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CHICAGO -- Kansas City midfielder Benny Feilhaber, Portland midfielder Darlington Nagbe and New England forward Juan Agudelo are returning to the U.S. national team for its first training camp under coach Bruce Arena.Arena announced 11 Major League Soccer players on Friday who will attend a training camp that opens Jan. 11 in Carson, California, ahead of a Jan. 29 exhibition against Serbia in San Diego.Were excited about looking at some of these MLS players and seeing if theyre going to be in position to help us in 2017, Arena said Friday in a Facebook Live session as he answered fan questions.Seattle forward Clint Dempsey, sidelined since Aug. 21 by an irregular heartbeat, is likely to attend camp in a limited capacity, and Arena hopes he could be in shape to play during World Cup qualifiers in late March against Honduras and Panama.DaMarcus Beasley, at 34 a veteran of four World Cups, also will attend. He spent the last 2+ seasons with Houston.We have a shortage in the left-back position, Arena said.Vancouver forward Kekuta Manneh, who is from Gambia and may obtain a U.S. passport, could be at camp. He has be out since surgery in July to repair a broken bone in his right foot.The 31-year-old Feilhaber, a member of the 2010 U.S. World Cup roster under Bob Bradley, appeared in just three games under Jurgen Klinsmann, who was fired last month after losses to Mexico and Costa Rica that opened the final round of 2018 qualifying.Nagbe, 26, made his U.S. debut in November 2015 soon after obtaining a passport but hasnt played for the national team since the Copa America in June.Agudelo has been a fringe player on the roster.Gyasi Zardes, a forward with the LA Galaxy under, also was among the 10 players announced. Zardes has been sidelined since breaking a bone in his right foot in late August.Also announced by Arena were Seattle forward Jordan Morris, New York Red Bulls midfielder Dax McCarty, Philadelphia midfielder Chris Pontius, Philadelphia defender Keegan Rosenberry and Dallas defenders Matt Hedges and Walker Zimmerman.Arena said Columbus forward Ethan Finlay is not on the projected January roster.Arena coached the U.S. from 1998-2006, then was fired and replaced by Bradley. Discount Asics Shoes . On Saturday night, the normally free throw-challenged centre did just that. Howard scored 18 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter, including 13 of 19 free throws in a 2 1/2-minute stretch, and the Houston Rockets beat the Denver Nuggets 122-111. Cheap Asics Shoes Online . Defenceman Yannick Weber scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the Canucks breathed a sigh of relief with a 2-1 win on Saturday night. http://www.cheapasics.com/ . 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The remaining 30 teams will play this weekend.Injury concerns regarding players heading into the Sunday and Monday games can be critical. Each Saturday this entry will be dedicated to those who appear on the official weekly NFL game status injury report and how their status might impact fantasy teams.At this late date, it might be a shorter write-up if we just stuck to the players who are actually healthy. The question for fantasy owners in this crucial make-or-break week for the playoffs is whether the key players taking the field at less than 100 percent can still produce big numbers.For those who might be new to this feature, injury reports provide some insight into a players status. The NFL requires teams to submit practice injury reports several times a week, identifying the body part that is involved in the injury. This year, there has been a change in the language of injury reporting, per the league office. The most notable change is the removal of the probable designation. For more detailed information on the changes and what they mean, click here.Early in the week, the practice injury reports indicate whether a player did not practice, was limited in practice or was a full participant in practice. On Fridays, all teams file a game status injury report assigning one of the following designations: questionable, doubtful or out. The designations listed here reflect the injury reports filed with the league office Friday evening. Teams playing Monday night do not have to issue their designations until Saturday. The explanation for each designation is as follows:Out: This is the easy one: The guy is not playing this week.Questionable (Q): This remains the most dreaded player designation. By definition it means a player is uncertain to play. How uncertain is uncertain? There is no percentage or measurement scale, so this classification remains rather vague. Whether a player ends up active or inactive often comes down to a game-time decision based on how he feels on game-day morning or how he performs during warm-ups. Final inactives are due 90 minutes before kickoff.Doubtful (D): The doubtful designation means a player is unlikely to play that week. Rarely does a player labeled as doubtful end up playing, unless he experiences a major turnaround before game time.Each week in this Saturday feature, we run down a list of key fantasy players, by position, who appear in the Friday injury report, along with the injured body part as listed on the report, player status and any relevant developments or