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Pierce (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Giants.

After missing Week 16 due to a concussion, Pierce logged a trio of full practices this week and is ready to return from his one-game absence. He's a low-percentage big-play specialist who leads the NFL in yards per catch (22.5) but has just 29 receptions on the season, turning them into 645 yards and five touchdowns. Pierce averages just 2.1 catches per contest.

Brown (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Brown made an early exit from last Sunday's win over the Eagles and didn't practice at all this week. His departure from the last-second win in Week 16 left more snaps/routes for Olamide Zaccheaus and Jamison Crowder, both of whom scored multiple touchdowns after previously having none this season.

Adams (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills but said Friday that he's optimistic about his chances of suiting up, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Adams upgraded to limited participation in practice Friday after sitting out Wednesday and Thursday. If Adams doesn't face any limitations Sunday, he's likely to see another massive workload after drawing at least 11 targets in six of his last seven outings.

McLaurin (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

McLaurin improved from non-participation Wednesday to a limited practice Thursday to a full session Friday. He should be ready for his usual workload Sunday night, leading a WR group that won't have Dyami Brown (hamstring).

Brown (knee/rest) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game versus the Cowboys.

For a second week in a row, Brown made an appearance on the Eagles' injury report midweek as limited due to knee/rest, but the scaled-back workload in one session again won't stop him from being available. That said, he will be working without QB Jalen Hurts, who wasn't able to practice this week due to a concussion that he sustained Week 16. Instead, Kenny Pickett (ribs) will be under center Sunday, but Brown still was able to put up an 8-97-1 line on 15 targets while working with the signal-caller for most of last Sunday's contest.

Boyd (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars despite being listed as a non-participant again in practice Friday, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Boyd failed to practice in any capacity throughout the week, but there's recent precedent of a Titans skill player suiting up after three DNPs, with running back Tony Pollard having done just that against the Colts in Week 16. While there's still hope that Boyd won't endure his first absence of the season Sunday, he's unlikely to deliver significant production if he plays, as Boyd has just 376 receiving yards and no touchdowns in 15 games this season.

Watson (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest at Minnesota, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Watson stuck to the rehab group during Week 17 prep due to the left knee injury that he suffered Monday against the Saints. Despite Watson having no practice reps under his belt this week, coach Matt LaFleur left the door ajar for the wide receiver to play Sunday, per Hodkiewicz. In the end, Watson's availability, or lack thereof, will be clarified about 90 minutes before a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. Dontayvion Wicks, Bo Melton and Malik Heath would be the candidates for elevated roles behind Jayden Reed and Romeo Doubs if Watson is inhibited or sidelined.

Washington (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Commanders.

Washington missed Atlanta's previous three contests with the brain injury. If active against the Commanders, Washington will likely mainly see action on special teams. He's played just nine offensive snaps all season, recording one catch for 14 yards.

Watson caught both of his targets for 60 yards and a touchdown in Wednesday's 29-10 win over the Steelers.

All of Watson's production came on Kansas City's second possession, as he made a field-flipping 49-yard reception and secured an 11-yard touchdown three plays later. Watson sees limited usage in a Chiefs receiving corps that has added depth through trades and players returning from injuries, but when Watson gets targeted, it's often on deep shots.

Nabers (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

Nabers returned to practice Friday as a limited participant, after being listed as a non-participant Wednesday and Thursday and telling reporters he considers himself a game-day decision. The Giants and Colts are scheduled for a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, which means Nabers' availability, or lack thereof, will be known by 11:30 a.m. ET.