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Anderson brought in five of eight targets for 48 yards in the Panthers' 25-17 loss to the Falcons on Thursday night.

The speedy Anderson continued to serve as Teddy Bridgewater's favorite target, as the eight looks he logged were a team high. However, outside of a 27-yard grab, the Falcons secondary did a good job keeping Anderson in front of them, surrendering just 21 yards to him on his other four catches. The overall yardage tally was the lowest for Anderson on the season, so he'll look to bounce back in what should be a high-scoring Week 9 affair versus the Chiefs on the road Sunday, Nov. 8.

Moore brought in two of six targets for 55 yards in the Panthers' 25-17 loss to the Falcons on Thursday night.

Moore was uncharacteristically blanked until the 2:58 mark of the fourth quarter, when he made a 13-yard grab on the first play of the Panthers' final possession. Moore would also come down with a clutch 42-yard catch in traffic with just 1:47 remaining for his second and final reception of the night. The catch tally matched a season low for Moore, while his targets were relatively modest for the second straight game after he'd logged five looks against the Saints on Sunday. Moore will look to reclaim his big-play downfield role in a Week 9 contest that should provide a suitable environment for an aggressive offense, as Carolina will travel to Kansas City to face the Chiefs on Sunday, Nov. 8.

Samuel rushed three times for 23 yards and a touchdown and brought in four of five targets for 31 yards and another score in the Panthers' 25-17 loss to the Falcons on Thursday night.

The versatile receiver was nearly the entire Panthers offense for the night and certainly the star of the first half. Samuel initially scored on a 12-yard rush in the first quarter and then hauled in a perfectly thrown 29-yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater on a flea flicker early in the second quarter to give Carolina its largest lead of the night at 14-6. Samuel's usage in the running game will likely take a hit when Christian McCaffrey returns from his ankle injury, which is slated to occur Week 9 against the Chiefs. However, the Ohio State product could certainly retain an occasional gadget role on the ground, given his solid showing in that capacity this season. Samuel's receiving touchdown was also his first of the campaign, and he'll look to reward fantasy managers again in the aforementioned interconference matchup versus Kansas City on Sunday, Nov. 8.

Ridley (ankle) is ruled out to retake the field Thursday, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Ridley was initially listed as questionable to return after being forced out during the second quarter, but he was quickly ruled out after halftime. For the remainder of Thursday's contest, at least, Russell Gage, Olamide Zaccheaus, Christian Blake and Brandon Powell will all be candidates to see an uptick in looks behind Julio Jones. Ridley had three catches for 42 yards on four targets before walking off under his own power.

Ridley (ankle) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Panthers, Kelsey Conway of the Falcons' official site reports.

Ridley walked off the field under his own power after making a catch midway through the second quarter. If he's unable to return to Thursday's divisional matchup, Russell Gage, Olamide Zaccheaus, Christian Blake and Brandon Powell will all be candidates to see increased opportunities behind No. 1 wideout Julio Jones. Before leaving the field, Ridley had three catches for 42 yards on four targets.

Ridley exited Thursday's game against the Panthers in the second quarter due to an apparent left foot injury, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Ridley was briefly down on the field holding his left foot/ankle after making an intermediate catch, but he managed to walk off under his own power. He had secured three of four targets for 42 yards before exiting Thursday's contest. Russell Gage stands to see increased opportunities behind top wideout Julio Jones if Ridley can't return.

James (ankle) did not participate during Thursday's practice session, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

James missed Weeks 2 through 5 while residing on injured reserve with a hamstring issue, and coach Kyle Shanahan relayed during postgame Sunday that the 25-year-old subsequently suffered an ankle injury during a blowout win over New England. James has collected 60 yards on three kick-return attempts and 20 yards on a pair of punt returns over the past two weeks, but at this point, it's unclear when he will be able to return to action.

Callaway (ankle) was limited at practice Thursday.

Callaway followed up Wednesday's absence with some activity during Thursday's session, so he's taking a step in the right direction for Sunday's visit to Chicago. He may be joined by Michael Thomas (ankle/hamstring) for the first time since Week 1 after the stud wide receiver also practiced in a limited capacity Thursday. Even if both suit up Sunday, Callaway is poised for a decent workload with Emmanuel Sanders (illness) on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Thomas (ankle/hamstring) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.

On the heels of missing four contests with a high-left ankle sprain, Thomas picked up a Grade 1 hamstring strain last week and sat out the Saints' Week 7 win against the Panthers. He appears to be inching toward a return after practicing Thursday, but his availability for Sunday's game at Chicago remains cloudy. That said, Friday's practice report may clear up Thomas' status.

Reagor (thumb) has been medically cleared and is expected to suit up Sunday against the Cowboys, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.

Reagor has been sidelined the past five games due to surgery to address a torn UCL in his right thumb, but his return to action was forecast when the Eagles opened his 21-day window Monday to be activated from IR. Now with some practice reps under his belt, he seems to have the blessing of the team's medical staff well in advance of a Week 8 divisional matchup. While he may not lead Philly's receiving corps off the bat, Reagor will be among Carson Wentz's top options in the passing game alongside Travis Fulgham, Greg Ward and Richard Rodgers.