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The Detroit Lions have placed quarterback Jared Goff on the COVID reserve list, with this news coming about 24 hours after the team’s upset win against the Arizona Cardinals.

Related players: David Blough, Tim Boyle

It’s a tough break for Goff and the Lions, with the quarterback playing the best football of his season while leading the team to two wins in three weeks. Goff was the NFC offensive player of the week two games ago and threw for three touchdowns and no interceptions in the team’s win over the Cardinals on Sunday. Boyle started last time Goff had to miss time but Goff still has a chance to test positive leading up to Week 16.

Running back Jamaal Williams was activated from the COVID list.

Related players: Craig Reynolds

Williams landed on the list on the Friday heading into the game in Denver. The team recently promoted Reynolds who has played great over the last few weeks, so it remains to be seen how the Lions divide up RB carries for the rest of the season.

The Lions signed RB Craig Reynolds from the practice squad to the 53-man roster, per source. He's now signed with Detroit through 2022.

Related players: D'Andre Swift, Jamaal Williams, Godwin Igwebuike, Jermar Jefferson

The tweet went on to say Reynolds has 37 carries for 195 yards with an 88.3 PFF grade over the last two weeks. He's no threat to Swift in town but it's worth it for the Lions to see what Reynolds can do with for the rest of the season heading into 2022. It looks like at the very least he's passed Igwebuike and Jefferson on the depth chart. He'll be tough to trust in the Lions offense but is worth adding for the depth at the very least.

Lions RB D'Andre Swift (shoulder) and TE T.J. Hockensen (hand) did not practice Wednesday.

Related Players: Craig Reynolds, Jamaal Williams, Brock Wright

Could be another long week for the Lions offense, but at least Reynolds and Wright showed signs of life in place of their respective starters.

The Lions are “hopeful” to get T.J. Hockenson and D’Andre Swift back, and Dan Campbell says they felt better today, but they’re still day-to-day.

Related players: Jamaal Williams, Jermar Jefferson, Godwin Igwebuike, Craig Reynolds

Hockenson is dealing with a hand issue and Swift a shoulder injury. The Lions aren't likely to push either player to return with another lost season at hand. If Swift can't go and Williams is still out, it could be another combo of Jefferson, Igwebuike, and Reynolds at running back. The team said Jefferson didn't get much time because he was out of practice with a sickness leading up to the game. It's possible he would get more work in Week 15, which would really complicate the RB workload.

Lions RB Jamaal Williams was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list and will miss Week 14's game in Denver. RB D'Andre Swift (shoulder) is also out, while TE T.J. Hockensen (hand) is doubtful.

Related Players: Jermar Jefferson, Brock Wright

So your Lions starters at RB and TE will be Jermar Jefferson and Brock Wright, respectively. Remember when Mike Glennon was the worst fantasy option Week 14?

Bears WR Allen Robinson (hamstring) and RB David Montgomery (multiple) have no injury designation for Week 14. WR Marquise Goodwin (foot) is doubtful.

The Bears have their two most talented offensive players for Packers week. It may mean nothing considering Matt Nagy is more than likely calling plays.

Bears RB David Montgomery (shoulder/groin/glute) did not practice Wednesday.

Related Player: Khalil Herbert

This was not expected so it bears monitoring.

Bears WR Marquise Goodwin (foot/ribs) is out, while WR Allen Robinson (hamstring) is doubtful for Week 13 against Arizona.

Related Players: Darnell Mooney, Damiere Byrd, Jakeem Grant, Isaiah Coulter

The Bears receiving corps is terribly thin and tough to trust against Arizona this week. Mooney is a player to start, but that is it.

Bears WR Allen Robinson (hamstring) and TE Cole Kmet (groin) did not practice Wednesday. Kmet's injury is new.

Robinson has missed multiple weeks while Kmet popped on the injury report today. Both are worth monitoring ahead of a difficult matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.