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Taylor had one reception for a career-long 26 yards in Sunday's loss to the Vikings.

While Taylor made some noise for the second week in a row, he was on the field for just 13 plays -- the fewest of any of the five Packers receivers that were active Sunday. His roster spot will be on the line whenever Allen Lazard (abdomen) is ready to be activated from injured reserve.

Valdes-Scantling caught one pass for 19 yards and had one carry for four yards in Sunday's loss to the Vikings.

Valdes-Scantling got a chance to run the ball for the second straight week, but he again was quiet in the passing game despite being on the field for all but 13 of the 75 plays run by the Packers offense. Valdes-Scantling has ran as the team's No. 2 receiver since Allen Lazard (abdomen) landed on injured reserve, but he hasn't run with the opportunity, totaling just 96 receiving yards and 13 rushing yards in the four games Lazard has missed. Valdes-Scantling could hold onto that spot for another game with the Packers on a short week, but with him producing minimally and likely to lose snaps when Lazard returns in the near future, there isn't much reason to be optimistic about his fantasy prospects moving forward.

James (ankle) isn't listed on Monday's injury report.

The 25-year-old didn't practice last week and sat out Sunday's loss to the Seahawks, so it's somewhat of a surprise to see him completely absent from Monday's injury report. Regardless, it appears James is recovered from the ankle issue and should return to his depth role Thursday versus the Packers.

St. Brown (knee) was listed as a limited practice participant on Monday's estimated injury report.

The 24-year-old didn't actually practice coming off Sunday's loss to the Vikings, but the fact he was estimated as a limited participant is a solid sign he avoided aggravating his knee injury. St. Brown played 22 offensive snaps and caught one of three targets for 12 yards against the Vikings. He'll likely fill a similar role Thursday at San Francisco, assuming he's available.

Pettis (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated injury reports.

The 25-year-old picked up the shoulder injury during the second half of Sunday's loss to the Seahawks, so it's not a major surprising to see him labeled as a DNP. Pettis' ability to practice the next two days will provide a better idea of his availability for Thursday's contest versus Green Bay.

Samuel (hamstring) is listed as a non-participant in Monday's practice estimate.

A multi-week absence was expected after Samuel hurt his hamstring Week 7, so it's not surprising that he's still not practicing ahead of Thursday's Week 9 clash with the Packers. Unless Samuel heals up faster than expected, he's likely to sit for a second consecutive game, paving the way for Brandon Aiyuk to headline a group of pass catchers that will also be missing tight end George Kittle (foot).

Pittman (lower leg) caught his lone target for six yards in Sunday's 41-21 win over the Lions.

Pittman played 45 offensive snaps in his first action since Week 3 but simply didn't get much attention from quarterback Philip Rivers. The rookie second-round pick will hope to get open more frequently against the Ravens in Week 9, but doing so won't be easy against the stingy Baltimore secondary.

Taylor had three receptions (four targets) for 32 yards in Sunday's 37-27 loss to Seattle.

Taylor was promoted from special teams contributor to the 49ers' starting slot receiver following last week's injury to Deebo Samuel (hamstring). The 26-year-old was able to set new season highs in receptions and yardage while seeing the field for 50 percent of the team's offensive snaps. Samuel is expected to miss Thursday's contest against the Packers, allowing Taylor to remain involved in the offensive game plan for at least another week. The potential season-ending loss of George Kittle (knee) could also lead to more opportunities on short to intermediate routes for the shifty wideout. For now, Taylor should only be considered an option in deep PPR formats.

Wims was suspended two games for violating the NFL's unsportsmanlike conduct policy, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

The 23-year-old got ejected from Sunday's loss to the Saints after throwing a pair of blatant punches at C.J. Gardner-Johnson, and it will cost him the next two games, though he plans to appeal the suspension, per Pelissero. Wims has five catches for 35 yards and one touchdown through eight games this season.

Olszewski recorded one carry for six yards in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Bills.

With Julian Edelman (knee) on IR and N'Keal Harry out with a concussion, Olszewski started and logged 42 of a possible 65 snaps on offense Sunday, but he didn't log a target. If Harry returns in Week 9 and/or the Patriots add wide receiver help prior to Tuesday's trade deadline, Olszewski could see decreased snaps next Monday against the Jets. In any case, Olszewski is off the fantasy radar as long he remains an afterthought in New England's passing game.