insight. The primary fantasy positions are covered (quarterback, running back, wide receiver and tight end).This year, at the end of each positional section, there is a subgroup of players: Players off game status injury report. The probable tag no longer exists, so players who would have been listed as probable in previous years are now simply removed from the report. This means there will be players who appear in the practice injury reports during the week but will not appear on the game-status report Friday, since they are presumed active for game day. They are included in this article so that fantasy owners can see where players who were on the practice injury report during the week have been upgraded in advance of the games.At the end, key fantasy players listed Friday as out for the weeks games will appear as a group.Good luck in Week 14, everyone!QuarterbacksTrevor Siemian, Denver Broncos, foot, (Q): Siemian was not able to play last week because of a sprained left foot even though the Broncos waited until Friday to make the call to keep him on the sideline. That alone signaled a return that was not far off. This week, Siemian was listed as a limited practice participant daily. Wednesdays practice was a walkthrough, but on Thursday Siemian took about half of the snaps with the first team offense. On Friday he did probably a little bit more, according to head coach Gary Kubiak. If he comes back Saturday feeling as good as he did Friday, Siemian will start.After suffering the injury during the overtime period of the Week 12 game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Siemian was unable to recover within a weeks time. In addition to treatment, Siemian has been fit with custom orthotics for support of his injured foot. If he is mobile enough to continue to protect himself and strong (and comfortable) enough to step into his throws -- all of which he has apparently already demonstrated to the coaching and medical staff -- and without lingering soreness, Siemian will be back for the Broncos as they travel to face the Tennessee Titans.Players Off Game Status Injury Report:Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers, hamstring: Last week, a questionable Rodgers took the field and played well enough despite a sore hamstring to lead his team to victory. One week later, hes healthy enough to be removed from the game status injury report. Rodgers was on the daily practice injury report and was held to limited sessions each day but there is no doubt he will be starting Sunday when the Packers host the Seattle Seahawks.Tom Brady, New England Patriots, knee: Brady has been listed as questionable because of his knee for the past two weeks, but he has played nonetheless. Brady does not even appear on the practice injury report this week, signaling he is fully healthy heading into a Monday night game against the visiting Baltimore Ravens.Andrew Luck, Indianapolis Colts, right shoulder: Luck returned from a concussion in Week 13 after sitting out the previous week, bouncing back to a four-touchdown performance. His shoulder has kept him on the practice injury report since the start of the season as a result of his limited practice reps but in recent weeks he has been removed from the game status injury report. This week that trend continues and after daily limited practice sessions, Luck is off the injury report heading into game day. The Colts will host the Houston Texans in a key divisional matchup.Blake Bortles, Jacksonville Jaguars, right shoulder: Bortles remains on the injury report because of his shoulder, but he also remains a full participant in practice daily. His removal from the game status injury report has become routine.Tyrod Taylor, Buffalo Bills, groin: Taylor was listed on the practice injury report last week with the same ailment but played through it without any setbacks. He participated fully in practice this week and is again removed from the game status injury report. He will play Sunday when the Bills host the Pittsburgh Steelers.Running BacksMark Ingram, New Orleans Saints, toe/knee (Q): Ingram played last week despite appearing on the injury report with a toe ailment, so it would stand to reason that he would do so again, assuming there was no setback. After the game, there was no report of any injury concern and Ingram was available to the media, both encouraging signs. But, even as Ingram participated in a limited practice session Wednesday, he did so with knee listed next to his name on the injury report in addition to the toe issue. On Thursday, Ingram didnt practice, drawing more concern about his status for this week. He did return to practice Friday and legitimately participated in practice, albeit on a limited basis. The late week practice session would suggest he is likely to play but the questionable tag serves as a reminder that it is not guaranteed. If he does play, its unclear how the workload would be divided between Ingram and teammate Tim Hightower. Last week Ingram touched the ball 12 times to Hightowers three, although both backs received relatively lighter action than in weeks past. Unfortunately, the Saints have a late game Sunday when they visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, so fantasy owners will want to have an alternate plan in place.Ryan Mathews, Philadelphia