Pacheco has missed each of the Chiefs’ first two practices to open the week and is at risk of missing Sunday’s contest against the Bills. A second missed practice is enough to suggest whatever Pacheco is dealing with isn’t minor, but whether or not it’s enough to sideline him in one of the biggest games of the season is to be determined. If he’s able to get in a limited practice on Friday, he’ll likely carry a questionable tag into the weekend. If he’s unable to go, Pacheco’s absence could push Clyde Edwards-Helaire into an early-down role, with Jerick McKinnon working in on passing downs.

Two straight missed practices by Hall are putting him on the wrong side of playing in Week 14 against the Texans. As if things weren’t bad enough for the Jets, Hall’s absence would likely point to Dalvin Cook drawing the start. Sitting on a one-year, $7 million deal sign signed earlier this offseason, Cook has taken 59 carries for 197 scoreless yards (3.3 YPC) this season while playing on 23 percent of the snaps. A limited practice by Hall on Friday would give him an outside chance of suiting up, but for now, fantasy managers should prepare as if he won’t play.

Lawrence was seen sporting an enormous brace that rode the whole way up his leg. He’s reportedly going to push to play despite barely being able to walk after going down in Monday night’s win over the Bengals, but we’ll see what the staff decides is best for their franchise quarterback. If he’s not able to go in Week 14, C.J. Beathard would draw the spot start against the Browns. He’d be off the fantasy radar against one of the best defenses the league has to offer.

With the Dolphins not playing until Monday, there’s little cause for concern at this time. Hill missed the first practice prior to Week 13’s matchup against the Commanders, only to suit up and torch them for 157 yards and two scores. Hill has been nursing an ankle injury throughout the season, so this is likely nothing more than a rest day for the veteran receiver.

Mostert missed the first practice for last week’s matchup against the Commanders but was on the field for the last two. With the Dolphins not playing until Monday, it’s possible the Dolphins are keeping Mostert sidelined for the first practice of the week only to ramp him up on Friday and Saturday. It’s too early to sound the alarms on this absence.

This is the first practice Jackson has missed all season. He wasn’t listed on Wednesday’s injury report, so the reason for his absence is unknown at this time. We’ll likely know more on his absence in the coming hours and will provide any updates once they’re received.

Texans beat writer Aaron Wilson said Schultz and offensive lineman George Fant were the only two players not present at the media portion of Thursday’s. Thursday could be more of a rest day for Schultz, as he was able to log a limited practice on Wednesday. We’ll see how things go Friday before getting too concerned about his Week 14 status, but if he’s unable to go, Brevin Jordan would be looking at another busy day against the Jets.

McCarthy is reportedly already at home and working with the staff via Zoom. In addition to returning to the team facilities on Friday, he’s also expected to hold a video news conference with the media before the weekend. Barring any setbacks, it’s been reported that McCarthy plans on being on the sideline and coaching the team for Sunday night’s Week 14 contest against the Eagles.

On the same day Hurst’s father announced his son was dealing with Post Traumatic Amnesia, Hurst returned to the practice field. The veteran tight end was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice and will likely get in another limited practice on Thursday. Hurst’s injury is just the latest example of violent head injuries that take place on a week-to-week basis, and while he said this isn’t career-ending, the prospects of him playing again are somewhat unnerving. We’ll see if he’s able to clear concussion protocol to play in Week 14 against the Saints, but even if he’s on the field, he’ll be hard to trust from a fantasy perspective.

Harris hasn’t practiced all week and is carrying a questionable tag into the game. Despite this, the Steelers are expected to have Harris on Thursday night against a stout Patriots defense that’s fresh off a Week 13 performance in which they held the Chargers to six points. Already playing in a committee, it’s possible Harris is on the shorter end of the touch share, given his injury. We’re cautiously treating him as a fringe RB2/RB3 for Thursday night’s contest.