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Kirkwood caught one pass for a five-yard touchdown in Thursday's win over the Falcons.

Kirkwood caught only one of his three targets but it was a memorable one for the undrafted free agent, who scored his first career touchdown. While he was otherwise quiet in the box score, Kirkwood played 30 of the Saints' 57 offensive snaps on Thanksgiving Day, as the slot receiver continues to earn significant playing time. Brandon Marshall was inactive again, and it remains to be seen if the veteran will siphon playing time from the rookie once he gets up to speed. In the meantime, however, Kirkwood may be worth a flier in deeper fantasy leagues given his expanding role in the high-powered Saints offense.

Bourne is expected to start in place of Pierre Garcon (knee) on Sunday against the Buccaneers, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Otherwise limited to a minor role, Bourne has 11 catches for 104 yards on 16 targets in the two games Garcon has missed this season. A matchup with Tampa Bay does create some upside, but Bourne will have a hard time matching the aforementioned volume in an offense that also wants to find targets for George Kittle, Marquise Goodwin, Matt Breida and Dante Pettis.

Coutee (hamstring) remained limited at practice Friday.

The same applies to fellow receiver DeAndre Hopkins (foot), though we'd expect both players to suit up Monday night against the Titans. Hopkins figures to approach the contest minus an injury designation, while there's still a chance that Coutee could be listed as questionable on the Texans' final Week 12 injury report.

Hopkins (foot) was listed as a limited practice participant Friday.

That was also the case Thursday, but come Saturday, it seems likely the Texans' top wideout will approach Monday night's game against the Titans minus an injury designation on Hoston's final Week 12 injury report.

Thielen (calf/back) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Packers, Michael Cohen of The Athletic reports.

Thielen upgraded to full participation Friday after logging limited practices Wednesday and Thursday. He burnt the Packers for a 12-131-1 receiving line on 13 targets back in Week 2, marking his second of eight straight games with triple-digit yardage. Thielen was held to 88 yards on 19 targets over the past two weeks, but he should get back on track against a Green Bay defense with serious injury concerns.

Cobb (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Minnesota, Michael Cohen of The Athletic reports.

A limited practice participant throughout the week, Cobb may come down to a game-time decision in his bid to play for the first time since Week 9. He reportedly was limited to individual work during Thursday's practice, but the Packers seem to be holding out hope the slot receiver can rejoin the lineup Sunday night. Despite catching four or more passes in each of his five appearances, Cobb hasn't topped 40 yards since Week 1.

Anderson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Anderson missed two of the Jets' three games before a Week 11 bye due to an injury that was between a high-ankle and low-ankle sprain. After sitting out the first two post-bye practices this week, he was spotted with a helmet at Friday's session, according to Ethan B. Greenberg of the Jets' official site. The appearance eventually translated to a limited showing, with Anderson's availability Sunday potentially coming down to the 1:00 PM ET kickoff.

Smith (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Charlotte Observer reports

Coach Ron Rivera said Friday he is "pretty confident" Smith will be able to play for the first time since Week 7. If so, the 29-year-old is returning at a convenient time, with fellow wideout Devin Funchess (back) listed as doubtful on the final injury report. Averaging just 4.5 targets on 45 snaps per game, Smith doesn't pose a real threat to D.J. Moore's workload.

Parker (shoulder) remained limited at Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Indianapolis, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Parker appears truly questionable after coming out of a Week 11 bye with three consecutive limited practices. His failure to progress beyond non-contact work isn't a great sign, but Miami did do the same thing with Kenyan Drake (shoulder), who has been cleared to play in Sunday's game. With Danny Amendola (hamstring) banged up and Parker trending toward a game-time decision ahead of Sunday's 1 PM EST kickoff, the Dolphins may need some level of contribution from Leonte Carroo and/or Brice Butler. Meanwhile, Ryan Tannehill will return from his own shoulder injury to make the start at quarterback, but there's no guarantee he's the best version of himself in his first game appearance since Oct. 7.

Chark (quad) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills, Phillip Heilman of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Chark was added to the injury report this week as he was unable to practice due to the quad issue. Keelan Cole should take over duties as the Jaguars' No. 3 receiver against the Bills, but would be a risky proposition for fantasy given the inconsistency of the passing attack.