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McCarthy (ankle) was listed as limited on Monday's estimated injury report, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

McCarthy has been sidelined since he suffered a right high-ankle sprain during a Week 2 loss to the Falcons, but he was able to practice in a limited capacity all of last week, which marked his first notable on-field work in more than a month. Replacement starting quarterback Carson Wentz also was listed as limited Monday due to his lingering left shoulder injury, but at this stage, he appears to be the better bet to continue leading Minnesota's offense Thursday at the Chargers, especially after Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Sunday that McCarthy's initial six-week recovery timeline remains intact. With that in mind, McCarthy could be targeting a return to action Week 9, when the Vikings travel to Detroit.

San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Huff is expected to miss a couple weeks due to a hamstring strain, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Huff presumably sustained the injury in Sunday's 20-10 win over the Falcons, though the team didn't provide any indication during the contest that he had been hurt. With Nick Bosa (knee) done for the season, Huff has been San Francisco's most active edge rusher in recent weeks, as he's produced 19 tackles (11 solo) to go with a team-high four sacks and a pair of forced fumbles. The injury to Huff could influence the 49ers' plans to add pass-rushing help to the roster ahead of the Nov. 4 trade deadline.

The Vikings estimated Scott (wrist) as an limited participant on Monday's practice report, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

Scott played 10 snaps (nine on offense, one on special teams) during Minnesota's loss to Philadelphia on Sunday and finished with four carries for four yards and one catch for two yards on one target. He picked up a wrist injury in the process, and with the Vikings operating on a condensed week, his practice participation over the next two days will determine whether he'll be cleared to play against the Chargers on Thursday. With Aaron Jones (hamstring) and Ty Chandler (knee) both on injured reserve, the Vikings could elevate Cam Akers or Corey Kiner from the practice squad to the active roster for backfield depth behind Jordan Mason if Scott is not cleared to play Week 8.

Van Ginkel (neck) was listed as a limited participant on the Vikings' estimated practice report Monday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

Van Ginkel has missed the Vikings' last three games due to a neck injury. With Minnesota operating on a short week, the 2019 fifth-rounder will have less time to progress in his recovery ahead of Thursday's game against the Chargers. If Van Ginkel is not cleared to return, Dallas Turner should continue to see additional snaps at outside linebacker.

Carter turned seven carries into 11 yards and caught both of his targets for 25 yards during Sunday's 27-23 loss to the Packers.

For the second week in a row, Bam Knight had a slight lead on Carter in terms of offensive snaps (34-28), and the former also was far more effective with his reps, notching 57 yards on 14 rushes while hauling in three of four targets for seven yards. With fellow RB Emari Demercado (ankle) inactive, even practice-squad elevation D'Ernest Johnson got in the mix, seeing 14 snaps and taking one carry for no yards. The timeshare between Knight and Carter will continue for as long as Trey Benson (knee) is sidelined, which is expected to last at least one more game beyond the Cardinals' Week 8 bye.

The Ravens signed Dowell to their practice squad Monday.

Dowell tore his ACL in December 2023 and missed the entire 2024 season. He was cut by the Titans this past July but will now get a look from the Ravens via the practice squad.

Decker (shoulder) is active for Monday night's game against the Buccaneers.

Decker missed the Lions' last two games while tending to a shoulder injury, but he has progressed enough in his recovery to make his return Monday. Decker will slide back into his starting spot at left tackle, which means Dan Skipper will operate in a reserve role.

Reader (back) is active for Monday's game against Tampa Bay.

Reader drew the questionable tag for Monday's contest after ending the week with back-to-back limited practices, but the veteran has been cleared to play after going through pregame warmups. Reader has logged nine tackles (four solo) through the first six games of the regular season.

McNeill (knee) is active for Monday's game against the Buccaneers.

McNeill has fully recovered from a torn ACL in his right knee that he sustained in December. He started in all 14 regular-season games he played in 2024 and figures to reprise that role in his return Monday, which will likely lead to a decrease in snaps at defensive tackle for Tyleik Williams, Roy Lopez and Patrick O'Connor.

David (knee) is active for Monday night's game against the Lions.

David has been battling the knee issue for most of the regular season, but he's yet to miss a contest. Across six games this season, David has recorded 40 tackles (21 solo), including 2.5 sacks, and a pair of pass breakups, including one interception, on 99.7 percent of the Bucs' defensive snaps.