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Hopkins (thumb/ankle/hamstring), who is questionable for Sunday's game in Indianapolis, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The combination of injuries has limited Hopkins' practice time the last few weeks, but he has yet to miss a game or see his snap counts suffer as a result. Even though he may enter the weekend at less-than-full health, there was never any serious question about his availability for the divisional matchup. Hopkins should once again make for an elite fantasy play against a Colts defense that has allowed opponents to complete 71.2 percent of passes for 7.1 yards per attempt through three games.

Allen (knee/tooth), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Schefter's report essentially matches what coach Anthony Lynn said about Allen's status for Week 4 when the wideout was able to return to practice Friday in a limited capacity after missing the first two sessions of the week. The knee issue is presumably the greater concern at this juncture for Allen, who was sidelined for 15 games in 2016 due to a torn ACL.

Shepard could see an uptick in targets while Evan Engram recovers from an MCL sprain, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

The Giants will be missing both Engram and No. 3 wide receiver Cody Latimer (knee) when they host the defense-averse Saints on Sunday. Rhett Ellison and Russell Shepard figure to take on most of the vacated snaps, but Sterling Shepard is the more relevant beneficiary in fantasy terms. The third-year wideout went for 6-80-1 on seven targets last week against the Texans, after managing just eight catches for 72 yards on 12 targets through the first two weeks of the season. With Engram out of the lineup, there's no question about Shepard's status as the No. 3 option in the offense behind only Saquon Barkley and Odell Beckham.

Coutee (hamstring) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's contest at Indianapolis, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Coutee has tended to a strained hamstring since early August, missing every preseason and regular-season game in the interim. Although he has yet to progress beyond a limited practice session, he expressed confidence Wednesday that he'll be able to make his pro debut soon. "I'm back," Coutee told Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle. "I feel confident. ... I'm ready to step up." In the wake of Bruce Ellington (hamstring) being placed on injured reserve, Coutee will have a chance to fill in behind the starting duo of DeAndre Hopkins (thumb/ankle/hamstring) and Will Fuller.

Beasley (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions, Jon Machota of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Beasley has been plagued by an ankle injury for a little more than a week, but played through it Week 3 in Seattle and will do the same Sunday if he's deemed active. He has a good chance to do so after being listed as limited on every injury report this week. Assuming he plays, Beasley will take on a Detroit defense that has surrendered 8.8 YPT and three touchdowns to wide receivers this season.

Davis agreed to a contract with the Giants on Friday.

Davis' spot on the 53-man roster comes in conjunction with the placement of Jonathan Stewart on injured reserve. With Cody Latimer (knee) ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints and Stacy Coley (hamstring) questionable, Davis will likely see work as a return man Week 4.

Allen (knee/tooth) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

Allen's status is worth tracking all the way up to the release of the Chargers' Week 4 inactives prior to the team's 4:25 PM ET kickoff Sunday, but coach Anthony Lynn noted Friday that he believes Allen will be fine this weekend. The wideout practiced in a limited fashion Friday.

Smith-Schuster (abdomen) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday night's game against the Ravens.

Smith-Schuster is easy to push play on Week 4, considering that through the first three weeks of the season, he leads the Steelers with 27 catches (on 38 targets) for 356 yards (good for fifth in the NFL) and a TD.

Treadwell had four receptions for 47 yards on seven targets in Sunday's loss at the Rams. However, he failed to secure one makeable catch.

He played 46 snaps on offense, and quarterback Kirk Cousins continued to look for him even after his misplay, which wasn't ruled a drop by Pro Football Focus. Treadwell has four drops on the season. Even though the Vikings have stuck with Treadwell as the No. 3 receiver, he could begin losing playing time to Aldrick Robinson, who caught two touchdowns in limited action Thursday.

Hopkins (thumb, ankle, hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts after practicing in a limited fashion all week, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Given that he practiced all week -- albeit in a limited capacity -- we'd be surprised if Hopkins weren't active this weekend. Fortunately for those inclined to utilize the target-gobbling wideout in Week 4 lineups, the Texans kick off at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday.