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Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is still contemplating whether or not to get surgery to repair his fractured toe.

Rodgers was quoted as saying "... the surgery would be such a minor one it wouldn’t be something that I’d have to miss time with. That’s a prerequisite for any surgery that I have at this point — I’m not going to miss any time. So we’ll re-assess early next week and make a decision. But it’s not something where [I’d miss time]. I could have surgery on a Monday or Tuesday and play on Sunday.” That would certainly be good news for fantasy owners and the team as they make a push for the top spot in the NFC. Rodgers said he was feeling better compared to last week but it sounds like surgery is still an option as long as he doesn't miss time.

Ezekiel Elliott (knee), CeeDee Lamb (concussion), Tarell Basham (chest) were all full participants in today’s practice.

Cedrick Wilson (ankle) did not practice for second consecutive day.

Related players: Amari Cooper, Michael Gallup, Noah Brown, Malik Turner, Simi Fehoko

Good news for the Cowboys, especially with Lamb and the news Cooper may have to miss Thursday's game because of COVID symptoms. Machota pointed out the Cowboys WRs vs. Saints could be Lamb, Gallup, Brown, Turner and Fehoko.

Saints RBs Alvin Kamara and Mark Ingram practiced on Tuesday.

It's been three days in a row for both backs, according to Underhill. Underhill added it's still a "we'll see" situation with Kamara, and if he does play he may not get a full workload, according to the video. We'll hopefully know more about both players' status with another day before Thursday's game. Kamara was limited again on Tuesday while Ingram practiced in full again.

Pat Freiermuth is in the concussion protocol.

Related players: Zach Gentry

With Eric Ebron out of commission, Gentry would be next up for the Black and Gold. It's possible Freiermuth can clear protocol by Sunday. The Steelers play a later afternoon game in Week 13.

Saints HC Sean Payton said “we’ll see” on the starting QB

Related players: Trevor Siemian, Taysom Hill

At this point, the cat seems out of the bag as reports have said Hill was taking all the first-team reps in practice with Siemian getting second team reps. Siemian was not good the past two weeks as Hill was trying to get better from a foot injury and a concussion. While the Saints may take this as late as they can, signs point to Hill getting the start on Thursday against the Cowboys. We'll at least know 90 minutes before kickoff.

It appears they’ve found Joey Slye’s replacement. According to multiple reports, Washington will sign Brian Johnson off of the Bears’ practice squad.

Johnson was 8-of-8 on field goals and 5-of-8 on extra points while playing four games with the Saints earlier this year. He was let go in favor of Brett Maher after missing two extra points in a 23-21 loss to the Titans in Week 10.

Cowboys WR Amari Cooper (COVID-19) is back in building but "still not feeling the best," coach Mike McCarthy said. Still has a cough. "To be determined" whether he'll practice today. "My gut would be if he doesn't practice tomorrow, I don't see him going to the game."

Related players: Cedrick Wilson, Michael Gallup, Noah Brown, CeeDee Lamb

Cooper is not vaccinated and still has symptoms. He was required to miss two games over a 10-day period but because he's still not feeling well he could miss a third game as a result. With Lamb back in the fold after a concussion, he would likely be the team's WR1. Gallup is more of a big play threat while Wilson could be more of a WR2-type with Brown also mixing in.

Washington has already churned through three kickers, but will need a fourth after Joey Slye suffered a hamstring injury late in the first half of the Football Team’s win over the Seahawks on Monday.

Slye was trying to chase down defensive end Rasheem Green after a blocked extra point when the kicker pulled up while running. He kicked off on the next play, but was unable to handle the duties in the second half. Via Ben Standig of TheAthletic.com, Rivera said in a Tuesday morning interview on 106.7 The Fan that Slye’s hamstring will keep him out for a minimum of three weeks. That would seem to suggest that Slye will go on injured reserve. Rivera also noted that he sent word for scouts to start looking for kicking help at halftime.

Among the various current mysteries surrounding the Greatest Show-offs on Turf is whether quarterback Matthew Stafford is or isn’t currently injured.

According to the injury report, he isn’t. According to ESPN, he is. According to Stafford, he’s “feeling fine” but neither he nor anyone else is currently 100 percent.

HC Sean McVay was asked about it and his quote in the story does make it seem like Stafford is dealing with some kind of injury or injuries. But as the story also added, it’s one of the stranger realities of the new NFL, which hasn’t simply cozied up to gambling but has jumped into bed with it. Inside information exists, and the league does a poor job of compelling teams to disclose the inside information regarding a player’s health — even though that inside information has a direct impact on wagering.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the team expects Ezekiel Elliott to have a serious load against New Orleans.
No rest for Zeke.

Related players: Tony Pollard

Last week there was talk of the team shutting down Zeke because of a knee injury. However, Elliott practiced fully on Monday which was a sign the team wasn't easing up on him heading into Week 13. However, with an obvious knee issue and a great option in Pollard, it's hard to imagine Pollard won't be involved, at least as much as he has been. Over the last three weeks, Pollard has touched the ball 17, 9 and then 14 times this past week on Thanksgiving.