NFL Player News
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Nick Chubb RB | HOU
Texans' Nick Chubb: Could serve as lead runner Week 16
Chubb (ribs) remains listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders but could be in line to serve as the Texans' top ball carrier in Week 16 with Woody Marks (ankle) trending toward missing the contest, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Before sitting out the Texans' Week 15 win over the Cardinals due to a ribs injury, Chubb had begun to cede more work on the ground to Marks over his most recent appearances. However, Marks exited the Week 15 game early due to an ankle injury of his own, then sat out practices Wednesday and Thursday before returning to the field Friday as a limited participant. Like Chubb, Marks is listed as questionable, and though he had been pushing to play Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston relays that the Texans plan to have the rookie rest his ankle this week. Assuming Chubb -- who practiced fully Thursday and Friday -- is officially cleared upon the release of Houston's inactive list 90 minutes prior to the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, he could take on the brunt of the carries out of the backfield with Marks out of the picture. Meanwhile, Jawhar Jordan is also expected to have a role in the game plan after a 15-carry, 101-yard performance in Week 15, and Dare Ogunbowale could see more involvement on passing downs.
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Woody Marks RB | HOU
Texans' Woody Marks: Trending toward sitting Sunday
Marks (ankle) remains listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders but appears likely to be inactive for the contest, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Though Marks exited last week's win over the Cardinals and managed just one limited practice this week, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reported late Saturday that the rookie running back was planning on playing Sunday. Ultimately, Marks doesn't look like he'll be able to give it a go, with official confirmation on his status set to arrive when Houston posts its inactive list 90 minutes prior to the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. With Marks trending toward sitting out, Nick Chubb (ribs) -- who is also listed as questionable but appears on track to play -- is projected to lead the Houston backfield in carries. Jawhar Jordan is also expected to have an expanded role in the game plan after he accounted for 118 total yards on 17 touches in the Week 15 win over Arizona.
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Art Green CB | NYG
Giants' Art Green: Set for Week 16 return
Green is active for Sunday's clash versus the Vikings, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Green missed New York's past six games while on IR due to a hamstring injury. He was activated Saturday but remained questionable for Sunday due both to the hamstring issue and an illness. With Green officially active for the contest against Minnesota, he could see his first action since Week 8, though he'll likely work exclusively in a special-teams role, as he did in each of his first eight games before getting hurt.
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Jon Runyan OG | NYG
Giants' Jon Runyan: Inactive for Week 16
Runyan (personal) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Runyan is away from the team while attending the birth of his child, so Aaron Stinnie will start at left guard against Minnesota. Runyan will likely return for the Giants' Week 17 road tilt against the Raiders on Sunday, Dec. 28.
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Isaiah Johnson CB | MIA
Dolphins' Isaiah Johnson: Inactive for Week 16
Johnson (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Johnson was working through a knee injury during Week 16 prep, and his injury is severe enough for him to be sidelined for Sunday's home tilt. He's worked mostly on special teams across four regular-season games, so his absence won't negatively impact the Dolphins' secondary all that much.
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Rashad Wisdom SAF | TB
Buccaneers' Rashad Wisdom: Won't make return Week 16
Wisdom (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's battle against Carolina, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Wisdom was activated from IR on Wednesday, but Tampa Bay has elected to hold him out of action against the Panthers. Though he appears to be past the quad injury that sidelined him for an extended period, Wisdom may not currently have a role on game days. When he did play earlier in the campaign, Wisdom logged all of his work on special teams across two contests.
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Bernhard Raimann OT | IND
Colts' Bernhard Raimann: Ruled out for MNF
Raimann (elbow) has been downgraded to out for Monday night's game against the 49ers.
Raimann initially earned the questionable tag for Week 16 after logging a limited practice Saturday. However, he will end up missing his first game of the season Monday due to an elbow injury, and his next opportunity to play is Week 17 against the Jaguars on Sunday, Dec. 28. Luke Tenuta figures to be the top candidate to start at left tackle in Raimann's absence.
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Kevin Zeitler OG | TEN
Titans' Kevin Zeitler: Green light to play Kansas City
Zeitler (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Zeitler earned the questionable tag for Week 16 after logging back-to-back limited sessions Thursday and Friday due to a groin injury. He's been cleared to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups and will start at right guard.
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Wyatt Teller OG | CLE
Browns' Wyatt Teller: Inactive for Week 16
Teller (calf) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills.
Teller will miss a third consecutive game due to a calf injury, and his next chance to play is Week 17 against the Steelers on Sunday, Dec. 28. Teven Jenkins will get another start at right guard in Teller's absence, per Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com.
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Trey Pipkins OT | LAC
Chargers' Trey Pipkins: Still sidelined for Week 16
Pipkins (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's clash against the Cowboys.
Pipkins hurt his ankle Week 14 against Philadelphia and missed last Sunday's win over Kansas City. He was able to log a trio of limited practices this week but isn't yet ready to return to game action. Trevor Penning could again get more offensive snaps as a result.