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Even with Jacobs not practicing all week, the tailback will go in a crucial game for the Packers in their chances of winning the NFC Central. The 27-year-old may not see as many touches as he would, but he’s worth RB2 consideration for the contest against Chicago.

As The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jeff McClane points out, Brown told reporters yesterday that he was having his wisdom teeth removed this week. We would assume that won’t prevent him from suiting up on Sunday. Fantasy managers should still keep an eye on the Eagles’ injury report this week, just to be sure. As long as Brown is back at practice by Friday, he will be a high-ceiling WR2 in a potential shootout with the Bills.

Bryant was taken off the field on a stretcher last week after taking a brutal hit while leaping for a Bo Nix pass. He was immediately sent to the hospital. Thankfully, they only diagnosed him with a concussion. Bryant could miss more than just Week 17, but a return for the playoffs is at least on the table. Troy Franklin will continue to operate as the team’s No. 2 for the final week of the fantasy football season. He will be a boom/bust WR3 versus a Chiefs squad that has all but given up on the season.

While it would be great to see Jacobs practice fully, this is actually an improvement from last week. The Packers’ starting running back totaled just 48 scoreless yards after sitting out all three practices. He is on track to play in Week 17 against the Ravens, though RB Emanuel Wilson could continue to split backfield touches with him.

Watson played through chest and shoulder listings last week, catching just 2-of-6 targets for 17 yards after logging just two limited practice sessions. He briefly exited the game after colliding with WR Jayden Reed. Watson is seemingly in better health this week. Packers WR Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) is also practicing fully this week.

Mitchell was estimated as a limited participant for Tuesday’s walkthrough. A full practice today means he is good to go for Week 17. Mitchell touched the ball a season-high nine times last week but only managed 13 yards in total. He has as much home run potential as any back on a per-carry basis, but Mitchell is a dog to see double-digit touches in a game. He is stuck in the RB4 ranks for Week 17.

Doubs is good to go for the Packers’ Week 17 game against the Ravens. The Packers’ perimeter receiver is just a touchdown-dependent flex option though, having cleared 60 yards receiving just four times this season. The Packers’ quarterback situation is also concerning, with starting QB Jordan Love (concussion) and QB Malik Willis (shoulder/illness) both ailing.

By “revisit,” we assume Carter means he will need to undergo surgery again. Carter told reporters he got multiple shots in both of his shoulders. The young defensive linemen underwent double shoulder surgery earlier this year. He is expected to return for Week 17 and play through the injuries for the remainder of the season. To no one’s surprise, Carter said he is not going to feel 100 percent during the final stretch of the Eagles’ season.

This is a bit surprising. Douglas exited Week 16 after suffering a hamstring injury. His early-week participation puts him on track to play. Hollins is not so lucky. The lanky speedster was sidelined on Wednesday by an abdominal injury, as was WR Kayshon Boutte (concussion). Rookie WR Kyle Williams would benefit if Hollins and Boutte are sidelined this week.

Taylor missed Week 16 with the neck issue and is on track to sit out at least one more game. He could ultimately miss the rest of the season, given that the Jets have nothing to play for over the next two weeks. Stone Smartt caught five passes for 34 yards in Taylor’s absence last week. He split reps with Jeremy Ruckert but does appear to be the preferred pass-catching option for the team. Smartt will sit on the TE2/3 border for Week 17.

Henderson participated in warmups with the team during the portion of practice open to the media. We do not know whether Henderson did much in practice beyond that. Players often miss at least one game after suffering brain injuries, so his early-week participation is an encouraging sign for his Week 17 availability. Patriots veteran RB Rhamondre Stevenson should be rostered at this time, just in case Stevenson is unable to clear the NFL’s concussion protocol.