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Olave (concussion) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report.

Olave made an early exit from Sunday's 51-27 loss to the Buccaneers and eventually was diagnosed with a concussion, so his projected lack of activity one day later isn't a shock. With a Thursday night matchup with the Broncos on tap, he's unlikely to gain clearance from the concussion protocol in time for that contest. Fellow wideout Rashid Shaheed (knee) also was a non-participant on Monday's report, along with quarterback Derek Carr (oblique), meaning the Saints' passing game could be severely undermanned Thursday.

The 49ers opened Pearsall's (chest) 21-day practice window to return from the reserve/non-football injury list Monday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Pearsall will resume practicing as the 49ers prepare to face the Chiefs in a Super Bowl rematch Sunday. In order to suit up and make his season debut, the 2024 first-round draft pick would first have to be added to the 53-man roster in an official move.

Shaheed (knee) was a non-participant on Monday's estimated injury report.

Neither Shaheed nor Chris Olave (concussion) would have practiced had the Saints held drills Monday, which is a significant development with Thursday's game against the Saints right around the corner. Shaheed added to his outstanding start to the season with a punt return touchdown in Sunday's 51-27 loss to the Buccaneers, but he caught only one of seven targets from rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler, who is in line for another start in place of Derek Carr (oblique). Bub Means (hand) was a full participant on Monday's estimate, while Cedrick Wilson (ankle) was limited.

Melton had one reception for six yards and two carries for 27 yards in Sunday's 34-13 victory over the Cardinals.

Melton did not do much in the passing game, but he still made an impact in Sunday's contest with runs of 16 and 11 yards. He hasn't had many chances to contribute this season, but with fellow wideouts Jayden Reed (ankle) and Dontayvion Wicks (shoulder) picking up injuries Week 6, his opportunities could increase in Green Bay's impending matchup with Houston.

Kupp (ankle) has a workout scheduled with trainers Monday, but his status for Sunday's game against the Raiders has yet to be determined, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports. "There is a possibility he could be ready this week," McVay said of Kupp. "There's also a possibility that he might not be ready."

Kupp has been sidelined since he injured his ankle Week 2 against the Cardinals. More clarity on Kupp's status for Sunday's game will emerge when the Rams hold their first official practice session of Week 7 on Wednesday, but the veteran wideout looks like he has a chance to put an end to his three-game absence coming out of the team's Week 6 bye. At this point, Kupp looks to be closer to a return than fellow wideout Puka Nacua (knee), who remains on injured reserve and has yet to resume practicing.

Wilkerson caught two of three targets for 18 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 32-13 loss to the Steelers.

Wilkerson, who was elevated from the practice squad for Sunday's contest, found the end zone in his first action of the season on a nine-yard pass from quarterback Aidan O'Connell, which came on a fourth-and-2 with less than five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. If at least one of Jakobi Meyers (ankle) or Davante Adams (hamstring) remains out for the Raiders' Week 7 matchup against the Rams, Wilkerson again could see himself elevated from the practice squad.

Hyatt caught one of four targets for six yards in Sunday's Week 6 loss to Cincinnati.

For the second straight week, Hyatt logged a healthy offensive snap count (81 percent Sunday after 68 percent Week 5) with Malik Nabers (concussion) unable to suit up. The increased opportunities haven't amounted to much production, however. After failing to get even a target last week, Hyatt got only four against the Bengals and made just one catch for a small gain. It's clear at this point that the second-year wideout isn't in sync with QB Daniel Jones or New York's offensive game plan as a whole even when he's on the field, and Hyatt could fall back to a minimal snap count Week 7 versus Philadelphia if Nabers is able to return.

McCloud caught three of four targets for 30 yards and rushed once for three yards during Sunday's 38-20 win over the Panthers.

After a season-best performance in Week 5, McCloud's role slightly shrunk as Atlanta leaned on the run game versus Carolina. He played 82 percent of the team's offensive snaps, marking the first time since Week 1 that McCloud didn't play at least 95 percent. The veteran slot receiver remains a key part of the Falcons' new-look offense, but his production has been lackluster, recording 24 catches for 259 yards and zero TDs through six games.

Hodge didn't record a target during Sunday's 38-20 win over the Panthers.

Hodge played a season-high 13 offensive snaps and caught a game-winning TD in overtime last week. However, aside from those heroics, he's been a non-factor, recording zero targets on 14 offensive snaps across five games.

Bachman caught all three of his targets for 31 yards in Sunday's 32-13 loss to the Steelers.

Bachman made his first three receptions of the season Sunday after being elevated from the practice squad for a third consecutive game, matching fellow receiver Kristian Wilkerson's 27 offensive snaps behind fill-in starters Tre Tucker and DJ Turner. However, Bachman has exhausted his three permitted practice-squad elevations for the season, so the next time he suits up on game day, he must be a member of the 53-man roster. Regardless, Jakobi Meyers (ankle) appears likely to return from his injury against the Rams in Week 7.