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Cracraft (calf) was listed as a non-participant on Tuesday's practice estimate, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.

Cracraft was unable to give it a go Sunday against the Chargers due to a calf issue, and his designation as a non-participant on Tuesday's estimate doesn't bode well for his chances of suiting up this weekend versus the Bills. The 28-year-old will have two more opportunities to return to the practice field in any capacity before he'd carry an injury designation heading into Saturday's contest in Buffalo. With fellow receiver Tyreek Hill (ankle) also currently listed as questionable, Jaylen Waddle, Trent Sherfield and Cedrick Wilson could all be poised for expanded roles in Week 15.

San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday that he expects Samuel (knee/ankle) to return to game action in "three-ish" weeks, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

Based on Shanahan's comments, the 49ers already seem to be ruling Samuel out for Thursday's game in Seattle as well as the team's Dec. 24 home game against the Commanders, but a Week 17 return at Las Vegas could be in the forecast for the talented wideout if he makes a quick recovery from the MCL sprain to his left knee and the left ankle sprain he sustained in Sunday's 35-7 win over the Buccaneers. San Francisco will likely be left with Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings and Ray-Ray McCloud as its primary options at receiver for the duration of Samuel's absence.

Robinson was listed as a non-participant at Tuesday's walk-through practice due to an illness.

As long as Robinson is able to get back on the practice field in some fashion Wednesday and/or Thursday, he'll likely be ready to play Saturday in Cleveland. After providing little production over the first half of the season, Robinson has emerged as a reliable member of the Ravens' receiving corps in recent weeks. Over the team's last six games, Robinson has recorded 29 receptions for 314 yards and no touchdowns on 39 targets.

Hill (ankle) was listed as a limited participant on Tuesday's estimated practice report, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.

Hill played through an ankle issue in a 23-17 loss to the Chargers over the weekend, but it didn't stop him from recording four catches for 81 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets while adding another score of a fumble recovery. Head coach Mike McDaniel said after the contest that Hill wasn't dealing with anything more than minor "bumps and bruises," and the expectation is that the star wideout will be ready to play Saturday in Buffalo.

The Browns listed Bell (thumb/toe) as a non-participant at Tuesday's estimated practice, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Cleveland won't get back on the practice field until Wednesday, but because the team plays on Saturday in Week 15, the team had to issue its first official practice report Tuesday. If Bell is able to participate in some capacity Wednesday and/or Thursday, he should be in good shape to suit up this weekend against the Ravens. He played through toe and thumb injuries in this past Sunday's 23-10 loss to the Bengals, logging 47 snaps on offense while catching all three of his targets for 27 yards.

The Browns listed Cooper (hip) as a non-participant on Tuesday's estimated practice report, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Cleveland didn't host a practice session Tuesday, but if the team had, Cooper would have been a spectator while he tends to a hip injury that he picked up in Sunday's loss to the Bengals. In addition to the hip issue, Cooper appears with a "rest" designation alongside his name on the injury report, so the Browns are seemingly still counting on him suiting up this Saturday against the Ravens. What Cooper is or isn't able to do on the practice field Wednesday and Thursday will ultimately have more sway with regard to his status for Saturday.

Carter recorded one reception for no gain on two targets in Sunday's 23-17 win over the Dolphins.

The return of Mike Williams (ankle) officially ended any sort of fantasy viability for Carter, who played just 12 offensive snaps after playing at least 40 since Week 2. Expect Carter to make noise simply as the team's returner moving forward.

Doubs (ankle) said Tuesday that he expects to play in Monday's matchup against the Rams, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Doubs hasn't played since suffering a right high-ankle sprain on the Packers' first offensive play against the Lions in Week 9. The rookie wideout returned to practice during Week 13 prep but remained sidelined for the divisional matchup against the Bears. Doubs is feeling confident he'll return to game action following Green Bay's Week 14 bye, but his participation at practice this week will provide a clearer picture on his status for Monday's matchup against Los Angeles.

Palmer caught four of his six targets for 53 yards in Sunday's 23-17 win over the Dolphins.

Despite the fact Justin Herbert attempted 51 passes, the second-year wideout saw his lowest target total since Week 5. The return of Mike Williams alongside a healthy Keenan Allen may finally bump Palmer out of must-start fantasy territory, but he still appears to have a solid floor in PPR formats given the Chargers' reliance on the passing attack.

Johnson failed to record a single reception on four targets in Sunday's 34-28 loss to the Chiefs.

With fellow receiver Courtland Sutton (hamstring) sidelined for the contest, Johnson was on the field for 74 percent of the Broncos' offensive snaps. The rookie wideout has now failed to record a catch in two straight games despite his bump in playing time. If Sutton continues to miss time, Johnson would likely play a similar role in the offense. Unfortunately, his lack of production keeps him far off the fantasy radar for a Week 15 matchup with the Cardinals, especially if Sutton returns to action.