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Metcalf (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Seattle could be without its top two skill-position players Sunday, as both Metcalf and lead back Kenneth Walker (ankle) are listed as questionable due to their respective injuries. Metcalf was a mid-week addition to the injury report after the hip issue resulted in him logging only a limited practice Thursday. More clarity on Metcalf's status will likely come in the hours leading up to Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, but if the 24-year-old is sidelined this weekend, Tyler Lockett would serve as the clear No. 1 target for quarterback Geno Smith.

Sutton (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

With Sutton unavailable, Kendall Hinton and Brandon Johnson are candidates to log added snaps for the Broncos this weekend alongside Jerry Jeudy (ankle), who profiles as the team's top wideout. Sutton will now target a potential return to action Week 15 against the Cardinals.

Toney (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Toney was limited in practice throughout the week after missing Kansas City's last two games with the hamstring injury. If he suits up Sunday, Toney could be eased back in with a limited workload against the stout Denver secondary to avoid another setback with his frequently injured hamstring.

Bell (thumb/toe) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Scott Ptrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Bell's lack of injury designation is surprising considering the rookie wide receiver was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday before failing to participate in Friday's practice. Assuming Bell is indeed able to play without restrictions, he could be thrust into a larger role given the uncertainty over top wideout Amari Cooper's (hip) availability.

Higgins (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Higgins was limited in practices Thursday and Friday, but he isn't in danger of sitting out. He'll face a Browns team that blew out the Bengals back in Week 8, though Higgins scored one of his five touchdowns this season in that loss.

Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said Hill is no longer ill and will return to practice Friday, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.

Hill sat out Thursday's session with the ailment, but his return to practice Friday should put him in good position to play Sunday. Hill has yet to miss a game this season and leads the NFL in receiving yards (1,379).

Jones (chest) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Jones played through the same chest injury in Jacksonville's Week 13 game, though he caught only two of seven targets for 16 yards in the blowout loss to the Lions. After a trio of limited practice sessions, Jones seems more likely than not to suit up against a beatable Titans secondary, even if he still isn't 100 percent healthy.

Davis (illness) has been cleared to play Sunday against the Bills practicing fully Friday.

Davis steadily increased his practice activity this week, as he sat out Wednesday's session before bumping up to limited activity Thursday and full participation Friday. In this past Sunday's 27-22 loss to the Vikings, Davis logged an 81 percent snap share en route to catching five of his 10 targets for 85 yards. Against Buffalo, Davis should continue to serve as a key cog in the Jets' passing offense alongside top wideout Garrett Wilson.

James (knee) was a full practice participant Friday and doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Eagles, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

James has appeared on injury reports for three straight weeks due to the knee issue, but he hasn't been forced to miss game action because of it. With a full practice under his belt to conclude the week, James should be primed to play north of 50 percent of snaps on offense for the third consecutive game while the Giants lack healthy and/or productive bodies at receiver. Over his previous two appearances, James has hauled in eight of nine targets for 61 yards and a touchdown.

Burks (concussion) won't play in Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

The Titans' decision to rule Burks out for Sunday's contest isn't surprising considering he didn't practice in any fashion Wednesday through Friday after exiting early in the Week 13 loss to the Eagles. The rookie first-round pick will set his sights on returning Week 15 against the Chargers, but he'll first have to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. In his absence versus Jacksonville, added pass-catching opportunities will be available for the likes of fellow wideouts Robert Woods and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, as well as tight ends Chigoziem Okonkwo and Austin Hooper.