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Cole brought in three of seven targets for 55 yards in the Jaguars' 30-9 loss to the Titans on Thursday.

Cole brought in a game-long 35-yard reception on a nifty grab down the left sideline in the third quarter, and he checked in second only to Dede Westbrook in receiving yardage on the night. The 25-year-old went through a three-game streak where he was shut out of the stat sheet altogether, so his five receptions for 71 yards over the last two games actually represents a nice uptick in production. The week-to-week fantasy value of any member of the Jaguars' air attack is difficult to predict, but Cole will look to continue building momentum against the Redskins in a Week 15 interconference matchup.

Diggs (knee) was limited at Thursday's practice, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

After one capped practice, Diggs has already matched his activity level from a week ago, when we went on to be active at New England and haul in five of his six targets for 49 yards. The target count equaled his second fewest of the season, so the fact he appears healthier this week could result in an increase in looks. Assuming he staves off the issue and suits up Sunday in Seattle, Diggs will be looking to produce against a defense that has allowed 8.4 YPT and 12 touchdowns to wide receivers in 12 games this season.

Coutee (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Unless Coutee logs every rep of Friday's practice, it seems likely that he'll carry a questionable designation into the weekend for the second straight contest. Coach Bill O'Brien labeled the rookie a game-time call in Week 13 before Coutee was ultimately inactive for the Texans' 29-13 win over the Browns. It wouldn't be surprising if O'Brien labeled Coutee the same way again ahead of Sunday's tilt with the Colts, which would make the wideout a risky option in Week 14 fantasy lineups.

Ridley (hand/elbow) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Ridley's reps were capped for the second day in a row, but there haven't been any reports suggesting his availability for Sunday's game against the Packers in serious jeopardy. Top wideout Julio Jones (foot) seems to be less healthy than Ridley, though coach Dan Quinn said he expects Jones will also be good to go for the Week 14 matchup. In the event Jones fails to progress as anticipated, Ridley and Mohamed Sanu would both see sizable boosts in their respective fantasy outlooks for the weekend.

Thomas (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Thomas' activity confirms that his lack of participation in Wednesday's session was for maintenance purposes more than anything else. The Saints' top wideout can be locked into fantasy lineups with confidence come Sunday, when he'll face off against the same Tampa Bay squad he torched for 16 receptions for 180 yards and a touchdown in Week 1.

Beasley (foot) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Brandon George of The Dallas Morning News reports.

As coach Jason Garrett intimated Wednesday, the sprained right foot Beasley sustained in the Cowboys' Week 13 win over the Saints was never a major concern, a notion validated by the full workout the wideout put in Thursday. Beasley should remain a regular fixture in three-receiver formations Sunday against the Eagles, but his stable role hasn't meant much for fantasy purposes lately. Over the past five contests, Beasley has hauled in 15 of 22 targets for 118 yards and no touchdowns.

Powell (calf) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Powell was limited in practice to begin the week, but he now appears on track to suit up against the Cardinals in Week 14. The undrafted rookie has only caught one pass for six yards this season, but he could be in line for notable targets Week 14 with Kenny Golladay (quadriceps) and Bruce Ellington (back) both nursing injuries.

Parker (shoulder) was limited at practice both Wednesday and Thursday, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Parker's shoulder issue limited at practice last week as well, but he ended up playing in the team's Week 13 win over the Bills, logging 46 of a possible 55 snaps on offense in the process, en route to hauling in four of seven targets for 43 yards and a TD. With no reported setbacks in that contest, he should be fine for this weekend's game against the Patriots, though it remains to be seen if Parker is listed as "questionable" or removed from the Dolphins' injury report altogether come Friday.

Thomas (ankle) returned to practice Thursday, Josh Katzenstein of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

After being held out of Wednesday's session, Thomas at least is managing some reps Thursday, which bodes well for his Week 14 availability. During the previous weeks in which he missed a practice with an injury or ailment -- Weeks 2 and 9 -- he was a full participant the next day and proceeded to dismantle his upcoming opponents (the Browns and Rams, respectively) to the tune of 24 catches (on 28 targets) for 300 yards and three touchdowns.

McKenzie (toe) was listed as limited at practice Thursday.

McKenzie injured his toe during Thursday's session and was unable to finish practice, which clouds his status for Sunday's game against the Jets. If he's unable to go this weekend, added snaps in the Bills' thinned-out receiving corps (behind top options Zay Jones and Robert Foster) would be available for Deonte Thompson and Ray-Ray McCloud.