Eagles, knee, (Q): Mathews suffered an MCL sprain in his right knee in Week 11 and has missed the past two games. At the time of the injury, the Eagles referred to him as day to day. However, the nature of the injury, Mathews history with the injury (he also suffered a sprained right MCL while with the San Diego Chargers in 2014 that caused him to miss seven games) and the demands of his position hinted at a more prolonged absence. Mathews was back in full practice sessions each day this week however, demonstrating marked improvement over his status the last two weeks. Coach Doug Pederson has already indicated Mathews will play, which makes the questionable tag a little surprising. Its worth noting that full practices cant simulate the game scenario where running in traffic and leg tackles can present greater challenges for a running back with an MCL on the mend. Still, the expectation is that Mathews will take the field. Theres always potential for a late setback when players are returning from injury, so fantasy owners should be sure to check pregame inactives.Theo Riddick, Detroit Lions, wrist, (Q): Riddick has come into the last handful of games listed as questionable but has played every game. This week, however, his appearance on the injury report is related to a wrist injury, not the ankle issue he was dealing with previously. Riddick was absent from Wednesday practice but did return to limited work both Thursday and Friday. Based on past patterns, it would appear Riddick is in line to play against the Chicago Bears, but fantasy owners will want to be sure to double check the pregame inactives.Chris Ivory, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars, hamstring, (Q): Ivory missed Week 13 after injuring his hamstring during the game one week earlier. He did return to daily practice on a limited basis this week and there is a chance he will return Sunday. Coach Gus Bradley has indicated he will be a game-time decision. Still, a healthier T.J. Yeldon is likely to see the majority of the work and the Jags face the Minnesota Vikings, making Ivory less appealing to fantasy owners.DeAngelo Williams, Pittsburgh Steelers, knee, (Q): Williams returned to practice this week for the first time since undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery a month ago. After practicing on a limited basis Wednesday, Williams was absent Thursday. He returned to a limited practice Friday, but it remains questionable whether he will be active or not this week. His fantasy relevance is primarily as a handcuff to Bell and a healthy Williams is a known ultra-capable fill-in for Bell, should he be sidelined for any reason.Players Off Game Status Injury Report: T.J. Yeldon, Jacksonville Jaguars, ankle: Yeldon now appears to be past the ankle injury that has him on the injury report the past two weeks. Listed as a full participant daily, Yeldon was removed from the game status injury report this week. With Denard Robinson out and Ivory just working his way back from a hamstring strain, Yeldon is the healthiest back for the Jaguars and is expected to get the majority of the workload against the Vikings.Matt Forte, New York Jets, knee: Forte remains an injury report regular but also remains a regularly expected to play running back for the Jets. This week is no different. After a limited session Wednesday, Forte turned in full sessions both Thursday and Friday and was removed from the game status injury report. He faces the San Francisco 49ers weak run defense this week.Lamar Miller, Houston Texans, ankle/ribs: Miller is playing through ankle and rib ailments but is expected to continue to do just that ... play. After limited sessions each day, Miller is off the game status injury report heading into Sundays game against the Colts.Wide ReceiversJulio Jones, Atlanta Falcons, toe, (Q): Coach Dan Quinn conveyed optimism throughout the week about Jones ability to play through what has been reported as a mild case of turf toe (sprain of the ligaments at the base of the big toe)..dddddddddddd As late as Friday (when Jones was officially listed as a non-participant in practice for the third consecutive day), Quinn hinted at Jones being active for Sundays game against the Rams. The impossible task for fantasy owners is deciding whether to roll the dice on Jones, should he be active, when it is unclear just how much the foot will affect him. Jones has played -- and played well -- through a variety of nagging muscle injuries this season. Only once did he appear significantly limited; in Week 3 against the Saints, Jones was held to one catch for 16 yards. That was a Monday night game and Jones participated in only one practice (Saturday) on a limited basis. At the time, Quinn said Jones looked explosive in and out of his breaks, telling reporters they had put Jones through a variety of plays to test him. And yet that Monday night, while he did play the majority of offensive snaps, he certainly didnt look like himself and had just the one reception.If there is any receiver who can defy the odds, its Jones. Hes one of the toughest in the league, but turf toe is particularly challenging on running backs and receivers on plants, pivots and cuts, not to mention jumps. If Jones is active, there is simply no telling just how productive he will be from a fantasy standpoint. With Mohamed Sanu