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Sources: The Patriots are trading TE Jonnu Smith to the Falcons, as a former big-ticket free agent heads elsewhere and creates space for New England.

Smith is reunited with his former coach, Arthur Smith. In his last season in Tennessee, Smith posted 41-448-8 on 65 targets and was the fantasy TE11. Don't expect those numbers with Kyle Pitts soaking up most of the tight end targets.

Ravens once again ruled out QB Lamar Jackson, who has had a sprained PCL. Tyler Huntley expected to start Sunday night vs. Steelers.

No surprises here after Jackson missed his 12th straight practice. Still, it's a bummer for Championship teams that have been holding onto him this whole time.

As of today, looks like another start Sunday for Tyler Huntley.

Related players: Lamar Jackson

Jackson (knee) missed his 10th straight practice today, Shaffer also pointed out in his tweet. The Ravens have clinched a playoff berth, so this very well could be the team keeping Jackson off the field until then.

McDaniel won't speculate when Tua Tagovailoa will play again.

Related players: Teddy Bridgewater

The tweet went on to say McDaniel won't say if Tua will play even if he clears protocol. Beasley tweeted in the thread that McDaniel said the doctors have told him to worry about Tua's health one day at a time. "His health is the first, foremost and only priority." Of course, Tua has been sidelined with concussions twice before, but this is the second time he's remained in the game only to suffer symptoms the next day. Beasley went on to tweet the team knew something wasn't right on Monday. Bridgewater will get the start this week against the Patriots in a game the Dolphins need to win to keep playoff hopes alive.

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa is once again in the NFL’s concussion protocol. His status for this week’s game against the Patriots is now in doubt.

Related Players: Teddy Bridgewater

According to a separate report, head coach Mike McDaniel said he's not sure when Tua suffered a concussion, but he's in the protocol. During the game "nobody recognized anything with regard to" a hit. "It was something he met with doctors today and discussed some symptoms."
Teddy Bridgewater would presumably be the next man up if Tua is forced to miss.

Patriots TE Hunter Henry, who was dealing with a knee injury this weekend, is considered day-to-day. He's sore. But has a chance to play.

Related Players: Jonnu Smith, Scotty Washington

Former UDFA Scotty Washington saw his first snaps of the year, but Jonnu Smith would be the true beneficiary if Henry were to miss any time. Smith shifted away from his run-blocking duties for the most part in Week 15, but it still only resulted in four targets and 21 yards. Jonnu's time in New England has not been fortuitous for fantasy, and it isn't like to change regardless of Hunter's status.

When prompted with, "does it look like it's going to be Tyler again this week?" coach Harbaugh responded, "it does, it does."

Related Players: Lamar Jackson

Tyler Huntley hasn't looked great this season, but he always provides a fantasy floor with his legs. He will do enough to support Mark Andrews and a Flex play for Demarcus Robinson.

Lamar Jackson DNP Wednesday. Tyler Huntley practiced in full, and it's looking like he'll be the starter on Saturday if he clears concussion protocol before then

Though it's questionable how you can practice in full while still in the concussion protocol, it looks like Huntley is trending toward playing in Week 15. Huntley offers plenty with his legs but not much in the passing game, as Demarcus Robinson (52 yards) was the leading receiver last week.