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Collins (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Following a two-game absence, Collins looks to have a decent shot at returning to action this weekend in New York after he was a limited participant in practices Wednesday through Friday. Additionally, the Texans could get Brandin Cooks (wrist, questionable) back from a one-game absence, which would result in Phillip Dorsett and Chris Moore moving back into lesser roles within Houston's receiving corps. Collins has yet to record a touchdown in his six appearances on the season, but he's shown some big-play ability with gains of over 20 yards on seven of his 18 receptions.

Hardman (abdomen) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

With Hardman -- who logged a 6-79-1 receiving line on nine targets versus the Titans in Week 9 -- out due to abdominal soreness, fellow receivers Kadarius Toney, Skyy Moore and Justin Watson are candidates to see added snaps Sunday behind JuJu Smith-Schuster and Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Hardman will target a potential return to action in Week 11 against the Chargers.

Head coach Matt Eberflus said Friday that he plans to expand Claypool's package of plays on offense in the Bears' Week 10 game against the Lions, Mark Grote of 670 The Score Chicago reports.

After being acquired from the Steelers on Nov. 1, Claypool made his Bears debut just five days later, but he was limited to only 25 snaps on offense in the team's 35-32 loss to the Dolphins. Now that he's had more time to get a better grasp on his new team's playbook, Claypool should see a sizable uptick in his playing time, and it could come with an accompanying increase in his target/touch count. Despite handling a 36 percent snap share in his Bears debut Week 9, Claypool drew six targets and one carry, though he accrued only 17 total yards.

Hodge secured both of his targets for 37 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's 25-15 loss to the Panthers.

Hodge's 25-yard touchdown grab came with just under three minutes left in the game, bringing the Falcons within one score of the Panthers. The wideout's touchdown was his first of the season, and he now has 11 catches for 184 yards over the first 10 games. As Atlanta's No. 4 receiver, Hodge played just eight of the team's 63 offensive snaps. His efficiency Thursday is not sustainable, so the veteran's limited opportunities make him extremely difficult to trust for fantasy purposes. Hodge and the Falcons will host the Bears in Week 11.

Dotson (hamstring) was a full participant in Friday's practice, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

After Dotson was a limited participant Thursday in his first recorded practice activity since Oct. 20, he took another step forward by taking every rep Friday. He thus looks on track to play in Monday's game against the Eagles after missing the Commanders' last five games with a hamstring strain and a related setback. Dotson should step back into a regular role in three-receiver sets alongside Terry McLaurin and Curtis Samuel on Monday, though the rookie first-round selection may not immediately reclaim the typical 85-plus-percent snap share he enjoyed in the first three weeks of the season.

Byrd secured three of four targets for 58 yards in Thursday's 25-15 loss to the Panthers.

Byrd's modest production Thursday was a bounce-back performance after going catchless in Week 9. With that said, the veteran wideout has totaled just seven grabs for 200 yards and two touchdowns through seven games played. As the Falcons' No. 3 wideout in a struggling passing attack, Byrd is difficult to trust for fantasy purposes. The 29-year-old will look to take a step forward when the Falcons host the Bears in Week 11.

Evans (ribs/ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Seahawks in Munich.

Even though Evans' practice reps were limited throughout the week, neither of his injuries were deemed significant enough to prevent him from taking the field in Germany. Evans hasn't found the end zone since Week 4, but he's seen a steady stream of volume in the passing game over the Buccaneers' subsequent five games. During that stretch, he's averaging 5.6 receptions for 76.4 yards on 9.8 targets per contest.

Goodwin (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers in Munich after practicing fully Friday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

After being listed as a limited participant in practices Wednesday and Thursday due to the groin issue, Goodwin advanced to full activity Friday, but it wasn't quite enough for him to avoid taking a designation into the weekend. Despite the questionable tag, Goodwin doesn't appear at much risk of sitting out Week 10, as head coach Pete Carroll said he's "anticipating" that the wideout returns from a one-game absence to suit up against Tampa Bay, according to Boyle. If active this weekend, Goodwin will serve as the Seahawks' No. 3 wideout behind DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett.

Hardman (abdomen) wasn't spotted during the media-access portion of Friday's practice, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

Hardman missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, so he's looking iffy for Sunday's game against the Jaguars at this stage. If he ends up being unavailable this weekend, added wideout snaps would be available for Kadarius Toney, Skyy Moore and Justin Watson.

Zaccheaus caught two of four targets for 34 yards in Thursday's 25-15 loss to the Panthers.

Zaccheaus hauled in just two catches for the second straight game as his mostly underwhelming season continued Thursday. As long as Marcus Mariota and the Falcons' passing attack continue to struggle, it'll be difficult for the veteran wideout to reach consistent and fantasy-relevant production from week to week. Zaccheaus is not an option worth trusting in lineups when the Falcons host the Bears in Week 11.