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Evans (hamstring) is active for Monday's game at Detroit.

Evans thus is back in action for the first time since Week 3, when he initially strained his left hamstring. He'll be joined by rookie first-round pick Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) in Tampa Bay's receiving corps, while Chris Godwin (fibula) won't be available. Both Evans and Egbuka will be priority plays versus a Lions secondary that is down all four starters.

The Bills designated Hairston (knee) for return from injured reserve Monday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

The move opens Hairston's 21-day practice window after he was injured in the early days of training camp back in July. Hairston was Buffalo's first-round pick in the 2025 Draft, and his eventual return will be a big boost to the Bills' secondary.

Egbuka (hamstring) is listed as active Monday at Detroit.

After emerging from a Week 6 win against the 49ers with a strained hamstring, Egbuka managed just one limited practice (Saturday) before being listed as questionable for Monday's contest. On Saturday, coach Todd Bowles called Egbuka a game-time decision, per Adam Schefter of ESPN, but now that the rookie wide receiver is cleared, he'll be part of a receiving corps that also features the return of Mike Evans (hamstring) for the first time since Week 3. Both Egbuka and Evans will be priority plays in fantasy against a Lions secondary that is down four starters.

Smith (hamstring) expressed optimism Monday that he would be cleared to return for the Ravens' Week 8 home clash against the Bears on Sunday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Smith was sidelined for the Ravens' last two games due to a hamstring injury he sustained against the Chiefs in Week 4. He benefited from extra rest courtesy of the Week 7 bye, but his practice participation over the coming week will provide clarity on his chances of returning for Week 8. The veteran linebacker compiled 34 tackles (24 solo) and returned a fumble for a touchdown across four regular-season games prior to his injury.

The Lions activated McNeill (knee) from injured reserve ahead of Monday's game against the Buccaneers.

McNeil is still listed as questionable for Monday night's contest. His activation from IR indicates that the 2021 third-rounder is on track to play, but his official status won't likely be known until the Lions announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 7:00 p.m. ET kickoff. McNeil is in the final stage of his recovery from a torn ACL in his right knee that he sustained in December.

Molden (thumb) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's estimated practice report.

Molden has missed three games already this season due to thumb and hamstring issues. The thumb injury prevented him from playing in Sunday's loss to the Colts. Tony Jefferson and RJ Mickens soaked up most of the extra safety snaps alongside Derwin James in Molden's absence.

Mumpfield secured his only target for five yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 35-7 victory against the Jaguars.

Mumpfield's maiden touchdown of his NFL career came when he got past Jourdan Lewis and caught a five-yard dart from Matthew Stafford in the end zone. This was the first of Stafford's five touchdown passes, but despite the initial touchdown grab, Mumpfield wouldn't see another target on the day. The lack of targets isn't atypical, as this was just his second catch on the year. Despite a season-high 28 snaps on offense in the contest, Mumpfield is likely to revert to his light usage once Puka Nacua (ankle) returns from injury. The Rams are on bye in Week 8 before the Saints come to town in Week 9.

Dye (thumb) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's estimated practice report.

Dye was inactive for Sunday's loss to the Colts after not practicing at all last week. It was his first missed contest of the season. With Dye out against Indianapolis, Daiyan Henley and Denzel Perryman handled the bulk of the linebacker snaps for Los Angeles.

Deablo is considered week-to-week due to a fractured forearm that he sustained during the Falcons' 20-10 loss to the 49ers on Sunday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Deablo injured his forearm early in the first quarter and was quickly ruled out after being evaluated by medical staff in the locker room. Further tests revealed a fracture that will require weeks to recover, which makes the 2021 third-rounder a candidate for injured reserve. JD Bertrand played a season-high 58 snaps on defense following Deablo's exit, and the former finished Sunday's loss with 10 tackles (four solo), which co-led the Falcons with Jessie Bates. Bertrand figures to start at inside linebacker alongside Kaden Elliss for as long as Deablo is sidelined.

Dotson failed to draw a target in Sunday's 28-22 win over the Vikings.

Jalen Hurts threw for a season-high 326 yards, but Dotson wasn't able to benefit. DeVonta Smith and A.J. Brown combined for 304 of those yards, leaving even less than volume than usual for the rest of Hurts' potential targets. Dotson has averaged one catch per game through seven games this season.