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Lions RB D'Andre Swift (groin) and TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) are questionable for Week 7's game against the Los Angeles Rams.

Both are expected to play with Hockenson continuing to be limited on gameday.

Lions TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) was not practicing Wednesday according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press.

This will be the norm going forward as long as the knee issue lingers for Hockenson.

Matt Rhule said we'll see a vastly different look from the Panthers moving forward.

Related players: Sam Darnold, Christian McCaffrey, D.J. Moore, Chuba Hubbard

It sounds like the team wants to get back to running the ball. The tweet said Rhule added they won't throw 40 times a game. Rhule also said: "We're going to redefine who we are and we're going to run the football and protect the quarterback." It will help to get McCaffrey back in the fold, but Hubbard proved worthy in the run game against the Eagles in Week 5, rushing for over 100 yards. Hubbard ran just 16 times in Week 6 while Darnold threw 41 times.

The Vikings will have RB Dalvin Cook and WRs Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen Week 6 as none of the trio carries an injury designation.

All three being left off the injury report goes a long way with a road game against a good Carolina Panthers defense.

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson logged a limited practice session on Thursday.

Hockenson was able to log a limited session after missing Wednesday's practice with a knee injury. Hock followed the same routine in Week 5, missing the first session before being limited on Thursday and Friday. That is likely the scenario we are staring at here. Expect Hockenson to be listed as questionable for Week 6's contest against the Cincinnati Bengals. Hockenson is our sixth-ranked tight end for Week 6.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson logged a limited practice session on Thursday.

Jefferson missed Wednesday's practice with the ankle injury but was able to log a limited session on Thursday. The second year receiver has been terrific for the Vikings through five games. His yards per reception may be down, but he has seen an increase in his receptions per game and receiving yards per game. Jefferson is expected to play this weekend and is our seventh ranked receiver for Week 6.

Lions TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) did not practice Wednesday. He was held out or limited in practice last week as well.

Hockenson played Week 5 despite the knee issue but did not put up a good fantasy day. It is clear the knee is an issue but with so many Lions skill players hurt/out, it is difficult to sit the former 1st-rounder out.

LaFleur said he left the stadium yesterday wishing he had given the ball to RB A.J. Dillon more than 12 times. He said his receiving talent has been evident and they feel confident in his skills in that aspect of the game.

Related players: Aaron Jones

Dillon ran eight times for 30 yards and caught four balls for 49 yards and a TD. Jones caught four balls as well but for just six yards. He did run 14 times for 103 yards, however. It's no secret the Packers want to limit Jones' touches, at least at times, to keep him healthy for the long season, but this could be a sign of more work to come for Dillon. Any more touches could mean this is more of a split backfield, however.