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Mundt (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Mundt appeared on the injury report mid-week with the issue but has put in two limited practices to close it out. He logged his first catch of the season Week 10, and with Gerald Everett (wrist) and Tyler Higbee (knee) also questionable, the 24-year-old could be looking at a few extra snaps Sunday.

Higbee (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Higbee practiced for the first time this week Friday, but coach Sean McVay expressed optimism the tight end will be ready to play come Sunday. The 26-year-old has yet to total 50 receiving yards in any game this season.

Dwelley could be in line for significant snaps in Sunday's game against the Cardinals with George Kittle (knee/ankle) listed as doubtful for the contest.

Dwelley filled in for Kittle in Monday's 27-24 loss to Seattle, catching three of seven targets for 24 yards while playing 92 percent of the offensive snaps. The Niners could give some of that playing time to Garrett Celek or Levine Toilolo in Week 11, but Dwelley remains the better bet to draw targets.

Everett (wrist) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Everett was a limited practice participant throughout the week, with coach Sean McVay saying he expects the tight end to play. Position mates Tyler Higbee (knee) and Johnny Mundt (groin) also are listed as questionable, potentially creating a scenario where Everett takes on some extra snaps. Fantasy managers will want to check back in when the Rams release their inactive list approximately 90 minutes before Sunday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff.

Kittle (knee) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Kittle had the same designation last week, ultimately looking on from a press box as the 49ers lost an overtime thriller to the Seahawks. His continued absence from practice throughout the week points toward another missed game, though he at least was spotted Friday doing some form of a workout on a side field. Ross Dwelley drew seven targets and handled a 93 percent snap share in Monday's loss, and Garrett Celek may be ready for a larger role in his second week off the PUP list. The 49ers and Cardinals are scheduled for a 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday.

Kittle (knee) wasn't participating in Friday's practice and was instead spotted working out on a side field in sweats, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

The 49ers will provide official word on Kittle's status for Week 11 against the Cardinals after Friday's practice, but the tight end is probably looking at a "doubtful" designation, at best. Assuming Kittle ultimately misses a second straight contest, Ross Dwelley and Garrett Celek (back) will lead the 49ers' tight end ranks.

Alie-Cox (hip) is listed as quesitonable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.

Alie-Cox didn't practice this week but apparently still has a chance at suiting up Sunday. The 26-year-old has only one catch over the last four games, so the Colts' offense is unlikely to be significantly impacted by his potential absence.

Knox (knee) practiced fully Friday and doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

As expected, the issue turned out to be a minor one for the rookie, and he should be full-go for this week's contest as the Bills try to maintain the top wild-card spot in the playoff chase. While a finally healthy Tyler Kroft may take away some of Knox's targets, it didn't play out that way last week when Knox posted season highs in receptions (four) and targets (six). Until Kroft starts getting more involved, Knox can be considered the team's top fantasy tight end, albeit in an inconsistent passing offense.

Hooper (knee) won't play in Sunday's game against the Panthers, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Early reports suggested Hooper could be out for a month while he recovers from an MCL sprain. Coach Dan Quinn didn't agree with the timeline, but he acknowledged Friday that the tight end will miss at least one game. Given that he didn't practice at all this week, Hooper will face a challenge to make it back for Week 12 against Tampa Bay. In the meantime, the Falcons are left with Jaeden Graham and Luke Stocker at tight end.

Knox (knee) returned to practice Friday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

Some minor knee soreness caused the tight end to sit out Thursday's practice, but Knox's return to the field Friday suggests that he'll be a go Sunday against the Dolphins. The Bills' final injury report of the week figures to either list Knox as questionable for the contest, or clear him fully.