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The Rams are optimistic that Garrett (knee) will be able to return to practice in Week 9, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Garrett hasn't practiced since aggravating a left knee injury in the Rams' season-opening loss to the 49ers in Australia and then undergoing arthroscopic surgery. Though head coach Sean McVay has been non-committal on a potential target date for Garrett's return, the star edge rusher will take a notable step toward playing once the Rams officially open his 21-day practice window. Even if he's back on the field for the start of Week 9 prep, Garrett is far from a lock to play next Sunday in Washington versus the Commanders, as the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year may need more than three practices to get himself back in playing condition following a seven-week layoff from action.

Hall (quadriceps), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders, isn't expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Though Hall was able to practice in a limited fashion from Wednesday through Friday, the Jets presumably want to see him log a full session before clearing him for game action. Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com, the Jets are "hoping for next week" for Hall's return, so expect him to be officially ruled out for a fifth consecutive contest when the team releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. Braelon Allen is slated to make another start in place of the banged-up Hall.

Burks (foot), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Burks sustained the foot injury during the Commanders' previous game Oct. 19 against the 49ers and doesn't appear to be back to 100 percent health, even with the benefit of a Week 7 bye. The wideout managed just two limited practice sessions this week en route to taking a designation into the weekend, but he looks to have shown enough to put himself on a path to play. Confirmation on Burks' status will arrive when Washington posts its inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff, and assuming he's cleared to play, the 26-year-old could be in line for extra opportunities in the passing game after top wideout Terry McLaurin (knee) went down with a season-ending injury against San Francisco.

Gainwell (hip) is in line to play in Sunday's game against the Falcons, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.

After missing a portion of last Sunday's win at Carolina due to a hip injury, Gainwell began Week 8 prep with a DNP on Wednesday, but he followed it up with a limited session Thursday and full practice Friday before the Buccaneers tagged him with a questionable designation. Tampa Bay has a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff on tap, so Gainwell's status will receive clarity about 90 minutes before that.

The Eagles aren't expected to move Barkley ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Philadelphia's roster has been ravaged by injuries this season, and Barkley himself hasn't avoided health concerns, with two contests where he's played above 70 percent of snaps, three appearances in which he made early exits and two missed games to date. He thus has been capped to just 49 touches for 261 yards from scrimmage and one rushing touchdown, but general manager Howie Roseman won't consider trading Barkley ahead of the NFL's trade deadline. As for Barkley's Week 8 prospects, he doesn't have a designation for Sunday night's game at Washington and has only Jaydon Blue and Elijah Mitchell available behind him, so a workhorse role could be in the cards.

Pickens (shoulder/hamstring) is expected to play Sunday against the Cardinals, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Pickens was limited by dueling shoulder and hamstring injuries during the entirety of Week 8 prep, but he appears as if he'll avoid the Cowboys' inactive list approximately 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. kickoff. He's so far put together a 37-485-2 line on 58 targets through the first seven contests of the campaign.

Ridley (hip) is in line to play in Sunday's game against the Bengals, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

After sitting out in Week 7 due to a hip injury, Ridley kicked off Week 8 prep with back-to-back limited sessions before upgrading to full Friday and entering the weekend listed as questionable. Assuming he's deemed active about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, he'll be working in a Titans receiving corps without top WR Carnell Tate (shoulder) for the first time this season.

Allen is slated to be the Jets' starting running back Sunday against the Raiders, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

For a second week in a row, fellow RB Breece Hall (quadriceps) was listed as questionable to play, but he was inactive in Week 7, and his status remains up in the air for Week 8. Rapoport's report indicates Allen will continue to run ahead of Hall if the latter is active, but if Hall isn't available Allen then will have most of the Jets backfield to himself for a fifth straight game. In the first four, Allen combined for 83 touches for 421 yards from scrimmage and one rushing TD.

Meyers (hamstring/ankle) is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Colts, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Meyers dealt with a hamstring injury during Week 8 prep, logging limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday before sitting out Friday's practice entirely. Assuming he's deemed active approximately 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, he'll be looking to build upon the season-high 83 receiving yards he put up in the Jaguars' last game in Week 6 against the Texans in London.

Waddle (chest) is trending in a positive direction for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Waddle made a late exit from the Broncos' Week 7 win at Arizona due to a chest injury, which held him out of practice Wednesday before limited sessions Thursday and Friday left him questionable for Week 8 action. He may need to go through a pregame warmup unscathed to be available Sunday, something that'll be confirmed about 90 minutes before a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.