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Downs (toe) is listed as questionable but is expected to play Sunday against the Dolphins, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Additionally, Michael Pittman (back) and Alec Pierce (shoulder) are both expected to play after all three Colts wideouts were given designations on Friday's injury report. Anthony Richardson is back under center this week for Indianapolis, capping the floors and ceilings of the wide receiver trio. Downs produced a 3-22-0 line on five targets in his lone game with Richardson under center back in Week 3.

Johnson (ankle) remains listed as questionable but is expected to play Sunday against the Commanders, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

On top of the ankle issue, Johnson also has been dealing with hamstring and rib injuries, which caused him to miss practice Wednesday and Thursday before getting in a limited session Friday. It's unclear how close to 100 percent Johnson is, but he's trending toward being active ahead of Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff. Johnson has drawn a team-leading 43 targets across four starts with Andy Dalton under center, cementing himself as a locked-in fantasy starter in most leagues.

Smith (ankle) was not activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants.

Smith suffered hamstring and ankle injuries at the end of training camp and started the season on injured reserve. The Eagles designated Smith for return back on Oct. 7, opening the fifth-round rookie's 21-day practice window. Smith will miss his sixth consecutive contest to begin the year.

Davis (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Arizona.

Davis was a full participant in practice Thursday and Friday, but he made an appearance on Saturday's injury report due to a hamstring issue. He joins a long list of Chargers wide receivers who have an injury tag heading into Monday's contest. With Ladd McConkey (hip) also listed as questionable, it's unclear who would serve as the Bolts' returner for kickoffs and punt returns if both Davis and McConkey are inactive.

Wilson (ankle) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Monday's contest against the Chargers, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Both Wilson and Marvin Harrison shed their respective injury labels ahead of Monday. Wilson has seen at least four targets in each of the past four games, but Arizona's inconsistencies passing the ball have kept things in check somewhat for the second-year wideout, who has just 18 catches for 201 yards and a touchdown over that stretch. The Chargers are dealing with injuries across their secondary, so it's possible Wilson and Harrison will get back on track under the primetime lights.

McConkey (hip) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Cardinals.

McConkey was a limited participant in practice all week, putting some question into his status for Monday's contest. The rookie at least seems to be closer to playing than Quentin Johnston (ankle, doubtful) and possibly DJ Chark (groin), who would need to be activated off injured reserve prior to Monday's contest after practicing in limited fashion all week. Derius Davis was also added to Saturday's injury report due to a hamstring injury, so McConkey's availability will be critical, as he's effectively one of the last men standing in an inexperienced pass-catching corps for quarterback Justin Herbert. More information regarding all of the wideout injuries should be available before the 9:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

Wilson hauled in six of seven targets for 57 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 33-10 loss against the Broncos.

Wilson served as the No. 3 wide receiver due to top wideouts Chris Olave (concussion) and Rashid Shaheed (knee) both being out. With just under 1:30 left to play, the 28-year-old caught a 12-yard touchdown pass from No. 3 quarterback Jake Haener, who took the reins from rookie starter Spencer Rattler late in this blowout loss. Wilson finished with a team high in receiving yards, but he played fewer offensive snaps (69) than rookie wideouts Bub Means (89) and Mason Tipton (83). Given that most of Wilson's production came late in the game, he should be considered a less valuable fantasy option than either Means or Tipton, and his value should only decrease further once Olave returns. The Saints will have some extra time to rest before facing the Chargers on Sunday, Oct. 27.

Fehoko (shoulder/groin) is listed as questionable for Monday's contest against the Cardinals.

Fehoko was a full participant in both Friday's and Saturday's practice, so it's probably fair to assume the fourth-year wide receiver will be available for Monday. Fehoko's status bears some bit of consequence given Quentin Johnston (ankle) and Hayden Hurst (groin) are both doubtful, while wide receivers Ladd McConkey (hip), DJ Chark (groin) and Derius Davis (hamstring) are all listed as questionable. Fehoko did catch two passes for 44 yards last week in the absence of Johnston, and he could see more opportunities in this Los Angeles wide receiver room ravaged by injuries.

Chark (groin) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Cardinals.

Chark practiced in limited fashion all week, so it's unclear if that kind of practice cadence will allow for the veteran wide receiver to make his season debut, even with the numerous injuries to the Chargers receiving corps. Expect more information regarding Chark's status to come before the 9:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

Johnston (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Monday's contest against the Cardinals.

It appears as if the second-year wideout is trending toward not playing Monday after failing to practice all week. The Chargers are dealing with an absurd number of injuries to their receiving corps with Ladd McConkey (hip, questionable), Simi Fehoko (shoulder/groin) and tight end Hayden Hurst (groin, doubtful) all listed on the injury report. DJ Chark (groin) could make his season debut, but the beleaguered wideout room could mean limited passing production for quarterback Justin Herbert.