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Gage (shoulder/knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Broncos, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Gage closed out the week with a full practice, following limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday. The Falcons should have some targets up for grabs if Calvin Ridley (foot) isn't able to play, but Ridley's absence won't necessarily impact the slot-based Gage when it comes to playing time. Christian Blake replaced Ridley last week.

Ridley (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Denver, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

While the Falcons will leave the door open for him to play Sunday, Ridley's inability to practice in any capacity throughout the week hints at an uphill battle to be active. The Falcons could take it down to a game-time decision ahead of their 1 p.m. ET kickoff, with Christian Blake on hand to fill in if Ridley can't give it a go. Blake played 54 percent of the offensive snaps in last week's win over Carolina, catching two passes for 14 yards on two targets. The Falcons have a bye coming Week 10.

Cole (back) doesn't' have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Texans, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

The 27-year-old popped up on the injury report Friday as a limited participant due to a back issue, but it shouldn't impact his status for Sunday's contest. Cole has 28 catches for 374 yards and three touchdowns through seven games this season, but Jacksonville's passing game seems likely to take a hit with Gardner Minshew (thumb) sidelined and rookie Jake Luton leading the offense.

Pittman was a full participant in Friday's practice.

Pittman sat out Thursday's walk-through practice after being deemed to have been in close contact with a team staff member who tested positive for COVID-19. The wideout's return to practice a day later suggests his absence Thursday was merely cautionary, so he'll be on track to play Sunday against the Ravens.

Agnew (ribs) won't play Sunday against the Vikings, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Agnew left last week's loss to the Colts with this injury and was unable to practice all week. Danny Amendola will likely slot into a kick and punt returner role in addition to possibly playing more on offense with the absence of Kenny Golladay (hip).

Shepherd caught his lone target for three yards in Thursday's 34-17 win over the 49ers.

Shepherd has just five catches all season. He'll likely continue to play a limited role barring multiple injuries to the receiving options ahead of him on Green Bay's depth chart.

Taylor wasn't targeted in the passing game and had a nine-yard run in Thursday's 34-17 win over the 49ers.

Aaron Rodgers tossed four touchdown passes but didn't look Taylor's way all game. Taylor played 26 offensive snaps in the win.

Dulin (knee) won't play Sunday against the Ravens, Stephen Holder of The Athletic reports.

With a short week before Thursday's Week 10 trip to Tennessee, Dulin will be hard-pressed to heal in time to dress for Indianapolis' next game after this one. Isaiah Rodgers will handle kickoff return duties in Dulin's absence.

Chisena (hip) isn't on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions, Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune reports.

Chisena should be active, but his role will likely remain limited, as the rookie is yet to play a snap on offense this season.

Shepard (shoulder/toe) will play in Sunday's game at Washington, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

Shepard was a limited practice participant Wednesday through Friday, after handling 10 targets and 70 percent snap share in Monday's 25-23 loss to the Bucs. He should be geared up for his typical role this weekend, but he'll be facing a Washington defense that's limited opposing wide receivers to 132.7 receiving yards per game, third-fewest in the league.