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Allen (ankle) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Green Bay. However, earlier in the day head coach Chuck Pagano said he's expected to play but not be 100 percent healthy, Kevin Bowen of Colts.com reports.

It sounds like Allen will be able to play, but he may be a risky option for fantasy owners considering he won't be at full strength.

Gray is slated to start at tight end Sunday against the Jets, as teammates Jordan Cameron and Dion Sims have both been ruled out due to concussions, Chris Perkins of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.

Gray started while Cameron and Sims were sidelined in Miami's most recent game, but failed to catch a pass in their absences, instead making his contributions through blocking in the run game. While Sunday's second start keeps Gray in the fantasy spotlight at the position, the fact that his three catches this season all came in one game illustrates his low ceiling.

Allen (ankle) is anticipated by coach Chuck Pagano to play Sunday against the Packers, although he won't be 100 percent healthy, Kevin Bowen of Colts.com reports.

Allen has practiced three consecutive days despite carrying an ankle ailment, so although he still isn't fully healthy, the tight end should make his first appearance since Week 6 this Sunday. While that marks good news for fantasy owners, the presence of Jack Doyle could cut into Allen's targets and snaps at tight end.

Allen (ankle) suited up for Friday's practice, Kevin Bowen of Colts.com reports.

It's not immediately clear how much work Allen was able to get in Friday, but he was able to practice for the third straight day. The Colts will reveal Allen's official Week 9 status at some point following Friday's session.

Hooper collected three of six targets for 46 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's 43-28 win over the Bucs.

Getting the start in place of Jacob Tamme (shoulder), Hooper put in a second straight solid performance and checking in third on the Falcons in targets behind the receiving duo of Julio Jones and Mohamed Sanu. Tamme's injury may be a blessing in disguise, as it is providing the Falcons with an extended look at the talented rookie, who makes for an effective downfield threat. Following Thursday's outing, Hooper now has catches of 28, 42 and 44 yards this season on just 17 targets. While he's likely to slide back into more of a secondary role when Tamme returns, the reps he's currently receiving certainly bode well for his development.

Allen (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Allen has practiced two consecutive days, though limited, after being sidelined two games. It looks like he'll return this week against Green Bay and resume his role as the top tight end.

Henry (knee) did not practice Thursday.

Henry will presumably need to return to practice Friday, and look sharp in doing so, in order to avoid missing Sunday's game against the Titans. If he is out or limited this weekend, veteran TE Antonio Gates would be in line to see his share of targets in the Chargers' Week 9 passing attack.

Pruitt (knee) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice.

Pruitt's return to practice is good news for the Vikings' tight end depth. That being said, the second-year tight end is still buried behind Kyle Rudolph and Rhett Ellison on the depth chart, keeping him irrelevant from a fantasy standpoint.

Pettigrew (knee) was seen working out on the sidelines during Wednesday's practice, MLive.com reports.

Pettigrew has spent almost an entire year in recovery from 2015's season-ending ACL tear. However, he appears very close to a return, although the Lions still haven't provided a definite timetable for such.

Henry (knee) was held out of practice Wednesday, Michael Gehlken of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Henry was forced to leave last Sunday's game for a brief time after taking a shot to the knee from a Broncos defender and it appears the ailment also kept him out of practice Wednesday as well. While the injury doesn't seem especially serious, fantasy owners should still check his injury status during the coming days to see if Henry will be available for Sunday's game. If he's unable to go, Antonio Gates could see additional targets against a creaky Titans secondary.