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Dotson (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Green Bay, with coach Ron Rivera saying the Commanders will err on the safe side, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

It sounds like Dotson is less than 50/50 to play given Rivera's quote Friday on the heels of a reported setback at Thursday's practice. With backup wideout Dyami Brown (groin) officially ruled out, Cam Sims would be the probable No. 3 receiver if Dotson is declared inactive prior to the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff this Sunday.

Coach Zac Taylor indicated Friday that Chase (hip) is slated to play Sunday against the Falcons without any limitations, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

The wideout logged limited practices Wednesday and Thursday, but based on Taylor's comment Friday, there's a solid chance that Chase will close out the week with a full session and head into the weekend minus a Week 7 injury designation.

Shenault (hamstring) was a full practice participant Friday but is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay

He's one of eight Panthers listed as questionable, including five who were full practice participants Friday. The end-of-week upgrade supports coach Steve Wilks' midweek assertion that Shenault would return from a two-game absence, though Wilks declined to comment on playing-time expectations for Shenault and Terrace Marshall after the Panthers traded starting wideout Robbie Anderson to Arizona. Neither is an appealing Week 7 fantasy option, dealing with workload uncertainty in an offense where even DJ Moore has found catches and yards hard to come by.

Coach Robert Saleh said Friday that Moore will not play Sunday versus the Broncos, but "trading him is not an option," Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports.

Moore isn't missing Sunday's game as punishment for his trade request, per Connor Hughes of SNY.tv, but simply because Saleh does not want the 22-year-old wideout taking the field in his current mental state. The 2021 second-round pick reportedly is taking issue with his current role and lack of involvement on offense, which culminated in a Week 6 win that saw Moore go without a target from Zach Wilson. Until Moore's situation is sorted out, Braxton Berrios (back), Denzel Mims and Jeff Smith will see increased opportunities behind Corey Davis and Garrett Wilson.

Smith secured five of six targets for 59 yards during the Saints' 42-34 loss to the Cardinals on Thursday.

The 26-year-old saw increased playing time for a third consecutive week with Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) sidelined, and Smith had a season-high five receptions while topping 50 yards during the high-scoring matchup. The 2018 third-rounder's role during the Saints' Week 8 tilt against the Raiders likely will depend on whether Thomas and/or Landry are cleared to return.

Shaheed secured his lone target for 53 yards and a touchdown during the Saints' 42-34 loss to Arizona on Thursday.

Shaheed was on the field for just 10 offensive snaps during Thursday's primetime matchup, but he reached the end zone for a second consecutive week. The 24-year-old has logged just two touches in the NFL, both of which have gone for touchdowns. His production is unsustainable given his lack of playing time, and his fantasy relevance should drop even more once Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) are cleared to return.

Moore is back at the Jets' training facility Friday after having been excused for a personal day Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Moore is back in the building as the Jets continue preparations for Sunday's road matchup against the Broncos, despite having informed the team Thursday of his desire for a trade. The 2021 second-round pick reportedly is dissatisfied with his current role on New York's offense, having gone without a target Week 6 and exceeding the 50-yard receiving threshold in only one contest this season. Whether Moore's already uninspiring offensive utilization will further decrease in the wake of his trade request remains to be seen, and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that the Jets have no plans to part ways with the 22-year-old wideout.

Callaway secured two of six targets for 20 yards in the Saints' 42-34 loss to the Cardinals on Thursday night.

Callaway had a forgettable night overall despite the continued expanded opportunity afforded by the absences of Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle), as his drop led to the first of two late-first-half pick-sixes of Andy Dalton. Callaway finished tied for third on the team in targets and now has at least six in three of the last four games. However, that's led to single-game highs of just three catches and 53 yards, and if one or both of Thomas and Landry are healthy enough to return in the Week 8 matchup against the Raiders on Oct. 30, Callaway's role could certainly shrink.

Olave brought in seven of 14 targets for 106 yards in the Saints' 42-34 loss to the Cardinals on Thursday night.

The rookie led the Saints in receptions, receiving yards and targets in his return from a one-game absence due to a concussion. Olave recorded a 41-yard reception for his longest catch, and he naturally served as a primary target for Andy Dalton on a night when Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) were sidelined once again. Olave now has two 100-yard efforts in his first six career games, giving him plenty of momentum regardless of the availability of his position mates going into a Week 8 interconference home matchup against the Raiders a week from Sunday.

Hopkins brought in 10 of 14 targets for 103 yards in the Cardinals' 42-34 win over the Saints on Thursday night. He also fumbled once but recovered.

Hopkins didn't waste any time making an impact in his return to action, although a significant chunk of his production came in the second half once he got clicking with QB Kyler Murray. The standout wideout naturally makes a big difference for Murray, who now has led the Cardinals to a 9-2 record in games he's played with Hopkins, and he opens up opportunities for the rest of the offense as well. Given his significant target and snap share in his first game back, Hopkins' fantasy outlook looks bright heading into a Week 8 road matchup versus the Vikings a week from Sunday.