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Pascal brought in four of five targets for 33 yards in the Colts' 34-17 win over the Titans on Thursday night.

Pascal would have had a much more fruitful fantasy night had it not been for the fact he came up about half a yard short of the goal line on a third-quarter catch, a play that was originally ruled a touchdown before being reversed on replay. The third-year pro did hit the four-reception mark for the third time in the last four games, but his yardage total was his lowest since Week 5 against the Browns. With rookie Michael Pittman (7-101 on Thursday) appearing to expand his profile in the air attack by the week, Pascal may be even more challenged to produce noteworthy fantasy numbers moving forward.

Davis brought in five of six targets for 67 yards in the Titans' 34-17 loss to the Colts on Thursday night.

Davis paced the Titans in receptions and receiving yards while tying Jonnu Smith for the team lead in targets, bouncing back from being blanked on the stat sheet by the Bears just four days earlier. The 2017 first-round pick was coming off an eight-catch, 128-yard, one-touchdown game versus the Bengals the week before the contest against Chicago, so Thursday night's solid numbers were much more the norm for Davis, who now has at least five catches in five contests this season. He'll look to make similar or better contributions in a Week 11 battle versus the Ravens on Sunday, Nov. 22.

Pittman brought in seven of eight targets for 101 yards and rushed once for 21 yards in the Colts' 34-17 win over the Titans on Thursday night.

The rookie was making his third appearance since a three-game stint on injured reserve due to a lower leg injury, and he turned in what was easily his best game yet as a pro. Pittman recorded a game-long 40-yard catch among his exploits while pacing all pass catchers on either club in receptions, receiving yards and targets. The 23-year-old's impressive size/speed combination was also on full display during his nifty 21-yard reverse in the second half, and he'll look to make even bigger contributions in what could turn out to be a Week 11 aerial shootout against the Packers on Sunday, Nov. 22.

Brown secured one of four targets for 21 yards in the Titans' 34-17 loss to the Colts on Thursday night.

Brown appeared to be on his way to another strong performance after hauling in his one pass on the second play of the game, but he was shut out the rest of the way while drawing his fewest targets of the campaign. The 23-year-old's receiving yardage tally was also a season low, as he, along with quarterback Ryan Tannehill, unsurprisingly struggled against the Colts' vaunted pass defense. Brown will look to bounce back when the Titans face off with the Ravens in a Week 11 rematch of last season's AFC Divisional Round Game on Sunday, Nov. 22.

Kupp (oblique) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle reports.

Coach Sean McVay has expressed confidence that Kupp will be available against the Seahawks on Sunday, but it's at least somewhat concerning to see the 27-year-old log back-to-back limited practices coming off a bye. He'll get one more opportunity to upgrade to full practice activity before the Rams designate him with an official injury tag.

Cracraft (quadriceps) didn't participate during Thursday's practice

Cracraft suited up in a limited fashion during Wednesday's practice, but it's not a good sign that he was downgraded just one day later. The Washington State product was moved up the depth chart in last week's loss to the Packers as multiple receivers were placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, catching two of his five targets for 13 yards. With Brandon Aiyuk activated off the COVID-19 list and Trent Taylor (back) logging a full practice Thursday, Cracraft could find himself down the depth chart anyhow for Sunday's game against the Saints, should he be healthy enough to suit up.

Taylor (back) was a full participant during Thursday's practice, Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee reports.

Taylor saw his reps managed Wednesday while tending to the back injury, but as evidenced by this news, he appears on track for Sunday's game against the Saints. With Deebo Samuel (hamstring) and River Cracraft (quadriceps) also dealing with injuries, Taylor could be in line for some extra work Sunday. He played a season-high 58 percent of the offensive snaps against the Packers, and he could see a similar level of participation in Week 10.

St. Brown (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

The wideout has had his reps managed in practice the past few weeks despite not missing any game action, making it likely he'll be ready for Week 10. The Notre Dame product only saw six percent of his team's offensive snaps in last weeks win over the 49ers, so he's not likely to affect much from a fantasy perspective.

Coach Kyle Shanahan said Thursday that Samuel (hamstring) is a "long shot" to suit up against the Saints on Sunday, Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee reports.

Samuel hasn't yet practiced this week while nursing a lingering hamstring issue. Shanahan said he expects the versatile wideout to return after San Francisco's bye in Week 11, which would make his next possible return date Nov. 29 against the Rams. With Kendrick Bourne also uncertain for Sunday's game due to his placement on the reserve/COVID-19 list, it looks like Brandon Aiyuk, Richie James and Trent Taylor could comprise the 49ers' wide receiver corps in New Orleans.

Bowden was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.

The third-round rookie has endured a quiet debut campaign, after racking up more than 1,800 scrimmage yards last year during his final season at Kentucky. Prior to landing on the reserve/COVID-19 list Nov. 6, Bowden had compiled just five total offensive touches for an ouptut of eight scrimmage yards. The 23-year-old figures to slot into a niche role within Miami's offense once able to return to game action, and opportunities among the receiving corps may become available with Preston Williams (foot) moving to IR on Monday.