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Swaim (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Atlanta, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Swaim was able to return to practice in a limited capacity Friday after missing Thursday's session, giving himself a chance to suit up in Week 10. If he can't play, Blake Whiteheart could see some blocking reps at tight end Sunday.

Njoku (knee) has no injury designation and is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Ravens, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Njoku made progress all week, going from DNP Wednesday to limited Thursday and full Friday. He should be all systems go for Sunday, but Njoku draws a tough matchup against a Ravens defense surrendering the second-fewest fantasy points and third-fewest yards to tight ends.

Hockenson (ribs) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Hockenson played through the injury after suffering it in Sunday's 31-28 win over Atlanta, finishing with seven catches for 69 yards while playing 85 percent of the available offensive snaps. He seems to have come out of the game with significant soreness but has a shot to avoid any absences after managing limited practice participation throughout the week. Fantasy managers will be glad to hear the Vikings and Saints have an early kickoff (1 ET) given that WRs Justin Jefferson (hamstring) and K.J. Osborn (concussion) also are listed as questionable.

Pitts missed Friday's practice for personal reasons but doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Pitts is temporarily away from the team for the birth of his son. It won't impact his availability for Sunday, and if he scores his second TD of the season it's a safe bet the celebration will include some reference to the newborn baby.

Kmet brought in five of seven targets for 45 yards and rushed once for one yard in the Bears' 16-13 win over the Panthers on Thursday night.

Four days after posting a two-touchdown tally in Week 9, Kmet didn't turn in quite as productive a performance but still tied DJ Moore for the team lead in receptions while checking in second in both receiving yards and targets. Kmet now has at least five catches in three consecutive contests and seemingly has a good chance of getting Justin Fields (thumb) back as his quarterback for a Week 11 divisional road showdown against the Lions on Nov. 19.

Parkinson (biceps) was a limited participant in practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's session, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

The tight end will try to get another practice in Friday so he can play Sunday against the Commanders. Parkinson has been sharing snaps with Noah Fant and Will Dissly in the past four games. The fourth-year pro has 12 catches for 138 yards this season.

Njoku (knee) was limited in Thursday's practice, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

It puts Njoku on track to play Sunday against the Ravens. Njoku has been on a bit of a heater of late, scoring a touchdown in back-to-back games after going scoreless over the first six contests.

Ogletree (foot) won't play in Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Ogletree will have to sit out at least one game as he recovers from the foot injury he sustained in Week 9 at Carolina. Mo Alie-Cox will likely see an uptick in snaps in Ogletree's absence.

Hockenson (ribs) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday.

Hockenson continues to operate with a cap on his practice reps as the Vikings navigate their way through Week 10 prep. A rib issue is to blame, but Hockenson told Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com on Thursday, "That's the plan," when asked about his chances to play Sunday against the Saints. That comment echoed one from coach Kevin O'Connell on Monday, but Friday's injury report will reveal whether or not Hockenson enters the weekend with an injury designation.

Coach Sean Payton said Thursday that the Broncos expect Dulcich (hamstring) to return this season, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Dulcich has been seeing multiple specialists about his chronic hamstring issues that have caused him to miss 13 of a possible 25 games in two seasons as a pro. Currently on injured reserve, Dulcich is eligible to return in Week 12 against the Browns. Adam Trautman will continue to handle tight end duties in his absence.