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Isabella recorded two catches (on two targets) for eight yards during Sunday's 27-21 road win against the Giants.

Isabella has had scant opportunity to contribute on offense this season, earning 7.2 percent of the overall offensive snaps while being active six times in seven chances. Prior to his pair of receptions, the 2019 second-rounder's only other touches this year were a trio of carries for 16 yards between Weeks 4 and 5. With Christian Kirk (ankle) drawing closer to a return to action and the rest of the receiving corps intact, Isabella may be a healthy scratch again in the near future.

Sherfield reeled in his only target for four yards during Sunday's 27-21 road win versus the Giants.

While his production left much to be desired, Sherfield led all Cardinals wide receivers with an 82 percent share of the offensive snaps. As for fellow outside WR Damiere Byrd, he bumped up to a normal workload (80 percent) in his second game back from a hamstring injury. Perhaps the most interesting development, though, was rookie KeeSean Johnson getting a season-low eight percent of those plays after receiving at least 57 percent in four of the first six games of the season. If the team maintains Sunday's breakdown of reps among the trio, more productive outings should be in store for Sherfield.

Byrd hauled in one of two targets for four yards during Sunday's 27-21 road win against the Giants.

After missing two games with a hamstring injury, Byrd returned Week 6 with 60 yards on a pair of catches while playing 22 percent of the offensive snaps. The latter number jumped to 80 percent Sunday, but the Cardinals' passing offense as a whole was futile, managing just 104 yards as coach Kliff Kingsbury rode backup running back Chase Edmonds to the tune of 150 yards from scrimmage and three rushing touchdowns on 29 touches. The development didn't allow any of the team's skill-position players to rack up more than Pharoh Cooper's 29 receiving yards, which Byrd and company will attempt to turn around Sunday in New Orleans.

Coach Kyle Shanahan expects Samuel (groin) to return to action this week, Keiana Martin of the 49ers' official site reports.

Samuel suffered a groin strain Week 6 and didn't practice at all before getting ruled out for Week 7 on Friday. With a matchup against the Panthers on tap Sunday, his first chance to make an impact on the practice field arrives Wednesday. Assuming he makes enough progress to return this weekend, Samuel likely would impact Kendrick Bourne's place in the pecking order among 49ers wide receivers.

Olszewski (hamstring) is listed as active for Monday night's game against the Jets.

With Phillip Dorsett (hamstring) back in action and Julian Edelman (chest) on hand to work in his usual high-volume role, Olszewski -- who caught his first two regular-season passes (for 34 yards) in Week 6 -- figures to work in a complementary role in the Patriots offense Monday, while serving as the team's primary punt returner.

Dorsett (hamstring) is listed as active for Monday night's game against the Jets.

Dorsett's return to action is timely, with starting wideout Josh Gordon (knee/ankle) inactive. In that context, Dorsett should see plenty of snaps and play a key role in the New England passing offense Monday, so long as he avoids any in-game setbacks.

Golden (calf) worked out for the Buccaneers on Monday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Golden reached an injury settlement with the Giants on Sep. 9. His workout in Tampa Bay indicates he has recovered from the calf injury he was dealing with. The 31-year-old played his first five seasons with the Cardinals, but he hasn't been on an active roster since the 2017 season.

Sims was estimated to be a non-participant on Monday's injury report with a toe injury, Kareem Copeland of The Washington Post reports.

Sims had three receptions for five yards and returned three kickoffs for 63 yards in Sunday's loss to the 49ers, but he apparently sustained the toe injury at some point. The 22-year-old will likely need to progress to limited participation in order to have a legitimate chance of suiting up Thursday against the VIkings.

Thielen (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant in Monday's practice estimation.

The Vikings didn't hold a practice the day after a game, but Thielen would've watched from the sidelines. This isn't necessarily surprising since he didn't return to Sunday's win against the Lions after injuring his right hamstring. It's unlikely he recovers in time for Thursday's game against the Redskins, and that's supported by Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, who reported earlier Monday that Thielen already is targeting a Week 9 return. Rookie wideout Bisi Johnson along with tight ends Kyle Rudolph and Irv Smith Jr. figure to be in line for additional opportunities if Thielen ultimately is inactive.

Pettis was unable to haul in either of his targets in Sunday's 9-0 win over Washington.

Pettis led all receivers with 59 offensive snaps (92 percent), but his production was hampered by treacherous conditions. The 23-year-old continues to start for the 49ers, even if his stat lines suggest otherwise. San Francisco has been committed to establishing the run first, and when it goes to the air, quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has shown to spread the targets evenly behind star tight end George Kittle. It will be tough to trust Pettis against Carolina's top-10 passing defense Sunday.