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Burton (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday night's game against the Broncos.

Burton has yet to be active for a game this season. Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Andrei Iosivas, Mitchell Tinsley and Charlie Jones will handle the Bengals' WR duties versus Denver.

Jones (knee) was listed as a full participant on Monday's practice estimate.

Jones was limited all of last week due to a PCL sprain that he suffered in Week 3 against the Cardinals, but he was able to handle backup duties Sunday versus the Jaguars with Brock Purdy (left shoulder/toe) back in action. Purdy emerged from that contest with toe soreness and was listed as a DNP on Monday. Considering Jones now has a clean bill of health and Purdy doesn't as the 49ers prepare for Thursday's contest at the Rams, Jones may be called upon to make his third start of the year in Week 5.

Coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday that Blue is very close to being active on game days, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Blue has been a healthy inactive for each of Dallas' first four games, and as long as both Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders (ankle) are healthy and producing, it's hard to see the rookie making an impact in the box score. Blue is little more than an end-of-bench stash in deeper fantasy leagues and a hold in dynasty formats.

Pearsall (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Pearsall dealt with a knee injury last week and was able to suit up in Sunday's loss to the Jaguars, but while attempting to tap his feet in bounds down the left sideline in the third quarter, he was gimpy afterward and logged just one more snap the rest of the way. He told David Lombardi of SFStandard.com afterward that he felt some discomfort and instability in his right knee, and coach Kyle Shanahan noted Monday that the 49ers believe the second-year wide receiver has just a "minor PCL" injury, per Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com. Position mate Jauan Jennings (ankle/ribs) also was listed as a non-participant Monday, so the pair will be monitored in the coming days to get a sense of their chances to suit up Thursday against the Rams.

Coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday that Sanders (ankle) is trending toward being able to play Sunday against the Jets, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Sanders left this past Sunday night's tie against the Packers in the second quarter and was unable to return. However, it sounds like he avoided a serious injury. Sanders has been operating as the change-of-pace option behind Javonte Williams in Dallas' backfield to begin the season.

Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday that Hooker (toe) is still being evaluated but could miss a couple weeks due to the toe injury he sustained during Sunday night's 40-40 overtime tie with the Packers, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Hooker was forced out of Sunday's tie in the second quarter, though he managed to tally four tackles (two solo) before leaving the field. It doesn't sound as though the veteran safety's injury is severe enough that it might require a stint on IR, but his status for Week 5 against the Jets and potentially Week 6 against the Panthers remains up in the air. Markquese Bell and Juanyeh Thomas will be candidates to handle increased defensive snaps if Hooker misses any time.

Jennings (ankle/ribs) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Jennings continues to deal with the ankle issue that kept him out in Week 3, but he's also tending to a rib injury stemming from a big hit he took in the second half of Sunday's loss to the Jaguars. He finished the contest with a 73 percent snap share and two catches on four targets for 24 yards. Coach Kyle Shanahan told Matt Barrows of The Athletic earlier Monday that the statuses of Jennings and fellow WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) are up in the air, so the 49ers' receiving corps could be in rough shape for Thursday's game at the Rams.

Alt was diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Alt is expected to miss multiple weeks after he was injured in Sunday's loss to the Giants. With Alt joining Rashawn Slater (knee) on the sidelines, the Chargers will essentially be down to third-stringer Austin Deculus at left tackle.

Purdy (toe) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated injury report, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

In his first game action since the season opener during Sunday's 26-21 loss to the Jaguars, Purdy completed 22 of 38 passes for 309 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions, rushed twice for 13 yards and lost his only fumble. Earlier Monday, coach Kyle Shanahan told David Lombardi of SFStandard.com that Purdy was dealing with toe soreness after the game, and with the 49ers having a quick turnaround for Thursday's contest at the Rams, "it's a totally different element" regarding the quarterback's availability, per Lombardi. How Purdy is listed on injury reports Tuesday and Wednesday will be key for getting a sense of his odds to suit up Thursday, but Mac Jones (knee), who was listed as full Monday, may be called upon again to lead San Francisco's offense.

Johnson (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday night's game against the Dolphins, Susanna Weir of the Jets' official site reports.

With Johnson the odd man out Monday, Josh Reynolds -- in his return from a two-game absence -- Arian Smith, Allen Lazard and Isaiah Williams are available to handle WR snaps and targets that don't go to clear-cut top option Garrett Wilson. In three games this season, Johnson has recorded a 4-63-0 line on six targets.