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NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) is expected to undergo season-ending surgery.

Lawrence’s significant AC joint sprain will evidently require surgery. The displaced clavicle was easily seen even when Lawrence was wearing a sweatshirt so this result is hardly a surprise. Rapoport adds, “Lawrence will make a full recovery for 2025.”
Azeez Al-Shaair

HOU Linebacker #0

Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair’s three-game suspension was upheld by appeals officer Ramon Foster.

Al-Shaair was suspended for three games after delivering a significant blow to Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence’s head as Lawrence slid. His hit led to a brawl during the Texans and Jaguars’ Week 13 matchup and Al-Shaair was subsequently ejected. Lawrence is expected to miss the season with the concussion he suffered on the hit and due to surgery on a shoulder injury he sustained prior to returning Week 13 . Ramon Foster was appointed to oversee Al-Shaair’s appeal of his suspension; Foster upheld the three-game absence. The Texans defense will suffer from missing Al-Shaair as he was one of the team’s starting linebackers. He is eligible to return Week 17 against the Ravens.
Kenneth Walker III

SEA Running Back #9

Kenneth Walker III (ankle/calf) was limited in Wednesday’s practice.

Both injuries are new issues for Walker, which could explain his inefficient play in Week 13. While his limited participation early in the week is promising, this is a situation to monitor closely, particularly the calf component. Backup RB Zach Charbonnet (elbow) practiced in full on Wednesday.
DK Metcalf

SEA Wide Receiver #14

DK Metcalf (shoulder) was limited in Wednesday’s practice.

The shoulder issue kept Metcalf sidelined on Wednesday and Thursday before he practiced in full on Friday last week. His early-week participation today suggests he suffered no setbacks in-game. Metcalf did briefly exit Week 13 due to an apparent nerve-related issue in his knee, that impacted his foot, but the team did not list his knee nor his foot on today’s report so we can consider it a thing of the past for now.
Ladd McConkey

LAC Wide Receiver #15

Ladd McConkey (knee/shoulder) was limited in Wednesday’s practice.

McConkey continues to play through injuries this season and his early-week practice participation suggests the trend will continue in Week 14. The stud rookie should push for double-digit targets in a likely pass-heavy game against the Chiefs this week.
Kendre Miller

NO Running Back #25

Kendre Miller (hamstring) is practicing in full for Week 14 against the Giants.

Miller was designated to return from injured reserve this week. He was seemingly put on injured reserve by head coach Dennis Allen out of spite. Allen was later fired and interim head coach Darren Rizzi made it clear earlier this week that Miller was not in the dog house for him. If activated, Miller could eat into Alvin Kamara’s gargantuan workload as the Saints look to evaluate the second-year back while also reducing the veteran’s touch total. Miller is worth a stash in deep leagues.
Alexander Mattison

LV Running Back #22

Alexander Mattison (ankle) was limited in Wednesday’s practice.

Mattison’s practice status gives us little to go on. He was limited through Week 13 before the team ultimately rendered him inactive. He is not usable in fantasy regardless but he could negatively impact RB Sincere McCormick’s Week 14-viability. Zamir White (quadricep) also remained sidelined.
Tyreek Hill

MIA Wide Receiver #10

Tyreek Hill (wrist/rest) did not practice Wednesday.

This is standard procedure for Hill, who suffered the wrist injury in the offseason and had it flare up on him a few weeks ago. Hill will continue to play through the issue barring a setback with offseason surgery all but guaranteed. Hill rebounded from a quiet Week 12 with six grabs for 83 yards and a touchdown last week, keeping him in the WR2 ranks for his upcoming matchup with the Jets.
Bucky Irving

TB Running Back #7

Bucky Irving (hip/back) did not practice on Wednesday.

This was expected. Irving injured his hip on a meaningless kick return with five seconds left in the first half last week but he returned to play for the second half, totaling a career-high 25 carries in the process. Fantasy managers should expect to have him out there for Week 14, though this is a situation to monitor. Sean Tucker can be added where available.
Baker Mayfield

TB Quarterback #6

Baker Mayfield (Achilles/Knee) practiced in full on Wednesday.

The two injuries likely occurred on the same play. Mayfield was spun to the ground during a tackle, with his foot briefly planted in the process. The force likely stressed the inside of his knee. After hitting the ground, Panthers DE Jadeveon Clowney accidentally stepped on Mayfield’s lower leg, likely impacting the Achilles. Mayfield’s early-week participation bodes positively for his Week 14 availability though he is clearly banged up.

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