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Todd Bowles said RB Bucky Irving is going to practice all week and if he's fine on Friday he will play on Sunday against the Cardinals.

Related players: Rachaad White, Sean Tucker

Irving has logged limited time as of late but continues to miss games. Reports said his ankle has healed and it was his shoulder keeping him out. Other rumors have swirled about Irving's missed games going deeper than just football, but it looks like he at least has a chance to return in Week 13. The Bucs offense sputtered against the Rams and now QB Baker Mayfield looks to be a question mark as far as his status goes. White and Tucker have filled in for Irving along the way with both flashing fantasy value at times, but neither back did much on Sunday night so Irving's return should be a welcomed sight for both the Bucs and fantasy owners. It remains to be seen how much of the workload Irving gets, assuming he is back on the field this coming weekend.

The Rams’ already stellar passing game should have another target on Sunday against the Panthers.

Rams head coach Sean McVay told reporters today that wide receiver Tutu Atwell will practice this week and should be off injured reserve and on the active roster to play on Sunday.

Related players: Puka Nacua, Davante Adams

McVay said Atwell, who hasn’t played since October 19 because of a hamstring injury, appears to be “ready to roll” this week, the story said. It went on to say he's only caught four passes this season, but he has big play ability to add to the offense. At best, he's the WR3 behind two target hogs in Nacua and Adams, and so Atwell is more of a boom or bust fantasy option.

Coming off their Week 12 bye, the Dolphins are getting a key offensive contributor back on the field this week.

Via multiple reporters, Miami head coach Mike McDaniel said on Monday that tight end Darren Waller will have his 21-day practice window opened to return from injured reserve on Wednesday.

Waller has been out with a pectoral injury. After coming out of retirement to play for the Dolphins over the summer, he was sidelined by a hip issue to start the year. In his four games played, he’s caught 10 passes for 117 yards with four touchdowns, the story went on to say.

The Raiders followed up their loss to the Browns on Sunday afternoon by firing offensive coordinator Chip Kelly 11 games into his first season with the team.

Related players: Geno Smith, Ashton Jeanty, Brock Bowers

Kelly’s work had been the subject of grumbling throughout the season, the story said. The Raiders rank near the bottom of the league in most offensive metrics, the story pointed out. A new coordinator may not drastically change the Raiders offense all that much, but fantasy owners of players like Jeanty and Bowers are hoping the team looks to get the ball in those players hands a little more for the rest of the season.

Bucs HC Todd Bowles told reporters that Baker Mayfield sprained his left shoulder.

Related players: Teddy Bridgewater

Mayfield will undergo an MRI according to the rest of the post and was spotted in a sling on the sidelines in the second half. Bridgewater came into the game when Mayfield exited, and would likely get the start if Mayfield can't play in Week 13. The Bucs host the Cardinals in an earlier Sunday game this coming week.

Bengals WR Tee Higgins is in concussion protocol.

Related players: Ja'Marr Chase, Andrei Iosivas, Mitchell Tinsley

The good news is the Bengals will be getting back Chase after a one-game suspension, but players in protocol typically miss their next game and that could be the case for Higgins. To further complicate things for fantasy owners, the Bengals play on Thursday night, leaving even less time for Higgins to clear. It will be worth monitoring this week, but Higgins fantasy owners should probably be prepared to be without him this week.

Saints RB Alvin Kamara is believed to have suffered a knee sprain during Sunday’s loss to the Falcons.

Kamara will undergo an MRI on Monday but it’s believed he does not have a major injury. Devin Neal would take over as the lead back while Kamara is out and the Saints will likely mix Taysom Hill in as well. Kamara may not miss a lot of time, but with the team sitting at 2-9, the Saints also don’t need to rush him back.

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield is doubtful to return to Sunday’s game against the Rams with a shoulder injury.

Mayfield clutched his shoulder immediately after attempting a Hail Mary pass at the end of the first half. He had already visited the blue tent once in this game but quickly returned to the game. This time, he’s unlikely to return. Teddy Bridgewater will take over for Mayfield with the Bucs trailing 31-7.

Saints RB Alvin Kamara left Sunday’s game against the Falcons with a knee injury.

He was originally deemed questionable to return, but about 45 minutes later, was officially ruled out for the remainder of the game. Devin Neal will move into the lead role. Kamara had 15 yards on five touches.

Packers RB Josh Jacobs is pushing to play Sunday against the Vikings despite dealing with a knee contusion.

The Packers will work him out before the game and then make a decision on his status. Green Bay will likely also factor in the upcoming short week as the team will travel to Detroit on Thanksgiving. Jacobs was limited in practice. The Packers play in the early window, so we’ll know by 11:30 Sunday morning if Jacobs will be active or not.