NFL Player News

Hopkins (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game in San Francisco.

Hopkins gave it a go on his balky hamstring Week 8 against the Packers but managed just two catches (on two targets) on a 24 percent share of offensive snaps. He didn't practice at all this week before receiving a questionable designation for Sunday, and that trended more towards 'out' as the Cardinals became less hopeful for active status, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. After he worked out prior to the contest, Arizona has opted to keep Hopkins in street clothes along with Kyler Murray (ankle). With the premier QB-WR duo sidelined and A.J. Green (illness) on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Colt McCoy will be throwing to the likes of Christian Kirk, Rondale Moore, Antoine Wesley, Andy Isabella and Greg Dortch in Week 9.

Olszewski (head) has been ruled out of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers.

The exact nature of Olszewski's injury is unclear, though he was ruled out quickly. He has served as both the primary kick and punt returner in New England, so the team will have a significant void to fill on special teams.

Olszewski (head) is questionable to return Sunday against the Panthers, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

Olszewski suffered the injury on a punt return in the first half and likely will be evaluated for a concussion. If he is unable to get back into the game, Kyle Dugger will be in line to take over Olszewski's role.

Perriman was waived by the Bears on Sunday.

Despite being healthy, Perriman has yet to suit up this season, so it's not a surprise to see the Bears move on from the 2015 first-round pick. Last season, he caught 30 passes for 505 yards and three touchdowns for the Jets. The 28-year-old will likely draw interest from teams around the league in search of wideout depth.

Duvernay is expected to retain a top-three spot at receiver for the Ravens in Sunday's game against the Vikings, joining Marquise Brown and Rashod Bateman, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

With Sammy Watkins (thigh) inactive for the third game in a row, Duvernay looks like he'll be the main beneficiary for added playing time, though he can't necessarily be counted on to take on meaningful volume in the passing game. Over the last two games Watkins has missed, Duvernay has produced an underwhelming 3-26-0 receiving line on four targets while carrying twice for nine yards.

Johnson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Johnson played a season-high 13 offensive snaps and caught one of two targets for 10 yards during last week's loss to Seattle, but he won't be suiting up Sunday. Laquon Treadwell will be available as Jacksonville's depth wideout versus Buffalo.

Slayton is expected to remain in a top-three role at receiver Sunday against the Raiders, joining Kenny Golladay and Kadarius Toney, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

No. 1 receiver Golladay is back in action after a three-game absence due to a hyperextended knee, but the absence of Sterling Shepard (quadriceps) should create room in the starting lineup for both Toney and Slayton. Though Slayton entered the season ahead of Toney in the pecking order, that may have changed with the rookie having flashed big-play potential in recent weeks. Slayton could thus be a candidate to lose out on some reps if Shepard is ready to go following a Week 10 bye.

Smith-Marsette (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Ravens.

Smith-Marsette battled a toe injury earlier in the season, but he returned for a Week 8 matchup against Dallas and recorded one reception for six yards. Dan Chisena has been active for each of the last three games and appears to have surpassed Smith-Marsette for a depth role among the team's wide receiver corps.

Harry (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Harry's absence is a hit to the Patriots' Week 9 wideout depth, but he hasn't been much of a fantasy factor this season while working behind Jakobi Meyers, Nelson Agholor and Kendrick Bourne.

Peoples-Jones (groin) is listed as active and expected to start in Sunday's game against the Bengals.

With Odell Beckham inactive and slated to be waived by the Browns this coming week, Peoples-Jones is in line to see an expanded role Sunday alongside Jarvis Landry, provided he avoids any in-game injury setbacks. Also in the team's Week 9 wideout mix are are Rashard Higgins and Anthony Schwartz, but as long as he can stay on the field, Peoples-Jones - who has logged 13 catches on 15 targets for 228 yards and two TDs through his first six contests - has an opportunity to emerge as weekly fantasy consideration, given that steady snaps could be on tap for him, with Beckham no longer a part of the offense.