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Conley (knee) was a full participant in practice Thursday.

Barring a setback Friday, Conley will be on the field Sunday against the Chargers. Even with quarterback Davis Mills showing some promise under center in recent weeks, the Texans' passing game has struggled outside of No. 1 wide receiver Brandin Cooks, but both Conley and rookie Nico Collins could get more opportunities against the Chargers if Cooks doesn't return from the reserve/COVID-19 list by then.

Benson (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Benson has frequently been a healthy scratch of late, but he may not be available whatsoever come Sunday against the Falcons unless the 24-year-old wide receiver is able to promptly test out of COVID-19 protocols. He has just eight catches for 72 yards this season and is still searching for his first NFL touchdown.

Goodwin (foot) practiced fully Thursday.

After handling every practice rep for the first time since sustaining a foot injury in a Thanksgiving Day win at Detroit, Goodwin is poised to put an end to a three-game absence. The Bears' top WR Allen Robinson (undisclosed) remains on the reserve/COVID-19 list, so Goodwin could be in line for a bigger snap share Sunday at Seattle if the former is unable to clear league protocols. Currently, Darnell Mooney and Damiere Byrd are the only other healthy wide receivers on the active roster.

Sutton (wrist) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Sutton's reps were capped in the Broncos' first Week 16 session Wednesday, but his ability to upgrade to full activity a day later clears the way for him to play Sunday against the Raiders. With Teddy Bridgewater (concussion) ruled out for the contest, Sutton will be drawing targets this week from Drew Lock, who will be making his first start of the season after previously coming on in relief of an injured Bridgewater on three other occasions. The quarterback change can't hurt Sutton's fantasy outlook, as he's been held to two or fewer receptions in each of the Broncos' last seven games after averaging 5.4 catches through the first seven contests.

Duvernay (ankle) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN reports.

Both Duvernay and quarterback Lamar Jackson have kicked off the week with consecutive absences due to their respective injuries. The latter's status is more significant, but Duvernay's absence would be nothing to sneeze at considering he's a Pro Bowl return man on special teams and provides depth at wide receiver. James Proche would likely take Duvernay's spot on special teams if the 2020 third-round pick can't go Sunday in Cincinnati.

Taylor (shoulder) won't play Saturday against the Browns, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

With Taylor having been ruled out, punt returner Amari Rodgers is expected to return kickoffs as well. Taylor will look to heal up in time to face the Vikings in Week 17.

St. Brown has cleared the concussion protocol and will play Saturday against the Browns, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

St. Brown participated fully in practice Thursday, paving the way for him to suit up. The 6-foot-5, 214-pounder has caught just six passes all season, but St. Brown could take on a larger role Saturday if Marquez Valdes-Scantling (illness) is unable to clear COVID-19 protocols by then.

Moore (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Despite not practicing at all this week, Moore has been given a chance to be available to Arizona's offense this weekend. Indeed, coach Kliff Kingsbury called Moore a game-day decision earlier Thursday, per Urban. The status of the rookie wide receiver will be confirmed when the Cardinals post their list of inactives 90 minutes before Saturday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.

Shenault (shoulder/foot) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, John Reid of the Florida Times Union reports.

Shenault's limited participation Thursday is an encouraging sign after he sat out practice Wednesday. The pair of injuries will likely land him on Friday's injury report, but it's looking like Shenault will most likely be able to play Sunday against the Jets. Jacksonville's second-round selection in the 2020 NFL Draft is still searching for his first touchdown of the season.

The Seahawks activated Lockett from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus reports.

Lockett spent exactly a week on the COVID-19 list, missing Tuesday's loss to the Rams in the process. Now that he's back with the Seahawks, he'll turn his focus to Sunday's game against the Bears, who have given up the second-most touchdowns (19) to wide receivers this season.