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Douglas (concussion) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Bills.

After practicing in a limited fashion this week, Douglas approached the contest listed as questionable, but the 2023 sixth-rounder will be back in action following a one-game absence due to a concussion. Meanwhile, fellow WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion) will remain sidelined Sunday, a context that could lead to Douglas seeing an increased role in the 1-5 Patriots' passing attack versus Buffalo. To date, the rookie has caught 10 of his 17 targets for 143 yards in five games, but he could emerge as a factor in deeper leagues with a strong Week 7 showing.

Boutte (hamstring) is listed as inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Bills, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

After limited practice in consecutive days to finish the week, a hamstring injury will keep Boutte from suiting up this week. He will now set his sights on recovering in time for the Patriots Week 8 contest in Miami.

Smith-Schuster (concussion) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills.

After practicing in a limited fashion this week, Smith-Schuster approached Sunday's game listed as questionable, and he'll now sit out his second consecutive contest due to a concussion that he sustained during Week 5 action. In his continued absence, look for Kendrick Bourne, DeVante Parker and Demario Douglas to lead the Patriots' Week 7 WR corps, with Tyquan Thornton and Jalen Reagor also candidates to factor in. Smith-Schuster will now target a potential return to action Oct. 29 against the Dolphins.

Pierce (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Pierce left the Colts' Week 6 matchup in the fourth quarter but turned in a full practice Friday. Given that, he should be on the field regularly for Sunday's contest against a tough Cleveland defense. Pierce has yet to record more than three catches or 45 yards in a game this season.

The Chiefs signed Washington to their practice squad Saturday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

The second-year wide receiver out of Stanford has bounced back and forth between Kansas City's active roster and practice squad this season. Washington has appeared in four games for the Chiefs in 2023, recording 61 return yards on eight opportunities as the team's punt returner.

Smith-Schuster (concussion) isn't expected to suit up for Sunday's game against the Bills, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Smith-Schuster, who is officially listed as questionable, is expected to miss his second straight game despite turning in a trio of limited practices Week 7. Meanwhile, tight end Hunter Henry (ankle) and rookie wideout Demario Douglas (concussion) are both listed as questionable but are expected to take the field, which provides a boost for New England's passing attack. Official confirmation on Smith-Schuster's status will arrive when the Patriots release their inactive list 90 minutes before Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff.

Douglas (concussion) is expected to suit up for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Douglas, who is officially listed as questionable, should be cleared when New England releases its inactive list roughly 90 minutes prior to the 1 p.m. ET kickoff. With JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion) also listed as questionable but trending in the wrong direction for the Week 7 contest, Douglas could have a path to expanded work on offense.

Metcalf (ribs/hip) is considered a true game-time decision for Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Metcalf is officially listed as questionable for Week 7 and managed to practice in a limited capacity Friday, but a final word on his status for Sunday's contest won't be made until after he goes through pregame warmups, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Seattle will announce 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff whether Metcalf is among the team's inactives, or if he'll suit up for the contest. In the event that Metcalf can't go or is significantly hampered, wide receivers Tyler Lockett, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Jake Bobo could all be in store for an increased target share.

Reagor was elevated to New England's active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Bills, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

With wide receivers JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion), Demario Douglas (concussion) and Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) all carrying injury designations going into Sunday's contest, Reagor has been promoted to the Patriots' active roster for the second consecutive week. The 2020 first-round pick played 14 offensive snaps during New England's Week 6 loss to Las Vegas, and he failed to record a single target.

Denver signed Humphrey to its practice squad and elevated him to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game against Green Bay, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

It didn't take long for the Broncos to bring Humphrey back, as the 25-year-old was let go Friday after the team claimed Keondre Coburn off waivers. Humphrey has bounced back and forth between Denver's practice squad and active roster this season. He's appeared in all six of the Broncos' games thus far, recording four receptions for 26 yards and one touchdown.