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Jefferson is expected to serve as the Rams' No. 1 wideout for Sunday's game against the Chiefs with Cooper Kupp (ankle) on injured reserve and with Allen Robinson (ankle) listed as questionable but not expected to play, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.

Additionally, starting tight end Tyler Higbee (knee) is listed as questionable, though it's unclear whether he's trending toward playing or sitting out Sunday's contest. Regardless, Jefferson looks like one of the more established receiving options for the Rams, though that doesn't necessarily mean he profiles as a reliable fantasy option this week. He'll likely be working with an unproven third-year quarterback in Bryce Perkins, who is expected to make his first NFL start while top signal-caller Matthew Stafford (neck/concussion protocol) sits for the second time in three games. Though the matchup with the high-octane Chiefs offense could yield more possessions than usual for the Rams offense, Perkins will be working behind one of the NFL's worst offensive lines and a lack of established skill-position talent, which could make it difficult for Los Angeles to keep pace. Jefferson, who has produced a modest 6-68-1 receiving line on 13 targets through four appearances this season, thus might be little more than a risky flex play in the majority of fantasy leagues.

Chase (hip), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans, isn't expected to be active for the contest, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

In his return to practice this week, Chase reportedly turned in three encouraging limited sessions, but he's still expected to miss a fourth consecutive game. A final word on Chase's status still isn't expected to come until 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, when the Bengals will release their inactive list. If Chase is in fact included on the inactive list, Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd will once again act as Joe Burrow's top wideouts.

Duvernay (hamstring) remains listed as questionable but is expected to suit up for Sunday's contest against the Jaguars, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Duvernay was limited in practice Friday, but he hadn't previously appeared on the Week 12 injury report for Baltimore. Duvernay and Demarcus Robinson (hip) -- who is listed as questionable but also expected to play -- have served as Lamar Jackson's top wideouts with Rashod Bateman (foot) out for the season. However, Duvernay has seen just two targets in his last two games, and he hasn't recorded 50 or more receiving yards since Week 5.

Robinson (hip) is listed as questionable but is expected to play in Sunday's contest against Jacksonville, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Robinson practiced in full Friday, so it would be something of a surprise to see him not listed as active ahead of Sunday's 1 p.m. kickoff. Devin Duvernay (hamstring) is also expected to suit up versus the Jaguars, while Mark Andrews wasn't included on the Ravens' Week 12 injury report. Aside from tight end Isaiah Likely (ankle), Lamar Jackson looks set to have his full assortment of pass catchers available Sunday.

Robinson (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Chiefs, isn't expected to be active, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Even though he's nominally the Rams' No. 1 receiver following Cooper Kupp's (ankle) placement on injured reserve after Week 10, Robinson's fantasy outlook for Week 12 was already looking bleak with Bryce Perkins expected to make his first NFL start in place of injured signal-caller Matthew Stafford (neck/concussion protocol). With the ankle issue having limited his participation in practice all week, Robinson now looks on track to join Kupp and Stafford on the sideline Sunday, though an official word on the wideout's status won't come until the Rams release their inactive list 90 minutes before the 4:25 p.m. kickoff. Assuming Robinson is out, Van Jefferson and Ben Skowronek will lead the wide receiver corps, with Brandon Powell, Tutu Atwell, Lance McCutcheon and Jacob Harris also seeing more opportunities as depth options.

Samuel (hamstring), who is listed as questionable, is expected to suit up for Sunday's contest against the Saints, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Samuel will need to avoid any pregame setbacks, but barring such an event, he's expected to avoid the inactive list ahead of Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. The electric wideout played just 58 percent of snaps during the 49ers' Week 11 win over the Cardinals in Mexico City, though that was likely more the result of San Francisco's big margin of victory rather than any lingering injuries.

Dortch (thumb) is listed as questionable but isn't expected to play Sunday versus the Chargers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The situation at wide receiver for the Cardinals has lacked clarity all week, but with Rondale Moore (groin) getting ruled out Friday and Marquise Brown (foot) being activated from IR on Saturday, Dortch is the final domino waiting to fall. That hasn't happened yet, but if he's deemed inactive about 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff, Arizona's likely available receivers will be DeAndre Hopkins, Brown, A.J. Green and Robbie Anderson, with Saturday signee Andre Baccellia and practice-squad call-up Pharoh Cooper the other candidates to be active.

Boykin (oblique) is listed as questionable for Monday's game at Indianapolis, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

After opening the week with a DNP on Thursday, Boykin managed back-to-back limited sessions as he deals with an oblique injury stemming from last Sunday's loss to the Bengals. The Steelers don't have to make any signings or elevations to bolster the receiving corps until Monday, so his status is entirely up in the air for Week 12.

The Cardinals signed Baccellia of their practice squad Saturday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Baccellia was active for each of Arizona's first five games of the season, hauling in four of six targets for 25 yards. Since then, he's resided on the practice squad, but he'll get another chance to get in the mix Sunday against the Chargers. Rondale Moore (groin) already has been ruled out, while Greg Dortch (thumb) will be a game-time decision, so Baccellia will be among the potential wide receivers available along with Pharoh Cooper behind DeAndre Hopkins, Marquise Brown, A.J. Green and Robbie Anderson.

The Commanders elevated Erickson from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday, Zach Selby of the team's official site reports.

Washington needs a kick returner with Dax Milne (foot) ruled out Sunday against Atlanta, and Erickson's elevation could have him taking over punt returns, per Sam Fortier of The Washington Post. This is Erickson's first elevation of the campaign after handling both kickoff and punt returns while playing a minimal role on offense for Carolina last season.