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Autry recorded two total tackles (both solo), including 1.0 sacks, and blocked a field-goal attempt in Monday night's 27-19 loss to the Seahawks.

The veteran defensive lineman played 17 total snaps (10 on defense, seven on special teams) and made an instant impact in his regular-season debut, sacking Sam Darnold in the fourth quarter. Autry also blocked a 53-yard field-goal try from Jason Myers late in the second quarter, helping the Texans pull within one score before half time. The 35-year-old is expected to remain a key reserve defensive lineman heading into Houston's Week 8 matchup against the 49ers.

Pitre recorded nine total tackles (four solo) in Monday night's 27-19 loss to the Seahawks.

The Baylor product finished with the second-most tackles on the Texans' defense during Monday's loss, trailing Kamari Lassiter's 10-stop performance. Pitre has now tallied 31 total tackles and five passes defended, including three interceptions, through the Texans' first six games this season. He's expected to continue causing problems for opposing quarterbacks in the Week 8 matchup against the 49ers.

Kirk (hamstring) isn't practicing Wednesday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

A mid-week addition to the Week 7 injury report, Kirk was ruled out Saturday for Monday's eventual loss to Seattle (in which No. 1 receiver Nico Collins suffered a concussion). Houston may now be without both Kirk and Collins this Sunday against the 49ers, which would leave more routes/targets for some combination of Xavier Hutchinson, Jayden Higgins, Jaylin Noel and Braxton Berrios.

Collins (concussion) isn't practicing Wednesday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

This was to be expected just two days after Collins suffered a concussion during Monday Night Football. He's now on a short week, with not much time to clear concussion protocol before Sunday's matchup with San Francisco.

Marshall (hamstring) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

The rookie corner from Florida has missed Miami's last four games after sustaining a hamstring injury in the Week 3 loss to the Bills, but it now appears he's nearing a return. Marshall played 88 total snaps (62 on defense, 16 on offense) over his first three NFL games, recording three total tackles. He now has 21 days to be added to Miami's active roster and will likely play a depth role in the secondary once fully healthy.

Interim head coach Mike McCoy told reporters Wednesday that Simmons (hamstring) is considered week-to-week, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

The All-Pro defensive lineman sustained a hamstring injury early into the Titans' Week 7 loss to the Patriots and is now expected to be sidelined for the immediate future. Simmons has appeared in all seven of Tennessee's games this season, recording 30 total tackles, including 4.5 sacks, and one forced fumble. James Lynch is likely to operate as one of the Titans' starting interior defensive linemen until Simmons returns from injury.

Conner is slated to see expanded routes and targets beginning with Sunday's road matchup against the Falcons due to the Dolphins placing Darren Waller (pectoral) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Conner and Julian Hill figure to operate as Miami's top two tight ends for at least the next four games as Waller progresses in his recovery, while recent practice-squad signee Greg Dulcich contributes in a depth role. Though neither Conner nor Hill was fantasy relevant during the first three games of the regular season, before Waller made his debut, the Dolphins are now also without wide receiver Tyreek Hill (knee - ACL) for the rest of the year. In deeper fantasy leagues, and especially those that require multiple starting tight ends, Conner and Hill are now worth a flier as waiver pickups in case one emerges as the clear beneficiary of the ample targets now left up for grabs behind top wideout Jaylen Waddle.

Jackson (hamstring) was spotted on the field for Wednesday's practice, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Jackson looks set to take part in his first practice since injuring his right hamstring in a Sept. 28 loss to the Chiefs. Though Jackson appears likely to be a limited participant Wednesday, the Ravens will reveal the extent of his activity when the team releases its first Week 8 injury report following the practice session. In Jackson's absence, the Ravens -- who had a Week 7 bye -- have gone 0-2 with Cooper Rush as their starter.

Interim head coach Mike McCoy told reporters Wednesday that Sneed (quadriceps) will miss time going forward, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

The veteran corner from Louisiana Tech sustained a quadriceps injury in the third quarter of the Week 7 loss to the Patriots, and it now appears the issue is serious enough for him to miss time. Sneed has appeared in all seven of Tennessee's games thus far, recording 26 total tackles and three passes defended. While Sneed is sidelined, expect Marcus Harris to start opposite Jalyn Armour-Davis in the Titans' secondary.

Burns (foot) didn't practice Wednesday and is considered day-to-day, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.

Burns was seen wearing a walking boot following the Giants' Week 7 loss to the Broncos, so being labeled as "day-to-day" is a relatively encouraging sign. The 2019 first-round pick from Florida State has been one of the league's best defensive players this season, recording 34 total tackles, including 9.0 sacks (tied for the NFL lead), four passes defended and one forced fumble through seven games. He likely needs to upgrade to at least limited practice Thursday or Friday to have a chance at playing in Sunday's matchup against the Eagles.