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Robinson (ankle) returned to a limited practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers.

The Bears list 10 players as questionable, including some who appear in no real danger of missing the game. While there hasn't been any report of Robinson's ankle injury being serious, back-to-back missed practices Wednesday and Thursday did create some level of concern. Returning to the field Friday is a good sign, but it's still best to treat him as a game-time decision ahead of the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff unless the Bears provide some kind of hint/confirmation before Sunday.

Hill (quadriceps) was back on the practice field Friday, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

Initially, Hill was believed to be dealing with a knee injury in the wake of the Chiefs' Week 5 loss to the Bills, but Wednesday's practice report instead revealed a quad issue. Coach Andy Reid clarified that Hill had a contusion, which sidelined him for the first two sessions of Week 6 prep. Returning to practice is a good sign that Hill has a chance to play Sunday at Washington, and his status ultimately may receive some clarity later Friday.

Waddle is set to work as the Dolphins' top wide receiver Sunday against the Jaguars with DeVante Parker (shoulder) ruled out, and he's expected to be catching passes from Tua Tagovailoa, who is slated to return from a rib injury, Joe Schad of the Palm Beach Post reports.

Waddle just put forth a disappointing two-catch performance against Tampa Bay with Parker sidelined, but that was with backup Jacoby Brissett under center. The only game Waddle played with Tagovailoa, his former Alabama teammate, under center for more than a quarter was Week 1, and that's also the only game in which the rookie first-round pick has found the end zone. Waddle will have a good opportunity to make it 2-for-2 in touchdowns with Tua against a vulnerable Jacksonville secondary in London.

McLaurin (hamstring) should be able to play this Sunday, despite being added to the injury report Friday and listed as questionable for a matchup with Kansas City, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.

Speaking after Friday's practice, coach Ron Rivera said it was an "abundance of caution" that led to McLaurin being held out of the session and added to the injury report. It actually was a hamstring injury that caused McLaurin's absence, but perhaps just a minor one given Rivera's attempt to downplay it. Still, the timing and missed practice create concern, and fantasy managers should be prepared for multiple scenarios even if McLaurin appears better than 50/50 to suit up ahead of the 1 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday.

Parker (shoulder/hamstring) won't play in Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

With Parker ruled out, Preston Williams (groin, questionable) could see added looks Week 6, assuming he's active, while the top healthy guys -- WR Jaylen Waddle, TE Mike Gesicki and RB Myles Gaskin -- all should continue to see their share of targets Sunday from expected starting QB Tua Tagovailoa (ribs).

Coach John Harbaugh noted Friday that Bateman (groin) is expected to be activated off IR for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Bateman's looming return is well-timed, with fellow wideout Sammy Watkins (hamstring) having been ruled out for Sunday's contest. That said, in his anticipated NFL debut, the 2021 first-rounder is likely to be eased into the mix, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun relays via offensive coordinator Greg Roman. With that in mind, Bateman profiles as a speculative Week 6 lineup option, but if the Minnesota product can quickly develop a strong on-field rapport with QB Lamar Jackson, he could emerge as a fantasy factor in the coming weeks.

Jefferson (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

There was some concern about Jefferson and Adam Thielen (foot) after both missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, but it turns out the Vikings offense is in good shape for Sunday with all 11 starters set to play. Jefferson has mostly seemed indifferent to matchups to this point in his career, but he does get a decent challenge this weekend against a Panthers defense that ranks second in DVOA against the pass (albeit with a downward trent in recent weeks).

Thielen (foot) and Justin Jefferson (ankle) don't have injury designation and are set to play in Sunday's game against the Panthers, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

The Vikings had busy injury reports throughout the week but now appear in good shape for the actual game. Thielen caught just five of 11 targets for 86 yards the past two weeks, but his snap shares (99 and 93 percent) suggest the foot injury isn't too much of a concern. He'll now face a Carolina defense that's given up a league-low 161.6 passing yards per game, though the Panthers have cooled off since they started the season hot with some help from an easy schedule.

Brown (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

If he returns after missing one game, the rookie could take on a larger role than usual. In addition to WRs Curtis Samuel (groin) and Cam Sims (knee) being ruled out, Washington has top receiver Terry McLaurin (hamstring) listed as questionable. James Palmer of NFL Network reports that McLaurin is on track to play, but if not, Washington could be left with Brown, Adam Humphries and DeAndre Carter as the regular trio for three-wide formations. First, we'll need to see if Brown and/or McLaurin is inactive ahead of the 1 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday.

Sims (hamstring) won't play in Sunday's contest against the Chiefs, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

As expected, Sims will be held out for a second straight week and may be sidelined even longer. Curtis Samuel (groin) has been ruled out as well, and Terry McLaurin (hamstring) and Dyami Brown (knee) are both listed as questionable, so DeAndre Carter and Dax Milne may be in line for increased snaps against the Chiefs.