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Dillon is in line for a busy Week 12 against the Lions with Aaron Jones (knee) likely to miss the game. Jones was listed as a DNP on Monday as is trending toward missing Thursday’s contest after an injury scare in Week 11. With Jones sidelined for much of Sunday’s loss to the Chargers, Dillon totaled 18 touches for 61 empty yards. It wasn’t a good outing, but in a game like fantasy, where volume is king, Dillon should find a way toward a top-24 finish if Jones is unable to go. Despite his limited designation on Monday, we’d expect Dillon to play in Week 12 barring any unexpected developments.

Dell seemed to hurt his left leg on a Dameon Pierce touchdown in the first quarter against the Broncos. Blocking on the play, Dell’s leg was crushed under a pile of players. He was carted into the locker room, making it unlikely that he will return Week 13. Dell’s status will be clearer as the Texans test his leg out and hope he returns for Week 14 against the Jets.

Terrell collided with Breece Hall in the first quarter and stayed down on the field for a while. After being checked out by trainers, Terrell walked to the locker room. Though losing Terrell would be a big blow to the Falcons’ defense, we don’t expect Tim Boyle to start lighting up the scoreboard.

Surtain suffered an apparent left knee injury in the first quarter against the Texans. He briefly headed into the medical tent before leaving for the locker room for further testing. Surtain is the Broncos’ star cornerback and the Texans’ receivers should have an easier time getting open if he cannot return.

Uzomah went down early in the first quarter. He stayed on the field clutching his knee after the play and was eventually carted to the locker room. His day appears to be over. Rookie tight end Jeremy Ruckert could see more snaps in his absence.

Stevenson got “hip-drop tackled” in the process of losing a first quarter fumble and was in a world of pain. Although he limped off the field under his own power, he headed immediately to the locker room rather than the blue tent. It would certainly appear his day is over, leaving Ezekiel Elliott as the Patriots’ every-down back. Stevenson was looking spry before going down, taking nine carries for 40 yards.

Breece Hall is dealing with a hamstring issue. He is active, but the Jets may be preparing to limit his reps in Week 13. Cook hasn’t seen more than four carries in a game since Week 5. The veteran back has struggled in every efficiency metric this year while Hall has been an elite home run hitter. More carries for Cook would push Hall from the RB1 border into the middle of the RB2 ranks. Cook has a pulse as an RB4 but is still a weak fantasy option.

Reed and the Packers face the Chiefs on Sunday Night Football, meaning we won’t know his status until all but one other game has kicked off. Reed missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday but returned to the field for Green Bay’s final session of the week. It looks like he will suit up tonight, though fantasy managers may want to keep their eyes on potential backup options to be safe. Reed sits on the WR3/4 border for Week 13.

Anzalone sustained a hand injury on Thanksgiving against the Packers and did not practice this week. The struggling Detroit defense will have to get along without the starting linebacker for at least one week.

Forbes will remain sidelined with an elbow injury. He did not practice this week. Washington’s secondary is as vulnerable as any in the league right now.

CB Damarri Mathis was the only player listed as questionable this week for the Broncos, but he is now set to play against the Texans. On both sides of the ball, the 6-5 Broncos are rolling healthy and ready to compete for a playoff spot against the 6-5 Texans.