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Smith-Schuster (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Smith-Schuster logged limited practices Wednesday and Thursday, but he didn't participate in any capacity Friday and will miss his third game of the season as a result. In Smith-Schuster's absence, DeVante Parker and Demario Douglas are in line to lead the Patriots' wide receiver corps, with Jalen Reagor and Tyquan Thornton also being candidates to mix in.

Metchie (illness) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Browns after participating fully in Friday's practice.

Metchie steadily raised his practice participation level throughout the week, allowing him to ultimately avoid an injury designation. It has been a quiet first full NFL season for Houston's second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, as Metchie's still searching for his first NFL touchdown and has yet to exceed 25 yards in a game.

Hill (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys after he was a limited participant in practices Thursday and Friday, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Hill, who was inactive for Miami's Week 15 win over the Jets, didn't practice Wednesday, but he's trending in the right direction after getting back on the field in some capacity for the last two days of Week 16 prep. Per Wingfield, head coach Mike McDaniel noted earlier Friday that Hill hasn't had any setbacks, while adding that he feels good about the star wideout's chances of being available for Sunday's game. Hill's status will be clarified when Miami releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to the game's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.

Collins (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns.

After sitting out last Sunday's 19-16 overtime win over the Titans with a calf strain, Collins took part in all three of the Texans' practices this week, albeit as a limited participant. He'll take a designation into the weekend after failing to upgrade to full practice participation, but the Texans could still clear him to play Sunday if the coaching and training staffs are comfortable enough with his health. If active this weekend, Collins will be on the receiving end of passes from Case Keenum, who draws a second straight start at quarterback with C.J. Stroud (concussion) having been ruled out.

Brown (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Browns after participating fully in Friday's practice.

Brown opened the week with a pair of limited practices, but he's good to go for Sunday's game. After missing two weeks with a knee injury, Brown was held without a catch in his first two games back before getting back on track with eight catches for 82 yards and a touchdown in last week's win over the Titans. That performance came with Case Keenum under center, and Keenum's expected to start at quarterback once again Sunday with C.J. Stroud (concussion) still sidelined.

Jarrett (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Jarrett was a full participant in all three practices this week, but the Bucs will take the cautious approach and keep him out for the fifth straight week. As long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks, he should be able to return for Week 17 against the Saints.

Jones (hamstring/knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

Coach Doug Pederson said earlier Friday that Jones likely won't be able to play Sunday, but the Jaguars aren't ready to officially rule the slot receiver out on their final injury report. If Jones sits out as expected, Parker Washington and Jamal Agnew could see additional opportunities behind Calvin Ridley. It remains to be seen which quarterback will be throwing the ball to Jacksonville's receivers Sunday, as Trevor Lawrence (concussion/ankle) is also listed as questionable.

Godwin (knee) was a full practice participant Friday and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Jacksonville, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Godwin had season highs for catches (10) and receiving yards (155) while playing through the same injury during last week's 34-20 win over the Packers. He's now avoided an injury designation altogether, following last week's 'questionable' tag, with a full practice Friday confirming his knee issue isn't a serious problem.

Pittman (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons after logging a limited practice Friday.

Per Raven Moore of the Colts' official site, Pittman cleared the NFL's concussion protocol Friday, but the team's top wide receiver is still dealing with a shoulder issue. As a result, his status will need to be verified ahead of Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. If Pittman ends up sitting out this weekend, added pass-catching opportunities would be available for Josh Downs, Alec Pierce and D.J. Montgomery.

St. Brown (pectoral) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

The 27-year-old wideout is in line to miss his third consecutive game in Week 16, as he continues to recover from a pectoral issue. With St. Brown missing even more time, expect Tyler Scott to continue seeing increased opportunities as the Bears' No. 3 wide receiver.