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Thielen brought in six of 10 targets for 42 yards in the Panthers' 16-13 loss to the Bears on Thursday night.

Thielen paced the Panthers in receptions and targets while checking in second in receiving yards, but on a night when Bryce Young threw for only 185 yards, those figures didn't amount to any remarkable fantasy production. The veteran wideout now has posted at least five catches in every game since Week 1, but he's recorded just 71 total receiving yards in the last two contests with Young going through a particularly rough patch. Thielen next sets his sights on a tough Cowboys secondary in a Week 11 matchup on Sunday, Nov. 19.

McCloud (illness) participated fully in practice Thursday.

McCloud was dealing with an illness Wednesday and unable to practice as a result. With his quick return to the field, he should return to his role primarily as the 49ers' kick and punt returner.

St. Brown (hamstring) is active for Thursday night's game against the Panthers.

The wide receiver was activated off injured reserve earlier in the day and listed as questionable. St. Brown spent the previous four weeks on IR and has one catch for 21 yards this season.

Smith-Njigba (hip) was a full practice participant Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Smith-Njigba was held out of drills Wednesday due to a hip concern, but his ability to handle every rep one day later indicates he's good to go for Week 10 action. He'll be facing a Commanders defense on Sunday that has given up the second-most touchdowns (13) and most yards per catch (9.9) to opposing wide receivers in nine games this season.

Lockett (hamstring) practiced in full Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

After logging a limited session Wednesday due to his lingering hamstring issue, Lockett was back to full activity one day later. The hamstring injury has affected Lockett's practice participation since Week 7, but he has yet to miss any games and is on track to suit up again this Sunday versus the Commanders.

Metcalf (hip) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

While Metcalf's absence Thursday was attributed to a hip issue, he's likely getting a veteran rest day due to the injury that he initially suffered Week 6 and sidelined him Week 7. Ultimately, Friday's practice report will reveal whether or not he enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game against the Commanders.

Samuel (toe) was limited at Thursday's practice.

Samuel now has strung together back-to-back capped sessions to begin Week 10 prep. He'll have one more chance this week to get back to all activity before the Commanders potentially hand him a designation for Sunday's contest at Seattle. Samuel is seeking to contain his absence to just one game as a result of the toe injury that he suffered Week 8.

Dotson (personal) wasn't listed on the Commanders' injury report Thursday.

Dotson missed Wednesday's practice due to a personal matter, but he was back one day later without any limitations. He's thus set to take on a Seahawks defense Sunday that has allowed the eighth-most receptions (118) to opposing wide receivers in eight games this season.

Chark (elbow) is listed as inactive Thursday at Chicago, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Chark played through an elbow injury this past Sunday against the Colts, but his 58 percent snap share was a season low, and his five-yard TD connection with quarterback Bryce Young was the lone bright spot for him in a two-catch, nine-yard effort. Chark proceeded to miss every practice this week, resulting in a doubtful designation ahead of an eventual inactive status for Thursday's game. With Chark and Laviska Shenault (ankle) sidelined, Adam Thielen, Jonathan Mingo, Terrace Marshall, Ihmir Smith-Marsette and Mike Strachan are the Panthers' available wide receivers in Week 10.

Lazard (knee) remained a limited participant at practice Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Lazard continues to manage a knee issue that he played through in Monday's loss to the Chargers, and he'll presumably need to practice fully Friday in order to avoid carrying an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders. While operating as the Jets' No. 2 wide receiver, Lazard -- who has yet to top three catches in a game this season -- has compiled a 19-273-1 receiving line on 35 targets through eight contests.