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Texans' Dalton Schultz (hamstring) DNP on Thursday

Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz (hamstring) did not practice on Thursday ahead of Week 14's game against the New York Jets.

What It Means:

Schultz returned to practice on Wednesday but was downgraded to a DNP on Thursday. A downgrade the day after returning from a hamstring injury is a bad sign, but it is possible this was a planned rest day after Schultz first practice back. Friday's practice report will provide more information.

Schultz's current Week 14 projection includes 1.7 receptions, 19.0 receiving yards, 0.10 touchdowns, and 3.3 FanDuel points. His salary is $6,000.

C.J. Beathard (shoulder) limited again for Jaguars on Thursday

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback C.J. Beathard (shoulder) was limited at practice on Thursday ahead of Week 14's game against the Cleveland Browns.

What It Means:

Beathard logged another limited practice on Thursday. He is dealing with an injury to his non-throwing shoulder. Reporting on Wednesday indicated that he is expected to be able to "push through" the injury and play. Trevor Lawrence (ankle) returned to practice today. If Lawrence is out, Beathard is expected to draw the start.

Beathard's Week 14 projection includes 213.6 yards, 0.69 touchdowns, 1.0 interceptions, and 11.6 FanDuel points. His salary is $6,100.

Lamar Jackson (illness) absent Thursday for Ravens

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson did not practice on Thursday due to an illness.

What It Means:

Jackson has multiple days to feel better before the Ravens face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Tyler Huntley will start if Jackson is dealing with a severe illness.

Lamar is the QB3 in numberFire's Week 14 rankings and our models project him for 21.0 FanDuel points, with 219.0 passing yards, 1.47 passing touchdowns, 0.7 interceptions, 9.4 carries, and 53.8 rushing yards. The Rams are ranked 20th in FanDuel points allowed per game to quarterbacks this season.

Derek Carr (concussion/rib/shoulder) limited again Thursday for Saints

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (concussion/rib/shoulder) is listed as a limited participant on Thursday's practice report for Week 14 versus the Carolina Panthers.

What It Means:

Carr is somehow trending toward playing on Sunday, despite being in concussion protocol for the second time in less than a month. Jameis Winston is expected to start for the first time this season if Carr is unavailable. Taysom Hill would also be more involved at quarterback, but he hasn't practiced this week due to foot and hand injuries.

The Panthers' pass defense ranks 20th in numberFire's opponent-adjusted efficiency rankings, but their run defense is the worst in the league, so the Saints may just elect to pound the rock. They allow the third-fewest FanDuel points per game to quarterbacks and second-most to running backs.

Chris Olave (illness) sitting out Thursday for Saints

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (illness) did not practice on Thursday for Week 14 versus the Carolina Panthers.

What It Means:

Olave missed Thursday's practice due to an illness, but he should feel better enough by Sunday to play against the Panthers. He caught 5 passes on 8 targets last week and had over 100 yards for the second straight game. Rashid Shaheed (thigh) remained out for the Saints on Thursday.

Olave is the WR17 in numberFire's Week 14 PPR rankings and our models project him for 11.4 FanDuel points, with 8.6 targets, 5.1 receptions, and 69.5 yards. The Panthers' pass defense ranks 20th in our opponent-adjusted efficiency rankings.

Jets' Breece Hall (ankle) expects to play Sunday

New York Jets running back Breece Hall (ankle) said he expects to play on Sunday against the Houston Texans in Week 14.

What It Means:

This is a positive sign after Hall was held out of practice on Wednesday and Thursday. It sounds like the Jets were just managing Hall's reps after they gave him 21 opportunities on 45 snaps last week against the Atlanta Falcons.

Hall is the RB8 in numberFire's Week 14 rankings and our models project him for 14.8 FanDuel points, with 16.7 carries, 73.5 rushing yards, 3.4 receptions, and 27.9 receiving yards. The Texans have a top-10 run defense in the league this season, according to our opponent-adjusted efficiency rankings.

