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Head coach Pete Carroll did not have the best tone when discussing the running back’s status, relaying that the team did not think the injury would require a stint on injured reserve but that oblique injuries “take a while to figure out.” It sure appears likely the team will be without its starting back against the 49ers.

“This is light, honestly,” Allen said. “Thigh contusion is like a solid nick. That’s considered not bad.” Allen also said his ongoing shoulder injury is not an issue. “I feel great. This late in the season, I couldn’t ask to be feeling any better.” Allen is an elite Week 13 option.

Teller hasn’t missed a game or even a snap this year despite dealing with ankle and calf injuries. He sat out of Wednesday’s practice but was on the field for the following two sessions before being cleared. Expect a similar practice regimen for the veteran guard for at least the next few weeks.

Hunt missed Wednesday’s practice because of the groin issue but was back to a full session by Friday. His light workload was likely maintenance. Don’t be surprised to see the veteran’s reps limited in practice for the remainder of the year. Hunt’s workload has been scaled back in recent weeks, culminating in just seven carries in Week 12. As the backup on a run-first offense, Hunt ranks as an RB4 for Week 13.

No surprises here as Kupp was able to practice in full three times this week. Kupp only got in one full session last week after missing Wednesday’s practice outright, so he appears to be trending in the right direction after the notable injury scare. Coming off a quiet game of three catches and 18 yards, a rebound looks likely for the star receiver, even if he is up against the Browns’ shutdown defense this week. Kupp will rank as a high-end WR2 for Week 13.

As expected, safety Juan Thornhill was removed from the injury report. Ward has dealt with a number of injuries this year. The shoulder issue forced him to miss Week 12 and will cost him at least one more appearance. Even without Ward in the lineup, Cleveland’s defense remains a nightmare matchup for Matthew Stafford and the Rams.

Garrett went down with the shoulder injury in Week 12. After the game, head coach Kevin Stefanski called him day-to-day. Garrett did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday but was back on the field for the final session of the week. Despite the injury scare, he is good to go for Week 13. With 13 sacks to his name this season, Garrett will attempt to close the gap on T.J. Watt, who has 13.5 sacks, with a few takedowns of Matthew Stafford.

Higgins was limited to start the week but upgraded to full on Friday. The veteran receiver has missed each of the Bengals’ last three games with a hamstring injury suffered in practice but is trending toward a return on Monday night against the Jaguars. While Higgins’ return is good for the Bengals, fantasy managers will need to consider whether or not he’s worth starting with Jake Browning under center. Browning and the Bengals managed just 222 total yards in last week’s loss to the Steelers and were 2-for-10 on third down. Higgins shouldn’t be counted on as anything more than a WR3.

Zeke got in three limited practices this week, putting him on the right side of questionable heading into the weekend. Still, his role has been on a downward trajectory in recent weeks and the Patriots’ offense is in freefall. Healthy or not, Zeke is not on the fantasy radar heading into Week 13.

Douglas suffered the head injury in Week 12 and has been in the league’s concussion protocol ever since. He did not practice at all this week, putting his status for Week 14 in doubt as well. DeVante Parker will seemingly operate as the team’s top wideout this week, though he is at WR5 at best given the state of New England’s offense.

Armstead did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday but was back on the field for a limited session to close the week. He appears to be a true game-time call for Week 13. Armstead has five sacks and four TFLs this season. Losing him for a crucial NFC matchup versus the Eagles would be a notable blow to San Francisco’s front-seven.