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Tate (shoulder) won't practice Friday, and his status for Sunday's game against the Bengals is in doubt, Paul Kuharsky reports.

It sounds like Titans coach Robert Saleh considers Tateto be more toward doubtful than questionable, which is no surprise after the rookie missed practice throughout the week. It remains to be seen how the Titans list Tate on their final injury report Friday afternoon.

Egbuka (concussion/foot) was not practicing Friday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

After logging a limited practice Thursday, Egbuka's absence Friday represents a step back in his concussion recovery ahead of Sunday's game against the Falcons. He's also still dealing with his previous foot injury. If Egbuka can't play Sunday against the Falcons, Tez Johnson and rookie Ted Hurst would be in line for increased snaps alongside veteran Chris Godwin at receiver.

Coker secured two of five targets for 37 yards and a touchdown in the Panthers' 27-19 loss to the Packers on Thursday. He also lost a fumble.

Coker was having a forgettable night before he used his speed to turn a short Bryce Young pass into a 26-yard touchdown with just under six minutes remaining in the contest. Coker's fumble came on the last play of the game, as he lost the handle on the ball shortly after receiving a lateral from Tetairoa McMillan at the Panthers' 26-yard line. Coker is in the midst of a two-game downturn that unsurprisingly coincides with struggles on the part of Bryce Young, as the speedy wideout has just three receptions for 45 yards and Thursday's score in that span heading into a tough Week 9 assignment at home against the Broncos on Sunday, Nov. 8.

Watson said he suffered a broken rib in Thursday night's 27-19 win over the Panthers, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Watson took a hard fall in the second quarter after hauling in a 53-yard deep shot from Jordan Love. He landed on the football and was coughing up blood afterward, necessitating a trip to the hospital just before halftime. Scans showed a broken rib, but Watson was deemed fit to return to the game in the third quarter. He'll now have 10 days to rest up before the Packers' next game in Week 9 against the Patriots.

Golden brought in seven of 13 targets for 79 yards and a touchdown in the Packers' 27-19 win over the Panthers on Thursday.

The second-year speedster finished second in receptions and receiving yards for the Packers on the night, while also leading the way in targets with a season-high-tying figure. Golden struck for his fourth touchdown of the season as well on a 24-yard scoring grab just after the two-minute warning in the first half, and the 2025 first-round pick now has at least six catches in four consecutive contests. Golden should remain busy in a Week 9 road showdown against the Patriots on Sunday, Nov. 8, one where New England shutdown cornerback Christian Gonzalez could spend the majority of his time on Christian Watson.

McMillan brought in six of 11 targets for 57 yards in the Panthers' 27-19 loss to the Packers on Thursday.

McMillan led the Panthers in receiving yards despite generating a modest total, and the second-year wideout has now fallen under 60 receiving yards in consecutive games for the first time this season. McMillan does have at least six grabs in three of the past four games and a trio of double-digit target tallies on the season, so he continues to sport a formidable fantasy floor despite Bryce Young's current struggles. Carolina's air attack may have a tough time bouncing back in Week 9, however, as the stingy Broncos defense comes to town on Sunday, Nov. 8.

Watson, who was hospitalized for a portion of Thursday's 27-19 win over the Panthers on Thursday to be evaluated for chest and rib injuries, finished the contest having brought in eight of 10 targets for 113 yards. He also lost a fumble.

Watson managed to lead the Packers in receptions and receiving yards despite missing almost a full quarter, making his numbers all the more admirable. The veteran speedster, who's on pace for a career-best season, set a new season high in catches, and he now has three 100-yard efforts on the campaign. Watson's second-quarter fumble didn't lead to any Panthers points, so he ultimately enjoyed a successful night in every sense. Watson now boasts a 42-708-6 line heading into a Week 9 road showdown against the Patriots on Sunday, Nov. 8.

Watson (chest) returned to Thursday night's game against the Panthers, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Watson was injured in the second quarter and missed roughly one full quarter to go to the hospital for testing on his chest and ribs area. Evidently, the results of the scans and tests came back clean, and Watson was cleared to re-enter the game. He caught six passes for 100 yards on seven targets in the first half.

Iosivas (thumb) is making good progress in his rehab, Mike Petraglia of CLNSCincy.com reports.

Iosivas has been on injured reserve since Sept. 26 while recovering from a torn ligament in his left thumb that required surgery. The wide receiver is reportedly on track to be available to play in Week 10 against the Steelers, and he has an outside chance of returning one week prior against the Falcons in Spain on Nov. 8, per Petraglia.

Watson (chest) is questionable to return to Thursday night's game against the Panthers, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.

Watson was injured hauling in a 53-yard pass from Jordan Love midway through the second quarter and is headed to the hospital to undergo further testing, according to Kaylee Hartung on the Amazon Prime broadcast. Matthew Golden, Savion Williams, Bo Melton and J. Michael Sturdivant will handle wideout duties while Watson is sidelined for Green Bay.