According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (ankle) was placed on the injured reserve. As a result, Walker will miss at least the next four contests, which will keep him out for the remainder of the regular season. In addition, the Seahawks would have to advance to at least the NFC Championship to give Walker an opportunity to return to action. The Michigan State product sustained this injury during last weekend's loss to the Minnesota Vikings. As a result, fantasy managers should expect Zach Charbonnet to lead the backfield for the foreseeable future. When put in the starting role, Charbonnet has performed very well. During Weeks 14 and 15, Charbonnet averaged a stellar 25.9 PPR points per game. He should be viewed as a top-12 option on Thursday evening when he faces the Chicago Bears. Kenny McIntosh will move up to the No.2 spot and could see a slight increase in opportunities.

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Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is coming out of retirement and is expected to sign with the Detroit Lions, according to sources. Bridgewater will return to Detroit after serving as Jared Goff's backup last season. The 32-year-old veteran signal-caller only appeared in one game in 2023 and didn't attempt a single pass. The year before with the Miami Dolphins, he went 49-for-79 for 683 yards, four touchdowns and four interceptions in five games (two starts). Bridgewater will most likely join the Lions' practice squad initially but could eventually join the 53-man active roster alongside Hendon Hooker as insurance behind Goff for the postseason. Given the time that Bridgewater has been away from the game the past year, we'd be surprised if he'd suddenly become the QB2 for Detroit when postseason action begins.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (rest), DL William Gholston (knee), TE Cade Otton (knee), WR Sterling Shepard (hamstring, foot) and S Antoine Winfield Jr. (knee) did not practice on Thursday, Dec. 26. Also, S Kaevon Merriweather (knee), OT Tristan Wirfs (foot, knee, ankle) and CB Jamel Dean (knees) were limited and C Graham Barton (illness), LB K.J. Britt (ankle), S Mike Edwards (illness), DL Logan Hall (wrist, shoulder), WR Kameron Johnson (ankle) and S Jordan Whitehead (pectoral) practiced in full.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (rest) did not take part in practice on Thursday, Dec. 26, after being limited the day before.

Fantasy Spin: There's no concern for Evans, who was just getting a rest day. He's a WR2 entering Week 17.

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According to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times, Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (knee) remained sidelined during Thursday's practice. Otton has now missed the first two practices of the week and only has one more opportunity to log a session before Sunday's game. Fantasy managers should watch his status closely on Friday afternoon, as the tight end will likely carry an injury designation into the weekend. Otton could not suit up last weekend due to this injury and is in danger of missing his second-straight contest. Over his previous four games, Otton has seen just 4.3 targets and averaged an underwhelming 6.1 PPR points per game. Even if Otton can turn the corner in time to face the Panthers on Sunday, he should not be started in standard formats.

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Buffalo Bills OT Tylan Grable (non-injury) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 26. S Damar Hamlin (rib), CB Cam Lewis (shoulder), S Taylor Rapp (neck) and WR Curtis Samuel (rib) were limited during practice. QB Josh Allen (elbow, shoulder), OT Spencer Brown (neck), DT DeWayne Carter (wrist), CB Rasul Douglas (knee), TE Dalton Kincaid (knee), P Sam Martin (back), LB Matt Milano (biceps, groin), TE Quintin Morris (groin, shoulder), DT Jordan Phillips (back), DE Dawuane Smoot (wrist) and LB Dorian Williams (elbow) fully participated in practice.

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New England Patriots CB Marcus Jones (hip) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 26, and has been ruled out for Week 17. OG Ben Brown (concussion) did not practice and is listed as questionable. S Kyle Dugger (ankle, quadriceps), LB Curtis Jacobs (concussion), S Jabrill Peppers (hamstring), OG Cole Strange (knee), LB Jahlani Tavai (groin), OT Caedan Wallace (ankle), LB Titus Leo (ankle), LB Anfernee Jennings (knee) and LB Sione Takitaki (knee) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. RB JaMycal Hasty (ankle) fully participated in practice and is not on the injury report.

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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) will miss a second straight day of practice this week on Thursday. Watson injured his left knee in Monday night's win over the New Orleans Saints and is now looking very iffy to suit up in Week 17 versus the division-rival Vikings in Minnesota on Sunday. The 25-year-old is already a very shaky WR4/flex play to begin with in Green Bay's crowded receiving room, but on top of it, the Packers play in the late window on Sunday. At best, Watson will probably end up with a questionable tag if he's able to return to the practice field on Friday. Watson is only dealing with a bruise in his knee, but the team could play it safe with him so that they'll have the oft-injured wideout fully healthy for the playoffs. If Watson is out or limited on Sunday, it will mean more upside for the likes of Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks.

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Carolina Panthers OT Taylor Moton (knee), CB Chau Smith-Wade (chest, illness), CB Jaycee Horn (hip) LB Jadeveon Clowney (elbow, knee), LB Josey Jewell (head, neck, quadriceps), OG Damien Lewis (ankle, illness) and LB Cam Gill (illness) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 26. RB Chuba Hubbard (knee), WR Xavier Legette (hip, wrist), DE A'Shawn Robinson (knee), LB D.J. Wonnum (knee, shoulder), LB Amare Barno (knee), WR Adam Thielen (hamstring) and TE Tommy Tremble (back, shoulder) were limited during practice. OT Ikem Ekwonu (shoulder), OG Cade Mays (illness) and QB Bryce Young (hamstring) fully participated in practice.

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Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen (elbow, shoulder) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 26.

Fantasy Spin: Allen is coming off a quiet Week 16 performance but posted 13 total touchdowns in the previous three games. He has been one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL this season and is a must-start option in all fantasy leagues.

