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Godwin (knee) returned to practice Friday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Godwin played through the same injury last week after missing practice Wednesday and Thursday, ultimately catching 10 of 12 targets for a season-high 155 yards in a 34-20 win over the Packers. He should be fine to play at Jacksonville on Sunday, especially after missing just one practice (Thursday) this week.

Coach Doug Pederson said Friday that Jones (hamstring) is "probably not" going to suit up Sunday versus Tampa Bay, Mia O'Brien of 1010 XL 92.5 FM Jacksonville reports.

Jones, who Pederson recently called week-to-week, looks set to miss at least one contest due to the hamstring injury he sustained in this past Sunday's 23-7 loss to the Ravens. Considering that Jones has already missed back-to-back practices, it wouldn't be surprising to also see him sidelined during Friday's session. Pederson did, however, note that Jones is making progress, which lends optimism to the idea that he could be available Dec. 31 versus the Panthers. On a plus note for Jacksonville, Trevor Lawrence (concussion) is set to resume practicing Friday, per John Shipley of SI.com.

Perry caught his only target for 35 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 30-22 loss to the Rams.

Perry went unnoticed for the entire night before the Saints made a late comeback that ultimately fell short in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Derek Carr threw a deep pass down the sideline for the 6-foot-4 wideout, and the rookie out of Wake Forest came down with it for a 35-yard touchdown with just under four minutes remaining. This noteworthy highlight still marked what was an underwhelming night for Perry given that he logged just one target despite playing the third-most offensive snaps (36) among New Orleans' wideouts. Instead, Carr was locked in on his top-two wideouts in Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed, as these two combined for 14 receptions on 22 targets. Tight end Juwan Johnson also served a bigger role with four catches on seven targets. With Michael Thomas (knee) still on IR, it's not a good sign for Perry's fantasy relevance that he tied with reserve wideout Keith Kirkwood and No. 2 running back Jamaal Williams for the Saints' sixth-most targets Thursday night. It's likely that Perry will play a similarly modest role over the final two weeks of the season.

Robinson brought in all six targets for 82 yards and a touchdown in the Rams' 30-22 win over the Saints on Thursday night.

Robinson continued his late-season surge with new high-water marks in receptions and receiving yards, as well as his fourth touchdown in as many contests. The veteran wideout recorded a four-yard scoring grab just before halftime to answer the Saints' first touchdown, and he finished tied for second in receptions and as the runner-up in receiving yards. The eight-year veteran appears to have moved ahead of Tutu Atwell, who was active Thursday night after a one-game absence due to a concussion but didn't draw a target. Therefore, Robinson is likely to continue to operating as the No. 3 receiver in a Week 17 road matchup against the Giants on New Year's Eve.

Kupp brought in six of 12 targets for 52 yards and rushed once for minus-3 yards in the Rams' 30-22 win over the Saints on Thursday night.

Kupp led the Rams in targets and tied for second in receptions on a night when Matthew Stafford connected with only four targets overall. The veteran was more inefficient than usual with his opportunities, and his night was particularly a disappointment in light of the fact Kupp was coming off back-to-back 100-yard performances. Nevertheless, the 2017 third-round pick now has at least six grabs in four straight games going into a Week 17 road matchup against the Giants on New Year's Eve.

Shaheed secured five of nine targets for 70 yards and a touchdown and rushed once for four yards in the Saints' 30-22 loss to the Rams on Thursday night.

The speedy second-year pro tied with Alvin Kamara for second in receptions on the night while serving as the runner-up in yardage as well. Shaheed hit pay dirt from 45 yards late in the first half, his first score since Week 8. His yardage total also was his best since that same contest, but it's worth noting the Weber State product recorded only 25 yards on his other four receptions outside of the touchdown. Shaheed next faces the Buccaneers' inconsistent defense in a Week 17 road matchup on New Year's Eve.

Nacua brought in nine of 11 targets for 164 yards and a touchdown in the Rams' 30-22 win over the Saints on Thursday night. He also rushed twice for 16 yards.

Nacua paced the Rams in receptions and receiving yards while checking in just one target behind Cooper Kupp's team-leading 12. The standout rookie helped the Rams get off to a strong start, recording a two-yard touchdown grab late in the first quarter for the first points of the night. Nacua bested his previous high in receiving yards by one in what was his sixth time clearing the century mark this season, and he'll aim to put together a successful encore on the road against a suspect Giants secondary during a Week 17 matchup on New Year's Eve.

Olave (ankle) brought in nine of 13 targets for 123 yards in the Saints' 30-22 loss to the Rams on Thursday night. He also caught a two-point conversion pass.

The star wideout was able to make a conspicuous return from a one-game absence, leading the Saints in receptions, receiving yards and targets. Olave came out of the gate hot, as he was on the receiving end of Derek Carr's first three passes of the night and parlayed the trio of targets into 36 yards. The second-year pro has now exceeded the 100-yard mark in three of the past four games, and he'll undoubtedly play a large role again when New Orleans visits the Buccaneers for a key Week 17 matchup on New Year's Eve.

Eskridge (ribs) did not participate in practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's walkthrough as well, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

The kick returner and depth receiver looks like he will miss his fourth straight game Sunday against the Titans. Eskridge does not have a catch in 2023.

Philips (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's session, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

The depth wide receiver may be trending toward returning after missing last Sunday's loss to the Texans. Philips has 13 catches for 166 yards and no touchdowns this season.