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Adams is set to lead the Rams' receiving corps Sunday against the Jaguars, as coach Sean McVay said Friday that Puka Nacua (ankle) will be out, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

Nacua's 65 targets are the most in the NFL, so there will be significant additional volume from Matthew Stafford to go around in Nacua's absence. Adams already has seen heavy volume in his first season with the Rams, catching 26 of 55 targets for 396 yards and three touchdowns through six games. Jordan Whittington and Tutu Atwell also could step into larger roles this weekend in London.

McLaurin (quadriceps) was spotted at Friday's practice, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Per Jhabvala, McLaurin went to the side field while the rest of the team started individual drills, so it remains to be seen how the Commanders list the wideout's official participation level. After being deemed limited on Wednesday's practice report, McLaurin logged a DNP on Thursday, so his his presence for Friday's session offers hope that he could return to action Sunday against the Cowboys. Meanwhile, fellow WR Deebo Samuel (heel) also was on the field Friday, according to Jhabvala, on the heels of consecutive DNPs.

Reynolds (hip) is expected to practice without limitations Friday, per head coach Aaron Glenn, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

If Reynolds is a full participant in practice Friday, he may avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Panthers. That would be a welcome sight for a Jets passing game that's expected to be without top wide receiver Garrett Wilson (knee). Other candidates for additional opportunities at wide receiver include Arian Smith, Allen Lazard and Tyler Johnson.

Coach Sean McVay said Friday that Nacua (ankle) will be out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

With Nacua unavailable this weekend, Jordan Whittington, Tutu Atwell, Xavier Smith and Konata Mumpfield are candidates to see added opportunities alongside fellow WR Davante Adams. Nacua thus will target a potential return to action Sunday, Nov. 2 versus the Saints, following the Rams' Week 8 bye.

Wilson (knee) will be listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Jets coach Aaron Glenn revealed Friday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Wilson's doubtful designation isn't surprising given previous reports that he was likely to miss a couple weeks due to the knee injury he sustained in the Week 6 loss to Denver. The star wide receiver didn't practice during the Jets' preparation for Sunday's game against the Panthers. Josh Reynolds (hip) will likely work as the Jets' top wide receiver, while Mason Taylor could see additional targets against a Panthers defense that has allowed the most yards in the NFL to tight ends through six weeks.

Samuel (heel) was on the field for the initial portion of Friday's practice, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Samuel was deemed a non-participant Wednesday and Thursday, so his presence at Friday's practice is a positive sign ahead of Sunday's game against the Cowboys, especially after he played through the injury last week to the tune of 72 percent of the offensive snaps, though it remains to be seen how much work he'll get in. In any case, the Commanders' upcoming injury report will reveal the wideout's official participation level as well as his Week 7 game status.

Martin was released from Washington's practice squad Thursday.

Martin was released to make room for the newly signed Treylon Burks. The 27-year-old Martin appeared in three games for the Commanders, catching both of his targets for 23 yards. Prior to this season, Martin had just one catch in four regular-season games.

Wilson secured both of his targets for 17 yards during Thursday's 33-31 loss to the Bengals.

Although Calvin Austin (shoulder) remained sidelined for a second consecutive game Thursday, Wilson didn't generate much production in the loss. Over the two games that Austin has missed, Wilson has secured all three of his targets for 29 yards, marking his most productive stretch of the season, but that hasn't been enough to garner much fantasy appeal.

Miller secured his lone target for nine yards during Thursday's 33-31 loss to Cincinnati.

Miller was on the field for just eight offensive snaps Thursday after logging double-digit snaps in each of the team's last two games, but he still recorded his first reception of the season in the loss. Even though Calvin Austin (shoulder) remained sidelined for a second consecutive game Thursday, most of the Steelers' passing game flowed through DK Metcalf, Jaylen Warren and the team's three tight ends, leaving minimal work for Miller and the rest of the team's wide receivers.

Metcalf brought in three of five targets for 50 yards in the Steelers' 33-31 loss to the Bengals on Thursday night.

On a night when Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins mostly stole the headlines in conjunction with Joe Flacco, Metcalf was almost a forgotten man, even on his own team to an extent. While the star wideout's yardage total was second on the night for the Steelers, he wasn't on the receiving end of any of Aaron Rodgers' quartet of scoring tosses, which all went to tight ends. Nevertheless, Metcalf and Rodgers have already flashed plenty of strong chemistry early on in their working relationship, as evidenced by the 22-406-4 receiving line on 36 targets Metcalf will take into a Week 8 home matchup against the Packers on Sunday night, Oct. 26.