already ruled out, his value as a presence on the field certainly helps distract from the speedy Taylor Gabriel. Its easy to see why the Falcons might be inclined to have him on the field even if hes not full speed. Fantasy owners have a tough call to make here, and theyre not aided by the fact this is a late game against the Los Angeles Rams (4:25 p.m. ET).Sammy Watkins, Buffalo Bills, foot, (Q): Watkins increased his workload to 68 percent of the teams offensive snaps last week. More important, coach Rex Ryan said Watkins reported feeling better physically coming out of last weeks game in Oakland than he did after his return game against the Jaguars. After a day off Wednesday, Watkins participated in limited practices both Thursday and Friday. Despite the questionable tag, Watkins is expected to play Sunday against the Steelers.Michael Thomas, New Orleans Saints, foot, (Q): Thomas status is very much up in the air and the Saints arent providing many clues in advance of Sunday. There were no immediate indications Thomas had sustained an injury after last weeks game, but he showed up on the injury report when he did not show in practice Wednesday. Thomas also sat out Thursday, but did return for a limited session on Friday. The Friday return opens the possibility for Thomas to play, but his chances of playing remain iffy at best.Jordan Matthews, Philadelphia Eagles, ankle, (Q): Matthews ended up sitting out last weeks game after being listed as questionable, despite coach Doug Pedersons confidence earlier in the week that he would be able to play. It turned out the ankle injury he sustained in the Week 12 Monday night game required a little more recovery time. Matthews returned to practice as a limited participant Wednesday but upgraded to full for Thursday and Friday. Late in the week, Pederson indicated he expected Matthews to return, and this time the practice report supports it. Despite the questionable tag, Matthews is expected to play Sunday, but fantasy owners should confirm inactives before game time.Marvin Jones, Detroit Lions, quadriceps, (Q): Jones hadnt missed any games this season despite a couple of injuries ... until last week. A thigh injury sidelined him and he continues to be listed as questionable this week after practicing on a limited basis. He had an identical practice routine last week and the Lions signed wide receiver T.J. Jones off the practice squad, signaling concern for Marvins status. Well, T.J. Jones remains on the roster this week, so its not as if there are clear signs that Marvin Jones is one hundred percent ready to go. Still, the sense around Detroit is that Jones will play. While he hasnt done much for fantasy owners recently, his presence gives the Bears a sizeable, speedy receiver to account for defensively, which could benefit Golden Tate and Anquan Boldin.DeVante Parker, Miami Dolphins, back, (Q): Parker was a surprise active last week after he failed to practice at all due to a back injury. He only had three receptions, but one of those produced a touchdown. Parker practiced all three days this week, including a full session Friday. He is expected to play as the Dolphins host the Cardinals, but fantasy owners should double check his status pregame.Robert Woods, Buffalo Bills, knee, (Q): Woods has missed the past two games with a knee injury sustained in Week 11 when he got his leg tangled up underneath him. He returned to practice this week and apparently did enough to convince the Bills he could be ready to return to action. Head coach Rex Ryan said Woods should be ready to roll alongside teammate Sammy Watkins this Sunday. As always, fantasy owners are advised to verify Woods status in advance of the game.Eddie Royal, toe, (D) and Marquess Wilson, groin, (Q), Chicago Bears: The Bears receivers are hurting ... in multiple ways. Royal has not been right because of his toe and comes in as doubtful for this week after not being able to practice. Wilson has a groin injury and managed just two limited practices after sitting out Wednesday. Royal is expected to miss this one and Wilsons status is uncertain. In this final week of Alshon Jefferys suspension, Cameron Meredith seems to be the most likely beneficiary.Players Off Game Status Injury Report:Brandon LaFell, Cincinnati Bengals, (knee): With A.J. Green again sidelined due to his hamstring injury, the status of LaFell becomes much more interesting. Thankfully, there is no mystery here. After a limited session Wednesday, LaFell practiced in full Thursday and Friday before ultimately being removed from the game status injury report.Stefon Diggs, Minnesota Vikings, knee: After turning in full practices daily, Diggs is off the final game status injury report. After sitting out Week 12, Diggs returned in Week 13 on a Thursday night, giving him 10 days until the next contest. He also led the team in receptions when he returned to action. The additional recovery time can only help. He is expected to play in Jacksonville Sunday.Tyrell Williams, shoulder and Dontrelle Inman, ankle, San Diego Chargers: Williams played last week despite the labral tear in his right shoulder and even managed to find the end zone. The numbers werent huge for Williams -- or for the Chargers passing game in general -- but, more important, Williams did not suffer any setbacks with regards to his