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Hyatt (ankle) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Dan Solomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Hyatt was limited in practice by an ankle injury, but he'll be available Sunday, while fellow wide receiver Darius Slayton (hamstring) is listed as doubtful. Despite added opportunities being opened up by injuries to the Giants' wide receiver room, Hyatt's unlikely to find significant success against a tough Broncos secondary considering he has just three catches for 17 yards all season. All of that production came in the Week 6 win over the Eagles.

Slayton (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Slayton hasn't practiced since injuring his hamstring during a Week 5 loss to the Saints. He's now expected to miss a second straight game, freeing up snaps/routes for Jalin Hyatt, Lil'Jordan Humphrey and Beaux Collins alongside Wan'Dale Robinson.

McCloud (coach's decision) won't play Sunday against the 49ers, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

McCloud will miss a second consecutive game as Atlanta's coaching staff continues to go in a different direction, even with the slot receiver healthy. Head coach Raheem Morris said Friday that the Falcons "are working through some things that are private with the young man, and we will get those things figured out," adding that McCloud was sent home Friday for an excused absence, per Tori McElhanney of the Falcons' official site. With Darnell Mooney (hamstring) questionable, Casey Washington, David Sills, KhaDarel Hodge and Jamal Agnew could see additional opportunities while Drake London continues to lead Atlanta's receiving corps.

Jones (knee) returned to practice Friday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

It's his first practice of the week, after catching five of eight targets for 79 yards in a loss to the Colts on Sunday. Jones got far more playing time than usual in the absence of Marvin Harrison, who remains in concussion protocol but has been practicing this week.

Mooney (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday night's game against the 49ers, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Mooney last played Week 4 but returned to practice this week, listed as limited Wednesday and Thursday before downgrading to non-participation Friday. The downgrade isn't a good sign for his availability this Sunday, but there hasn't been any report of a setback. The Falcons are incredibly thin at wide receiver, with Casey Washington and David Sills having taken most of the snaps alongside Drake London during Monday's win over the Bills. Ray-Ray McCloud (personal) will be inactive for a second straight game, and Mooney appears no better than 50/50 at this point. The Falcons likely will continue their recent reliance on multi-TE formations, only using 11 personnel in clear passing situations.

Oliver (knee) won't play Sunday against the Patriots, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Oliver will miss a fifth consecutive game Sunday. Chimere Dike and Julius Chestnut will continue to return kickoffs for the Titans in Oliver's absence.

Ridley (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

With Ridley out, look for Elic Ayomanor and Van Jefferson (ankle) -- if available -- to lead the Titans' WR corps versus New England. Chimere Dike and Tyler Lockett also should mix in, as was the case Week 6 when Ridley exited after just six snaps. Ridley's next chance to play will occur Sunday, Oct. 26 against the Colts.

Larvadain (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Larvadain will first need clearance from an independent neurologist to exit the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. If he's able to attain that prior to Sunday's game, Larvadain would go back to filling a depth role on offense and possibly contributing in the return game on special teams.

Diggs (chest) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Diggs has been limited at practice this week, and now the wideout's status for Sunday's game is up in the air. Fortunately for those considering Diggs in Week 7 fantasy lineups, the Patriots kick off at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday. If Diggs is limited or out this weekend, added opportunities would be available for fellow WRs Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins and DeMario Douglas, with Kyle Williams and Efton Chism also available to mix in.

Mitchell, who was inactive for the Colts' Week 6 win over the Cardinals, will play Sunday against the Chargers, while Indianapolis will be without Josh Downs (concussion) and Ashton Dulin (chest), James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Mitchell's Week 4 performance against the Rams encapsulated both his upside and drawbacks, as he recorded 96 receiving yards but made multiple mental mistakes, including losing hold on the football just before crossing the goal line to turn a would-be touchdown into a touchback. He subsequently played just six snaps Week 5 and was inactive Week 6. Injuries have paved the way for the 2024 second-round draft pick to reclaim a role in three-receiver sets alongside Michael Pittman and Alec Pierce, but Mitchell will face a Chargers defense that has allowed only two touchdowns to wide receivers this season.