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After being listed as a DNP on Wednesday, Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (knee) returned to practice on Thursday and was listed as limited. The Panthers were most likely just resting Hubbard early in the week, although he may have to upgrade to a full practice on Friday to avoid a questionable tag heading into Sunday's Week 17 date against the division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers. As of right now, fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned that the 25-year-old will be in danger of missing this weekend's contest. He recorded his fourth 100-yard rushing game of the season in last week's overtime win over the Arizona Cardinals. Hubbard has been money for fantasy managers in 2024 and needs to remain locked into starting lineups in Week 17 with championship trophies on the line in most leagues.

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Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble (back, shoulder) was added to the Week 17 injury report on Thursday and was listed as a limited practice participant. It's unclear if Tremble was actually injured in Thursday's practice, but if he was, he'll be firmly in danger of missing Sunday's divisional game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 24-year-old has seen more targets in recent weeks than rookie Ja'Tavion Sanders, and he caught all three of his targets for 32 yards in the Week 16 upset win over the Carolina Panthers in overtime. Tremble still isn't seeing enough volume in an inconsistent Panthers offense to be considered anything more than a TE2 sleeper in fantasy, but he might not even be available this weekend. If Tremble misses practice on Friday and is ruled out, Sanders would suddenly enter the picture as a TE2 sleeper in deeper formats.

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Carolina Panthers WR Adam Thielen (hamstring) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 26.

Fantasy Spin: Fantasy players should keep an eye on the situation to see if Thielen is in any danger of missing the game after being added to the injury report Thursday. He has been a reliable target for Bryce Young since returning to the lineup and can be a possible flex option in most leagues.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson's (back, foot) status for Week 17 versus the New York Giants on Sunday is in question after he missed a second straight day of practice on Thursday with back and foot injuries. However, a team source said the Colts are optimistic that Richardson will play on Sunday after he has made consistent progress while responding to treatment. Still, Richardson's performance in practice on Friday will be critical. He didn't miss any snaps in the Week 16 win over the division-rival Tennessee Titans, when he rushed for a career-high 70 yards. If he is not able to play this weekend, the Colts will turn back to veteran Joe Flacco to keep their faint playoff hopes alive. While Richardson remains a work in progress as a passer, he's had nine or more rushes in four of the five games since returning as the starter and would have clear QB1 upside in Week 17 if he's active.

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San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Isaac Guerendo (foot, hamstring) is limited in the team's first practice of the week on Thursday. Guerendo is dealing with two injuries and was unable to play in the Week 16 loss to the Miami Dolphins. It's good news that the 24-year-old is back on the practice field, but he might need to upgrade to a full practice in the next two days to avoid a questionable tag heading into a Monday night game against the Detroit Lions. Guerendo will operate as San Fran's lead back if he's available this week, but the problem is it might not be worth the risk leaving him in starting lineups for championship week in fantasy if he's uncertain to play on Monday night. Additionally, the matchup against Detroit's defense is not a friendly one for fantasy purposes. If Guerendo misses a second straight game, Patrick Taylor Jr. would be in line for a second straight start.

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Free-agent WR Chris Moore was signed to the Washington Commanders practice squad Thursday, Dec. 26.

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New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers (toe), who is missing a second straight day of practice this week on Thursday, said he's going to try and get back on the field for Friday's practice. However, Nabers is calling himself a "gameday decision" for Sunday's contest against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 17. The 21-year-old first-rounder out of LSU will probably be questionable, at best, this weekend, but a return to practice on Friday would make him much more likely to suit up for fantasy managers in championship week in most leagues. Despite a messy quarterback situation in New York for all of Nabers' rookie season, he's currently three receptions shy of 100 in 2024 and has maintained must-start status in fantasy when he's active. If Nabers doesn't get the green light to play on Sunday, Wan'Dale Robinson and Darius Slayton would be the Giants' top receivers for quarterback Drew Lock.

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Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner (knee) is making progress in his recovery from his knee injury, but head coach Jonathan Gannon said he is not sure Conner will be available for the Week 17 game.

Fantasy Spin: Fantasy players will need to monitor the situation over the next few days to see if Conner will be available. He has been one of the better running backs in the NFL this season and should be a starting option in all leagues if he plays.

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (concussion) was not seen at the portion of practice open to the media on Thursday. It's the second straight day that Hurts will be a DNP after suffering a concussion in the Week 16 loss to the division-rival Washington Commanders. The good news for the Eagles is that backup Kenny Pickett (ribs) was at practice on Thursday. With both Hurts and Pickett banged up, the Eagles signed Ian Book to their practice squad on Thursday for insurance behind third-stringer Tanner McKee. It remains to be seen if the 26-year-old Hurts will be able to clear the league's concussion protocol in order to play on Sunday against the division-rival Dallas Cowboys. Fantasy managers need to have a backup plan in place in case he cannot go. If Hurts misses this weekend's game, it will be an obvious downgrade for the entire Eagles offense. Check back on his status on Friday.

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) is not practicing on Thursday for the second straight day this week. Lamb has been playing through an AC joint injury to his shoulder since initially injuring it since Week 9, but two straight DNPs this week makes the 25-year-old worth watching heading into Sunday's divisional matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. It's entirely possible that the Cowboys are just giving their star wideout some extra rest in the penultimate game of the 2024 season, but if he isn't able to practice on Friday, there's a real chance that Lamb could miss Week 17. If that comes to pass, the Cowboys would be down to Brandin Cooks and Jalen Tolbert as their top wideouts. Lamb has remained a must-start fantasy wideout, even after quarterback Dak Prescott's (hamstring) season-ending injury.

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