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Bates recorded seven tackles (four solo) in the Falcons' win over the Commanders on Sunday.

Bates delivered a dominant performance in the win, leading the team with seven takedowns. Throughout the first four games of the season, the 2018 second-round pick has compiled 24 tackles (10 solo), and he will look to keep up his high level of play following Atlanta's Week 5 bye.

Kinchens (shoulder) was estimated as a full participant in Tuesday's practice walkthrough, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

Kinchens has been dealing with a shoulder injury since early last week, but he was able to suit up in this past Sunday's win over Indianapolis. After being estimated as a limited practice participant Monday, Kinchens' return to full participation (albeit in a walkthrough) Tuesday suggests that he'll be able to take on his usual starting role Thursday versus San Francisco.

Turner logged four tackles (two solo) in Cincinnati's loss versus the Broncos on Monday.

Turner had a solid outing despite the loss, and he's now racked up 10 tackles (six solo) and an interception across the first four games of the season. The 24-year-old will look to improve upon this performance during the team's Week 5 matchup versus the Lions.

Jones (knee) was listed as a full participant at the 49ers' walkthrough Tuesday, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

Jones appears to have moved past the PCL sprain that he suffered in Week 3 versus Arizona, and he looks to be all set to play in Thursday night's contest versus the Rams. General manager John Lynch stated earlier in the week that the team will take "every precaution" to make sure that starting quarterback Brock Purdy (toe) is all right, per Matt Barrows of The Athletic. Purdy was considered a non-participant at Tuesday's walkthrough, and if he can't go in Week 5, Jones would garner his third start of the season.

Mitchell racked up five defensed passes and five tackles (four solo) Sunday in a 31-25 victory against the Buccaneers.

Mitchell was electric in coverage Sunday, breaking up five of the nine passes that were thrown his way. He came into the contest with one defensed pass through three weeks but is now up to six, tied for third-most in the league. Mitchell also has 17 tackles over four games.

Chestnut recorded one rush for zero yards and failed to record a catch on one target in Sunday's 26-0 loss to the Texans.

Chestnut remained the backup to Tony Pollard, though he was on the field for only seven offensive snaps. He has earned no more than two carries in a game this season and could shift down the depth chart in Week 5 if Tyjae Spears (ankle) can return.

Musgrave was targeted once and caught one pass for six yards in Sunday's 40-40 tie with the Cowboys.

It was more of the same for Musgrave, who heads into Green Bay's Week 5 bye with totals of four receptions for 42 yards. Tucker Kraft remains the man at the tight end position for the Packers.

Mukuba recorded six tackles (four solo) Sunday in a 31-25 win against Tampa Bay in Week 4.

Mukuba finished third on Philadelphia in tackles in the victory. The rookie safety played 100 percent of the Eagles' defensive snaps for the first time and has now tallied 19 tackles (including 0.5 sacks) and an interception through four games.

Higbee (hip) was once again listed as a non-participant on Tuesday's estimated injury report following the Rams' walkthrough, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

Higbee has now opened the week with back-to-back days in which he was considered unavailable. The tight end was able to play through his hip injury in the team's Week 4 win over the Colts, and he'll look to return to action in Wednesday's final practice session prior to Thursday's matchup with the 49ers.

Wicks was targeted four times and caught two passes for 19 yards in Sunday's 40-40 tie with the Cowboys.

Wicks would have had a chance for a long-gainer had teammate Matthew Golden not been in the same area on a deep ball from quarterback Jordan Love early in the contest, but he wound up finishing with just a pair of catches for the third time in four games. The playing time has slowly ticked up for Wicks, but the production hasn't followed suit, and he could be joined at practice by fellow wideout Christian Watson (knee) following Green Bay's Week 5 bye.