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Jets WR Jamison Crowder (calf) is doubtful for Week 16 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Related Player: Braxton Berrios

Crowder has been outplayed by Berrios in recent games and is missing an opportunity to be the top wideout for the Jets this week.

Chargers RB Austin Ekeler has been added to the reserve/COVID-19 list.

The do-it-all back has to test negative on consecutive days and be vaccinated to have a chance to play Week 16.

49ers RB Elijah Mitchell (concussion/knee) will not play Thursday night against the Tennessee Titans.

Related Players: Jeff Wilson Jr., Deebo Samuel

Mitchell has a chance to be available for Week 17 with the extra rest coming. Wilson and Samuel take on a very good Titans run defense.

Jets WR Jamison Crowder (calf) did not practice Wednesday.

A thin WR corps needs Crowder healthy if they want a chance to put up a fight on offense.

Garrett Gilbert - fresh off New England’s practice squad - gets the starting assignment tonight.

Related players: Terry McLaurin, Antonio Gibson

Neither WFT QB Taylor Heinicke nor Kyle Allen tested out. So they remain on the Reserve/COVID list. It's a big game for both teams who need this win to keep pace for a wild card playoff spot. With Gilbert getting the nod, it's a huge downgrade for the passing game and McLaurin.

McLaurin (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation ahead of Tuesday's game against the Eagles.

Related players: Taylor Heinicke, Kyle Allen

McLaurin fully participated in each of Washington's three practice sessions this week, the story said. While it's good news he'll be back after a concussion, who will be throwing him the ball is another story. It's unclear who will be able to start for The Football Team at QB heading into Tuesday night's game. No matter who it is, McLaurin should draw a lot of targets at least.

C Corey Linsley, OLB Joey Bosa and RB Austin Ekeler are being placed on the COVID-19 list, per source. Chargers dealing with a situation.

Related players: Justin Jackson, Joshua Kelley, Larry Rountree

The tweet said more names could drop today for the Bolts. It's possible Ekeler can be cleared for Week 16, especially with more relaxed rules. And, the Chargers fortunately play an early afternoon game Sunday against the Texans leaving owners time to adjust lineups. If Ekeler isn't able to go, Jackson probably is the lead back with Kelley also getting some work.

49ers RB Elijah Mitchell (knee/concussion) will miss Week 15's game against the Atlanta Falcons.

Related Players: Deebo Samuel, Jeff Wilson Jr., JaMycal Hasty

Look for Samuel and Wilson to get most of the rushing work for San Fran, with Hasty filling in during two-minute drills or a blowout.

Cardinals RB James Conner (ankle) and TE Zach Ertz (hamstring) are questionable for Week 15's game at the Detroit Lions.

Related Players: Chase Edmonds, Eno Benjamin

Edmonds reportedly looked good at practice and could be activated for the game against Detroit. Ertz popped up on the injury report Friday so his status is one to watch carefully Sunday.

WFT WR Curtis Samuel (hamstring) will not play Week 15, while RB J.D. McKissic (concussion) and WR Terry McLaurin (concussion) are questionable.

WFT gets the Eagles off a bye with Kyle Allen, Kyle Shurmur, Garrett Gilbert, or you at QB this week. Lower expectations for the entire WFT offense.