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  1. NFLPackers' Micah Parsons is returning from an ACL injury, and Green Bay hopes he is back before Thanksgiving.
  2. NFLChristian Watson is set to play for the Packers at New England Sunday; Keisean Nixon is questionable.
  3. NFLPatriots list Hunter Henry as questionable, with A.J. Brown and TreVeyon Henderson out vs. Packers.
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No. 1 in the 30-second version

Packers' Micah Parsons is returning from an ACL injury, and Green Bay hopes he is back before Thanksgiving.

According to ESPN, Green Bay remains in the playoff hunt. The available summary does not give further details on Parsons' status.

Source: ESPN

No. 2 in the 30-second version

Christian Watson is set to play for the Packers at New England Sunday; Keisean Nixon is questionable.

Watson was limited in practice all week with injured ribs but has no injury designation. Guard Aaron Banks (calf) and safety Jevon Bullard (personal) also have no designation. Nixon (groin) returned to practice after sitting out Thursday, and running back MarShawn Lloyd (knee) is also questionable, while linebacker Zaire Franklin and tight end Josh Whyle (concussion) are ruled out.

Source: ProFootballTalk

No. 3 in the 30-second version

Patriots list Hunter Henry as questionable, with A.J. Brown and TreVeyon Henderson out vs. Packers.

Pats Pulpit's final report lists WR A.J. Brown (ankle, knee) as out for his second straight game, and he has played in just three of a possible nine games this season. Seven Patriots are questionable, including TE Hunter Henry (foot), who practiced in a limited fashion Friday after two straight non-participation days. Packers LB Micah Parsons (knee, PUP return) is listed as out.

Source: Pats Pulpit

NFC North standings

TeamWLTPCT
Vikings610.857
Bears620.750
Lions520.714
Packers530.625

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Seahawks guard Quenton Nelson will miss Sunday's game against the Cardinals with a knee injury.

Nelson, acquired from the Colts on Oct. 27 for a 2027 third-round and 2028 fifth-round pick, has played one game for Seattle. Coach Mike Macdonald said he is week-to-week and will not go on injured reserve. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Nelson will have surgery to clean out cartilage in his knee.

Sources: NY Post Sports · Yahoo Sports · ProFootballTalk · ESPN

Brandon Aiyuk's reinstatement from the reserve list remains stalled after a Friday meeting with the 49ers.

Aiyuk, his agent Drew Rosenhaus and the 49ers met Friday without resolving the situation, and Rosenhaus said the matter is to be continued. ProFootballTalk reports Aiyuk arguably owes the 49ers upwards of $13 million, and the NFL has not yet reinstated him. Aiyuk told ESPN he is back to 100% and looking to get reinstated, and Kyle Shanahan said he couldn't care less about the meeting.

Sources: ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk · ESPN · Niners Nation

Ravens acquire QB Jacoby Brissett from Cardinals, sending a 2027 fifth-round pick to Arizona.

Arizona receives a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 seventh-round pick, and the trade is finalized after Arizona restructured Brissett's deal. SB Nation reports Baltimore will owe Brissett $2.4 million, while Revenge of the Birds, a fan blog, reports the Cardinals covered $2.7 million to move him after he requested a trade. To make room, Baltimore waived quarterback Austin Reed.

Sources: CBS Sports · Revenge of the Birds

Trevor Lawrence leads Jaguars past short-handed Ravens 33-10 in Baltimore.

According to ESPN, Jacksonville never trailed in the win. Joe Fagnano started at quarterback for Baltimore.

Sources: ESPN · CBS Sports

Giants RB Cam Skattebo is doubtful for Sunday's game at Philadelphia with a hamstring injury; WR Malik Nabers is full go.

Skattebo missed a fourth straight practice, and Devin Singletary would be New York's primary back if he cannot play. Skattebo leads the Giants with 98 carries for 418 yards. Nabers, who missed Thursday's practice with a knee issue, has no injury designation after returning to full participation. WR Charlie Jones is questionable with a hand injury, according to Big Blue View. For Philadelphia, Saquon Barkley is listed with an injury designation but is expected to play, and DeVonta Smith is out.

Sources: ProFootballTalk · ESPN · Big Blue View

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