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Parker (concussion) was present for the media-access portion of Friday's practice, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Parker didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, but the wideout's presence at Friday's session offers hope that he could potentially be available Sunday against the Commanders. The Patriots' upcoming injury report will clarify whether Parker has a chance to suit up this weekend or is ruled out due to the concussion he sustained Week 8 at Miami.

Robinson secured one of two targets for 10 yards during the Steelers' 20-16 win over Tennessee on Thursday.

Robinson had some relatively encouraging performances before the Steelers' Week 6 bye while Diontae Johnson was unavailable, but the 30-year-old has been held in check over the last three games now that Johnson is back in action. Across the last three matchups, Robinson has secured two of four targets for 17 yards. He hasn't yet found the end zone in 2023 and doesn't have much upside while the rest of Pittsburgh's receivers are healthy.

Pickens secured two of five targets for minus-one yard during the Steelers' 20-16 win over the Titans on Thursday.

Pickens topped 100 yards in the Steelers' matchups immediately before and after their Week 6 bye, but he's been held in check over two games since then. The 22-year-old nearly salvaged his fantasy results with a touchdown catch in the second half, but he failed to get both feet down in bounds upon further review. Pickens has been targeted at least five times in every appearance this season, but his output has been more inconsistent now that Diontae Johnson is back in action.

London (groin) wasn't spotted during the media-access portion of Friday's practice, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

London also missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, so the wideout's apparent absence from Friday's session clouds his status for Sunday's game against the Vikings. The Falcons' upcoming injury report will clarify whether or not London has a chance to be available for Week 9 action.

Burks (head) was spotted leaving the Titans' locker room following their 20-16 loss to the Steelers, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

Burks took a hard fall along the sideline after a deep target late in the game. He exited on a backboard with an apparently serious injury, so the fact that he was still with the team and walking under his own power is a positive sign. More details about the nature of the injury will likely emerge in the coming days.

Philips secured four of five targets for 68 yards in the Titans' 20-16 loss to the Steelers on Thursday night.

Philips tied for team lead in receptions with DeAndre Hopkins while setting the pace with a yardage total that also served as a career high. The second-year UCLA product and rookie signal-caller Will Levis showed excellent chemistry throughout the night, following a Week 8 matchup against the Falcons when Philips posted a then-season-best 3-24 line on three targets. If Levis continues as the Titans quarterback in a Week 10 road matchup against the Buccaneers, Philips could continue seeing his role in the offense expand, especially if Treylon Burks (head) is sidelined for that contest.

Johnson secured seven of nine targets for 90 yards and a touchdown in the Steelers' 20-16 win over the Titans on Thursday night.

Johnson enjoyed a banner night overall, which he capped with a three-yard scoring grab that served as both the game-winning touchdown and his first trip to the end zone since 2021. The 2019 third-rounder also led the Steelers in receptions, receiving yards and targets, with the middle figure qualifying as a season high. Johnson has now posted a 15-175-1 line on 23 targets over the last two games, giving him plenty of momentum heading into a Week 10 home matchup against the Packers on Nov. 12.

Hopkins brought in four of 11 targets for 60 yards and rushed once for five yards in the Titans' 20-16 loss to the Steelers on Thursday night.

Hopkins paced the Titans in targets and tied with Kyle Philips for the team lead in receptions. However, as his final line indicates, Hopkins' night turned inefficient as it unfolded, with the connection between him and rookie signal-caller Will Levis coming up almost completely empty in the second half. Nevertheless, the amount of attention Hopkins is garnering in the air attack is encouraging, and his prospects for a Week 10 road matchup against the Buccaneers on Nov. 12 remain bright irrespective of whether it's Levis or Ryan Tannehill (ankle) under center for that contest.

Burks exited Thursday's game against the Steelers after taking a hard fall and suffering an apparent head injury, John Glennon of NashvillePost.com reports.

Burks was targeted on a deep pass late in the fourth quarter and hit his head on the ground. He was quickly evaluated by medical staff before being put on a backboard and carted off the field. In positive news, Burks has movement in all of his extremities.

Beckham (shoulder) practiced fully Thursday.

Beckham sat out Wednesday's practice, but his full participation Thursday sets the stage for the wideout to be available Sunday against the Seahawks. After recording a season-high five receptions (on seven targets) for 49 yards Week 7, Beckham didn't notch any catches on four targets versus Arizona this past weekend. Overall, the veteran wideout has compiled a 14-162-0 line on 26 targets through six games, a rate of production that makes Beckham a hit-or-miss fantasy lineup option Week 9.