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Hill (shoulder) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday.

Per Nate Taylor of The Athletic, Hill didn't work during any contact drills last week, but coach Andy Reid is optimistic that the playmaking wideout will practice in full at some point later this week. If that happens, Hill will have a good shot to play Sunday against the Texans.

Anderson (back) was listed as a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

The back injury Anderson's dealing with is clearly minor given his full participation. Furthermore, quarterback Sam Darnold has been fully cleared for Sunday's game against Dallas after battling mononucleosis since Week 1. With his starting quarterback returning, Anderson should be worth scooping up off the waiver wire, though Darnold might need a week to shake off the cobwebs before he starts connecting with his top deep threat at the frequency for which fantasy owners have yearned.

Grant (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Grant wasn't able to practice to begin the week, so his limited participation Wednesday is a positive step. He'll have two more opportunities to upgrade to full participation ahead of Sunday's tilt with Washington. With Albert Wilson (hip/calf) having yet to shake off his own injury, Grant could conceivably serve as the No. 3 wideout in Miami's offense if healthy.

Meyers is in line to serve as the Patriots' No. 3 wideout Thursday against the Giants, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

With Phillip Dorsett (hamstring) ruled out, Meyers should be on tap for the best opportunity of his young career to deliver fantasy value. The rookie is still best viewed as a speculative option for deeper leagues, given that he'll be working alongside higher-volume targets in Julian Edelman (chest) and Josh Gordon (knee).

Cooper (ankle/quadriceps) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports.

Cooper has been nursing a lingering ankle issue since Week 4 but he hasn't missed any time due to the injury. The 25-year-old's quad issue, on the other hand, is a new injury suffered during Sunday's loss to the Packers, according to Todd Archer of ESPN.com. There's not yet any reason to worry that Cooper's availability for the Week 6 matchup with the Jets is in any jeopardy, but the extent of his participation in practice Thursday and Friday will be worth monitoring.

Smith (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Smith has been managing a lingering ankle issue since Week 2. He was cleared for Sunday's win over the Buccaneers after having missed the previous two contests, but he was ultimately forced off the field due to an apparent aggravation of the injury. Before exiting, Smith played 19 snaps on offense but didn't make a mark in the box score.

Perriman (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday.

Perriman hasn't practiced since suffering a hamstring injury Week 4 versus the Rams. The fifth-year wideout would likely need to participate in some capacity Thursday or Friday in order to have a realistic shot at suiting up Sunday against the Panthers. If Perriman is forced to miss any more time, expect Scott Miller and Bobo Wilson to once again see additional reps alongside top receivers Chris Godwin and Mike Evans.

Dorsett (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Giants.

On a short week, Dorsett never seemed very likely to suit up after tweaking his hamstring in Sunday's win over Washington. The Patriots' No. 3 wideout will now look to recover in time for the team's Oct. 21 tilt against the Jets. With Dorsett unavailable, Jakobi Meyers should see added snaps in Week 6 behind starting receivers Julian Edelman (chest) and Josh Gordon (knee). Both of those wideouts are officially listed as questionable but seem likely to play.

Godwin (hip) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Godwin has been nursing a lingering hip injury since Week 4, but it didn't prevent him from posting big stat lines in either of the past two games. The receiver's practice time may remain restricted again Thursday and/or Friday, but unless the Buccaneers indicate he's experienced a setback, expect Godwin to handle his usual snap load in Sunday's tilt with the Panthers.

Kirk (ankle) participated in practice Wednesday, Scott Bordow of The Athletic reports.

Kirk was unable to practice at any point last week due to a right ankle injury suffered in the Sept. 29 loss to the Seahawks. With a return to drills, he's putting himself on track to play Sunday against the Falcons. Wednesday's injury report will reveal how many reps he was able to handle.