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Bateman (undisclosed) wasn't spotted during the media-access portion of Friday's practice, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Bateman practiced fully Wednesday and Thursday, so his initial absence from the session makes his status worth tracking ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots. Added clarity on that front should arrive no later than the release of the Ravens' final Week 3 injury report later Friday.

Coach Mike McDaniel said Friday that a final decision on Wilson (ribs) for Week 3 will take "up until game time," Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Wilson has worn a non-contact jersey at practices this week and will have limitations on his reps during Friday's session. The Dolphins' No. 3 wideout appears to be trending toward a questionable tag for Sunday's game against the Bills, but he at least has a chance to play. Erik Ezukanma and Trent Sherfield could see increased work behind Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle if Wilson ends up missing time.

Washington (foot) was spotted doing on-field work Thursday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

The wide receiver has yet to make his Cowboys debut after suffering a foot fracture in early August, but Washington hasn't had any setbacks in his rehab. He'll be eligible to come off IR ahead of a Week 5 tilt with the Rams, but it's not yet clear if he'll be ready to suit up by then. It's also not clear what the former Steeler's role in the Dallas offense will be. CeeDee Lamb remains the team's No. 1 receiver, and Michael Gallup (knee) could rejoin the lineup as soon as Monday against the Giants, potentially leaving Washington to compete for the No. 3 spot with Noah Brown.

Godwin (hamstring) is not participating in Friday's practice, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Godwin appears to be trending toward a second straight absence, though Tampa Bay's final injury report of the week will be released later Friday and provide the wideout with an official game designation. With Mike Evans (suspension) unavailable Sunday versus the Packers and Julio Jones (knee) working on the side Friday, Tampa Bay's receiving corps again could be severely depleted Week 3. Russell Gage (hamstring) and Breshad Perriman (knee) also were limited Thursday.

Davis (knee) will practice in full Friday, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Coach Robert Saleh said Davis is good to go for Sunday's game against the Bengals, which comes after the wideout handled limited activity in Thursday's practice. Per Saleh, Davis had his reps capped Thursday to avoid wet conditions after he experienced a minor knee issue Wednesday, according to Andy Vasquez of NJ Advance Media. Davis has recorded eight catches for 160 yards and one touchdown on 14 targets through two contests, and he'll have another chance to work with Joe Flacco under center this weekend.

Pickens secured three of seven targets for 39 yards during the Steelers' 29-17 loss to the Browns on Thursday.

Pickens totaled just five targets over the first two games of the regular season, but he drew more looks during Thursday's primetime matchup. Two of his receptions were within a few yards of the line of scrimmage, but he made an acrobatic 36-yard catch late in the first quarter that put the Steelers in the red zone. He also was called for an offside penalty on an onside kick late in the fourth quarter. The rookie second-rounder has had the team's longest reception in back-to-back weeks and has played 76 percent of the offensive snaps to begin the season, but his inconsistent target share has limited his fantasy output.

Bell caught his lone target for six yards over a season-high 40 snaps in Thursday's 29-17 win over the Steelers in Week 3. He also returned one kick for 12 yards.

Bell, who has a pair of six-yard catches over the first three weeks, saw increased playing time Thursday -- his 56-percent share nearly doubled his snap allotment from the first two weeks. He plays mostly in the slot, but the Browns offense is heavy on multiple tight-end sets and don't often use three wideouts. It's uncertain if Week 3's usage is an outlier, but the rookie has moved ahead of Anthony Schwartz in terms of playing time.

Schwartz was not targeted and played five offensive snaps in Thursday's 29-17 win over Pittsburgh in Week 3.

Schwartz's playing time has dropped in successive weeks, from Week 1's 22 snaps to 12 then five. He has return experience and was in the mix during the preseason, but those chores have gone to others the first three weeks. Schwartz is offering little to the Browns or fantasy managers.

Peoples-Jones caught one of three targets for 10 yards in Thursday's 29-17 win over Pittsburgh in Week 3.

Peoples-Jones had a season-high, 88-percent (63 of 72) share of the offensive snaps but was quiet for the second straight week. After an 11-target opening week, he has just four targets over the last two weeks, as Amari Cooper has become the unquestioned leader among Cleveland wideouts.

Claypool secured three of six targets for 35 yards and rushed once for 11 yards in the Steelers' 29-17 loss to the Browns on Thursday night.

Claypool tied for third in receptions for the Steelers on the night and also drew the third-most targets. The athletic third-year wideout's yardage tally, modest as it was, was a new season high, and he's now logged six targets apiece in each of the first three games. The 24-year-old is averaging only 7.2 yards per reception, however, a far cry from the 14.0-plus yards per catch he's tallied in his first two seasons. Claypool will aim to build on his overall numbers in a Week 4 home matchup against the Jets a week from Sunday.