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  • Browns' KhaDarel Hodge: Another healthy dose of snaps

    Hodge caught both targets for 39 yards and played 33 offensive snaps (57 percent) in Thursday's 35-30 win over the Bengals in Week 2.

    Hodge is locked in as the No. 3 wideout, having played 56 percent of the offensive snaps through two weeks. His two targets were down from the three he had last week, but the Browns were able to play their designed offense, unlike in last week's blowout loss to the Ravens. If the Browns continue to run 60 percent of time as they did Thursday, there will be little chance of Hodge breaking out of the 2-to-3 target range.

  • Quintez Cephus WR | HOU

    Lions' Quintez Cephus: Poised for another start

    With Kenny Golladay (hamstring) out for another week, Cephus should get a lot of playing time Sunday in Green Bay, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

    The rookie fifth-round pick got 10 targets and 79 percent snap share in a 27-23 loss to the Bears last week. A repeat of the target volume doesn't seem all that likely, but Cephus should at least have a starting job and regular snaps coming his way again.

  • Seahawks' Phillip Dorsett: Held out of practice Friday

    Dorsett (foot), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots, didn't participate in practice Friday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

    The downgrade from limited participation Wednesday and Thursday to an absence at the end of the week suggests Dorsett is in danger of missing a second straight game. It isn't clear he'll have a major role even if he plays, and we may not have a final answer on his status until the Seahawks release their inactive list approximately 90 minutes before Sunday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff.

  • Robert Woods WR | PIT

    Rams' Robert Woods: Agrees to extension

    Woods is signing a four-year extension with a maximum value of $68 million and $32 million guaranteed, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

    Woods is 28 year old and has two seasons remaining on his current deal, so it appears the Rams now have him under contract through his age-33 campaign. The team also has Jared Goff, Cooper Kupp and Tyler Higbee signed long term, providing a solid foundation for the passing game. Woods should be in a good mood for his Sunday matchup with the Eagles, though it's possible he sees regular coverage from veteran cornerback Darius Slay.

  • N'Keal Harry TE | SEA

    Patriots' N'Keal Harry: Questionable for Week 2

    Harry (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday night's game against the Seahawks after practicing in a limited fashion all week, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

    As is Julian Edelman (knee), though it would surprise us if either pass catcher is sidelined Sunday night. Though Harry headed into Week 1 with a questionable designation, he suited up against the Dolphins, logging 51 of a possible 64 snaps on offense in the Patriots' 21-11 win, en route to hauling in five of his six targets for 39 yards. Assuming he's a go Sunday night, Harry will continue to serve as one of QB Cam Newton's top targets, and after a run-heavy approach against Miami, New England may well give Newton (whose Week 1 rush and pass attempt totals of 15 were equal) more chances to throw Week 2.

  • Texans' Brandin Cooks: Receives questionable designation

    Cooks (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

    For the second week in a row, Cooks appeared on the Texans' injury report, but he got in far more work, putting in limited sessions Wednesday through Friday. With a similar designation for Week 2, he seems to have a better chance to suit up after opening the season with two catches (on five targets) for 20 yards versus the Chiefs. Assuming he's active this weekend, Cooks likely will slot in as Houston's No. 3 wide receiver behind Will Fuller and Randall Cobb and ahead of Kenny Stills and DeAndre Carter.

  • Chris Moore WR | BAL

    Ravens' Chris Moore: Won't play against Houston

    Moore (finger) will remain out against the Texans in Week 2.

    Moore still isn't practicing, so he's no lock to make his return against the Chiefs in Week 3. The 2016 fourth-rounder contributes primarily on special teams, so the Ravens offense shouldn't skip a beat without Moore for a second straight week.

  • Saints' Michael Thomas: Held out of practice again

    Thomas (ankle) didn't practice Friday.

    A Thursday report suggested Thomas was feeling much better and had a "glimmer of hope" to play in Monday's game at Las Vegas, but his continued absence from the practice field is considerably less promising. Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports that teammate Jared Cook has made two references to Thomas missing the upcoming game, so it appears the expectation around the team is that the superstar receiver will be out for at least one week. Given that he's dealing with a high-ankle sprain, a longer absence is also possible. Emmanuel Sanders and Tre'Quan Smith are preparing for larger roles, with Marquez Callaway and Deonte Harris representing the depth options at wide receiver. It could also be a busy week for Cook and Alvin Kamara.

  • Packers' Equanimeous St. Brown: Ruled out for Week 2

    St. Brown (knee) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

    Brown was a healthy scratch for Green Bay's season opener, so it's unlikely that he would've had a large role on offense even if available Week 2. He put forth a LP/DNP/DNP practice slate this week. With Brown sidelined, Malik Taylor will handle the entirety of reserve duties behind top receivers Davante Adams, Allen Lazard and Marquez Valdes-Scantling.

  • Seahawks' Phillip Dorsett: Deemed questionable again

    Dorsett (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

    Dorsett logged a pair of limited practices last week before downgrading to DNP on Friday and ultimately missing a 38-25 win over the Falcons. His ability to practice on a limited basis each day this week suggests he has some shot to play Week 2, but it isn't clear he'll be a big part of the Seattle offense even if he's available. David Moore worked as the No. 3 receiver last week, picking up 40 yards on four touches while playing 53 percent of offensive snaps.

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