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Rodgers had one reception for seven yards and one carry for 11 yards in Thursday's 24-21 victory over the Cardinals. He also returned two punts for 12 yards.

With the Packers down their top three wideouts Thursday, Rodgers was on the field for a season-high 16 snaps, and that allowed him to see three targets in the passing game and a season-high two touches on offense. While the rookie third-round pick made a couple positive plays, he was only on the field for 22 percent of the snaps and finished fourth among Packers wideouts in that department. Rodgers could continue getting chances to make plays here or there, but his playing time percentage suggests he will only get a handful of snaps again when his fellow receivers return.

Winfree was targeted six times and caught four passes for 30 yards in Thursday's 24-21 victory over the Cardinals.

Winfree played all of two snaps over the first seven weeks of the season, but he somewhat surprisingly was heavily involved in the game plan Thursday with the Packers down their top three wide receivers. In fact, he was on the field for 54 of the 73 plays his offense ran, which trailed only Equanimeous St. Brown among Packers pass catchers. Winfree did not have a breakout game by any means, but he did have a chance to score a time or two, and that would have changed the conversation. Winfree is on the fantasy radar moving forward, but he could have a tough time seeing snaps when the Packers' receiver room is full again.

Bourne (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers after practicing in a limited fashion this week.

That said, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald relayed Friday that Bourne is expected to be available this weekend. Official confirmation of the wideout's Week 8 status will arrive upon the release of the Patriots' inactives prior to Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff, but it looks like Bourne -- who caught all four of his targets for 68 yards last weekend in a win over the Jets -- is trending toward active status.

Eskridge (concussion) may return to action in the Seahawks' Week 10 visit to Green Bay, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Eskridge has been sidelined since Week 1 due to a concussion that has impacted his vision, among other things. He thus visited a specialist in Florida recently to participate in a visual training program. While he's back in Seattle, the fact the team hasn't designated him to return from IR indicates he has yet to get back on the practice field. Another absence Sunday against the Jaguars appears likely, before the Seahawks take in a Week 9 bye, giving Eskridge a bit more time to get through the protocol for head injuries.

Reynolds (illness) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's contest at Indianapolis, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

An offseason signing of the Titans, Reynolds' playing time has been sporadic, as he's been active four times in seven games on his way to 10 catches (on 13 targets) for 90 yards and no touchdowns. With Julio Jones (hamstring) sidelined again Sunday, Reynolds will be among Tennessee's available wide receivers behind A.J. Brown and alongside Chester Rogers, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and Marcus Johnson.

Harris (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Harris missed practice Wednesday but was able to log limited sessions Thursday and Friday, giving himself a chance to suit up Sunday. With Tre'Quan Smith returning to the fold last week after previously dealing with a hamstring injury of his own, Harris will likely be relegated to No. 3 on the Saints' depth chart, but the diminutive wide receiver should continue to work as the team's primary option in the return game if he's able to suit up.

Though he didn't practice Friday, Brown (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Colts.

While Brown's practice reps were managed this past week, he plans to play Sunday, per Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site. With fellow starter Julio Jones (hamstring) having been ruled out, Brown -- who logged an 8-133-1 stat line on nine targets in Tennessee's Week 7 win over Kansas City -- figures to remain busy versus Indianapolis this weekend, with Josh Reynolds, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Marcus Johnson and Chester Rogers also in the team's Week 8 wideout mix.

Samuel (calf) will play in Sunday's game against the Bears, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Samuel was removed from the final injury report after missing practice Wednesday and logging a limited session Thursday. He's been a breakout star for the otherwise disappointing 49ers, averaging 6.3 catches for 108.0 receiving yards per game with five total touchdowns in six contests.

Parker (shoulder/hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Buffalo, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Parker has missed three consecutive games as he tends to shoulder and hamstring injuries. Despite having similar limitations in practice this week as those in which he was held out of game action, the Dolphins expect Parker to return this weekend, according to Beasley. Assuming he does, Parker will join WRs Jaylen Waddle and Preston Williams and TE Mike Gesicki as the core targets for second-year quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

Metcalf (foot) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Jacksonville, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

The third-year wideout has been receiving maintenance days for a foot injury since Week 4. Life with Geno Smith under center hasn't exactly been smooth sailing, but Metcalf has stayed afloat much better than Tyler Lockett so far. A Week 8 matchup with Jacksonville should help both receivers, while a Week 9 bye gives Russell Wilson (IR/finger) more time to recover.