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Bears practice report:

DNP: Darnell Mooney, Cole Kmet
Limited: Lucas Patrick
Full: Teven Jenkins, Noah Sewell, Equanimeous St. Brown

Related Players: D.J. Moore, Byron Pringle, Dante Pettis, Robert Tonyan

Justin Fields' legs yet again saved a mediocre passing game last week, and it looks like he may have to do without some of his best weapons yet again. D.J. Moore should be peppered with targets upon his return, which will make him a safe WR2 for Championship Week.

Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton was on field at practice, but he was mostly observing.
WR Zay Flowers (calf), LB Del’Shawn Phillips, CBs Brandon Stephens and Jalyn Armour-Davis (concussion) were NOT practicing.

Related Players: Odell Beckham, Nelson Agholor, Rashod Bateman

Flowers has grown into a much larger role than the screen-or-nothing position he was in at the beginning of the year, but he does have a couple of clunkers in the second half of the season, including two games with one target. In theory, the team could rest him as they get ready for the playoffs but it's not as if Odell Beckham or Rashod Bateman have been beacons of health behind him. Make sure you have a backup plan if Flowers does indeed miss Week 17.

This is not a declarative statement about their statuses for Sunday, but WR Michael Pittman Jr. (concussion) and RT Braden Smith (knee) were very active in today’s practice. Smith looked like a guy ready to play IMO.

Related Players: Alec Pierce, Josh Downs, D.J. Montgomery

Pittman was ruled out late in the week ahead of what looked like a good on-paper matchup against the Falcons. He was clearly missed, as the passing offense never got going with any consistency. If he is cleared in time to play Week 17, he should be considered a WR2 against the Raiders.

No practice today for Jaylen Waddle (ankle) & Raheem Mostert (should be good to go). Tyreek Hill, Austin Jackson did limited practice.

Tua throws looked good after landing on report w/ left thumb.

Robert Hunt, De’Von Achane did team stretch, separate rehab work during practice.

Related Players: Tyreek Hill, Cedrick Wilson, Durham Smythe

With Waddle only logging 17 routes in Week 16, the target share for Tyreek Hill predictably increased, as he turned 14 targets into a 9-99 stat line. Tight end Durham Smythe also saw five targets for the first time since Week 1. In a tough matchup against the Ravens, Waddle should be considered a lower-end WR2 if he were to go, with Tyreek a locked-in top-five option regardless.

Miami Dolphins Wednesday practice, Ravens

Not spotted: Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Raheem Mostert, De’Von Achane, Terron Armstead, Robert Hunt

Related Players: Raheem Mostert, Jeff Wilson

Missing a Wednesday practice isn't a big deal for a vet, but for a rookie that's been dealing with a toe issue, it's a different story. Achane has been limited in his last two games, garnering 22 opportunities (carries + targets) for only 93 combined yards and 11.3 half-PPR fantasy points. Against a stout Ravens run-defense, it could be difficult to trust him as more than a FLEX play, though his explosiveness can turn any touch into a huge play, so it may be all about risk tolerance in Week 17.

Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel said Jaylen Waddle’s high ankle sprain is not overly severe and he hasn’t been ruled out for Sunday vs. Ravens yet.

Related Players: Tyreek Hill, Cedrick Wilson, Durham Smythe

With Waddle only logging 17 routes in Week 16, the target share for Tyreek Hill predictably increased, as he turned 14 targets into a 9-99 stat line. Tight end Durham Smythe also saw five targets for the first time since Week 1. In a tough matchup against the Ravens, Waddle should be considered a lower-end WR2 if he were to go, with Tyreek a locked-in top-five option regardless.

Steichen confirms WR Michael Pittman Jr. is still in concussion protocol, "but he's progressing well."

Related Players: Alec Pierce, Josh Downs, D.J. Montgomery

Pittman was ruled out late in the week ahead of what looked like a good on-paper matchup against the Falcons. He was clearly missed, as the passing offense never got going with any consistency. If he is cleared in time to play Week 17, he should be considered a WR2 against the Raiders.

Via Alec Lewis of TheAthletic.com, O’Connell also mentioned that receiver Jordan Addison (ankle) and cornerback Mekhi Blackmon (shoulder) are both day-to-day.

Related players: K.J. Osborn, Brandon Powell

Addison left last week's game and didn't return. With T.J. Hockenson lost for the season at TE, the Vikings will need all hands on deck as they sit at 7-8 on the season. There is also a report that any of their three QBs could get the start in Week 17. If Addison can't go, Osborn could be in line for more targets. There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding this offense right now.

Josh McDaniel said that Jaylen Waddle has a high ankle injury and that the severity of it was still being evaluated. With that evaluation still going on, there’s no word on his status for Week 17’s showdown with the Ravens but McDaniel acknowledged such injuries can be “tricky” even as he expressed hope in Waddle fighting through it.

When Waddle was injured against the Cowboys on Sunday, word was that he hurt his shin but head coach Mike McDaniel said on Monday that the injury is actually that of a high ankle nature. Owners will need to keep an eye on this injury heading into Week 17.

The Vikings ruled out TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) and WR Jordan Addison (ankle) for the rest of Sunday’s game against the Lions.

In a short period of time, the Vikings have lost two of their top offensive weapons as they try to hang around with the Lions and keep their playoff and division hopes alive. Justin Jefferson is still around which is always a positive but the offense certainly takes a hit. We’ll see if the Vikings can overcome these injuries in a big moment.