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Spears (knee) isn't practicing Friday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Spears missed last week's loss to Cleveland, and he isn't likely to play this week after sitting out every practice. Tony Pollard figures to handle another large workload Sunday at Cincinnati.

Tate (shoulder) won't practice Friday, and his status for Sunday's game against the Bengals is in doubt, Paul Kuharsky reports.

It sounds like Titans coach Robert Saleh considers Tateto be more toward doubtful than questionable, which is no surprise after the rookie missed practice throughout the week. It remains to be seen how the Titans list Tate on their final injury report Friday afternoon.

Egbuka (concussion/foot) was not practicing Friday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

After logging a limited practice Thursday, Egbuka's absence Friday represents a step back in his concussion recovery ahead of Sunday's game against the Falcons. He's also still dealing with his previous foot injury. If Egbuka can't play Sunday against the Falcons, Tez Johnson and rookie Ted Hurst would be in line for increased snaps alongside veteran Chris Godwin at receiver.

Hall (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

After remaining limited Thursday, Hall stayed capped in Friday's session and will head into the weekend with a chance to make his first appearance since Week 3. If he's cleared to play Sunday, the Jets could have their lead running back available again, though his practice limitations coupled with Braelon Allen's success during Hall's absence keep some uncertainty around the latter's workload.

Lloyd rushed three times for seven yards and brought in his only target for nine yards in the Packers' 27-19 win over the Panthers on Thursday.

In his second game of the season, Josh Jacobs logged a total of 27 touches, leaving precious little work for any other back. Lloyd slightly outpaced Pierre Strong by two carries, but he still logged a season low in rush attempts. With Jacobs looking fully capable of handling a workhorse role moving forward, Lloyd may be destined for similar volume to Thursday's on most weeks as long as his star teammate is available.

Fitzgerald made both field-goal attempts and converted his only extra-point try in Thursday's 27-19 loss to Green Bay.

Fitzgerald didn't attempt a kick in the Week 7 loss to Tampa Bay. The 26-year-old got back on the board Thursday, draining a 39-yard field goal early in the first quarter before capping off the night with a 50-yarder late in the third. Fitzgerald has made all 13 of his field goals this season, though he's missed five extra-point attempts.

Smack converted three of four extra-point tries and didn't attempt a field goal Thursday in a 27-19 win over Carolina.

Smack's evening began poorly, as he clanged the extra-point attempt off the right upright following Green Bay's first touchdown of the game midway through the first quarter. However, the rookie kicker recovered to make his other three PATs. Still, the missed kick may have put Smack on even thinner ice, and his struggles likely contributed to Green Bay's decision to punt on a fourth-down play from the Panthers' 37-yard line while up eight points late in the fourth period rather than letting him attempt a 54-yard field goal that would have essentially iced the game. On the season, Smack has made 11 of 16 FGAs and 16 of 19 extra points.

Coker secured two of five targets for 37 yards and a touchdown in the Panthers' 27-19 loss to the Packers on Thursday. He also lost a fumble.

Coker was having a forgettable night before he used his speed to turn a short Bryce Young pass into a 26-yard touchdown with just under six minutes remaining in the contest. Coker's fumble came on the last play of the game, as he lost the handle on the ball shortly after receiving a lateral from Tetairoa McMillan at the Panthers' 26-yard line. Coker is in the midst of a two-game downturn that unsurprisingly coincides with struggles on the part of Bryce Young, as the speedy wideout has just three receptions for 45 yards and Thursday's score in that span heading into a tough Week 9 assignment at home against the Broncos on Sunday, Nov. 8.

Love completed 30 of 41 passes for 288 yards with three touchdowns and one interception and recovered a fumble in the Packers' 27-19 win over the Panthers on Thursday.

Love continued his season-long trend of prolific passing yardage totals in the Packers' fifth win of the season, and Thursday's total was accomplished with Christian Watson missing almost a full quarter because of chest and rib injuries. Love connected with Tucker Kraft (12 yards), Matthew Golden (24 yards) and Josh Jacobs (four yards) for his trio of TD passes, a figure that marked a new season high. Love did throw an interception for a third straight game, but it didn't lead to any Panthers points. Love is already up to what is currently a league-high 2,246 passing yards and 16 touchdown passes on the season heading into a Week 9 road showdown against the Patriots on Sunday, Nov. 8.

Bullock (quadriceps) exited Thursday's 27-19 loss to Green Bay and did not return, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.

Bullock started in place of Damien Lewis (knee), who was ruled out after being injured in the Week 7 meeting with Tampa Bay. The loss of Lewis was already a tough blow for the Panthers' offensive line, but things got even worse after Bullock exited the contest due to a quad contusion. It's unknown if Bullock or Lewis will be available when Carolina meets the Broncos in Week 9. However, if neither of them can suit up, Jake Curhan, who was elevated from the practice squad Thursday and replaced Bullock during the game, may need to step up once again.