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Wilson is being evaluated for a concussion Sunday against the Buccaneers.

Wilson had seen two targets today with no catches before suffering the injury. With little time left in the game, it's possible the rookie receiver may remain on the sidelines regardless, but if he did suffer a concussion, he'll enter the league's five-step protocols before he'll be cleared to return to action.

Watson won't return to Sunday's game against the Vikings due to an ankle injury.

On the first of Jordan Love's two interceptions in the first half, Watson's legs were bent back awkwardly, and he remained on the turf for a few minutes before walking off the field under his own power. He then needed a cart to get to the locker room. For the rest of Week 4, Dontayvion Wicks, Bo Melton and Malik Heath will be tasked with WR assignments that don't go to starters Jayden Reed and Romeo Doubs.

Bell (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

With Deebo Samuel (calf) and George Kittle (hamstring) back in action, Bell is the odd man out. Bell played a season-high 27 offensive snaps versus the Rams in Week 3 and caught his first pass of the campaign for 12 yards.

Davis (hamstring) is active Sunday against the Chiefs.

Davis will take the field in Week 4 despite not practicing Thursday or Friday. He should handle the team's return duties, while also likely seeing a few snaps on offense.

Samuel (calf) is listed as active Sunday versus the Patriots, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

After straining his right calf during a Week 2 loss at Minnesota, Samuel was slated to be out a few games, but he's bucked those expectations and made a speedy recovery. He did manage just a pair of capped practices during Week 4 prep, so the 49ers may keep a close eye on his workload Sunday. Still, Samuel will be available for passes from QB Brock Purdy and potentially even a few carries behind starting RB Jordan Mason.

Mims (ribs) has returned to Sunday's game against the Jets, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

Mims briefly left Sunday's game due to a rib injury, but it's not serious enough to keep him out of action.

Palmer won't return to Sunday's game against the Eagles due to a concussion, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Palmer was serving as the Buccaneers' No. 3 wide receiver Week 4 with Jalen McMillan (hamstring) sidelined, but the former now will be subject to the protocol for head injuries in order to play again. Palmer was productive in his complementary role, as he finished with three receptions for 26 yards and a touchdown and added a 14-yard kickoff return and five-yard punt return. With a short turnaround for Thursday's road matchup with the Falcons, Palmer will be hard-pressed to gain clearance from an independent neurologist for that contest. Kameron Johnson and Sterling Shepard will be the backup WRs behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin for the rest of Sunday's outing.

Watson (ankle) was forced out of Sunday's game against the Vikings with an ankle injury.

Prior to his exit on a cart, Watson did not record a catch. In his absence, Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks are available to handle the Packers' WR duties.

Jones (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Rams.

Jones has been a healthy scratch since suiting up Week 1 against the Titans. His next opportunity to play will be Week 5 against the Panthers.

Palmer is in line to serve as the Buccaneers' No. 3 wideout Sunday with Jalen McMillan (hamstring) ruled out, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Palmer will be returning to the role he filled throughout his 2023 rookie campaign, when he furnished a 39-385-3 line on 68 targets over 17 regular-season games and added four receptions for 88 yards and another TD during Tampa Bay's two-game postseason run. The Nebraska product has been stuck behind McMillan since the start of this season, but he could stand to benefit from plenty of single coverage Sunday as the Eagles likely devote resources to Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.