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Coach Frank Reich said Friday that Pittman (quadriceps) is "ready to go" ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Pittman was unable to play Week 2 due to a quadriceps injury, but after managing limited sessions both Wednesday and Thursday this week, he's been cleared to return to action. He'll thus serve as the Colts' top receiving option for quarterback Matt Ryan on Sunday, looking to build on a 9-121-1 line on 13 targets from the season opener.

Pierce cleared the concussion protocol Thursday and will be available for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Pierce picked up the head injury Week 1, when he played 51 percent of the Colts' offensive snaps but was unable to haul in either of his targets. The rookie second-round pick will miss just one game as a result of the injury, and he'll set his sights on his first reception as a pro this weekend.

Coach Kliff Kingsbury expects Moore (hamstring) to be ready for Week 4 or 5, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

While already ruled out for Week 3, missing a third straight game, the second-year wideout apparently has made enough progress to inspire a guarantee from Kingsbury, who said Moore will be back for Week 5 against Philadelphia if he doesn't return Week 4 against Carolina. The Cardinals are set to play a third straight game without Moore, DeAndre Hopkins (suspended through Week 6) and Antoine Wesley (IR - hip) this Sunday against the Rams, leaving Marquise Brown, A.J. Green and Greg Dortch as the team's top three WRs again.

Coach John Harbaugh realyed Friday that Duvernay (concussion) has been cleared to play Sunday against the Patriots.

Rashod Bateman missed practice Friday due to a personal matter, but both players are slated to be available this weekend, setting the stage for Bateman, Duvernay and Demarcus Robinson to lead Baltimore's Week 3 wideout corps. After catching all four of his targets for 54 yards and two TDs in Week 1, Duvernay caught both of his targets for 42 yards and returned a kickoff for a 103-yard touchdown in last weekend's loss to the Dolphins. The 2020 third-rounder profiles as a TD-dependent option in Week 3 fantasy lineups.

Coach John Harbaugh indicated that Bateman, who missed practice Friday for personal reasons, will play Sunday against the Patriots.

Harbaugh also noted that Devin Duvernay (concussion) has been cleared to play in the contest, which sets the stage for the Ravens' Week 3 wideout corps to be led by Bateman, Duvernay and Demarcus Robinson. Through his first two games this season, Bateman has recorded a 6-167-2 stat line on 12 targets, with his steady involvement in Baltimore's passing attack giving the 2021 first-rounder weekly fantasy utility.

Watson (hamstring) returned to practice Friday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Green Bay got Watson and Allen Lazard (ankle) back from their respective injuries, but not Sammy Watkins (hamstring) or Randall Cobb (illness). If Watkins and Cobb are unable to play Sunday against the Buccaneers, Watson and fellow rookie Romeo Doubs would both be in line for prominent roles alongside Lazard.

Lazard (ankle) returned to practice Friday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

As did Christian Watson (hamstring), which gives both wideouts a chance to play Sunday against the Buccaneers. Meanwhile, Sammy Watkins (hamstring) and Randall Cobb (illness) were not spotted at practice Friday, with the Packers' looming Week 3 injury report likely to add some clarity with regard to the composition of the team's wide receiver corps this weekend.

Cobb (illness) remained sidelined at Friday's practice, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Cobb missed all three of Green Bay's practices in preparation for Sunday's matchup with Tampa Bay. The veteran slot receiver knows the playbook inside and out, so the lack of practice reps wouldn't necessarily be a major hindrance, but it's hard to feel confident about Cobb's chances of suiting up at this point.

Coach Kliff Kingsbury relayed Friday that Moore (hamstring) will be out for Sunday's game against the Rams, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Moore, who hasn't practiced since hurting his hamstring Sept. 8, thus is slated to miss a third straight game to begin the season. In his continued absence, Marquise Brown, A.J. Green and Greg Dortch are on track to lead the Cardinals' wide receiver corps Sunday versus Los Angeles. Per Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com, when asked when Moore might return to action, Kingsbury replied, "I'm hoping within the next two weeks he'll play. If not next week, I would guarantee the game after."

Godwin (hamstring) missed another practice Friday and appears unlikely to play Sunday against the Packers, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Godwin is on track for a second straight absence, while teammate Julio Jones (knee) is expected to be a game-time decision after missing last week. Russell Gage figures to continue playing through a hamstring injury and taking most of the slot snaps, with Scotty Miller and Breshad Perriman (knee) likely getting more work on the perimeter in the presumed absence of both Godwin and Mike Evans (suspension).