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Parker is listed as the top wide receiver on Miami's depth chart, Alain Poupart of the team's official site reports.

Parker will suit up as one of Miami's top wideouts versus the Ravens on Sunday, working alongside Albert Wilson (hip) and Jakeem Grant. With Kenny Stills having been traded to the Texans prior to the start of the regular season, Parker appears on track for an increased role in Miami's aerial attack. He'll work to connect with quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick against a stout Baltimore defense Week 1, and the 2016 first-round pick should benefit from plenty of target opportunities.

Grant is listed as one of Miami's three starting wide receivers, Alain Poupart of the team's official site reports.

Grant appears to be a huge benefactor of Kenny Stills being traded to the Texans, as he now slots into the starting lineup alongside DeVante Parker and Albert Wilson (hip). The 2016 sixth-round pick has done most of his damage as a return man in his last three seasons with the Dolphins, and will now work to translate his big-play talent into a regular starting role. Undrafted rookie Preston Williams could conceivably push Grant for snaps as the season progresses, but it appears that the No. 3 role will be Grant's to lose Week 1 against Baltimore.

Robinson brought in seven of 13 targets for 102 yards in the Bears' 10-3 loss to the Packers on Thursday.

Robinson's receiving yardage and targets were both game-high figures, with the talented wideout garnering the majority of his numbers in the second half. The 26-year-old made three catches over a two-drive stretch in the fourth quarter and was also the intended receiver on Mitchell Trubisky's end-zone interception with 1:58 remaining. Robinson's usage was highly encouraging, and the fact he was able to eclipse the 100-yard mark for only the second time as a Bear was certainly a bonus for fantasy managers. Robinson will look to capitalize on what should be at least a slightly more cohesive passing attack in a Week 2 battle against the Broncos a week from Sunday.

Adams brought in four of eight targets for 36 yards in the Packers' 10-3 win over the Bears on Thursday.

To label Adams' final line a disappointment would be a significant understatement, as the 26-year-old generated a mediocre 50.0 percent catch rate while notching a game-long reception of just 11 yards. Adams' yardage total was his lowest since Week 7 of the 2017 season, a testament to how underwhelming his performance was. Naturally, the caliber of coverage Adams faced does have to be taken into account, as does the relentless pressure Aaron Rodgers faced on many of his dropbacks. Adams will look to churn out a much more productive effort in another tough matchup in Week 2 against the Vikings.

Valdes-Scantling brought in four of six targets for 52 yards and rushed once for no gain in the Packers' 10-3 win over the Bears on Thursday.

Valdes-Scantling dealt with some cramping during the second half, but that was preceded by a key 47-yard second-quarter grab that set up the only touchdown of the night for either team. The 2018 fifth-round pick is expected to take a significant leap forward in Year 2, with both his talent and the opportunity to serve as a starting receiver in an Aaron Rodgers-helmed offense expected to key his improvement. Valdes-Scantling will look to build on his season-opening numbers when the Packers face off with the Vikings during a Week 2 battle a week from Sunday.

Valdes-Scantling (cramps) returned to Thursday's game.

Valdes-Scantling exited the game in the fourth quarter with cramps, but made an appearance on the Packers' final drive. Given cramps are usually a temporary issue, his practice status for the coming week should not be threatened, especially with a long week ahead.

Valdes-Scantling is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Bears with cramps.

Valdes-Scantling has paced the Packers in receiving so far Thursday, recording four catches for 52 yards while rushing once for no gain. One of his four catches was a 47-yard deep ball from Aaron Rodgers, by far the longest offensive play of the night in a game where both offenses have struggled. Valdes-Scantling will aim to get hydrated and return for the conclusion of the fourth quarter.

Head coach Dan Quinn said that Gage will get "more extended work" this week, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

In a scenario in which Julio Jones sits out Week 1 because his contract situation remains unresolved, Gage has an opportunity to see an uptick in usage. Atlanta is optimistic that it can agree to a deal with its six-time Pro Bowl receiver by the time Sunday rolls around, but if not, Gage would be a top candidate to get snaps at the "X" receiver position, as McClure mentioned in his report that the 23-year-old wideout lined up in that spot frequently throughout the preseason. Should Gage see increased involvement in Week 1, it would come against a Vikings defense that is returning two former All-Pros in the secondary with Harrison Smith and Xavier Rhodes, and coming off a No. 3 finish in pass defense.

Beckham popped up on the injury report Thursday as a full participant with a hip injury.

One day after the report didn't include Beckham, the star receiver was added as a full participant Thursday. In a related item, he told Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer that he's been afraid to open up due to the hip injury that has hung over him all preseason. "It's something that hinders me from fully sprinting as fast as I can. I'd rather get to Sunday and open up [vs. the Titans] than be running around and hinder myself before the game," said Beckham. Despite that uncertainty during the practice week, he added that he'll be ready to go full tilt Sunday against the Titans.

Metcalf (knee) practiced fully Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Earlier Thursday, Metcalf relayed to Brady Henderson of ESPN.com that he feels "100 percent" just 19 days removed from undergoing minor surgery on his right knee. With his health not in question, Metcalf will turn his focus to Sunday's game versus the Bengals, when he may be working on a limited snap count to ease him back into the fray.