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Noel gathered in all four targets for 107 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 34-31 win against the Jaguars in London.

Noel has made much of his mark on special teams through five games this season, including two kick returns for 65 yards and one punt return for two yards in Week 6. However, he reached the end zone for a second consecutive game on a 13-yard connection with QB C.J. Stroud, and Noel's receiving-yardage total easily bested his previous career high of 85 yards, which he managed in Week 4 against the Cowboys. Nico Collins remains the top dog in the Texans' receiving corps, and Marvin Harrison just showed up from Arizona via trade, but Noel appears to have built a nice rapport with Stroud as his second season has gone on.

McConkey won't return to Sunday's game at Kansas City due to a concussion.

McConkey was being evaluated for a possible head injury early in the second quarter before the Chargers quickly ruled him out. This follows a nearly three-week stretch in which he was dealing with a lingering foot issue that didn't allow him to log a snap in Week 4, despite being active. Now that he's subject to the concussion protocol, McConkey's next game action is up in the air.

Wicks (undisclosed) returned to Sunday's contest versus the Panthers, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.

Both Wicks and fellow WR Makai Lemon (undisclosed) visited the medial tent in the second half, but both of them were able to rejoin Week 6 action.

Lemon (undisclosed) returned to Sunday's contest against the Panthers.

Lemon visited the sideline tent in the third quarter but was able to reenter the game in the fourth. With Dontayvion Wicks (undisclosed) leaving the game in the final period, Lemon and DeVonta Smith figure to serve as the top WRs available to fill-in QB Tanner McKee the rest of the way.

Wicks (undisclosed) went to the medical tent during Sunday's game versus the Panthers, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.

Wicks was tripped up by a Panthers defender at the end of a catch and run in the fourth quarter, and he went down to the turf before going to the sideline. He had two catches (on four targets) for 24 yards before his departure.

Lemon entered the medical tent during the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Panthers due to an unspecified injury.

The rookie wide receiver had recorded two catches for six yards on five targets prior to checking into the tent. His status for the remainder of the contest is uncertain.

Mooney (neck) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Saints, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.

Mooney sustained a neck injury in the second half of Sunday's game. The wide receiver will need to be thoroughly vetted for a significant injury before potentially being allowed to return to the contest. Charlie Jones will operate as the Giants' No. 3 wide receiver while Mooney is absent.

Thompson (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Though Thompson is suiting up for the first time since Week 2, it's unclear how extensively he'll be able to play Sunday. The Chargers have a full list of injured players on their seven-man inactive list, so it's conceivable that much like Ladd McConkey a week ago in the team's loss to the Broncos, Thompson could be available only as an emergency option after he was limited in practices Wednesday through Friday. During the Chargers' first two games of the season, Thompson handled a light role on offense, playing just 22 total snaps while recording one reception for 13 yards on three targets.

Lambert-Smith (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

After being designated for return to practice this week, Lambert-Smith turned in a pair of limited sessions before upgrading to full participation Friday. He ultimately showed enough improvement in his recovery from the hamstring injury for the Chargers to clear him to play for the first time since Week 1. Lambert-Smith's return to action will bolster a receiving corps that will be without Tre' Harris (hamstring) in Week 6.

Palmer (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Palmer was ruled out ahead of the Bills' Week 5 victory over the Rams due to a shoulder injury. The wide receiver has recovered enough to suit up for a Week 6 matchup with the Raiders, where the Bills will be without No. 1 option DJ Moore (shoulder) once again. Palmer is set to be the No. 3 wide receiver behind Khalil Shakir and Keon Coleman in Sunday's game.