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Philips (knee) was a full participant in all three of Tennessee's practices heading into Sunday's game against the Colts, but he has yet to be activated from injured reserve, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Philips told Wyatt that he feels good about his chances of playing. The Titans opened up the 21-day window to activate Philips from injured reserve earlier in the week after he sat out the first four games of the season. If Tennessee brings Philips back to the active roster prior to Sunday's game, the 2022 sixth-round draft pick out of UCLA would likely serve as the slot receiver and could be used as a returner.

Reynolds (groin) was a full practice participant Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Carolina.

The Lions list eight players as questionable, two as doubtful and two as out, including wide receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown (abdomen - doubtful) and Jameson Williams (non-injury - questionable). There's not nearly as much concern with Reynolds, given that he's played through a groin injury a couple times already this season and was healthy enough Friday to practice without limitations. Kalif Raymond, Marvin Jones and Antoine Green are the healthy WRs on Detroit's 53-man roster.

Montgomery (illness) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Saints, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Montgomery is good to go after dealing with an illness earlier in the week. Meanwhile, starting running back Rhamondre Stevenson (thigh) is listed as questionable. Per Lazar, there's reported optimism that Stevenson will play, but if Stevenson is ultimately limited or out, Montgomery could see more opportunities as a pass catcher out of the backfield.

Williams (not injury related) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Carolina.

This would seem to be the Lions' way of suggesting that Williams may not be ready to play even though he's healthy and no longer suspended. It also adds to concerns about his potential workload in the event he's active ahead of the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, though the Lions don't exactly have great WR alternatives with No. 1 Amon-Ra St. Brown (abdomen) listed as doubtful and Josh Reynolds (groin) deemed questionable. Reynolds was a full practice participant Friday and at this point looks like the safest bet for snaps and targets among Detroit's WRs.

Metchie (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons, despite logging a full practice Friday.

Metchie being able to practice fully Friday is a good sign after he sat out Thursday's practice due to an illness, but he isn't out of the woods yet. Should Metchie gain clearance to suit up Sunday in Atlanta, he would likely work as Houston's No. 4 wide receiver behind Nico Collins, Robert Woods and Tank Dell.

St. Brown (abdomen) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Considering he didn't practice at all this week prior to his listing on the Lions' final Week 5 injury report, St. Brown likely has less than 50/50 odds to be available Sunday. Coach Dan Campbell told Adam Schefter of ESPN earlier Friday that the Lions will have a better gauge on St. Brown's status in the next 24 hours, so there's a chance more clarity will arrive regarding the wide receiver at some point Saturday. Both Josh Reynolds (groin) and Jameson Williams (non-injury) are questionable heading into the weekend, so the statuses of the team's top three WRs are up in the air. At the moment, Kalif Raymond, Marvin Jones and Antoine Green are the only Detroit players at the position that are healthy and on the active roster.

Higgins (ribs) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Arizona.

Higgins was forced out of Week 4 action at Tennessee due to what was eventually termed a rib fracture. Coach Zac Taylor called Higgins day-to-day afterward, per Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site, and the wide receiver was only able to muster one limited session (Friday) this week. The Bengals kick off Sunday's game at 4:05 p.m. ET, meaning Higgins' availability will be unveiled about 90 minutes prior. If Higgins is not 100 percent or out this weekend, Tyler Boyd stands to benefit most alongside Ja'Marr Chase, with Trenton Irwin likely taking on extra snaps as a fill-in No. 3 receiver.

Bateman (hamstring) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's contest in Pittsburgh, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Bateman set himself up to miss just one game as a result of a hamstring injury by putting together three consecutive full practices during Week 5 prep. The same can't be said for Odell Beckham (ankle), who was limited all week and is listed as questionable heading into the weekend. If Beckham is hindered or sidelined Sunday, it'll improve the prospects of Bateman alongside rookie wide receiver Zay Flowers. Through three games this season, Bateman has managed just seven catches (on nine targets) for 59 yards.

Beckham (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest at Pittsburgh, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Beckham didn't practice at all prior to being inactive Weeks 3 and 4, so his ability to log limited sessions Wednesday through Friday this week has put him in a position to return to action Week 5. He even told Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com on Friday that he expects to suit up this weekend. Beckham's status will become known, one way or another, about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, and if he's available he'll join Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman (hamstring) as the top wide receivers for quarterback Lamar Jackson.

Coach Sean McVay relayed Friday that Kupp (hamstring) is in line to make his season debut Sunday against the Eagles, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Backing up a report from Dianna Russini of The Athletic earlier Friday, Kupp should be available to the Rams after spending the first four games of the season on injured reserve due to a lingering hamstring injury. Kupp had a cap on his practice reps Wednesday, but the team listed him as a full participant Thursday, indicating he may not have many limitations Sunday, assuming he's out there. In order for him to be available to play this weekend, L.A. must activate him from IR by Saturday afternoon, and then his status for Week 5 won't become official until 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff.