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Williams (abdomen) has been deemed questionable to play Sunday versus the Cardinals.

Williams didn't play Week 2 against the Buccaneers due to an abdominal issue, and the injury kept him limited in all three of the Lions' practices this week. As such, he seems to be a true question mark for Sunday's clash with the Cardinals. Even if Williams is cleared to play Week 3, he isn't likely to see much, if any, work on offense because he's at the bottom of Detroit's wideout depth chart.

Vele (ribs) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game versus Tampa Bay and is expected to play.

The seventh-round rookie won a job out of training camp and played a prominent Week 1 role for coach Sean Payton, seeing action on 49 percent of the offensive snaps versus Seattle. He caught a team-high eight passes (on eight targets) for 39 scoreless yards but suffered a rib injury and missed last week's loss to the Steelers. Vele's return likely will push Lil'Jordan Humphrey and Marvin Mims back down the depth chart, with rookie Troy Franklin possibly heading back to the inactive list.

Brooks (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Brooks was added to the injury report Thursday, getting in limited practice reps Thursday and Friday. His mid-week addition is an ominous sign for his Week 3 availability, but it sounds like Brooks' status will come down to Sunday morning. Brooks has two catches for 28 yards on four targets through two games and has played an increased role as the Cowboys' WR4 early this season.

Samuel (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Samuel didn't practice at all this week and is expected to miss multiple games after injuring his calf in the fourth quarter of a Week 2 loss to Minnesota. With RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) on injured reserve and George Kittle (hamstring) listed as doubtful, the 49ers are suddenly thin on skill-position talent, leaving RB Jordan Mason and WRs Brandon Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings as the favorites to pile up yards this Sunday in Los Angeles. Reports this week didn't sound promising for Samuel's chances to return next Sunday against the Patriots (Sept. 29).

Higgins (hamstring) remained limited at practice Friday.

Though Higgins has yet to practice fully this week, the wideout expects to play Monday night against the Commanders, per Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer. Saturday's final practice/injury report is slated to reveal whether Higgins is able to upgrade his participation level, as well as whether he approaches Week 3 action with an injury designation. At this point, however, he's trending toward a return to the lineup, barring any setbacks.

Wilson (abdomen) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Kat Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Wilson was limited in all three of the Saints' practices this week, but he avoided an injury designation and will have the green light to take the field Sunday. The 28-year-old wide receiver has yet to see a target this season.

Washington (quadriceps) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Washington was limited in all three of Miami's practices during the week, but it looks like the rookie sixth-round draft pick's NFL debut likely will have to wait another week. Even if Washington were to suit up Sunday in Seattle, his impact would likely be minimal, with Miami's entire passing game expected to be held back by the downgrade from Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) to Skylar Thompson under center.

DuBose (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

DuBose didn't practice Thursday or Friday after starting the week with a limited practice session Wednesday. He has just one catch this season, and DuBose's fantasy value likely will remain minimal as long as the Dolphins are forced to ride backup Skylar Thompson under center.

Harty (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Harty was limited Wednesday and Thursday before being upgraded to full Friday. That likely puts him on track to play versus Dallas. Harty has logged just five offensive snaps through two games and has returned two punts for 18 yards.

Wilson (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Saints, Zach Berman of PHLY Sports reports.

Wilson didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday but appears to have gotten over his hamstring injury Friday, unlike fellow Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (hamstring), who has been ruled out for a second consecutive game. The 6-foot-6 Wilson has yet to record an NFL catch, but the rookie sixth-round pick's large catch radius makes him a candidate to take on some of the red-zone jump ball targets that usually go Brown's way.