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McLaurin (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Panthers, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Washington enters Sunday with some huge question marks, as quarterback Alex Smith (calf) and running back Antonio Gibson (toe) are listed as questionable, with both potentially headed for game-time decisions. McLaurin, on the other hand, isn't expected to play, though his doubtful designation leaves the door open for him to suit up in case his ankle improves over the final 48 hours before the 1 p.m. ET kickoff. McLaurin has been playing through an ankle injury since late November, but he wasn't able to practice at all this week. Steven Sims, Isaiah Wright, Robert Foster and Dontrelle Inman would all be candidates to pick up some of the vacated snaps if McLaurin is inactive, while Cam Sims, Logan Thomas and J.D. McKissic would be the safest bets to see more than a handful of targets.

Powell (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Powell popped up on the injury report Thursday with an unspecified foot injury, and he remained a limited participant in Friday's practice. With Julio Jones (hamstring) sidelined, Powell's potential absence would presumably allow Christian Blake to handle a large role behind Calvin Ridley and Russell Gage.

Diggs (foot) is listed as a full participant on Friday's estimated practice report, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

Full clarity on the star wideout's Week 16 status should come when the Bills have their final practice of the week Saturday, but at this stage, Diggs looks safe to keep in fantasy lineups. Diggs has enjoyed a career-best season in Buffalo, but he's been especially stellar of late, recording double-digit catches in each of the Bills' last three games.

Robinson (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Jacksonville.

Robinson was a full practice participant Wednesday before sitting out Thursday's session. The Bears then listed him as a limited participant Friday, though it may have just been an estimate, as many teams aren't actually practicing on Christmas Day. Given the available information, fantasy managers should treat Robinson as a game-time decision ahead of Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. The Bears are fighting for a wild-card spot, so Robinson could suit up even if his hamstring is a significant problem.

Johnson (hamstring) did not participate during the Jaguars' practice session Thursday.

The rookie wideout's Week 16 status stands in question after he exited last Sunday's loss to the Ravens with his hamstring injury. Given a pair of subsequent practice DNPs Wednesday and Thursday, Johnson is seemingly in danger of missing his first game action of 2020. The Texas product has posted 11 catches for 203 yards and a touchdown over his past four appearances, boosted largely by a four-catch, 96-yard performance Dec. 6 against Minnesota.

St. Brown (knee) was listed as a limited participant during Thursday's practice session, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

That makes back-to-back limited sessions for the Notre Dame product, after he battled through his knee issue to gain Week 15 activation heading into a matchup against Carolina. The team may currently be managing the 24-year-old's practice workload to avoid re-injury. Friday's status report will help gleam more detail on his potential Week 16 availability for a primetime matchup against Tennessee.

Crowder (calf/thigh) practiced fully Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

As did Denzel Mims (foot), which sets the stage for the duo to be available Sunday against the Browns alongside fellow wide receiver Breshad Perriman. In this past Sunday's 23-20 upset win over the Rams, Crowder made his mark in PPR formats by catching six of his eight targets for 66 yards. Barring any in-game setbacks, he'll once again be a focal part of the Jets' passing attack Week 16.

Coutee (foot) returned to a full practice Thursday.

Coutee was limited Wednesday, but his return to a full session Thursday paves the way for him to be out there Sunday against the 3-10-1 Bengals. With the Texans' wide receiver corps having thinned out as the season has progressed, Coutee's settled into a steady enough role to merit fantasy lineup consideration over the past five weeks. In that span, he's caught 20 of 26 targets for 245 yards to go along with three TDs.

Renfrow (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation for Saturday night's game against the Dolphins after practicing fully Wednesday and Thursday.

Renfrow, who was forced out of last Thursday's game against the Chargers after just 13 snaps on offense, thus has gained medical clearance to suit up this weekend. While his ceiling in standard fantasy formats is modest, he retains some utility in PRR leagues, having logged a 48-598-2 stat line through 14 games to date.

Grant (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Saturday night's game against the Raiders.

As is wideout DeVante Parker (hamstring) and tight end Mike Gesicki (shoulder), while the trio's Week 16 status may not be clarified until game time in advance of Saturday night's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. If Grant and/or Parker are out again this weekend, Lynn Bowden, Mack Hollins and Isaiah Ford would be next in line for added Week 16 wide receiver duty for Miami.