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Eagles RB Jordan Howard (shoulder) took limited practice reps again Friday. We're assuming Miles Sanders will continue to serve as the primary back with Howard still not cleared for contact. He has handled 37 touches in the last two weeks and has a pretty favorable matchup against the Giants.

Panthers TE Greg Olsen (concussion, out) missed practice all week and is out for Week 14. With Olsen sidelined, Ian Thomas is an intriguing Sneaky Start against the Falcons. In seven games without Olsen last season, Thomas averaged 4.0 receptions for 38 yards and 0.29 touchdowns. Last week, Thomas's playing time spiked to 43% and he caught 4-of-4 targets for 24 yards, and that was with Olsen seeing three targets in 52% of the snaps.

Vikings WR Adam Thielen (hamstring, doubtful) missed practice all week and is doubtful for Week 14. We don't expect Thielen to play this week. Kyle Rudolph seems to get the biggest bump when Thielen is out since Stefon Diggs will have his hands full with Darius Slay.

Eagles RB Jordan Howard (shoulder) took limited practice reps Thursday. We're assuming Miles Sanders will continue to serve as the primary back with Howard still not cleared for contact. He has handled 37 touches in the last two weeks and has a pretty favorable matchup against the Giants.

Panthers TE Greg Olsen (concussion) missed practice again Thursday. If Olsen is sidelined, Ian Thomas is an intriguing Sneaky Start against the Falcons. In seven games without Olsen last season, Thomas averaged 4.0 receptions for 38 yards and 0.29 touchdowns. Last week, Thomas's playing time spiked to 43% and he caught 4-of-4 targets for 24 yards, and that was with Olsen seeing three targets in 52% of the snaps.

Vikings WR Adam Thielen (hamstring) missed practice again Thursday. HC Mike Zimmer is not ruling Thielen out, but back-to-back DNPs indicate that he won't play. Thankfully, the Vikings play early on Sunday.

Panthers TE Greg Olsen (concussion) did not practice Wednesday. If Olsen is sidelined, Ian Thomas is an intriguing Sneaky Start against the Falcons. In seven games without Olsen last season, Thomas averaged 4.0 receptions for 38 yards and 0.29 touchdowns. Last week, Thomas's playing time spiked to 43% and he caught 4-of-4 targets for 24 yards, and that was with Olsen seeing three targets in 52% of the snaps.

Vikings WR Adam Thielen (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday. Theilen's week is not off to a good start. For now, we're assuming he's out until we hear differently. Thankfully, the Vikings play early on Sunday.

Vikings Inactives
OT Aviante Collins
DT Jalyn Holmes
DE Hercules Mata'afa
OG Dru Samia
LB Cameron Smith
WR Adam Thielen
OT Olisaemeka Udoh