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Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Samuel will be limited at Wednesday's practice due to a wrist injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Samuel has been a hit-or-miss performer in his five appearances this season, surpassing the century mark in receiving yards two times while combining for a 9-123-0 line on 17 targets in his other three contests. The offense has been without premier running back Christian McCaffrey all season due to Achilles tendinitis, so Samuel has supplemented his work as a pass catcher with 19 carries for 51 yards and one touchdown. With a health concern in tow, Samuel may enter the weekend with a designation for Sunday's showdown with the Chiefs, something that will become known following the release of Friday's practice report.

Brown (groin) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.

Brown continues to operate with a cap on his practice reps due to the groin injury that sidelined him Week 5, but the issue didn't stop him from suiting up this past Sunday in Baltimore, where he gathered in four of eight targets for 58 yards. He'll have two more chances to get back to full practice participation this week before the Commanders potentially tag him with a designation ahead of Sunday's game versus the Panthers.

Moore (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Moore caught two passes for 17 yards on just six offensive snaps in the Panthers' Week 6 loss to the Falcons, but it appears he picked up a knee injury in the process. His participation Thursday and Friday will be the best indication of whether he can suit up for the Panthers' Week 7 matchup against the Commanders.

Meyers (ankle) is not slated to practice Wednesday, Levi Edwards of the Raiders' official site reports.

Meyers, who missed last weekend's loss to the Steelers, thus has two more chances to practice ahead of Sunday's contest against the Rams. Once he's available to return to the' lineup, Meyers will have an opportunity to step in as the Raiders' No. 1 wideout after Davante Adams was traded to the Jets on Tuesday.

Slayton was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a groin injury, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Slayton showed no signs of being limited this past Sunday, when he drew 11 targets for a second straight game and played 86 percent of the offensive snaps in a 17-7 loss to the Bengals. He briefly left the contest to be checked for a concussion, but he returned in short order and continued drawing steady targets in the absence of Malik Nabers, who remains in concussion protocol and also was a limited practice participant Wednesday. Slayton's fantasy appeal for Week 7 against the Eagles hinges on both his health and Nabers'.

Robinson was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to an ankle injury, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Fellow receivers Malik Nabers (concussion) and Darius Slayton (groin) also were limited participants. Slayton drew 11 targets in consecutive games with Nabers absent for both contests, while Robinson's role essentially stayed the same. All three wideouts could be available Sunday against the Eagles, depending on the extent that Nabors, Slayton and Robinson are able to practice Thursday and Friday.

Nabers (concussion) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

After missing two games as a result of the concussion he suffered at the end of a loss to the Cowboys on Sept. 26, Nabers was back on the practice field Wednesday while donning a red non-contact jersey, per Charlotte Carroll of The Athletic. Head coach Brian Daboll told Carroll earlier Wednesday that Nabers was making "good progress" in his recovery, but the standout rookie wide receiver still has some hurdles to clear -- including an evaluation from an independent neurologist -- in order to suit up Sunday against the Eagles.

Wicks (shoulder) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.

Wicks sustained a shoulder injury this past Sunday versus the Cardinals and wasn't able to return to action. According Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports, initial reports suggested that Wicks' injury was a week-to-week concern, but his ability to practice Wednesday has given him a chance to be available Sunday against the Texans. Fellow wideouts Jayden Reed (ankle) and Christian Watson (ankle) also had a cap on their reps to begin Week 7 prep, so the position group will be one to watch as the week goes on.

Reed (ankle) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.

Reed injured his ankle this past Sunday against the Cardinals on a punt return that ultimately was negated by offsetting penalties. Overall, he managed a season-low 53 percent snap share, but he still hauled in all six of his targets for 28 yards and one touchdown. All of Reed, Christian Watson (ankle) and Dontayvion Wicks (shoulder) were limited to kick off Week 7 prep, so the situation bears watching to see if any of the trio are in danger of being inhibited or sidelined Sunday versus the Texans.

Metchie didn't draw a target while playing 25 of the Texans' 66 snaps on offense in Sunday's 41-21 win over the Patriots.

Though he was active for the third straight game and saw his highest snap share of the season with Nico Collins (hamstring) on injured reserve and with Robert Woods (foot) inactive for the contest, Metchie didn't see any involvement in the passing attack. If Woods is cleared to play Week 7 against the Packers, Metchie would likely drop to fifth in the pecking order at receiver behind Stefon Diggs, Tank Dell, Xavier Hutchinson and Woods.