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Coleman (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

A spectator for the Bills' first Week 4 practice Wednesday, Coleman was able to take a step forward in activity a day later. The third-year wideout will likely need to upgrade to full activity to avoid carrying a designation into Sunday's game against the Patriots, but at this stage in the week, he appears to be trending toward playing.

Moore (shoulder) remained a limited participant at Thursday's practice.

Moore didn't practice much leading up to Buffalo's Week 3 win over the Chargers, but he proceeded to suit up and caught six of 10 targets for 67 yards in the victory. Per Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo, the veteran wide receiver once again sported a no-contact jersey during Thursday's practice, but he still looks on track to play Sunday against the Patriots. If Moore can upgrade to full participation Friday, he'll likely avoid taking a questionable tag into the weekend.

The Saints are placing Etienne (hamstring) on injured reserve, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Etienne dealt with a hamstring injury during Week 3 prep and then aggravated the issue this past Sunday against the Raiders, leading to head coach Kellen Moore telling Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football on Monday that the running back was expected to miss some time. With his placement on IR, Etienne will sit out at least the next four games, meaning his next chance for game action is Sunday, Nov. 8 versus the Browns. In the meantime, Alvin Kamara figures to take on the lead role in the Saints backfield, but Kendre Miller and CJ Donaldson also are on hand for RB reps.

Flowers (hamstring) was a full participant at Thursday's practice, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

After being limited Wednesday, Flowers upgraded to full participation Thursday, putting him on track to avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Titans. The speedy wideout injured his hamstring in the season opener against the Colts and sat out the Week 2 loss to the Saints before returning for the Ravens' Week 3 win over the Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro. Despite missing a game, Flowers easily leads the team with 234 receiving yards.

Jackson (back) was a full participant at Thursday's practice.

Jackson missed the beginning of Wednesday's practice due to a back injury, but his full participation Thursday suggests there is nothing to worry about regarding the star QB's health. Heading into Sunday's home game against the 0-3 Titans, Jackson has produced a 4:1 TD:INT with his arm while adding 124 rushing yards and a touchdown with his legs to guide the Ravens to a 2-1 record.

McConkey (foot) wasn't spotted at Thursday's practice and appears likely to be listed as a limited participant, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

McConkey had previously been managing a rib issue, but the wideout is tending to a new health concern this week that could threaten his availability for Sunday's game at Seattle. After the foot injury resulted in him being a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, McConkey looks like he'll take a step back in terms of activity Thursday. The Chargers could provide more clarity on the extent of McConkey's injury once Thursday's practice concludes.

Kieft (elbow) did not participate in practice Thursday, per Greg Auman of Fox Sports.

Kieft was absent from practice for the second straight day with an elbow injury. It's unclear what his status will be come Sunday against the Packers, but he will likely need to practice in at least a limited capacity Friday for a chance to play. The 28-year-old tight end has played minimal offensive snaps through the first three weeks of the season while operating in his usual role as the blocking tight end behind Cade Otton and Payne Durham.

Irving (glute) remained limited at Thursday's practice.

Irving has kicked off Week 4 prep with consecutive limited practice sessions, so he'll probably need to upgrade to full participation Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Packers. The Buccaneers figure to lean heavily on the ground game in the first regular-season start for rookie QB Jalon Daniels against a Packers defense that has given up the third-most rushing yards and six touchdowns to running backs. If Irving can't carry his full workload, Kenny Gainwell and Sean Tucker could be asked to pick up the slack.

Godwin (ankle) was a full practice participant Thursday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

One day removed from logging no on-field work due to an ankle issue Wednesday, Godwin was able to handle every practice rep and thus is in the clear for Sunday's game against the Packers. Through three games this season, he has just a 10-111-0 line on 11 targets, and he'll now be on the receiving end of passes from undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels instead of Baker Mayfield for the next few weeks due to the latter's dislocated right thumb.

Spears (ankle) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice.

In addition to being stuck behind Tony Pollard on the depth chart, Spears is also the less healthy of Tennessee's top two running backs, as Pollard returned to practice without limitations Thursday after both sat out Wednesday. Spears played through a questionable designation against the Giants in Week 3 but handled just three touches. Barring an upgrade to full participation Friday, Spears looks likely to remain questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens.