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Jeff Wilson’s 42 snaps were a season high and an indication he is returning to his pre-injury form. So was his 4.3-yard average. There was nothing flashy from him against the Bengals and his longest carry was 12 yards.

Related players: Elijah Mitchell

The story suggested the team could use a change of pace back to Mitchell and that Wilson's production against the Bengals was an encouraging sign he could be just that. The team seems to trust Wilson so the move would make sense. He's also getting healthier, proven by his 42 snaps in Week 14.

Eagles have placed WR Quez Watkins and RB Jason Huntley on the Reserve/COVID-19 list.

Related players: Jalen Reagor, Greg Ward

If Watkins has to miss Week 15 against Washington, Reagor likely moves into the team's WR2 role with Ward also possibly seeing more targets. This is a big game for both the Eagles and Washington who sit at 6-7 and are battling for the final wild card berth in the NFC. Watkins is more of a big-play, boom-or-bust deep threat for the Birds.

Viking put RB Alexander Mattison and WR Dan Chisena on COVID-19 reserve list, guard Kyle Hinton on practice squad COVID-19 list and LB Ryan Connelly goes to IR.

Related players: Dalvin Cook, Wayne Gallman, Kene Nwangwu, C.J. Ham

The Viking claimed RB Gallman off waivers in another move. Gallman likely at least slides in behind Cook and Nwangwu. Cook was dominant last week coming back from a shoulder injury but has dealt with his share of injuries this year and in his career, so his handcuff any given week is always worth noting.

49ers RB Elijah Mitchell (finger/ribs/concussion) will not play Week 14 against the Cincinnati Bengals. WR Deebo Samuel (groin) is questionable.

Related Players: Jeff Wilson Jr., JaMycal Hasty

It appears as if Wilson is good to go and will start for the 49ers this week, but look for Hasty to see a decent workload.

49ers RB Jeff Wilson Jr. (knee) was limited Wednesday.

Related Players: JaMycal Hasty, Brian Hill

If Wilson is out or truly limited Sunday, JaMycal Hasty will more than likely serve as San Francisco's starter. Elijah Mitchell received a clean MRI this week, but is still bothered by his knee injury.

The San Francisco 49ers have signed RB Brian Hill to the active roster.

Related Player: Elijah Mitchell, JaMycal Hasty, Jeff Wilson Jr.

Mitchell and Wilson could be out/limited Sunday, which lead to the addition of Hill. JaMycal Hasty could start if Mitchell and Wilson are out.

Vikings WR Adam Thielen (ankle) will not play Week 14 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. RB Dalvin Cook (shoulder) is questionable.

Related Players: Justin Jefferson, K.J. Osborn, Alexander Mattison, Kene Nwangwu, Tyler Conklin

The short week was going to keep Thielen out. While Obsorn is expected to start in Thielen's place, do not be surprised if Tyler Conklin gets more run.

Elijah Mitchell and Trenton Cannon are both in the concussion protocol. They’re unlikely to go through a full practice Wednesday but certainly have a shot to play in Cincinnati. The 49ers also think Deebo Samuel has a good chance to be back this week from his groin injury.

Related players: Jeff Wilson, JaMycal Hasty

The news about Samuel on Tuesday was a bit up and down overall with some reports more positive than others, but the general feeling overall seems like there is a chance he can play in Week 14. This particular story said "good chance." It would certainly be a good sign if Mitchell can practiced in at least a limited form on Wednesday so owners will want to take note. Hasty is probably the team's most healthy running back, but the story thinks Wilson will be able to practice this week after his knee swelled up recently. This RB situation is a fluid one heading into Week 14. To make matters worse, Samuel has had more time running the ball over the last few weeks.

Vikings WR Adam Thielen didn't practice on Tuesday while RB Dalvin Cook was limited.

Related players: Alexander Mattison, Tyler Conklin, K.J. Osborn

Cook, of course, is dealing with a shoulder injury. He was listed as DNP Monday so this is a potential trend in the right direction for Thursday's game with Pittsburgh, but owners probably shouldn't get hopes up just yet. If Cook can't go, it would mean an RB1-type workload for Mattison. Meanwhile, Thielen didn't practice for the second-straight day meaning his status continues to not look good on the short week as he's dealing with his ankle injury. Reports say he's not expected to play, so it should be another big day for Justin Jefferson with Conklin and Osborn also getting more looks.

Wide receiver Deebo Samuel (groin) remains day to day, but Shanahan said he is hoping to get him back this week, too.

Related players: Elijah Mitchell, Jeff Wilson, JaMycal Hasty

Samuel was scheduled to miss a week or two, but the Niners hope to see him back for Week 14 after missing Week 13. Mitchell entered concussion protocol on Monday after being cleared on Sunday and after the game, so his status is up in the air, as is Wilson's who had his knee flare up, according to the story. Samuel has been used more as a runner lately but is a weapon the 49ers would love to get back with so many other question marks at RB.