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Flowers (hamstring) is practicing Friday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

After missing Baltimore's first two practices of the week, Flowers is giving it a go at the final session. He'll likely be listed as a limited participant, with Zrebiec reporting that Flowers "didn't appear to be doing much" during the early portion of practice.

Tagovailoa (oblique) isn't present for the start of Friday's practice, Daniel Flick of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Tagovailoa's continued absence from practice makes him unlikely to play in Sunday's game against Carolina. Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski hasn't named his starter as of Friday morning, but it seems like either Cooper Rush or Michael Penix (knee) will get the nod, not Tagovailoa.

Pierce (heel) is practicing Friday after sitting out Thursday's session, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Pierce was held out of practice Thursday after logging full participation Wednesday. His quick return suggests the absence may have been a matter of rest/maintenance. Pierce now looks on track to play Sunday night at Kansas City.

Collins (hamstring) wasn't spotted at the start of Friday's practice, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

With Collins now absent from the media-access portion of practice after being listed as a non-participant Thursday, his status for Sunday's game against the Bengals remains in doubt. The Texans' final injury report may offer more clarity Friday afternoon.

Burrow (back) was on the field in uniform and throwing passes at the start of Friday's practice, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Listed as a limited participant the previous two days, Burrow told reporters that he plans to play this Sunday at Houston. His continued participation, even if it's in a limited capacity, suggests he's still on track to suit up.

Pittman (foot) wasn't present for the open portion of Friday's practice, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

The Steelers listed Pittman as a limited participant Wednesday before downgrading him to non-participation Thursday. The trend isn't promising, though it's still possible Pittman will get some work in before the end of practice Friday afternoon. The Steelers face the Patriots on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET.

Sanders will remain the Jets' kicker for Sunday's game against the Packers, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

Blake Grupe remains on the active roster for the Jets, but for the second time in as many weeks Sanders will be brought up from the practice squad to handle the kicking duties. Sanders made three of four field-goal attempts -- his lone miss came from 54 yards -- and both of his extra-point tries in Week 1, and another steady showing would help him secure his grasp on the job.

Cooper (ankle) will not play Sunday against the Packers, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

It was reported earlier this week that Cooper was week-to-week with the ankle injury he sustained in Week 1, so it comes as little surprise that he will sit out his team's second game of the season. Isaiah Williams is the favorite to pick up extra snaps in Cooper's absence.

Moore (shoulder) is believed to have sustained an AC joint sprain in Thursday's victory over the Lions, and although "it's not a serious injury" he is uncertain for Week 3., Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Head coach Joe Brady did not provide a postgame update on Moore after he left Thursday's contest in the second quarter, but more details are now available, and it appears Moore is not facing any sort of extended absence. He will have over a week to rest and recover before the Bills square off against the Chargers, and if he's unable to go by then that will mean more snaps for Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman and Joshua Palmer.

Palmer caught one of three targets for a 43-yard touchdown in Thursday's 41-31 win over the Lions.

Palmer didn't score at all last season in his first campaign with the Bills, but he's now found the end zone in back-to-back weeks. He's hauled in just one pass in each of the first two games, but he could see more looks if DJ Moore's shoulder injury puts him on the shelf for a stint. Palmer, Khalil Shakir and Keon Coleman would likely work as the main wide-receiver trio if Moore can't suit up in Week 3 against the Chargers.