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Darrelle Revis - DB - Buccaneers

Darrelle Revis (shoulder, neck) is listed as probable for Week 14.

Revis is probable, but hasn't been 100 percent on the field in weeks, and Tampa Bay has since become vulnerable to opposing No. 1 wideouts. It would be difficult to hold the Revis factor against any Bills receiver this week.

Dec 6 - 4:17 PM

Rob Housler - TE - Cardinals

Rob Housler was limited in Cardinals practice Friday with a hip injury, and is listed as questionable for Week 14.

Housler was a late addition to the injury report, which is never a good sign. Housler has been far too inconsistent with not enough upside to be trusted in the first round of fantasy football playoff games.

Dec 6 - 4:16 PM

Rashad Jennings - RB - Raiders

Rashad Jennings (questionable, concussion) was "limited" in Friday's practice, and still hasn't received clearance to play in Week 14.

The Raiders try to be very secretive with injured players, and seem to be taking the same approach with Jennings. Despite practicing on a limited basis each day this week, Jennings hasn't been cleared to face contact. Or at least the Raiders aren't saying whether he is. Keep tracking the situation into Sunday, but ultimately this is a situation to avoid against the Jets' league-best run defense. Darren McFadden (ankle) has been ruled out.

Source: Vic Tafur on Twitter

Dec 6 - 4:10 PM

Darius Slay - DB - Lions

Lions rookie CB Darius Slay (knee) is listed as doubtful for Week 14.

The Lions are tentatively expected to get back Chris Houston from an ankle injury, but won't have second-round dime back Slay against Philadelphia.

Dec 6 - 4:09 PM

Kenbrell Thompkins - WR - Patriots

Kenbrell Thompkins (hip) is listed as questionable for Week 14.

Thompkins was limited in practice every day this week, and will be a game-time decision against the Browns. He shouldn't be on fantasy playoff radars.

Dec 6 - 4:07 PM

Brandon Weeden - QB - Browns

Brandon Weeden (concussion) is listed as out for Week 14.

Jason Campbell is probable and will start against the Patriots.

Dec 6 - 4:06 PM

Lovie Smith - DL - Free Agent

Owner Bob McNair acknowledged Friday that Lovie Smith is already under consideration for the Texans' head-coaching vacancy.

Same goes for interim coach Wade Phillips. "Some of people we’ll visit with are in coaching situations now, so this will be held on a confidential basis," McNair said. "We’ll give Wade an opportunity to interview for the position." In addition to a coach with NFL head-coaching experience, McNair is seeking candidates who are "Bright, ethical ... and able to make adjustments."

Source: Houston Chronicle

Dec 6 - 4:05 PM

Rob Gronkowski - TE - Patriots

Rob Gronkowski (back) is listed as questionable for Week 14.

Gronk has been playing through "Q" tags all season. Start him.

Dec 6 - 3:57 PM

Aaron Dobson - WR - Patriots

Aaron Dobson (foot) has been ruled out for Week 14.

New England's "X" receiver position is up in the air this week.

Dec 6 - 3:55 PM

Brandon Bolden - RB - Patriots

Brandon Bolden's absence from Patriots practice Friday was described as "not injury related."

It doesn't sound like Bolden is in danger of missing Sunday's tilt with the Browns, though he hasn't been much of a factor in New England's offense lately. He managed 20 yards on four touches in last week's win over the Texans.

Source: Mike Reiss on Twitter

Dec 6 - 3:55 PM

Julius Thomas - TE - Broncos

Julius Thomas (knee) is listed as probable for Week 14 against the Titans.

A full participant in Thursday and Friday's sessions, Thomas is ready to rock against a Tennessee defense that excels in perimeter pass coverage but has some vulnerabilities between the numbers, which is where Thomas and Wes Welker do their dirty work. Lock in Thomas as a top-five fantasy TE1 this week.

Dec 6 - 3:44 PM

Calvin Johnson - WR - Lions

Calvin Johnson (knee) practiced again on Friday.

He'll be all systems go for Sunday's game against an Eagles defense allowing the most fantasy points to wide receivers. Johnson is the No. 1 wideout play.

Dec 6 - 3:25 PM

Reggie Bush - RB - Lions

Reggie Bush (calf, questionable) returned to Lions practice Friday, and "didn't seem limited" during drills open to the media.

Bush was held out of Wednesday and Thursday's sessions, although he did participate in some light individual drills yesterday. It's good news Bush returned Friday and looked to be a full participant in an outdoors practice ahead of Sunday's visit to Philadelphia. Bush's Week 14 status no longer appears to be a question mark. He'll be a top-ten running back starter in fantasy.

Source: detroitlions.com

Dec 6 - 3:23 PM

Michael Floyd - WR - Cardinals

Michael Floyd (probable, ankle) declared himself 85-90 percent healthy following Friday's practice.

Coach Bruce Arians succinctly said he expects Floyd to be fine for Sunday's division tilt with the Rams. Floyd will be a top-20 fantasy wideout play.

Source: Kyle Odegard on Twitter

Dec 6 - 3:19 PM

Mike Shanahan - OT - Redskins

Appearing on NFL Insiders Friday, ESPN's Chris Mortensen floated current Redskins coach Mike Shanahan as a possible candidate for the Texans' head-coaching vacancy.

This is all just speculation because Shanahan remains under contract with the Redskins and the Texans' coaching search hasn't even begun yet, but Mort isn't the first NFL Insider to connect Shanahan to Houston. CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora and ESPN's John Clayton have similarly done so. Owner Bob McNair made it clear Friday that he intends to hire a coach with NFL head-coaching experience. Shanahan fits that bill and would also allow for a smooth transition on offense. Shanahan's philosophy is very similar to ex-coach Gary Kubiak's.

Dec 6 - 3:16 PM