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Okonkwo (foot) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Okonkwo managed to play through his foot injury when the Titans last took the field -- Week 9 versus the Chargers -- but resting up during the team's Week 10 bye wasn't enough time for the tight end to get fully healthy. Still, unless he takes a step back and misses practice Thursday and/or Friday, Okonkwo seems likely to be able to play through the injury again Sunday versus Houston. Across nine regular-season appearances so far, Okonkwo has secured 29 of 39 targets for 281 scoreless receiving yards.

Bellinger (groin) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Bellinger has been targeted in seven of nine appearances this season en route to a modest 12-202-1 line on 14 targets. He missed Week 9 due to a neck injury and now is tending to a new health concern. Bellinger's status thus is one to monitor as the week proceeds to get a sense of his potential to play Sunday against the Packers.

Lane brought in his only target for a 41-yard gain during Washington's loss to the Lions in Week 10.

Lane played just 14 offensive snaps Week 10, his lowest total of the season (tied with Week 3). However, the rookie fourth-round pick looks positioned to operate as a crucial playmaker for quarterback Marcus Mariota as the Commanders face off against the Dolphins in Madrid on Sunday. Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) and Treylon Burks (finger) have both already been ruled out for Week 11, leaving Lane as one of the team's top available wideouts alongside Deebo Samuel. The Commanders also have Robbie Chosen, Chris Moore and Jacoby Jones on the active roster.

Henderson (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Jets, while Rhamondre Stevenson (foot) is ruled out and Terrell Jennings (knee) is listed as questionable.

Jennings actually took four carries before Henderson got his first touch in Sunday's 28-23 win over Tampa Bay, but Henderson rarely left the field after Jennings' early departure and eventually had two TD runs of more than 50 yards. It all sets up nicely for Henderson on Thursday, with potential to put up a strong fantasy score in a favorable matchup even if Jennings ends up playing and takes some of the power-rushing work.

The Giants placed Gano (neck) on injured reserve Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

With his placement on IR for a second time this season, Gano's campaign is officially over after making five appearances and connecting on nine of 10 field-goal attempts and all nine point-after tries. Younghoe Koo is set to kick for the Giants in the short term, but the team also has Jude McAtamney on the practice squad as another option to handle placekicking duties.

Jennings (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday night's game against the Jets.

Per Karen Guregian of MassLive.com, Jennings -- who left Sunday's win over the Bucs after just five snaps -- suggested Monday that he'll "definitely be okay. It's just a little bruise," but his official 'questionable' designation makes his status worth tracking ahead of Thursday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. With Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) still sidelined, Jennings -- if available -- would be next in line for carries behind TreVeyon Henderson versus New York. Meanwhile, D'Ernest Johnson and Jonathan Ward are candidates to be elevated from New England's practice squad ahead of the contest.

Gano (neck) didn't take part in Wednesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Gano hasn't practiced since being diagnosed with a herniated disc in his neck last Wednesday. New York hasn't made the move to place him on injured reserve, so he seemingly isn't poised to miss three games in addition to this past Sunday's loss at Chicago. Having said that, Younghoe Koo is set to kick for the Giants for as long as Gano is sidelined.

Ridley (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Ridley has missed three consecutive games, in which span he didn't practice at all, but coming off Tennessee's bye he appears to have made notable progress in his recovery. If the veteran wideout is able to upgrade to full practice reps Thursday and/or Friday, he could avoid an injury designation entirely for Sunday's home game against the Texans. That said, across six regular-season appearances so far Ridley is averaging just 48.3 receiving yards, and he remains without a touchdown on the year. Especially against a difficult opponent in Houston, he will remain difficult to rely on for fantasy purposes even if cleared to retake the field.

Hawes secured one of two targets for 26 yards and a touchdown during Buffalo's loss to the Dolphins in Week 10.

Hawes scored his second touchdown of the season versus Miami, a contest that saw top tight end Dalton Kincaid (hamstring) depart early due to injury. With Kincaid reportedly now week-to-week, Hawes appears primed to benefit from increased opportunities on offense alongside Dawson Knox, beginning Sunday at home against the Buccaneers.

Boutte (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday night's game against the Jets.

Boutte, who was inactive this past Sunday against the Falcons, will target a potential return to action Nov. 23 against the Bengals. In his continued absence, Mack Hollins (who logged 48 snaps and six catches for 106 yards on 10 targets versus Atlanta) and Stefon Diggs (36 snaps, five catches for 46 yards and a TD on eight targets against the Falcons) should once again see added opportunities Thursday, with Kyle Williams (34 snaps, one catch on two targets for a 72-yard TD in Week 10) and DeMario Douglas (13 snaps, two catches for 34 yards Sunday) also candidates to factor in.