Christian Watson (hamstring) inactive Thursday for Packers

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring) is not practicing on Thursday for Week 14 against the New York Giants.

What It Means:

Watson is dealing a hamstring injury he suffered in last week's win over the Kansas City Chiefs. The Packers are playing on Monday night in Week 14, so Watson has an additional day to recover. Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs, and Dontayvion Wicks will handle most of the wide receiver snaps if Watson is unavailable.

The Giants are allowing the fifth-most FanDuel points per game to wide receivers, but according to numberFire's opponent-adjusted efficiency rankings, their pass defense is ranked 13th in the league. Watson racked up 12 catches on 16 targets for 165 yards and 3 touchdowns over the past two weeks.

Aaron Jones (knee) back at Packers practice Thursday

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (knee) practiced on Thursday for Week 14 versus the New York Giants.

What It Means:

Jones missed the last two games after injuring his knee versus the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 11. His return to practice puts Jones on track to play in Monday night's matchup with the Giants. AJ Dillon will have a smaller workload if Jones is cleared to play.

The Giants are allowing the seventh-most FanDuel points per game to running backs and their run defense is 21st in numberFire's opponent-adjusted efficiency rankings, so the Jones and Dillon have a plus matchup. They should also benefit from a positive game script in a game where the Packers are favored by nearly a touchdown.

Trevor Lawrence (ankle) present at Jaguars practice Thursday

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (ankle) returned to practice on Thursday for Week 14 versus the Cleveland Browns.

What It Means:

Lawrence sat out practice on Wednesday after being diagnosed with a high ankle sprain, but his return on Thursday opens the door for him to play versus the Browns. C.J. Beathard will likely draw the start in Cleveland if Lawrence is ruled out. He completed 9 of 10 passes for 63 yards in relief on Monday night and navigated the Jaguars down the field for a game-tying field goal attempt.

Beathard is a capable and experienced backup, but he would still be a downgrade for the receivers if Lawrence is ruled out. The Browns have the second-best pass defense and overall defense in the league this season, according to numberFire's opponent-adjusted efficiency rankings. They also allow the second-fewest FanDuel points per game to quarterbacks.

Breece Hall (ankle) remains out Thursday for Jets

New York Jets running back Breece Hall (ankle) is not practicing on Thursday for Week 14 against the Houston Texans.

What It Means:

Hall is uncertain for Sunday's game after back-to-back missed practices. Dalvin Cook will lead the Jets' backfield versus the Texans if Hall is ruled out. Hall rushed 13 times for 16 yards and caught 6 passes (8 targets) for 29 yards last week versus the Atlanta Falcons.

Hall is the RB7 in numberFire's Week 14 rankings and our models project him for 14.8 FanDuel points, with 16.6 carries, 73.5 rushing yards, 3.4 receptions, and 27.9 receiving yards. The Texans have a top-10 run defense in the league this season, according to our opponent-adjusted efficiency rankings.

Isiah Pacheco (shoulder) sitting out again Thursday for Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (shoulder) is not practicing again on Thursday for Week 14 against the Buffalo Bills.

What It Means:

Pacheco is sitting out for a second straight practice and could be in danger of missing Sunday's game. The Chiefs will turn to Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Jerick McKinnon (groin) in the backfield if Pacheco is unavailable.

The Bills are ranked 20th in FanDuel points allowed per game to running backs, but their run defense is 12th in numberFire's opponent-adjusted efficiency rankings.

Kareem Hunt (groin) back at Browns practice Thursday

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (groin) is practicing on Thursday for Week 14 versus the Jacksonville Jaguars.

What It Means:

Hunt is back on the practice field after sitting out Wednesday. He should be good to go for Sunday's home matchup with the Jaguars. The 28-year-old veteran led the Browns with 12 carries and 48 rushing yards in last week's loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

Hunt is the RB32 in numberFire's Week 14 rankings and our models project him for 7.6 FanDuel points, with 11.5 carries, 47.4 rushing yards, 0.9 receptions, and 6.2 receiving yards. The Jaguars are ranked 16th in FanDuel points allowed per game to running backs.

