale versus the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders. Stone Smartt should operate as LA's top pass-catching TE for as long as Dissly is sidelined, putting him on the TE2 streaming map for fantasy managers.

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Matthew Stafford Dec 11 2:50pm CT
Matthew Stafford

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has been on a nice roll lately, and he brings intriguing upside as he leads the Rams into a critical matchup with the 49ers on Thursday. Stafford has thrown multiple touchdowns with no interceptions in four straight games, totaling 10 touchdowns over that span. Since getting Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp back in Week 9, he has averaged 272 passing yards per game while posting at least 290 passing yards in four of those six games. He's up to 3,303 passing yards on the year coming into this matchup with San Francisco, who ranks in the top 10 at limiting fantasy production for QBs. Stafford is RotoBaller's QB20, but he has QB1 upside based on his current form.

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Kenneth Walker III Dec 11 2:50pm CT
Kenneth Walker III

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said that running back Kenneth Walker III (calf) is considered day-to-day. There have been positive signs for Walker, and his injury isn't considered long-term. Walker will not undergo anymore tests, which will give him a chance to play in Week 15 against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football after he was inactive for the Week 14 win over the division-rival Arizona Cardinals. The 24-year-old's availability for this Sunday will likely come down to how much he can do in practice this week, so check back on his status. Seattle shouldn't be in a rush to get him back on the field after backup Zach Charbonnet went off for 137 rushing yards and two touchdowns while adding seven receptions for 59 yards last week against Arizona. If Walker does return to face the Packers, he'll be a much riskier RB2 in fantasy at risk of losing more touches to Charbonnet.

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Rakeem Nunez-Roches Dec 11 2:43pm CT
Rakeem Nunez-Roches

New York Giants OT Evan Neal (ankle, hip), DE Rakeem Nunez-Roches (neck, shoulder), LB Bobby Okereke (back), CB Dru Phillips (shoulder) and OG Jon Runyan Jr. (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 11. CB Deonte Banks (rib), S Dane Belton (knee), OT Jermaine Eluemunor (quadriceps), OT Joshua Ezeudu (knee), CB Cor'Dale Flott (quadriceps), WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (shoulder), CB Art Green (quadriceps), OT Chris Hubbard (knee), DT Jordon Riley (knee), C Austin Schlottmann (leg) and CB John Michael Schmitz (neck) were limited during practice. LB Dyontae Johnson (ankle) fully participated in practice.

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Justin Herbert Dec 11 2:40pm CT
Justin Herbert

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said that quarterback Justin Herbert (ankle, leg) is dealing with a leg contusion in addition to an "ankle injury." "He'll be doing everything and anything in his power to play on Sunday. We'll see about (practice) today," Harbaugh said. Herbert took a shot to his leg in the Week 14 loss to the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night but only ended up missing one play and downplayed the injury after the game. The 26-year-old is also dealing with an ankle injury, though, and his status should be closely monitored heading into Sunday's tilt against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Herbert is one of the toughest QBs in the league, so we'd expect him to be out there in Week 15, but his practice reps could be limited this week and he might not be as mobile outside the pocket against Tampa. He'll be on the QB1/2 borderline in Week 15 if he's active.

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Cooper Kupp Dec 11 2:30pm CT
Cooper Kupp

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp is in a tough matchup in a divisional road game on Thursday Night Football against the 49ers. He had a good game last week with seven catches on seven targets for 80 yards and a touchdown. That total was a big bounce-back performance for Kupp after he totaled just 77 yards in his two previous games. He is averaging 9.3 targets per game in his last six games and has scored four touchdowns in his last four games, so he does have potential WR1 upside if he finds the end zone. However, he's clearly behind Puka Nacua in terms of targets in the Rams' offense, and with all 32 teams in play, he ranks outside the top 10 this week against the 49ers, who have allowed the fourth-fewest points to wide receivers this season.

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Puka Nacua Dec 11 2:20pm CT
Puka Nacua

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has established himself as one of the most elite fantasy receivers in the NFL, and he is a must-start in all formats as he faces the 49ers on Thursday Night Football. Last week against the Bills, he caught 12 of 14 targets for 162 receiving yards and a touchdown while also getting a second touchdown as a rusher and totaling 16 rushing yards on five carries. His five rushes were all plays where he went in motion and then caught a lateral, and it was clear that coach Sean McVay was committed to getting the ball in his playmaker's hands. Nacua has four touchdowns in his last four games and has averaged 12.5 targets and carries in his six complete games this season. The 49ers are a tough matchup for receivers, but Nacua's high volume and touchdown ability keep him an elite play.

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Jalen Coker Dec 11 2:10pm CT
Jalen Coker

Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Jalen Coker (quadriceps) was listed as a full participant for the team's first practice of the week on Wednesday. Coker also began last week with a full practice on Wednesday before being limited on Thursday and sitting out on Friday. The 23-year-old then missed his third straight game in the Week 14 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. If he can avoid a setback this week, he could return to action this Sunday against the visiting Dallas Cowboys. Even if the first-year pass-catcher avoids setbacks later this week and is active for Week 15, fantasy managers will want to avoid him as a starting lineup option. Coker did have a season-high eight targets in his last game played in the Week 10 win over the New York Giants in London, but he's been minimally involved in his first NFL season and has only 17 total catches (26 targets) for 263 yards and one touchdown in seven games played.

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Curtis Samuel Dec 11 2:03pm CT
Curtis Samuel

Buffalo Bills CB Rasul Douglas (knee) and S Taylor Rapp (neck, shoulder) did not practice on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Also, DE Casey Toohill (ribs) was limited and DE DeWayne Carter (wrist), WR Keon Coleman (wrist), WR Amari Cooper (wrist), OL Tylan Grable (groin), S Damar Hamlin (back), TE Dalton Kincaid (knee), LB Matt Milano (biceps), TE Quintin Morris (shoulder, groin), WR Curtis Samuel (foot), DE Dawuane Smoot (wrist) and LB Baylon Spector (calf) practiced in full. The injury report was an estimation.

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Amari Cooper Dec 11 2:03pm CT
Amari Cooper

Buffalo Bills WR Amari Cooper (wrist) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday, Dec. 11. The injury report was an estimation, as the Bills only held a walkthrough.

Fantasy Spin: Cooper had six catches for 95 yards last week, marking his best showing as a member of the Bills. He's a flex option entering Week 15.

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Demarcus Robinson Dec 11 2:00pm CT
Demarcus Robinson

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (shoulder) is practicing on Wednesday after missing the last two practices with a shoulder injury. The veteran has been banged up over the last few weeks, but his return to practice suggests he could play against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday Night Football. Robinson has hauled in 28 receptions for 433 yards and seven touchdowns this season. His lack of volume makes him a touchdown-or-bust flex option every week, but the 49ers have allowed the ninth-fewest fantasy points per game to wideouts. With no teams on a bye, most fantasy managers can likely find better options to flex, even if he's active.

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Artie Burns Dec 11 1:53pm CT
Artie Burns

Seattle Seahawks CB Artie Burns (toe) and S K'Von Wallace (ankle) were designated to return from injured reserve on Wednesday, Dec. 11.

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