shoulder. The proof? He practiced fully each day and is not even on the pregame injury report. Neither is his teammate Inman, for that matter. Inman appeared on the practice injury report because of his ankle, but he also practiced fully each day this week and is expected to play.Brandon Marshall, New York Jets, foot/knee: Marshall wasnt limited at all in practice this week, a heavier workload leading into a game than he has done in quite some time. Marshall has consistently played and will again this week after being removed from the pregame injury report.Jamison Crowder, Washington Redskins, hip: Crowder suffered a hip pointer in last weeks game but his ability to practice daily shows it wasnt particularly serious. He is not on the game status injury report and is expected to play against the Eagles.Will Fuller V, Houston Texans, hip: Fuller has been a regular on the injury report of late, but he has been active the last three weeks. Two consecutive full practices after a limited session Wednesday and his removal from the injury report indicate he will take the field again this week.Tight EndsJordan Reed, Washington Redskins, shoulder, (Q): Reed impressed everyone when he returned to the teams Thanksgiving Day game after sustaining a Grade 3 AC sprain (separated shoulder) to score two touchdowns. The pain tends to get worse after the game and it did just that for Reed, who struggled to do much of anything in practice the following week. He sat out last Sundays game and appears to have made quite a bit of improvement. Reed told reporters his shoulder range of motion is returning and a catch he made in practice Thursday in the end zone could be a good sign of things to comeJordan Reed going up for the TD. #HTTR https://t.co/93VvZ5LTyE- Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 8, 2016Reed is listed as questionable but all signs point to him playing Sunday. The risk, of course, is that a hard landing on that shoulder could provoke enough discomfort to compromise his day, but its not significantly greater than the risk when he entered the game in Dallas. The decision for him to play remains entirely one of functionality; as long as Reed can reach enough to catch passes, he can be on the field. Thankfully for fantasy owners, this is an early game.Martellus Bennett, ankle/shoulder, New England Patriots, (Q): Bennett is again questionable coming into this weeks game. He remained a limited participant in practices through Saturday. But, Bennetts own description of himself earlier this week (I just keep going, like the Energizer Bunny) should be enough to convince fantasy owners that he will indeed play on Monday night when the Patriots host the Ravens.Eric Ebron, Detroit Lions, knee, (Q): Ebron was a limited participant in practice each day because of a knee injury. Ebron missed three games earlier this year due to a knee issue, but his presence on the practice field throughout this last week is encouraging. Fantasy owners will want to be sure to check pregame inactives.Charles Clay, Buffalo Bills, knee, (Q): Clay remains listed as limited during practices throughout the week. Last week -- the first week Clay actually missed a game -- he did not travel to Oakland due to the birth of his child. The expectation is that Clay will be active Sunday when the Bills host the Steelers, but fantasy owners would be wise to verify his status before the game.Players listed as outThis space is intended for a list of key players, not including those who have previously been moved to injured reserve status, who are officially listed as Out for the upcoming game.A.J. Green, Cincinnati Bengals, hamstring: Green has progressed to the point of doing some jogging and workouts on the teams rehab field, but he has yet to return to practice as he recovers from his Grade 2 hamstring strain. He is sidelined for the third consecutive week.Mohamed Sanu, Atlanta Falcons, groin: Sanu injured his groin late in the Week 13 game and coach Dan Quinn indicated early in the week that Sanu was unlikely to play this Sunday. He did not practice and is out, as expected.C.J. Prosise, shoulder, Seattle Seahawks: Prosise is still recovering from a fractured scapula and is out again in Week 14.Julius Thomas, Jacksonville Jaguars, back: Thomas has already missed two games with a back injury and is now going to miss a third. He was not able to practice at all this week so his absence does not come as much of a surprise. On Saturday, Thomas was placed on injured reserve, ending his season.Allen Hurns, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars, hamstring: Hurns injured his hamstring in Week 12 and sat out last Sunday. He is still unable to practice and has already been ruled out for this week.Denard Robinson, Jacksonville Jaguars, ankle: The Jaguars running backs have all been dealing with injury of late, some more than others. Robinson suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 13, a week when he was expected to play more with Chris Ivory sidelined. He has not practiced and has already been ruled out for this weekend.Darrius Heyward-Bey, Pittsburgh Steelers, foot: Heyward-Bey is out for the fifth week straight due to a foot injury.Be sure to check out Fantasy Football Now, Sundays on ESPN2 at 11:00 a.m. ET for last-minute inactives, rankings, injury impact and more! ' ' '