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Harris (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Chargers.

Harris was unable to practice this week due to the hamstring issue and won't be suiting up Monday. Taysom Hill could step in on kick returns and Alvin Kamara on punt returns for the Saints, though Marquez Callaway could also take over return duties.

Raymond could operate as the No. 2 wide receiver in Tuesday's game versus the Bills because Corey Davis and Adam Humphries are still on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Kyle Tucker of The Athletic reports.

Raymond was silent through the first two weeks of the season but exploded in Week 3 versus the Vikings, hauling in all three targets for 118 yards. It looks like A.J. Brown (knee) will be ready Tuesday, but Raymond should be a fine fantasy option, especially if the Bills get out to an early lead and cause the Titans to throw more than usual. It's worth noting that anyone using any players in this game needs to monitor the status of the game itself due to COVID-19 related concerns.

Quarterback Ryan Tannehill acknowledged Saturday that Humphries likely won't be activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list before Tuesday's game versus the Bills, Kyle Tucker of The Athletic reports.

Humphries was a solid contributor through the first three weeks of the season, reeling in 15 of 20 targets for 136 yards and a touchdown. We shouldn't count on the Clemson product being available in Week 5, though, and with the altered schedule that has the Titans playing Tuesday, fantasy managers should make alternative plans. If the options are scarce, Kalif Raymond could be a viable replacement, as he's expected to operate as the team's No. 2 wide receiver if Humphries and Corey Davis, who is also on the COVID list, are both ruled out. It's worth noting that anyone using any players in this game needs to monitor the status of the game itself as well due to COVID-19 related concerns.

Quarterback Ryan Tannehill acknowledged Saturday that Davis likely won't be activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list for Tuesday's game against the Bills, Kyle Tucker of The Athletic reports.

Davis could still be activated before the Week 5 showdown, but with the altered Tuesday schedule, fantasy managers may not know if Davis will be available until hours before the game. As a result, they should make other plans to fill their wide receiver position. Managers that are willing to wait it out should find a pivot like Kalif Raymond, who's expected to start at wideout for the Titans opposite A.J. Brown (knee), to plug into their lineups if Davis is indeed ruled out, though the status of the actual game between the Titans and Bills on Tuesday needs to be monitored as well due to COVID-19 related concerns.

Samuel (illness) passed COVID-19 protocols and can return to the 49ers' facilities, indicating that he'll suit up Sunday versus the Dolphins, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Samuel had an illness, but it has been determined that he doesn't have COVID-19. As long as he's healthy at game time, Samuel should be back in the lineup for Week 5. He'll handle the No. 1 wideout duties in his second game back from a Jones fracture, and he'll look to build on the 45 yards he recorded on four touches against the Eagles last week.

Thomas (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's contest against the Chargers, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Things finally appear to be trending in a positive direction as Katherine Terrell of The Athletic thinks Thomas will inevitably suit up against the Chargers after a three-week absence. It's worth noting the 27-year-old was also a limited participant in practice all last week before eventually being ruled out, although the Saints have seemingly been operating with a three-week timetable ever since the injury occurred. Unfortunately fantasy managers likely won't have complete confidence inserting Thomas into their starting lineups until closer to the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff, though multiple games occurring Monday and Tuesday should allow for some lineup flexibility if a surprising decision is made regarding the star wideout's status.

Brown (knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bills, John Glennon of The Athletic reports.

The Titans were finally able to log a formal practice Saturday and with it saw Brown participate fully. The questionable designation might simply be a cautionary measure by the team, but it certainly seems like a bit of positive news with Corey Davis and Adam Humphries both unlikely to move off the COVID-19 list before Tuesday's game. Kalif Raymond and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine will likely be the No. 2 and 3 receivers if Brown were to be active Tuesday.

Williams (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Saints, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Williams managed to string together limited participation in Friday's practice so it certainly appears as if the big-bodied wideout is trending in the right direction. Fantasy managers will want to monitor Williams' status ahead of Monday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff, with Jalen Guyton and Jason Moore likely to see a bump in playing time once more if the wideout is unable to play.

Watkins (upper body) was activated off injured reserve Saturday.

The Eagles will probably take it easy with their rookie, but it's good to see Watkins activated off injured reserve after missing the last four games due to an upper body injury. Watkins returned to practice last Sunday so it'll likely take him a bit to work back into game shape, although both Alshon Jeffery (foot) and DeSean Jackson (hamstring) being ruled out could press the rookie into action, albeit on a limited basis.

Boyd will likely be shadowed by Ravens' corner Marlon Humphrey on Sunday, even with A.J. Green active, Jay Morrison of The Athletic suggests.

Humphrey covered Boyd well last season, holding him to a combined nine catches for 72 yards over two games. This was without Green in the lineup, so it's possible that Humphrey could go back to covering Green, but Boyd clearly has been the bigger threat so far this season. The alternative is Marcus Peters, which isn't really a big step down for that matter.