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Osborn (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

For the third week in a row, Osborn will be a healthy scratch as the Patriots roll with a wide-receiver corps of DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte, Kendrick Bourne, Ja'Lynn Polk and Javon Baker. Osborn's next opportunity to play will be Week 15 against the Cardinals on Sunday, Dec. 15.

Irwin (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Pittsburgh.

Irwin had frequently been a healthy inactive early this season, but he saw more opportunity when Tee Higgins was out with an injury Weeks 8 to 10. With Higgins back in Week 11, though, Irwin logged just three offensive snaps, and he won't play at all Week 13 following the Bengals' bye. With Charlie Jones (groin) also inactive Sunday, rookie Isaiah Williams could be asked to handle punts and may also get a few opportunities on offense.

Chark is active for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

Chark is back in the Chargers' wideout mix Sunday, but with Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston and Joshua Palmer also on hand, Chark will remain a speculative fantasy option until he turns in a full and productive game.

Jones (groin) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Jones was limited Wednesday and Thursday before not practicing Friday and drawing a doubtful tag. The second-year wideout has played a limited offensive role this season but has been Cincinnati's top kick returner over the last four weeks. In Jones' absence, rookie Jermaine Burton may get more kick-return opportunities.

Hutchinson (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Hutchinson will miss his first game of the season after he was a limited participant in practice throughout the week due to the shoulder injury. With Hutchinson donning street clothes Week 13, Robert Woods and Jared Wayne will serve as the Texans' depth receivers behind the starting wideout trio of Nico Collins, Tank Dell and John Metchie.

Douglas (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Colts.

After being deemed a limited participant on all three of New England's practice reports this week, Douglas headed into the weekend listed as questionable. With his active status confirmed, the 2023 sixth-rounder -- who tops New England's WR corps in catches (48), receiving yards (477) and targets (66) -- will have an opportunity to remain a key target for QB Drake Maye, which puts the wideout on the Week 13 PPR radar. Over his last four contests, Douglas has combined for 20 catches (on 27 targets) for 206 yards.

Pierce (foot) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Following back-to-back 'DNP' listings, Pierce was deemed a full participant in his return to practice Friday before approaching Sunday's contest listed as questionable. With his availability versus New England confirmed, barring any setbacks, Pierce should play a key role in the Colts' passing offense alongside Michael Pittman and Adonai Mitchell, with fellow wideouts Josh Downs (shoulder) and Ashton Dulin (ankle) both inactive. Though he's been a hit-or-miss fantasy option of late, the absence of Downs could provide Pierce (who overall has compiled a 27/629/4 receiving line on 48 targets through 12 games) with added Week 13 opportunities.

Brown (shoulder) is scheduled for a checkup with his surgeon during Week 15 and could receive clearance to resume practicing thereafter, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Brown has been out all season after suffering a sternoclavicular joint injury to his left shoulder in the Chiefs' Aug. 10 preseason opener and then undergoing surgery in mid-September. Though initial reports after his surgery was performed suggested that Brown would likely miss the entire regular season, the wideout has seemingly avoided any setbacks thus far in the recovery process and looks like he'll have a chance to get in a few tune-up games before the playoffs get underway. If Brown's surgeon is satisfied with the health of his shoulder following the upcoming checkup, the Chiefs will likely open the receiver's 21-day practice window before mapping out a target date for his season debut. Rapoport notes that Brown could be ready for game action as soon as Week 16, when the Chiefs host the Texans on Dec. 21.

Douglas (ankle) remains listed as questionable but is expected to play Sunday against the Colts, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Douglas was listed as a limited participant on all three of the Patriots' practice reports this week, but the team is apparently confident that he'll be able to play through the ankle issue Sunday. Official confirmation on Douglas' status will arrive when New England releases its inactive list around 90 minutes prior to the 1 p.m. ET kickoff. Since Drake Maye took over as the Patriots' starting quarterback beginning in Week 6, Douglas has produced a 30-324-1 receiving line on 42 targets in seven contests.

Pierce (foot), who is questionable for Sunday's game against New England, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Pierce didn't practice at all Wednesday or Thursday but was able to log a full session Friday. That was a good omen heading into the weekend, and the third-year wideout looks like he'll be ready to play Sunday. Though Pierce has a modest eight catches over his past three games, half of those have gone for at least 20 yards, emphasizing the deep-ball threat he poses for opposing defenses.