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Kirk (groin) is active for Sunday's game at Carolina.

After sitting out Week 3 due to a groin issue, Kirk managed to log limited sessions Wednesday through Friday before being tabbed as a "game-time decision" for Sunday. That said, Adam Schefter of ESPN later reported that Kirk was expected to play Week 4, pending a pregame workout. Now that Kirk has been given the all clear for game action, he'll look to be a more consistent option in the Cardinals' passing attack after turning just four touches into 60 yards during the first two outings of the season.

McLaurin (thigh) is active for the Week 4 matchup against Baltimore.

McLaurin missed practice Friday, which led to some questions about his status, but reports from Saturday night seemed to spark optimism. It appears he's since gone through pre-game warmups without major issue and is ready to take the field, though the matchup leaves a lot to be desired. While Baltimore sits in the middle of the pack in terms of fantasy points allowed to opposing wideouts -- due largely to last week's meltdown against the Chiefs -- it's still a secondary anchored by Marlon Humphrey and Marcus Peters at the cornerback spots. The unit has given up just two touchdowns to opposing wide receivers all season, though McLaurin will still be given every opportunity as the clear No. 1 option in the passing game, especially with Steven Sims (toe) having been ruled out Friday.

Hopkins (ankle) is listed as active Sunday at Carolina.

A non-participant at practice all week due to an ankle injury, Hopkins wrapped it up with his status in question and considered a "game-time decision" by coach Kliff Kingsbury for Sunday's contest. Subsequent reports from both Adam Schefter of ESPN and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network noted Hopkins was slated to suit up, barring any setbacks during a pregame workout. Apparently, Hopkins has passed the requisite eye test and will be available versus a Panthers defense that has conceded 8.6 YPT and three touchdowns to wide receivers through three games.

Hill and the Chiefs are currently slated to play the Patriots on Monday at 7:05 p.m. ET, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The game was initially scheduled for Sunday before being postponed after the Patriots' Cam Newton and Chiefs practice squad quarterback Jordan Ta'amu both tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday. Subsequent COVID-19 tests conducted for both teams have revealed no further positive test results, allowing the NFL to hold the game in Week 4 as planned, albeit a day later. Hill has been a model of consistency through the Chiefs' first three contests of 2020, recording exactly five receptions and one touchdown in every game.

Watkins (upper body) won't be available for Sunday's game against the 49ers after the Eagles elected not to activate him from injured reserve prior to Saturday's deadline for Week 4 roster moves, Jeff Skversky of 6 ABC Philadelphia reports.

After missing the Eagles' first three games with the upper-body injury, Watkins was cleared to return to practice this week, but the coaching and medical staffs evidently determined that the rookie needed more time to get back up to full speed. The Eagles can still evaluate Watkins for two and a half more weeks before determining whether or not to add him to the 53-man roster, with his next chance to make his NFL debut coming Oct. 11 in Pittsburgh.

Miller (hip/groin), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers, will go through a pregame warmup before the Buccaneers decide on his status, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

The Chargers-Buccaneers game will take place in the early window of games Sunday, so fantasy managers counting on Miller will receive clarity on his status when Tampa Bay releases its inactive list approximately 90 minutes prior to the 1 p.m. ET kickoff. Miller was sidelined for two practices to begin the week, but after turning in a full workout Friday, he's seemingly trending in the right direction for the Week 4 matchup. If active, Miller could serve as Tampa Bay's No. 2 or 3 option in the passing game behind Mike Evans and/or Rob Gronkowski with star wideout Chris Godwin (hamstring) set to miss his second game of the season.

Hopkins (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers, is "pushing to play," but he'll work out prior to the game before the Cardinals decide on his status for the contest, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Rapoport's report echoes an earlier dispatch from Adam Schefter of ESPN, which relayed that the star wideout is expected to play in the absence of any pregame setbacks. Confirmation of Hopkins' Week 4 status one way or the other will arrive upon the release of the Cardinals' inactive list approximately 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff.

Kirk (groin) is expected to be available for Sunday's game at Carolina, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The 23-year-old and fellow wideout DeAndre Hopkins (ankle) were both labeled game-time decisions by coach Kliff Kingsbury on Friday, but both players are apparently expected to play against the Panthers. Kirk worked as a limited practice participant all week, so it's not a major surprise he'll be ready to go if he can avoid a pregame setback.

Hopkins (ankle) is expected to play Sunday against the Panthers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The 28-year-old was considered a game-time decision by coach Kliff Kingsbury on Friday, but he's apparently likely to play Sunday if he can avoid a pregame setback. Hopkins was unable to practice all week, so it's probably safe to continue to consider him a game-time call, despite the optimistic outlook heading into Sunday.

McLaurin (thigh) is expected to play Sunday against the Ravens, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

McLaurin received the questionable tag after being unable to participate at Friday's practice, but the thigh injury has apparently progressed well heading into Sunday. Still, the 24-year-old's availability should be confirmed before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff given he'll likely need to go through a pre-game workout before getting cleared to play.