Dorian Thompson-Robinson (concussion) taking part in Browns practice Thursday

Cleveland Browns quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (concussion) is practicing again on Thursday for Week 14 versus the Jacksonville Jaguars.

What It Means:

Thompson-Robinson is still making his way through the NFL's concussion protocol, but back-to-back practices are a positive sign. Joe Flacco is expected to start again for the Browns on Sunday, so Thompson-Robinson will likely be the backup if he's cleared.

The Jaguars have the No. 15 overall defense and No. 17 pass defense in the league this season, according to numberFire's opponent-adjusted efficiency rankings. DTR is averaging negative-0.26 Passing Net Expected Points per attempt this season, ranking second-worst out of 39 quarterbacks with at least 100 attempts.

Amari Cooper (concussion/ribs) absent again Thursday for Browns

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (concussion/ribs) is not practicing on Thursday for Week 14 versus the Jacksonville Jaguars.

What It Means:

Cooper is still going through the NFL's concussion protocol. If he is ruled out for Sunday's game, there will be more work for Elijah Moore, Cedric Tillman, David Bell, and David Njoku.

Cooper is averaging 7.8 targets in his 11 healthy games this season. The Jaguars are allowing the sixth-most FanDuel points per game to wide receivers this season and their pass defense is 17th in numberFire's opponent-adjusted efficiency rankings.

Najee Harris (knee) expected to play Thursday for Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (knee) is expected to play on Thursday night versus the New England Patriots in Week 14, reports Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

What It Means:

Harris is listed as questionable after sitting out practice on Tuesday and Wednesday, but he will suit up on the short week. Jaylen Warren should see more work if Harris is limited or suffers a setback. Harris rushed 16 times for 63 yards and caught 2 passes (3 targets) for 14 yards versus the Arizona Cardinals in Week 13.

Harris has a $14,000 single-game salary and numberFire's models project him for 9.9 FanDuel points, with 14.8 carries, 57.4 rushing yards, 1.8 receptions, and 10.6 receiving yards. Per our opponent-adjusted efficiency rankings for the season, the Patriots have the best run defense and fifth-worst pass defense in the league.

Zach Charbonnet (knee) DNP for Seattle on Wednesday

Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (knee) did not practice on Wednesday ahead of Week 14's game against the San Francisco 49ers.

What It Means:

Charbonnet injured his knee in Week 13's game against the Dallas Cowboys and opened the week with a DNP on Wednesday. Kenneth Walker (oblique) also did not practice. Charbonnet's injury is being described as a knee bruise. If he is able to return to practice and is active, he could remain in the feature role for Seattle if Walker remains sidelined. This is a situation to monitor with both running backs' status uncertain. If Both Walker and Charbonnet are inactive, DeeJay Dallas could see more touches agianst the 49ers.

Before exiting Week 13's game in the second half Charbonnet recorded 19 carries for 60 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown, with one catch for 39 receiving yards.

Source: Gregg Bell

Seattle's Kenneth Walker (oblique) DNP on Wednesday

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker (oblique) did not practice on Wednesday.

What It Means:

After missing two games with an oblique injury, Walker was unable to participate in Seattle's first practice this week.

With Zach Charbonnet also dealing with a knee injury, DeeJay Dallas could see more touches in Week 14's matchup versus a San Francisco 49ers' defense ranked fifth in fantasy points (17.5) allowed per game to running backs if Walker and Charbonnet are inactive.

Source: Gregg Bell

Patrick Beverley coming off Philadelphia's bench on Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers guard Patrick Beverley is not starting in Wednesday's contest against the Washington Wizards.

What It Means:

Beverley will have second unit responsibilities after Tyrese Maxey was announced as Philadelphia's starting point guard.

In 16.0 expected minutes, numberFire's models project Beverley to record 4.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.0 assists.

