Houston Texans LB Whitney Mercilus was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Dec. 25.

Detroit Lions practice squad CB Tramaine Brock and OG Evan Brown were added to the active roster Friday, Dec. 25, so they can be available to play in the Week 16 game.

New Orleans Saints LB Kwon Alexander (Achilles) suffered a torn Achilles tendon during the Week 16 game and will miss the rest of the season.

Seattle Seahawks RB DeeJay Dallas (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 25, and has been ruled out for Week 16. OG Mike Iupati (neck) did not practice and is listed as doubtful. S Damarious Randall (foot) did not practice and is listed as questionable. OT Brandon Shell (ankle) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable. DE Carlos Dunlap (foot), DT Jarran Reed (chest) and DT Damon Harrison (knee) were limited during practice but are not on the injury report. OT Duane Brown (knee), DE Damontre Moore (arm) and DE L.J. Collier (ankle) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.

Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson caught six passes for 85 yards against the New Orleans Saints in Week 16. He was targeted 10 times during the game.

Minnesota Vikings TE Irv Smith caught six passes for 53 yards and two touchdowns against the New Orleans Saints in Week 16. He was targeted nine times during the game.

Los Angeles Rams DT Michael Brockers (non-injury) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 25, but is not on the injury report for Week 16. OT Rob Havenstein (neck) and DT Aaron Donald (non-injury) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.

Los Angeles Rams RB Cam Akers (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 25, and has been ruled out for Week 16.

Los Angeles Rams TE Tyler Higbee (non-injury) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 25, but is not on the injury report for Week 16.

Los Angeles Chargers DE Uchenna Nwosu (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 25, and has been ruled out for Week 16. DE Joey Bosa (concussion, shin) was limited during practice but will not play. LB Denzel Perryman (back) fully participated in practice but is listed as questionable. S Nasir Adderley (shoulder), OT Bryan Bulaga (concussion), CB Chris Harris Jr. (foot), FB Gabe Nabers (ankle) and WR Joe Reed (ribs) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.