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It’s currently viewed as likely that Chargers starting running back Omarion Hampton will be able return to action and play next Monday when the team faces the Eagles, sources tell CBS Sports.

Related players: Kimani Vidal

Hampton has missed the last seven games with an ankle injury. The Chargers will probably welcome back Hampton with a nice workload, especially with QB Justin Herbert in question because of a hand injury. The Bolts are playing the Eagles who just allowed two, 100-yard rushers to the Bears on Black Friday. The only negative is this is a Monday night game, so Hampton owners will want to back themselves up just to be safe. Vidal will likely have a role in this game as well, especially of Herbert isn't able to play.

There won’t be any change to Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown’s practice status on Tuesday.

St. Brown missed practice on Monday with the ankle injury he suffered in the team’s Thanksgiving loss to the Packers and head coach Dan Campbell said at a press conference that the wideout will remain off the field on Tuesday.

Campbell added that St. Brown is improving and that the team will keep the door open for the wideout to play against the Cowboys on Thursday. It's not a short week since both teams are coming off a Thanksgiving Day games, but initial reports say St. Brown could miss 1-2 weeks. Campbell added, “If he can play, he’ll play. That’s the best way to say it.”

GM John Lynch was asked on KNBR whether it was realistic that Brandon Aiyuk could play for the 49ers this season. "Realistic? I'm not sure," Lynch said. "Hopeful."

That certainly doesn't sound reassuring, but given the recent news around Aiyuk - not surprising either. It was recently reported the team voided Aiyuk's 2026 guarantees in his contract, so it seems unlikely Aiyuk is in any hurry to get back this season, even if the team would open his 21-day window for his knee injury.

While Kevin Stefanski reiterated he’s thinking week-to-week when it comes to the quarterback position, he noted he’s been pleased with Shedeur Sanders’ progress.

“He wants to continue to get better and better, and that’s the right attitude to have, and that’s why we’ll continue to work,” Stefanski said.

Related players: Dillon Gabriel

Sanders has completed 51 percent of his passes for 405 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in three appearances so far this season. The story added Stefanski said Sanders "had some really good moments" in his second start of the season last week. One would think the team will lean toward Sanders again in Week 14, but it remains to be seen. Gabriel was cleared to play last week but the team went with Sanders.

When asked postgame if his trust in the run game changed without J.K. Dobbins, HC Sean Payton gave a clear vote of confidence to RJ Harvey.

“It’s nothing to do with the runner,” Payton said postgame. “Nothing.”

“We’ll watch the tape,” Payton continued, asked on his evaluation of Harvey. “But, trust me. It was just looks where the evaluation will be on how we blocked it, and then the scheme, relative to what we were seeing defensively. The runners were good.”

Related players: Jaleel McLaughlin, Tyler Badie

Harvey is averaging just 3.1 YPC outside the tackles this season the story said, which is a reason why the team has missed Dobbins, who is lost for the season. In two games as a lead back, Harvey is averaging just 2.7 YPC. The story pointed out Harvey has missed some holes as of late, making the wrong cut. The good news is Harvey has improved his pass blocking, which will keep him on the field in more situations, and he's thriving as a goal line back. Harvey had 13 carries to McLaughlin's six against the Commanders, and Harvey should continue to be the back to play in the Denver offense.

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert underwent surgery Monday to repair the broken bone in his left hand.

Related players: Trey Lance

In a statement, the Chargers said: “Chargers QB Justin Herbert underwent successful surgery today in Los Angeles to stabilize a fracture in his left hand. Herbert’s return to play is considered day-to-day, and his status for next Monday’s game against Philadelphia will be determined later in the week.” Herbert injured his left hand in the first series at the end of a 1-yard scramble when Panthers defensive back Jeremy Chinn slammed the quarterback to the ground. Herbert’s hand banged against the turf, the story described. Herbert owners could be in a tough spot since the game is on Monday night, especially if Herbert comes down to a game-time call. Hopefully we know more as the week goes on.

Even though Jayden Reed is back at practice, he still has to be given final medical clearance to play.

Also said Matthew Golden (wrist) could potentially play Sunday vs. CHI.

LaFleur said: "The plan is to see where he's at by the end of the week," according to the post. Reed should be close as he returned last week and there was some hoped he'd be able to play on Thanksgiving. We may not have a better idea until later this week as far as Reed goes, however. The Packers play in a later Sunday game at home against the Bears, who currently have the top seed in the NFC.

Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has missed the last four games while on injured reserve, which means he is now eligible to return to practice and be activated to play in games.

That’s not going to happen this week, however. Head coach Jonathan Gannon said at his Monday press conference that Murray is “not quite there yet” in his recovery from a foot injury.

Related players: Jacoby Brissett

When Murray was injured, there was a lot of speculation that he might not return to the lineup again this season even if he’s healthy and that the two sides are on track to part ways when the season is over, the story said. The story added, during an appearance on Arizona Sports Monday, Gannon said that he has no objection to playing Murray if the quarterback is well enough to play. Brissett will get at least one more week as the starter and it will be a later Sunday game at home against the Rams.

Rams RB Kyren Williams’ ankle was “pretty good” today, per Sean McVay.

Blake Corum

Williams popped up as questionable to return to the game with an ankle injury, but Williams did manage to return and scored a touchdown as well. The post went on to say Williams said the scar tissue from previous injuries made it easier to deal with in-game yesterday. Corum played on 32% of the snaps and finished with a 7-81-1 line. Meanwhile Williams went for 13-72-1. Williams should be good for Week 14 but Corum has definitely been eating into his workload.

Bengals WR Tee Higgins is still in concussion protocol, coach Zac Taylor said.

Related players: Andrei Iosivas, Mitchell Tinsley, Chase Brown, Samaje Perine

The hope was Higgins would be back after missing Thanksgiving night's game because of a concussion, but still being in protocol isn't a great sign for Week 14. It's possible Higgins can still clear for an early Sunday game at the Bills. We'll continue to track Higgins' progress on practice reports this week. Iosivas did catch a TD, but it was his only reception while Tinsley had two catches. Brown was targeted seven times and had seven catches to go along with 15 rushing attempts and may see that workload again if Higgins is out.