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Carter was a limited participant at practice Wednesday due to a rib injury.

Along with Carter, Keenan Allen (hamstring) and Mike Williams (ankle) were limited participants at the Chargers' first Week 11 practice. If one or both of Allen and Williams are able to suit up this Sunday against the Chiefs, Carter's workload could take a hit, assuming he's active for the contest. In this past weekend's loss to the 49ers, Carter caught all four of his targets for 64 yards and a touchdown while playing 50 of 58 snaps on offense alongside Joshua Palmer (55 snaps, three catches on eight targets) and Michael Bandy (49 snaps, zero catches).

Perriman logged 18 snaps on offense but did not draw a target during the Buccaneers' 21-16 win over the Seahawks in Week 10.

Perriman was once again outpaced by fellow reserve wideout Scotty Miller despite the latter playing on four fewer snaps. With just two receptions for 12 yards on four targets across a modest 55 snaps in his last five games, Perriman heads into the Week 11 bye with negligible fantasy value.

Collins (groin) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Collins was also limited last week, but he played through his groin issue in his return from a two-game absence in this past Sunday's loss to the Giants and finished with five receptions on a team-high 10 targets for 49 yards and a touchdown. With no reported setbacks in the contest, Collins' listed limitations Wednesday are possibly a matter of rep management ahead of this weekend's game against the Commanders.

Cooks didn't practice Wednesday due to hip and wrist injuries.

Cooks was listed as questionable ahead of last week's game against the Giants on account of the wrist issue, but he suited up in the 24-16 loss and finished with four catches for 37 yards on seven targets to go with one carry for five yards. He's now dealing with a hip issue as this weekend's game against the Commanders approaches, though it's possible that the veteran wideout's absence Wednesday was mostly for maintenance purposes. If he's able to return to practice Thursday in any capacity, Cooks would still be in good shape to play this weekend.

Williams (ankle) returned to practice Wednesday as a limited participant.

Williams was joined on the practice field by Keenan Allen (hamstring), who was also a limited participant. Assuming both Williams and Allen emerge from the week of practice without any setbacks, the Chargers could have their top two receivers available for the first time since Week 7 in Sunday's game against the Chiefs. Per Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com, Williams, who suffered a right high-ankle sprain Week 7, said that he's "feeling a lot better" at this stage, but he'll presumably need to practice in full by Friday in order to avoid a Week 11 injury designation.

Allen (hamstring) was listed as a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Mike Williams (ankle) was also listed as a limited participant Wednesday, which offers hope that the Chargers' top two receivers could return to action Sunday against the Chiefs. Per Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com Allen -- who last suited up Week 7 -- said that he's taking his situation "just kind of day-by-day" as he works through a lingering left hamstring issue. In two games to date this season, Allen has caught six passes for 77 yards.

Allen (hamstring) and Mike Williams (ankle) participated in individual drills during Wednesday's practice, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Allen said that he hopes he'll be able to play Sunday against the Chiefs, but in any case, his practice participation to begin Week 11 prep can be taken as a good sign. Williams is also hopeful to make his return from a two-game absence, and the potential availability of either or both wideouts would be a nice boost for the 5-4 Chargers in advance of a key divisional contest.

Samuel was listed as a limited participant at Wednesday's walk-through practice due to a shin injury.

After an injury-plagued first season with Washington in 2021, Samuel mostly has avoided practice reports this year, only dealing with an illness ahead of Week 5 action. Overall, he's turned 69 touches into 617 yards from scrimmage and three receiving scores in 10 appearances. With a new health concern in tow, Samuel's status will be one to monitor in the coming days as the Commanders prepare for Sunday's contest at Houston.

Jefferson is listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report due to a toe injury, Patrick Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Jefferson likely took part in the walk-through session but apparently would have been limited if the Vikings had held a real practice. He caught 10 passes for 193 yards and a touchdown in the dramatic overtime win over Buffalo this past Sunday, showing no sign of any limitations as he made big plays from the start of the game until the end. Jefferson will face another tough defense this Sunday against the Cowboys, assuming the toe injury isn't anything that prevents him from playing.

Parker (knee) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Parker was unable to practice ahead of the Patriots' Week 9 win over the Colts, but following the team's Week 10 bye, the wideout is back on the field, albeit in a limited capacity. Unless he bumps up to full participation by Friday, however, Parker will likely approach this weekend's game against the Jets with an injury designation.