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Fitzgerald, Mendenhall back at Cards practice

Larry Fitzgerald (hamstring) and Rashard Mendenhall (toe) are both listed as questionable for Week 3, but returned to Cardinals practice Friday.

Cardinals coach Bruce Arians had to physically force Fitzgerald off the practice field early in the week, but let him back out there Friday as he prepares to start against the Saints. Despite last week's bump in the road, Fitz will be a top-15 fantasy wideout start in Week 3. Mendenhall's availability never seemed in doubt. He's squarely in the flex-start discussion in a prime matchup; New Orleans has been an early-year sieve in run defense.

Sep 20 - 2:44 PM

Andre Johnson has 13-catch night in defeat

Andre Johnson caught 13 passes for 154 yards in Houston's Week 14 loss to Jacksonville.

The 13 catches were a season high for Johnson, who tied Jerry Rice for the most 10-catch, 150-yard performances of all time (10). The big night came even as the Texans were compelled to bench Case Keenum for Matt Schaub midway through the third quarter. Johnson drew a mammoth 21 targets, getting open nearly at will for both quarterbacks. Now with 95 catches for 1,277 yards and five touchdowns, Johnson has been a bright spot in an otherwise lost season in Houston. He'll do battle with Indy's Vontae Davis in Week 15.

Dec 6 - 12:06 AM

Jones-Drew leaves game with hamstring injury

Maurice Jones-Drew was forced from Jacksonville's Week 14 game against the Texans with a right hamstring injury.

Jones-Drew was officially deemed "questionable" upon going down midway through the fourth quarter, but never returned after limping to the locker room. MJD blew a tire finishing off a 15-yard catch and run. Jones-Drew was having one of his best games of the season before going down, rushing 14 times for 103 yards while adding 20 yards on two catches. The 100-yard day on the ground was his first of 2013, while a tackle-breaking, 48-yard scamper in the third quarter was his longest rush of the year. Jordan Todman finished out the game at running back.

Dec 5 - 11:20 PM

Desperate Texans yank Keenum versus Jaguars

Case Keenum was benched midway through the third quarter of Houston's Week 14 game against the Jaguars.

Keenum was yanked for Matt Schaub, who immediately led the Texans on a touchdown drive. Keenum wasn't Matt Flynn-level bad before getting pulled — he was easily out-playing Chad Henne — but was again struggling to recognize the blitz, putting the Texans in multiple 3rd-and-longs. Keenum completed 16-of-29 passes for 159 yards, a touchdown and an interception. His pick was an embarrassingly bad pass on the move near the end of the first half. Had the Patriots blitzed Keenum more in Week 13, it's possible he wouldn't even have seen the field this evening. Now benched twice in four games, Keenum could return to the pine for good in Week 15.

Dec 5 - 10:50 PM

Bears rule out Jay Cutler (ankle) for MNF

Jay Cutler (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 14 against the Cowboys.

Cutler returned to practice on Thursday, but it was with an eye toward potentially returning in Week 15. Coach Marc Trestman "absolutely" expects Cutler to play again this season. As it is, Josh McCown will get the start against the Cowboys' sub-par pass defense, and is locked in as a QB1 for the first week of the fantasy playoffs.

Source: Rich Campbell on Twitter

Dec 5 - 3:41 PM

Julius Thomas upgraded to 'full' on Thursday

Julius Thomas (knee) was upgraded to "full" in Thursday's practice.

Barring a setback, Thomas is now on track to return for Sunday's game against the Titans. Thomas likely could have played in Week 13, but the Broncos decided to play things safe. Thomas' status will be updated on Friday, but fantasy owners should pencil him into their lineups.

Source: Mike Klis on Twitter

Dec 5 - 3:06 PM

McCarthy: 'No more clarity' on Aaron Rodgers

Packers coach Mike McCarthy said Aaron Rodgers (collarbone) "made progress" on Thursday, but that there's "no more clarity" regarding his Week 14 status.

Rodgers was officially limited despite practicing in pads for the first time since going down. McCarthy refused to officially rule Rodgers out, but continued to hint it will be Matt Flynn under center against the Falcons. McCarthy was evasive when asked if Rodgers would undergo another scan before Sunday's game. It sounds like the Pack are hoping against hope that Rodgers will gain clearance, but aren't expecting it.

Source: Packers on Twitter

Dec 5 - 2:46 PM

Carson Palmer (elbow) still limited Thursday

Carson Palmer remained limited in Thursday's practice, and "didn't throw as much" as the other quarterbacks in the portion of practice open to the media.

According to AzCardinals.com, Palmer attempted "nothing but soft throws," while Drew Stanton spent some time with the first-team offense. Palmer was wearing his helmet, which is typically a good sign. For now, owners shouldn't take Palmer's status for granted, but he still sounds more likely than not to suit up. His status will be updated no later than Friday afternoon.

Source: Kent Somers on Twitter

Dec 5 - 2:28 PM

Jordan Reed back at 'Skins practice Thursday

Jordan Reed (concussion) returned to Redskins practice Thursday, getting in a limited session.

It puts Reed on track to get cleared for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, but he's obviously not out of the woods after he was surprisingly scratched in Week 13. Owners can pencil Reed into their lineups for the first week of the fantasy playoffs, but have to have a back-up plan ready. The good news is, Washington takes on the Chiefs at 1PM ET, so we'll know Reed's status Sunday morning.

Source: Redskins on Twitter

Dec 5 - 2:11 PM

V-Jax limited, but 'will be ready' for Sunday

Vincent Jackson (hamstring) was officially limited in Thursday's practice.

According to coach Greg Schiano, V-Jax "will be ready to play on Sunday." Jackson is one of the league's more proven players at playing through limited practice reps, so his injury isn't a major concern heading into a juicy matchup with the Bills. Jackson's status will be updated on Friday.

Source: Rick Stroud on Twitter

Dec 5 - 1:47 PM

Jason Campbell takes first-team reps Thursday

Jason Campbell (concussion) took the first-team reps in Thursday's practice.

Campbell will be officially "limited," but is on track to gain full clearance in the next 48 hours. Campbell was backed up by Caleb Hanie on Thursday. Brandon Weeden has yet to resume practicing. Campbell's likely return is excellent news for Josh Gordon, but Campbell won't be a recommended option against in two-QB leagues against the Patriots' defense.

Source: Mary Kay Cabot on Twitter

Dec 5 - 1:30 PM

Reggie Bush (calf) doesn't practice Thursday

Reggie Bush (calf) was limited to light individual during Thursday's practice.

He was officially "DNP" for the second consecutive day. Bush didn't have his helmet and didn't do any cutting off his troublesome calf. At this point, it looks like Bush is shaping up as a game-time call ahead of Sunday's 1PM ET start against the Eagles. Joique Bell needs to be owned in every single format just in case.

Source: Tim Twentyman on Twitter

Dec 5 - 11:48 AM