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Foster is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

While the second-year wideout has moved past his recent groin injury, first-year wideout Duke Williams has moved past Foster on the depth chart. Foster was a fantastic surprise as an undrafted rookie last season, finishing with a 27-544-3 line to go with an insane 20.0 yards per catch, but injuries and a lack of development have pushed him to the bottom of the depth chart, even with the recent trade of Zay Jones to Oakland.

Dorsett (hamstring) indicated late this week that he felt good about his chances of playing Monday night against the Jets, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN.com.

The wideout -- who is officially listed as questionable by the Patriots -- sat out Week 6's win over the Giants back on Oct. 10, but he's been trending in the right direction as Monday night's contest approaches. Assuming he's able to suit up, and that seems more likely that not, a key role in the New England passing offense awaits, with Josh Gordon (knee/ankle) ruled out this week.

Kirk (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, isn't expected to suit up, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The Cardinals are still seemingly treating Kirk as a game-time decision, but Darren Urban of the team's official site suggested Friday that the wideout still isn't "all the way there" when it comes to making cuts while running routes. With that in mind, Rapoport suggests that Kirk will likely need another week of rehab and recovery before presumably returning to action Week 8 in New Orleans. If Kirk is in fact out when Arizona releases its inactive list around 11:30 a.m. EDT, Damiere Byrd, KeeSean Johnson and Trent Sherfield will vie for reps and targets behind top wideout Larry Fitzgerald.

The Packers are optimistic that at least one of Valdes-Scantling (ankle/knee) and Geronimo Allison (concussion/chest) will be active for Sunday's game against the Raiders, but the team will evaluate both in pre-game warmups before deciding on the status of either receiver, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Though both receivers are listed as questionable, Valdes-Scantling may have the better chance at playing after Allison was only upgraded from doubtful Saturday. If Valdes-Scantling does end up suiting up, his effectiveness could be limited by the injury to some degree, but even a compromised version of himself may be enough to lead the Packers' receiving corps minus top target Davante Adams (toe) in Week 7.

Kirk (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, is viewed as a game-day decision, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Fortunately, the Cardinals and Giants will kick off at 1 p.m. EDT as part of the early slate of games, so fantasy managers waiting on Kirk's status should have ample alternatives at their disposal if the wideout is ruled out for a third straight contest. Kirk practiced in limited fashion throughout the week, but Urban noted Friday that the 22-year-old still isn't completely comfortable cutting.

Kirk (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, isn't expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Sidelined for the Cardinals' past two games with the right ankle injury, Kirk took a questionable tag into the weekend after practicing on a limited basis all week. While the Cardinals have described Kirk as a game-time decision, Schefter's report implies there isn't much confidence he'll ultimately gain clearance ahead of the 1 p.m. EDT kickoff. If that's the case, Larry Fitzgerald, Damiere Byrd, KeeSean Johnson and Trent Sherfield would likely handle the majority of the snaps at receiver.

Cobb (back) is expected to play Sunday against Philadelphia, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Cobb sat out the first two practices of the week but will apparently be ready to play after logging a limited session Friday. Fellow wideout Amari Cooper (quadriceps/ankle) is also expected to be available for the Cowboys.

Cooper (quadriceps/ankle) is expected to play Sunday night against the Eagles, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Cooper received the questionable tag after working as a limited participant Friday, but his status never truly appeared in doubt. The 25-year-old was limited to only three snaps in last week's loss to the Jets due to the bruised quad, but it doesn't look as though he'll miss additional time. Fellow WR Randall Cobb (back) -- who is also questionable -- is also expected to play Sunday.

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

Olszewski was added to Saturday's injury report with a hamstring issue after practicing in full to begin the week. He appears to have picked up the injury mid-week, and his status for Monday Night Football could come down to a game-time decision. In the event that Olszewski is forced to miss any time, Matthew Slater will serve as the Patriots' top kick returner and Julian Edelman (chest) will take back punts.

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

Dorsett sat out Week 6 against the Giants due to a hamstring issue, but he now appears to have a good shot at retaking the field for Monday Night Football. With Josh Gordon (knee) ruled out, Dorsett could be in line for an expanded offensive role versus the Jets, in the event that he's able to suit up.