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Harris (neck) was a non-participant during Thursday's practice session.

After suffering a stinger during Sunday's 24-9 win over Atlanta, Harris has now begun the week with consecutive DNPs in practice. The reigning All-Pro special teamer ranks third in the NFL with 12.2 yards per punt return this season. If Harris proves unable to suit up Week 12 for a road trip to Denver, Marquez Callaway would see an increase to his involvement in the return game.

Cooks caught all five of his targets for 85 yards in Thursday's 41-25 win over the Lions.

Will Fuller was Deshaun Watson's favorite target on the afternoon, but there were still some chunk plays left over for Cooks against a paper-thin Detroit secondary. The much-traveled wideout has caught at least three passes in seven straight games, posting a 42-581-3 line on 57 targets over that stretch, but Cooks could struggle to keep that streak alive in Week 13 against a much tougher Colts defense.

Brown (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's practice estimate, Paul Kuharsky of 104.5 The Zone Nashville reports.

Brown has been managing a knee injury in practice of late, but he's been able to suit up for each of the Titans' last seven games. Friday's final injury report of the week will reveal whether the wideout approaches Sunday's game against the Colts fully cleared to play or with a Week 12 injury designation.

St. Brown (knee) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice session.

Davante Adams (ankle) was held out of practice Thursday, while fellow receivers Allen Lazard (abdomen), Darrius Shepherd (shoulder) and Marquez Valdes-Scantling (Achilles) were all listed on the injury report with varying issues. St. Brown has yet to record more than one reception or 23 receiving yards in an appearance this season, but he could be in line for an enhanced role if one or two members of the position group prove unable to go Week 12 against Chicago. The 24-year-old still has to fight through an issue of his own, of course, but limited sessions in consecutive days provide hope that he will be active.

Conley (hip) was limited during Thursday's practice session, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

The 28-year-old receiver sat out Wednesday's practice session entirely, meaning this recent report strengthens the odds Conley is able to fight through his hip issue during Week 12. Conley recorded just one reception for 13 yards on four targets last Sunday against the Steelers, though no injury issue was reported postgame. He appears to be trending towards an active designation with a Week 12 home game against the Browns approaching.

Thomas (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday.

The Saints have placed a cap on Thomas' practice reps this week, likely with maintenance of his left ankle in mind. He'll aim to up his activity level enough to steer clear of an injury designation for Sunday's contest in Denver, whose defense has yielded 12 touchdowns to wide receivers (tied for ninth most) this season.

Valdes-Scantling was limited in practice Thursday due to an Achilles injury, Olivia Reiner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Making a sudden appearance on the Packers' injury report midweek isn't a great sign for Valdes-Scantling's status, especially considering the nature of the injury. Still, he was one of three Packers receivers -- also, Allen Lazard (core) and Equanimeous St. Brown (knee) -- to be limited Thursday, while Davante Adams (ankle) didn't practice at all. Friday's injury could be telling for the breakdown of Green Bay's receiving corps for Sunday's contest versus the Bears.

Lazard (core) was limited at Thursday's practice, Olivia Reiner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Lazard maintained his activity level for a second consecutive session and was joined by fellow limited participants Marquez Valdes-Scantling (Achilles) and Equanimeous St. Brown (knee). Meanwhile, Davante Adams (ankle) didn't practice at all. As a result, the Packers' receiving corps will be one to monitor closely to get a sense of the eventual pecking order for Sunday's contest against the Bears.

Pascal (knee/foot) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's practice estimate.

Pascal didn't practice Wednesday, so what he does Friday will be crucial with regard to his chances of suiting up Sunday against the Titans. Ten games into the 2020 season, Pascal has carved out a modest degree of fantasy utility, while scoring two TDs and averaging 3.1 catches and 38.4 receiving yards per game.

Adams (ankle) didn't practice Thursday, Olivia Reiner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

After logging a limited session Wednesday, Adams' only activity one day later was the team stretch. While Matt LaFleur will be "cautious" with the Packers' No. 1 wide receiver -- per Reiner -- the coach remains optimistic about Adams' prospects for Sunday's game versus the Bears. All of Allen Lazard (core), Marquez Valdes-Scantling (Achilles) and Equanimeous St. Brown (knee) were limited Thursday, so Green Bay's receiving corps is particularly banged up with just one practice remaining this week.