Ravens' Rashod Bateman (illness) DNP on Wednesday

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (illness) did not practice on Wednesday ahead of Week 14's game against the Los Angeles Rams.

What It Means:

Bateman was absent from practice on Wednesday with an illness. Assuming he is able to recover in time to get in a limited practice on Thursday or Friday, Bateman should still be active against the Rams. Tomorrow's practice report will provide more information.

Bateman's Week 14 projection includes 2.2 receptions, 27.8 yards, 0.15 touchdowns, and 4.7 FanDuel points. His salary is $4,900.

C.J. Beathard (shoulder) limited for Jacksonville on Wednesday

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback C.J. Beathard (shoulder) was limited at practice on Wednesday ahead of Week 14's game against the Cleveland Browns.

What It Means:

Beathard suffered an injury to his non-throwing shoulder in Week 13 and opened the week with a limited practice on Wednesday. He is expected to be able to "push through" the injury and play. With Trevor Lawrence dealing with a high-ankle sprain, Beathard could start for Jacksonville on Sunday.

Beathard's Week 14 projection includes 214.3 yards, 0.66 touchdowns, 1.0 interceptions, and 11.5 FanDuel points. His salary is $6,100.

Rams' Tyler Higbee (neck) DNP on Wednesday

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (neck) did not practice on Wednesday ahead of Week 14's game against the Baltimore Ravens.

What It Means:

Higbee avoided a concussion but suffered a neck injury during Week 13's game. After missing practice to being the week, his status for Sunday is uncertain. Thursday's practice report will provide more information.

Higbee's current Week 14 projection includes 2.6 receptions, 23.3 yards, 0.13 touchdowns, and 4.4 FanDuel points. His salary is $5,000.

Vikings' Justin Jefferson (hamstring) logs full practice on Wednesday

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (hamstring) was a full participant at practice on Wednesday ahead of Week 14's game against the Chicago Bears.

What It Means:

Jefferson is expected to play in Week 14 and his full participation in practice to open the week reinforces that. Barring a setback, Jefferson should be active on Sunday for the first time since Week 5.

Jefferson's Week 14 projection includes 6.5 receptions, 80.0 yards, 0.45 touchdowns, and 14.0 FanDuel points. His salary is $9,000.

Rams' Puka Nacua (shoulder) limited on Wednesday

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (shoulder) was limited at practice on Wednesday ahead of Week 14's game against the Baltimore Ravens.

What It Means:

Nacua left Week 13's game with a shoulder injury but returned to finish with four receptions on seven targets for 105 receiving yards and a touchdown. A limited practice to open the week would seem to indicate that he will be available to face the Ravens on Sunday, barring a setback.

Nacua's Week 14 projection includes 5.0 receptions, 62.8 yards, 0.27 touchdowns, and 10.7 FanDuel points. His salary is $7,600.

Eagles' D'Andre Swift logs full practice on Wednesday

Philadelphia Eagles running back D'Andre Swift was a full participant at practice on Wednesday ahead of Week 14's game against the Dallas Cowboys.

What It Means:

Swift left Week 13's game after taking a big hit late in the fourth quarter and did not return. His absence from the injury report on Wednesday indicates that he avoided any injuries from that hit and should be good to go against the Cowboys on Sunday night.

Swift's Week 14 projection includes 58.5 rushing yards, 17.2 receiving yards, 0.54 total touchdowns, and 11.9 FanDuel points. His salary is $7,000.

Jets' Breece Hall (ankle) DNP on Wednesday

New York Jets running back Breece Hall (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday ahead of Week 14's game against the Houston Texans.

What It Means:

The ankle injury is a new one for Hall. He played through a hamstring injury in Week 13, handling 13 carries and catching 6 passes. This could just be a bit of maintenance, but his status will need to be monitored until he is cleared. If Hall misses time, Dalvin Cook could see more carries against the Texans.

Hall's Week 14 projection includes 72.5 rushing yards, 28.0 receiving yards, 0.48 total touchdowns, and 14.4 FanDuel points. His salary is $6,400.

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