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Watson (knee) is listed as questionable for Week 8 but is in line to play Sunday at Pittsburgh, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The Packers entered the weekend with a pair of question marks at wide receiver after Matthew Golden also earned the same tag as Watson following Friday's limited practice due to a hip issue. The Packers officially activated Watson from the reserve/PUP list Saturday after he logged three consecutive weeks of capped sessions, so, even though he's suiting up Sunday, he may operate on a restricted snap count in his first game action since he tore the ACL in his right knee Week 18 of last season. An active Watson and Golden will join Romeo Doubs, Malik Heath and Savion Williams as Green Bay's available options at the position Week 8.

The Bengals added Risner to their injury report due to an illness and are listing him as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Risner had served as the Bengals' starting right guard for Weeks 2 and 3 and 6 before moving to left guard for the team's Week 7 win over the Steelers, but he had been expected to return to a depth role for Week 8 even before falling ill. Dylan Fairchild is expected to start at left guard Sunday, while Jalen Rivers gets the nod at right guard.

The Dolphins added Tagovailoa to their injury report due to an illness, but he has no designation for Sunday's game in Atlanta and is expected to start against the Falcons.

Tagovailoa was a full participant in practice throughout the week, but he may have fallen an ill at some point Friday or Saturday. In any case, whatever ailment Tagovailoa is dealing with won't prevent him from playing Sunday, though it's possible that he'll be operating at less than 100 percent health. The bout with the illness won't do Tagovailoa any favors as he looks to bounce back from a pair of poor showings in Week 6 and 7 losses to the Chargers and Browns, respectively, during which he completed 33 of 55 throws for 5.5 yards per attempt and a 1:6 TD:INT.

Swift (groin), who is officially questionable for Sunday's matchup against Baltimore, is likely to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Swift missed one practice and was limited in two others during the week, but the lack of a full session isn't expected to prevent him from playing Sunday. He logged the same practice regimen last week, when he ultimately suited up and handled 20 touches for 138 yards in a win over New Orleans. Swift now appears set to suit up again this weekend against a Ravens squad that has given up the second-most fantasy points per game to running backs this season.

Brown (hamstring), who has already been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants, could return to action Nov. 10 in Green Bay following the Eagles' Week 9 bye, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Brown wasn't able to practice at all this week due to a hamstring issue. Such injuries often require a multi-week absence, but Brown has the advantage of Philadelphia's upcoming bye -- as well as an extra day off in Week 10, as the Eagles play Monday night -- to try to get healthy and avoid missing additional time. In separate news, Schefter reported Saturday that Philadelphia is unlikely to move Brown ahead of the Nov. 4 trade deadline, despite the wideout having drawn heavy interest from teams around the league.

Penix (knee) remains listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins but isn't on track to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

A bone bruise in his knee held Penix to three limited practice sessions this week, though he was deemed questionable on Friday's final injury report, with head coach Raheem Morris expressing optimism that the second-year quarterback would be able to play. However, the tide turned on that outlook Saturday, and Schefter's sources indicate that Penix will miss Sunday's matchup versus Miami. As a result, Kirk Cousins is slated to start at quarterback for the first time this season. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Falcons are hopeful that Penix's absence will be contained to one week, with the second-year signal-caller having a "real chance" to be back on the field Nov. 2 at New England.

Cousins will start Sunday's game against the Dolphins due to Michael Penix (knee) being expected to be sidelined for the contest, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Penix logged a trio of limited practices during the week and was deemed questionable on Atlanta's final injury report Friday. However, news emerged early Saturday that the second-year quarterback was trending toward sitting out, and that now appears to be confirmed, per Schefter's sources. As a result, Cousins is in line to make his first start of the season. In his only appearance so far in 2025, Cousins completed five of seven pass attempts for 29 yards in mop-up duty against Carolina in Week 3.

Taylor (quadriceps), who has been deemed questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Taylor popped up on Thursday's injury report after missing practice due to the quad injury, but he practiced in a limited fashion Friday and now appears likely to give it a go Sunday, barring a setback. In that scenario, Taylor will again be trying to catch passes from Justin Fields, who will remain the team's starting quarterback for at least another week, perhaps partly as a result of backup Tyrod Taylor being ruled out due to a knee injury. Expect Taylor to rank as one of Fields' preferred targets Sunday due to top wideout Garrett Wilson (knee) being slated to miss another game.

Hall (knee), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Cincinnati, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Hall dealt with a knee injury throughout the week and was limited in practice both Wednesday and Thursday. However, the fourth-year tailback was able to practice in full Friday, setting him up to take the field against the Bengals, barring a setback. He'll again be getting the ball handed and tossed to him by Justin Fields, who was announced as the team's starting quarterback for Week 8 on Saturday after some uncertainty about a change under center during the week. Veteran Tyrod Taylor (knee) has been ruled out for Week 8.

Burford (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Houston.

Burford landed on injured reserve in mid-September due to a knee injury he sustained in Week 2 against the Saints. He was designated to return from IR on Wednesday, but he's not quite ready to return to game action after being limited in practice all week. Burford will look to increase his practice participation during the 49ers' Week 9 prep.