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Without Will Fuller, who had a career-high 58 catches for 879 yards and eight touchdowns in 11 games this season, the only receivers on the active roster with receptions this season are Brandin Cooks (52) and Keke Coutee (6). Randall Cobb is on injured reserve and is out for at least two more games with a toe injury. The Texans released Kenny Stills on Friday, a day after Fuller had a career day with six catches for 171 yards and two touchdowns on Thanksgiving.

Related players: Isaiah Coulter, Duke Johnson, Jordan Akins, Darren Fells, Pharaoh Brown, Damion Ratley

The story went on to say: the suspension could force rookie Coulter onto the field for the first time after he was drafted in the fifth round out of Rhode Island. The Texans also will use running back Duke Johnson a lot more in the passing game and throw more often to tight ends Akins, Fells and Brown. The Texans also have some receiver options on the practice squad, including former Texas A&M wideout Ratley. Some things to note is the potential rise of Coutee who now finds himself as a possible WR2. Also, it looks like Duke Johnson will have a role even when David Johnson returns.

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa has been downgraded to doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Jets with a thumb injury.

The Dolphins looks like they’re going to ease their fifth overall pick back into action, so it will be Ryan Fitzpatrick back in the starting lineup. Fitzpatrick threw three touchdowns and two interceptions back in Week 6 against the Jets before Miami made the switch to Tua, who was benched during Week 11 against the Broncos.

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa is questionable for Sunday's game against the New York Jets, according to Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.

Head coach Brian Flores said Tua needs to warm up Sunday before a final decision is made. If he cannot go, Ryan Fitzpatrick gets a revenge game against the New York Jets.

Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was limited in Thursday's practice session.

Tua is expected to be available and under center for the Miami Dolphins in Week 12. The hope is that he returns to a full practice session on Friday, but there was been no concern among local beat writers regarding his status for this weekend. Hopefully, the Dolphins use this week's opponent, the lowly New York Jets, as an opportunity to truly unleash Tua in the passing game. Tua is our 23rd ranked quarterback for Week 12.

The team announced that wide receiver Byron Pringle has been placed on injured reserve. Pringle injured his ankle in last Sunday’s win over the Raiders.

Related players: Tyreek Hill, Sammy Watkins, Demarcus Robinson, Mecole Hardman.

Pringle had nine catches for 108 yards while appearing in all 10 games. He also returned seven kickoffs for 247 yards, including a 102-yard return for a touchdown in Week 7. It looked like he passed Hardman on the depth chart against the Raiders Sunday night. With Watkins still hurt, Robinson looks to run as the WR2 and Hardman could move up to the WR3 role.

One week after rushing for a career high 85 yards and a touchdown, Dolphins rookie running back Salvon Ahmed had just 43 yards rushing at 3.6 yards per carry. The Dolphins rushed for only 56 yards all day, failing to provide a balanced attack offensively to alleviate pressure on Tua Tagovailoa.

But this is another position Miami must address in the 2021 draft.

Related players: Myles Gaskin, Matt Breida

The story said Sunday was another reminder of how disappointing the unit has been during coach Brian Flores’ two seasons. Offseason acquisitions Jordan Howard (now with the Eagles) and Breida (who had two carries, 4 yards Sunday) have not panned out. Second-year back Gaskin, Miami’s leading rusher, could return from injured reserve in the next week or two. While Ahmed likely continues to get most of the work, it seems like the team misses Gaskin in the backfield. This is probably an area the Dolphins address next spring in the Draft and may mean guys like Gaskin or Ahmed won't be long term solutions at the position.

Chiefs WR snaps with Sammy Watkins (hamstring) inactive and Mecole Hardman (COVID list) activated:

Tyreek Hill 72
Demarcus Robinson 63
Byron Pringle 46
Mecole Hardman 17
Gehrig Dieter 3

With Watkins out, it was Pringle who took over as the team's WR3. But Pringle had just four targets, catching three for 17 yards. Pringle was also returning kicks but suffered and ankle injury and didn't return. Robinson had a line of 6-44-0 as the Chiefs rallied to win and were forced to throw 46 times. But outside of Hill and Travis Kelce who combined for 19 catches, 229 yards and two TDs, there's not a lot of chances, especially when Watkins is able to return.