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Hill rushed twice for 33 yards and a touchdown, adding two receptions for 12 yards and an additional touchdown in the Saints' 26-18 win over the Falcons on Thursday.

Hill had himself a day, producing the first multi-score effort of his career. He got things going early with a three-yard reception touchdown, before taking a direct snap and darting through the line for a 30-yard scamper just before halftime. The versatile quarterback has flashed his elite athleticism throughout his career, though he rarely logs more than a handful of touches per game, making this an outlier performance.

Horsted caught an 18-yard touchdown pass in the Bears' 24-20 win over the Lions on Thursday.

With Ben Braunecker (concussion) and Adam Shaheen (foot) sitting this one out, Horsted saw the only target that Mitch Trubisky threw to a Chicago tight end, and he made a terrific leaping catch to tie the game in the third quarter. Even if he continues to see playing time, it's unlikely he'll be a strong fantasy option, as the Bears have yet to have a tight end post 20 yards in a game this season.

Everett (knee) didn't practice Thursday, Kevin Modesti of the Los Angeles Daily Newsreports.

Everett has now missed two consecutive days of practice, threatening his availability in what appears to be a prime matchup against a porous Cardinals defense. Check the tight end's status following Friday's final injury report, but if Everett were unable to play, look for Tyler Higbee to be the prime beneficiary of the extra playing time.

Kittle (knee/ankle) returned to a limited practice Thursday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Kittle sat out Wednesday's session, but his return to the field Thursday puts him on track to play Sunday against the Ravens. Friday's final injury report figures to reveal whether the tight end heads into the contest listed as questionable or minus a Week 13 injury designation.

Hockenson (leg) was wearing a walking boot and using a scooter to move about after Thursday's 24-20 loss to the Bears, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Hockenson was hobbled after making his sixth and final catch of the contest. In the immediate aftermath, he was on crutches outside the locker room, per Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. However, the Lions appear to be taking a more cautious approach with Hockenson's health due to presence of the boot and scooter. Look for the team to clarify the specific nature of his injury in due time.

Hollister is listed as limited on Thursday's practice report due to a toe injury, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

After getting rolled up on this past Sunday in Philly, Hollister was believed to be dealing with discomfort in his foot. The Seahawks have honed in on the nature of his issue with this report, but at least he would have participated in some capacity if the team had held practice. Hollister will aim to increase his reps Friday and Saturday in advance of Monday's contest versus the Vikings.

Graham (calf) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Upgrading from Wednesday's DNP, Graham is on his way to getting past the calf injury that's currently plaguing him. Assuming he's able to suit up for Sunday's road game against the Giants, he'll be looking to bounce back from his one-reception outing from a Week 12 loss in San Francisco, which marked his lowest catch count in a game since getting blanked in Weeks 2 and 3.

Ertz (hamstring) was estimated as a non-participant on Thursday's practice report.

The Eagles have held just one session this week, but Ertz didn't join his teammates on the field Wednesday and instead worked out on the side with the training staff. Through six-plus NFL seasons, he's missed just five of a possible 107 games, and it's unclear if there's about to be a sixth. Friday's report should provide an inkling of Ertz's odds to play Sunday in Miami.

Engram (foot) didn't practice Thursday, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

A mid-foot sprain has kept Engram in recovery since he picked up the injury Week 9. With no practice reps since that point, he seems to be trending toward a third consecutive absence Sunday versus the Packers. Engram again may be joined in street clothes by Rhett Ellison (concussion), which would leave Kaden Smith and Scott Simonson as the Giants' available tight ends.

Hockenson (shoulder) is listed as active Thursday versus the Bears.

After showing up Saturday on the practice report with a shoulder injury, Hockenson now will play two games in the span of five days. With undrafted rookie David Blough under center, Hockenson may be called upon to block more often than not against a tough Bears front seven. Moreover, Hockenson may split reps with fellow tight ends Jesse James and Logan Thomas, though the latter (a college quarterback) may be the emergency QB option due to Jeff Driskel's sore hamstring.