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Burks (foot/toe) was activated off injured reserve Saturday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Burks missed the minimum four games after suffering a turf toe injury back in Week 4. The rookie receiver had just 16 targets through the first four games of his career, but the Titans' passing offense has struggled mightily in recent weeks and could rely on Burks' big-play capabilities to turn things around.

Pringle (calf) was activated off injured reserve Saturday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Pringle hasn't played since Week 3 and rejoins a resurgent Bears offense led by the dual-threat capabilities of quarterback Justin Fields. Pringle's return could cut into the snaps of Equanimeous St. Brown, who had played at least 60 percent of the offensive snaps in all but two of the last five weeks.

Dulin (foot) was activated off injured reserve Saturday.

Dulin wound up missing the minimum four games after injuring his foot back in Week 5. The veteran receiver had a combined four receptions in the three weeks prior to the injury and likely will return to a receiving corps that's more developed with the emergence of Alec Pierce and Parris Campbell.

Shenault caught three of four targets for 17 yards and rushed twice for 42 yards and a touchdown in Thursday night's 25-15 win over the Falcons.

Shenault took a lateral 41 yards to the house for the first touchdown of the game. He ultimately played nearly 40 percent of Carolina's offensive snaps, marking a big increase from Week 9 and trailing only starting wideouts DJ Moore and Terrace Marshall. Although his usage and playmaking has been sporadic since joining the Panthers this season, Shenault's versatility and upside was on display in Thursday's victory.

Smith caught his only target for a 17-yard gain in Thursday night's 25-15 win over the Falcons.

Smith made his usual contribution, as he now sports 10 catches through 10 games this season. On Thursday, though, he was out-snapped by Laviska Shenault, who totaled five touches for 59 yards and a touchdown. While Shenault holds more explosive upside than Smith, the latter has at least makes the stat sheet as a depth pass catcher each week.

Cleveland (groin) is absent from the Broncos' final injury report ahead of Sunday's tilt against the Titans, Aric DiLalla of the team's official website reports.

After being limited at practice for consecutive days to start the week, Cleveland practiced in full Friday. Barring any setbacks, look for him to take on his usual role on special teams and as depth at receiver.

Palmer is expected to serve as the Chargers' No. 1 receiver in Sunday's game at San Francisco with both Keenan Allen (hamstring) and Mike Williams (ankle) listed as out for the contest.

Following their Week 8 bye, the Chargers were without both Allen and Williams for the first time all season in last Sunday's 20-17 win over the Falcons. In their absences, Palmer stepped up to deliver his best performance of the season, reeling in eight of 10 targets for 106 yards. DeAndre Carter and Michael Bandy should continue to get expanded roles in three-receiver sets while Allen and Williams are out, but Palmer looks like the most reliable fantasy option among the Chargers' healthy receivers this week. The matchup with a formidable San Francisco defense isn't ideal on paper for Palmer, though the 49ers have done a better job at stifling the run game than the passing game this season.

Williams (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

Keenan Allen (hamstring) was also ruled out for the contest, which leaves Joshua Palmer, DeAndre Carter and Michael Bandy in line to lead the Chargers' wideout corps. On the plus side, head coach Brandon Staley told Daniel Popper of The Athletic on Friday that Williams has a "good chance" of practicing in some capacity next week, potentially making the 28-year-old receiver a candidate to put an end to his two-game absence Nov. 20 versus the Chiefs.

Allen (hamstring) won't play Sunday against the 49ers.

In addition to Allen, the Chargers will be without Mike Williams (ankle), which means that the team's Week 10 wideout corps will once again be headed by Joshua Palmer, DeAndre Carter and Michael Bandy. Allen and Williams' next chance to see game action will arrive Week 11, when Los Angeles hosts Kansas City on Nov. 20.

Cracraft (illness) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Cleveland, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.

Cracraft was limited at practice Wednesday and Thursday but was a full participant Friday and will be available in Week 10 after missing the last two games. He's secured two of six targets for 13 yards and two touchdowns this year.