Aaron Dobson (foot) was limited in Patriots practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Week 16. Dobson told reporters this week that he will likely play against Baltimore, although Kenbrell Thompkins (hip, questionable) may, too. With a lack of health and role clarity, these are fantasy players to avoid in trophy week.

Aaron Dobson (foot) expects to return for Sunday's game against the Ravens. "I think so," Dobson said when asked if he was playing. "I am just going through the week, trying to progress, and will see how it feels." It's a rare bit of pseudo-injury honestly from a Patriot. Dobson's return would give the Pats a badly-needed outside threat, but also cloud Danny Amendola's high-end WR3 status. Dobson's status will be updated later Thursday when the Patriots release their injury report. He was limited on Wednesday.

Aaron Dobson (foot) is practicing Wednesday. Dobson only practiced on Friday last week before he was ruled out of the game at Miami. He appears to have a far better chance to handling X duties this week. Josh Boyce and Kenbrell Thompkins are nursing injuries as well.

Aaron Dobson (foot) has been ruled out for Week 15. Dobson returned to practice Friday, but was never a realistic candidate to play this week. Kenbrell Thompkins (hip, questionable) has also been ruled out for Sunday's matchup with Miami. Dobson is likely targeting a Week 16 return.

Aaron Dobson (foot) is listed as questionable for Week 15 against Miami. Dobson returned to practice Friday for the first time since injuring his foot in Week 12. We wouldn't expect him to play against the Dolphins, but there's a chance. He and Kenbrell Thompkins would work at X receiver.

Aaron Dobson (foot) returned to practice Friday. It's Dobson's first action on the field since he hurt his foot in the second half of the Patriots' Week 12 comeback win against the Broncos. Dobson likely won't play this week, but his return to practice today gives him a good shot to suit up for Week 16. Josh Boyce filled in at X receiver last week with both Dobson and Kenbrell Thompkins (hip) on the shelf. Dobson's exact injury was never revealed, but he was likely dealing with a significant sprain.

Aaron Dobson (foot) remained out of practice Thursday. Dobson hasn't practiced since going down in Week 12 and remains out indefinitely. If Kenbrell Thompkins (hip, questionable) can suit up this week, he'll have a significant role as the X receiver.

Aaron Dobson (foot) remained sidelined at Wednesday's practice. Dobson hasn't practiced for weeks and remains without a timetable for return.

Aaron Dobson (foot) is still not practicing. The Patriots haven't revealed the specifics of Dobson's injury, but he hasn't practiced since going down in Week 12. It would be a major surprise if he was able to play against the Dolphins Sunday. That leaves either Kenbrell Thompkins (questionable, hip) or Josh Boyce to man the "X" spot.

Aaron Dobson (foot) was spotted in a walking boot Sunday. The Patriots haven't revealed the exact extent of Dobson's injury, but being in a boot a full two weeks after sustaining his injury is not a good sign. Kenbrell Thompkins (hip) is also inactive Sunday, turning the "X" spot into a hand-off situation. Julian Edelman, Danny Amendola and Josh Boyce are the Patriots' top-three wideouts against the Browns.