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Samuel (groin) is inactive for Sunday's game in Carolina.

Samuel's return to practice Friday on a limited basis gave him a chance to suit up Sunday for the first time since Week 5, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Ultimately, that single session wasn't enough for Washington to trot Samuel out there, but he is drawing closer to making his third appearance of the campaign. The team's next game is Monday, Nov. 29 against the Seahawks, giving him more than a week to get healthy enough for game action. Still, coach Ron Rivera relayed to Sam Fortier of The Washington Post on Friday that Washington will "still stick to that pitch count no matter what" once Samuel is cleared to play.

Robinson (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

The Bears listed Robinson as doubtful after he failed to practice in any capacity Wednesday through Friday, so his absence for the Week 11 matchup was fully expected. With Robinson sidelined for the first time in 2021, Darnell Mooney will serve as Chicago's clear No. 1 wideout, though Mooney had already been showing more of a rapport with rookie quarterback Justin Fields than Robinson in recent weeks. Robinson will face a quick turnaround as he attempts to get healthy in time for the Bears' next game, which comes Thanksgiving Day in Detroit.

Peoples-Jones (groin) is listed as inactive Week 11 against the Lions.

While Peoples-Jones was upgraded to a limited participant on Friday's practice summary, reports from early Sunday morning indicated that he would be unlikely to suit up for the contest. Fortunately for the Browns, Jarvis Landry was able to shed his injury tag and is set to lead the receiving corps in this contest. With Odell Beckham now in Los Angeles, Rashard Higgins could be in for a notable uptick in snaps behind Landry, while the tight ends expect to be involved as well. Collectively, the unit will be taking on a Lions defense that averages the second-most yards per target allowed to opposing wideouts through nine games.

Lazard (shoulder) is listed as inactive Week 11 against the Vikings.

No surprises here, as Lazard didn't see the practice field all week and entered Sunday afternoon with a doubtful tag. The Packers will lose one of the best downfield-blocking receivers in the game as a result, while both Randall Cobb and Marquez Valdes-Scantling will see more time on the field and presumably more looks in the passing game.

Zaccheaus caught three of his five targets for 23 yards during Thursday's 25-0 loss to the Patriots.

Zaccheaus' five targets and three receptions tied him with Kyle Pitts for second on the team, but Russell Gage paced all Falcons' pass catchers with five catches on eight targets. With Calvin Ridley (personal) on the non-football injury list, the 5-foot-8 wideout has totaled 15 targets, eight receptions, 93 yards and two touchdowns over his last three games. Zaccheaus appears to be trending in the right direction, but he will likely remain a risky option despite the uptick in production.

Peoples-Jones (groin), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions, doesn't appear likely to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

While Peoples-Jones was limited at practice Friday and has a chance to suit up, Rapoport relays that the receiver faces "an uphill battle" to do so. If Peoples-Jones ends up being made inactive ahead of Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, added snaps would be available for Rashard Higgins alongside top wideout Jarvis Landry.

Samuel (groin), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers, has a "small chance" to play this week, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. He logged a limited practice Friday.

The wideout hasn't suited up since Week 5, but he took a positive step forward Friday by returning to practice on a limited basis. Washington's decision to avoid placing Samuel on season-ending injured reserve to this point at least bodes well for his chances of returning to action Week 12 against the Seahawks if he can't play in Carolina. Either way, final confirmation of Samuel's Week 11 status will arrive prior to the first wave of games Sunday, with Washington and Carolina kicking off at 1 p.m. ET.

Coulter was elevated from the Bears' practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Since Allen Robinson (hamstring) is doubtful Sunday, Coulter will serve as an additional depth option at wide receiver. The 23-year-old has appeared in just one regular-season game across his first two seasons in the league.

Fountain was elevated from the Chiefs' practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Fountain will join the active roster as a COVID replacement after Marcus Kemp (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday. The 25-year-old Fountain hasn't yet made his regular-season debut in 2021.

Winfree was elevated from the Packers' practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Since Allen Lazard (shoulder) is doubtful and Malik Taylor (abdomen) is unavailable for Sunday's matchup, Winfree will be added to the active roster. Across two appearances this season, the 2019 sixth-rounder has hauled in four of six targets for 30 yards.