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Metchie (illness) returned to practice Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Metchie was unable to practice Thursday but returned Friday. If he logs a full practice to end the week, the wide receiver could avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game in Atlanta when Houston releases its final Week 5 injury report. Metchie has yet to see more than two targets in a game this season.

Jones (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills in London.

Jones was listed as a limited practice participant this week, suggesting that he has a chance to return from his two-game absence versus Buffalo. His status will be clarified when the Jaguars post ther inactive list 90 minutes ahead of Sunday's 9:30 a.m. ET kickoff. In two games this season, Jones has caught five of his 13 targets for 55 yards and a touchdown.

Agnew (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Agnew logged another limited practice Friday, marking his third consecutive limited session coming off a Week 4 absence. Zay Jones (knee) also is listed as questionable after three consecutive capped practices. If Agnew suits up and Jones doesn't, the return man also could play a significant role on offense as Jacksonville's No. 3 wide receiver, but those relying on Agnew in fantasy will need to wake up early to check his status, as Sunday's game kicks off at 9:30 a.m. ET from London.

Washington (knee) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Washington was a healthy scratch for Jacksonville's first three games of the season, and he injured his right knee in his NFL debut Week 4. The rookie's next chance to play will come Week 6 versus the Colts, though he could be a healthy inactive again if Jamal Agnew (quadriceps) is back on the field at that time.

Coach Dan Campbell noted that St. Brown (abdomen) is not in line to practice Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The report adds that the Lions expect to know more about St. Brown's status for Sunday's game against the Panthers in the next 24 hours. With another absence on tap Friday, St. Brown will have missed the entire practice week, with added context regarding his Week 5 status set to arrive when Detroit's final injury report is posted.

The Bears have agreed Friday to trade Claypool to the Dolphins, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Claypool, who was a healthy scratch for Chicago's win over the Commanders on Thursday night, is being traded to Miami in exchange for a 2025 swap of late-round picks, per Dianna Russini of The Athletic. The veteran wideout had clearly fallen out of favor with the Bears' coaching staff, as he racked up just four receptions for 51 yards and a touchdown on 14 targets through the Bears' first three games despite playing more than 75 percent of the offensive snaps. Now, Claypool will need to compete with Braxton Berrios, Cedrick Wilson and Robbie Chosen for snaps behind Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, making his path to fantasy relevance difficult to envision even if Miami's offense can utilize him more effectively.

The Rams expect Kupp (hamstring) to make his season debut Sunday versus Philadelphia, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports.

Kupp, who was a full participant in practice Thursday, still resides on IR for the time being but looks to be trending toward an official return to Los Angeles' active roster in time for Sunday's matchup, barring any setbacks. The veteran wideout has been dealing with a hamstring issue that initially flared up back in training camp and led to him being placed on IR prior to Week 1 after a visit with a specialist. Friday's practice session will be telling as to Kupp's potential workload for Week 5.

Mooney failed to bring in any of his four targets in the Bears' 40-20 win over the Commanders on Thursday night.

Just four days after posting a serviceable 4-51 line against the Broncos, Mooney was surprisingly blanked on the stat sheet for the third time this season. The speedster's increasingly frequent disappearing acts are perplexing, especially considering he's working with a quarterback in Justin Fields that he already has plenty of familiarity with. Fellow wideout DJ Moore's increasingly critical role in the air attack (Moore lit it up with an 8-230-3 line Thursday) is naturally part of the reason for Mooney's downturn early this season, but the third-year pro could have a good chance to bounce back against a vulnerable Vikings secondary in a Week 6 home matchup Sunday, Oct. 15.

Samuel brought in six of seven targets for 65 yards and a touchdown in the Commanders' 40-20 loss to the Bears on Thursday night.

The versatile veteran turned in a trademark performance, excelling as a mid-range target for Sam Howell and bringing in his first touchdown reception of the season on a three-yard grab in the fourth quarter. Samuel had dealt with a quadriceps injury on the short week, but his yardage total served as his best yet through five games and his reception tally was second only to that which he recorded in the overtime loss to the Eagles in Week 4. Samuel next takes aim at the Falcons defense in a Week 6 road matchup Sunday, Oct. 15.

McLaurin brought in four of five targets for 49 yards in the Commanders' 40-20 loss to the Bears on Thursday night.

The accomplished veteran was surprisingly quiet on a night when Sam Howell compiled a career-high 388 yards thanks to a large deficit. McLaurin finished tied for third in receptions and was fourth in receiving yards for the Commanders, with the downturn coming after a season-best 8-86 line versus the Eagles in the Week 4 overtime loss four days earlier. McLaurin's next opportunity to post his first 100-yard effort of the season comes in a Week 6 road matchup against the Falcons on Sunday, Oct. 15.