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Robinson (groin) returned to practice Friday as a limited participant and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Buffalo, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Robinson followed the same routine last week, managing a single limited practice Friday before sitting out Sunday's 24-10 win over the Jets. Another week of rest should give him a better chance to suit up, but he's still looking no better than a game-time decision ahead of a 1 p.m. EST kickoff. Another absence would free up snaps and targets for Taylor Gabriel, Anthony Miller and Josh Bellamy, albeit in a tricky matchup against a Bills team that does a solid job defending the pass but isn't good at anything else.

Hill (groin) was a full participant in Friday's practice, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

The wideout's full session to conclude the week should allow him to avoid an injury designation heading into Sunday's matchup with the Browns. Hill also turned in a full practice Wednesday before turning in a limited session Thursday, but his restrictions that day were likely maintenance-related. He should be fine to handle a full workload in Week 9 against a Cleveland defense that has yielded 276 passing yards per game (seventh-most in the NFL).

Diggs (ribs) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Diggs played through the injury during the late stages of last week's 30-20 loss to the Saints on his way to recording 10 catches for 119 yards and a touchdown, but he was then held out of practice Wednesday and Thursday. He returned Friday in a limited fashion, taking the field for the beginning of the session but then exiting once practice was opened up to the media. Diggs may be headed for a game-time decision ahead of Sunday's 1 p.m. EST kickoff, with his snaps likely going to Laquon Treadwell and Aldrick Robinson in the event of an absence.

Anderson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

The same designation applies to Quincy Enunwa (ankle), with Eric Allen of the Jets' official site relaying via coach Todd Bowles that both wideouts are considered game-time decision ahead of the 1 p.m. EST kickoff. Per Rich Cimi of ESPN.com, both wideouts were limited participants at Friday's practice after failing to take part in sessions Wednesday and Thursday. While the duo was sidelined in the Week 8 loss to the Bears, Jermaine Kearse and Deontay Burnett acted as the team's top receivers, while newcomer Rishard Matthews wasn't targeted across 19 offensive snaps. If Anderson is able to play Sunday coming off the ankle issue, he's far from a must-play fantasy option. In seven outings to date, Anderson has averaged 44.9 receiving yards and has scored three touchdowns.

Smith (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Bryan Strickland of the Panthers' official site reports.

Smith will miss a second straight game after failing to practice in any capacity this week, and he may have a hard time getting ready for a Thursday night game against the Steelers in Week 10. His absence gives rookie first-round pick D.J. Moore a nice opportunity to build on last week's breakout performance, with 2017 second-round pick Curtis Samuel also projecting for added playing time.

Diggs (ribs) appeared to be limited at Friday's practice, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Diggs made his first practice appearance of the week, but he then came off the field for the portion open to the media. He'll presumably be no better than questionable when the Vikings release their final injury report for Sunday's home game against the Lions. A Week 9 absence would free up snaps for Laquon Treadwell and Aldrick Robinson, with Kyle Rudolph and Adam Thielen also candidates to take on some of Diggs' usual target volume (10.6 per game).

Coach Bill O'Brien said Friday that the Texans will work Coutee (hamstring) out on Saturday to determine his availability for Sunday's matchup with the Broncos, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Coutee was able to get some work in at the Texans' first two practice sessions of the week, so it's likely he'll do the same Friday. Regardless how much he does Friday, though, it appears the Texans will wait another day to make a call on his Week 9 availability. Their decision may not be announced until the team releases its inactive list approximately 90 minutes prior to the 4:05 p.m. EST kickoff.

Anderson (ankle) suited up for Friday's practice but was working on the side during the media-viewing portion of the session, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site reports.

A total absence from Friday's practice likely would have ended Anderson's chances of playing Sunday against the Dolphins, so his presence for the final session of the week keeps that possibility open. However, unless Anderson is able to get some work in after the media departs, he will be listed as a non-participant for the third straight day. That would still make it unlikely Anderson plays Sunday, especially after he failed to practice last Wednesday through Friday before sitting out the Jets' Week 8 loss to the Bears.

Pettis was not targeted in Thursday's win over Oakland. His only action came on a punt return that went for no gain.

Trent Taylor was a healthy scratch, but the slot man's absence was filled by a combination of Kendrick Bourne and Richie James. Pettis dealt with a knee injury earlier this season, but he has yet to record a catch in two games since returning to action. The 23-year-old doesn't appear to be in the 49ers' immediate plans, despite his status as a second-round draft pick.

James caught two of three targets for 60 yards in Thursday's 34-3 win over the Raiders.

Trent Taylor was surprisingly a healthy inactive Thursday, allowing James to see his highest involvement in the passing game this season. The fleet-footed rookie, who had logged just one target over the 49ers' previous eight games, did the majority of his damage on a well-timed slant against the blitz that he took up the field for 53 yards. The strong showing could get James more looks down the stretch for a non-contending 49ers squad, but it's too early to trust him as a fantasy option.