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Walker (concussion) did not practice Thursday.

After being ruled out of the Week 10 win over the Giants, Walker has failed to practice in any capacity this week. If the wide receiver wants to suit up for Sunday's game he will likely have to log at least a limited session Friday. If ruled out, another wide receiver or defensive back will likely fill his limited role on special teams for Sunday's contest against the Vikings.

Edwards (hand/hamstring) did not practice Thursday.

Edwards underwent surgery on a broken hand last Friday and is dealing with a persisting hamstring injury which has kept him out of the last five consecutive practices. Unless the starting middle linebacker can log a practice Friday in any capacity, he will likely be ruled out for the Week 11 matchup with the Vikings. In Edwards' absence Noah Sewell will likely once again see an uptick in snaps for the Bears' defense.

Kmet (back) returned to full practice participation Thursday.

Kmet upgraded to full participation Thursday after being limited by a back injury Wednesday, putting him on track to suit up Sunday against the Vikings. Rookie first-round pick Colston Loveland has overtaken Kmet as the primary option at tight end in Chicago's passing game.

Dowdle (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Head coach Dave Canales said Carolina's goal is to manage Dowdle's workload and have him ready for Sunday's road matchup against the Falcons, per Darin Gantt of the team's official site. As such, fantasy managers can be confident Dowdle will be available Week 11, barring any setbacks at Friday's practice. During the Panthers' loss to the Saints in Week 10, Dowdle remained solidified as the team's top backfield option while rushing 18 times for 53 yards and one score. He also hauled in all three of his targets for 10 yards.

Brisker (back) did not practice Thursday.

With Brisker missing a second consecutive practice, the safety's outlook for Sunday's contest with the Vikings begins to worsen. He'll likely need to practice in some capacity Friday to avoid being ruled out. Elijah Hicks and Jonathan Owens are candidates for increased reps if the 26-year-old veteran is unable to play Sunday.

Swift (hip) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Swift was limited in practice Wednesday, but it's possible that the Bears were simply capping his reps as a precaution. The starting running back returned from a one-game absence due to a groin issue and racked up 98 yards from scrimmage on eight touches versus the Giants in Week 10. Even with the emergence of Kyle Monangai as a reliable backfield option, Swift remains Chicago's clear No. 1 running back and stands to handle a sizeable workload on the road against Minnesota on Sunday.

Harvey is expected to step into a larger role while J.K. Dobbins recovers from a foot injury, Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports reports.

A concrete recovery timeline for Dobbins has yet to emerge, but Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reported Tuesday that Dobbins is a candidate for injured reserve, suggesting a high likelihood of a multi-week absence. If Dobbins is ultimately ruled out Sunday against the Chiefs, Harvey would likely take over the lead role in Denver's backfield, though Tyler Badie and Jaleel McLaughlin would probably rotate in as well.

Odunze (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday.

Odunze appears to be following a similar practice pattern to the one he's acted out since late October, which would have him participate in full Friday and ultimately avoid an injury designation for Sunday's road matchup against the Vikings. Even if Odunze is limited again Friday, he appears to have a solid shot at being available Week 11. Fellow starting wideout DJ Moore (shoulder) also upgraded to a limited practice Thursday after having been a non-participant Wednesday.

Moore (shoulder) was limited in practice Thursday.

Moore missed Wednesday's practice due to the shoulder injury that forced him to briefly exit last week's win over the Giants, though he retook the field early in the third quarter. It's encouraging to see Moore back on the practice field and handling at least limited reps, but if he isn't able to upgrade to a full session Friday, he'll risk carrying an injury designation into Sunday's road contest against the Vikings. Rome Odunze (ankle) also upgraded to a limited practice Thursday after having been sidelined Wednesday.

Wright will start Sunday's game against the Titans with Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps) having been ruled out on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Houston signed Wright to the active roster after Fairbairn suffered his quad injury Week 9, signaling that the team anticipated needing a multi-game fill-in. In his team debut versus the Jaguars in Week 10, Wright converted his only field-goal attempt and his lone extra-point try. He'll work to remain accurate on the road against Tennessee.