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RB Elijah Mitchell is in the concussion protocol, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said.

Related players: Jeff Wilson, JaMycal Hasty

Mitchell took a nasty hit to the head against the Seahawks but eventually was cleared to come back in the game. Reports say Mitchell started to suffer some symptoms Monday, however. The Niners are at the Bengals in Week 14, and this game was moved from an early game to a later Sunday game. If Mitchell can't go, Hasty and Wilson are up next, but Wilson's knee flared up, according to the team, so his status is also in question heading into Week 14.

It appears they’ve found Joey Slye’s replacement. According to multiple reports, Washington will sign Brian Johnson off of the Bears’ practice squad.

Johnson was 8-of-8 on field goals and 5-of-8 on extra points while playing four games with the Saints earlier this year. He was let go in favor of Brett Maher after missing two extra points in a 23-21 loss to the Titans in Week 10.

Washington has already churned through three kickers, but will need a fourth after Joey Slye suffered a hamstring injury late in the first half of the Football Team’s win over the Seahawks on Monday.

Slye was trying to chase down defensive end Rasheem Green after a blocked extra point when the kicker pulled up while running. He kicked off on the next play, but was unable to handle the duties in the second half. Via Ben Standig of TheAthletic.com, Rivera said in a Tuesday morning interview on 106.7 The Fan that Slye’s hamstring will keep him out for a minimum of three weeks. That would seem to suggest that Slye will go on injured reserve. Rivera also noted that he sent word for scouts to start looking for kicking help at halftime.

Patriots RBs Rhamondre Stevenson (knee) and Damien Harris (neck), and TEs Jonnu Smith (shoulder) and Hunter Henry (neck) are questionable for Week 12's game against the Tennessee Titans.

It is expected that all four players suit up, but with the Titans severely undermanned, one or two could be surprise inactives.

Patriots RB Damien Harris has cleared concussion protocol and will play Thursday night against the Atlanta Falcons. RB Brandon Bolden (hip), WR N'Keal Harry (knee), and TE Jonnu Smith (shoulder) are questionable.

Related Players: Rhamondre Stevenson, J.J. Taylor

Stevenson will revert back to his back-up role, but if Bolden were to miss TNF, he would gain more work in the passing attack.

Quick walkthrough today but Damien Harris and Gunner Olszewski have returned to Patriots practice Tuesday.

Related players: Rhamondre Stevenson, Brandon Bolden

As long as Harris clears protocol, we can probably figure on him taking back over as the RB1 against the Falcons. However, this is a Thursday night game so keep an eye on Harris' status over the next couple of days. Stevenson ran for 100 yards and two scores last week against the Browns and would shape up to be a nice fantasy start if Harris isn't cleared for Thursday night.

New England running back Damien Harris was listed as DNP due to a concussion.

Related players: Rhamondre Stevenson

The Patriots get a Super Bowl rematch with the Falcons on Thursday night so this is a situation to watch. If Harris can't go, Stevenson would likely get the call again in a great matchup after putting up two scores and 100 yards against the Browns in Week 10.

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa came off the bench to help the Dolphins beat the Ravens last Thursday and signs point to him being on the field at the start of their Week 11 matchup with the Jets.

Related players: Jacoby Brissett

Tagovailoa is still dealing with a left middle finger injury that also kept him out of the starting lineup in Week 9. On Monday, Dolphins head coach Brian Flores said that the finger remains an issue but that he believes Tagovailoa will be well enough to make his sixth start of the season.