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Mims (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

With Mims and Courtland Sutton (concussion) both unavailable Sunday, look for Jerry Jeudy to lead the Broncos' Week 17 wideout corps, while Brandon Johnson, Lil'Jordan Humphrey, Michael Bandy and Phillip Dorsett are also candidates to contribute to the team's passing attack versus Los Angeles. Mims will now target a potential return to action next weekend against the Raiders.

Jeudy (illness) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Jeudy was listed as questionable for the contest after missing Friday's practice due to an illness, but he'll be available Sunday and should have an opportunity to be a key target for QB Jarrett Stidham in Week 17, with fellow WRs Courtland Sutton (concussion) and Marvin Mims (hamstring) inactive for the contest. In 14 games this season, Jeudy has logged a 48/625/1 receiving line on 75 targets, but the absence of Sutton and Mims could allow the 2020 first-rounder to see an uptick in production versus Los Angeles on the heels of back-to-back three-catch efforts in Weeks 15 and 16.

Chase (shoulder) is listed as active Sunday in Kansas City.

After Chase sustained what was eventually confirmed to be an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder back in Week 15 against the Vikings, coach Zac Taylor called the wide receiver day-to-day. The forecast dimmed within days, though, and Taylor ruled Chase out ahead of a Week 16 matchup with the Steelers. Chase finally returned to practice Thursday as a limited participant, maintaining that activity level one day later before the Bengals deemed him questionable for Week 17 action. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported early Sunday morning that Chase was in line to suit up Sunday, and now that's been confirmed. In four career appearances (including playoffs) versus the Chiefs, Chase has compiled a 30-492-4 line on 37 targets.

Agnew (ankle) is out for the rest of Sunday's game versus the Panthers.

Agnew exited late in the second quarter of Sunday's contest due to an ankle injury that was apparently severe enough to keep him out for the rest of the day. Tim Jones will probably see an increased workload in Agnew's absence.

Brown (hip) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Titans.

Brown missed games in Weeks 11 and 12 with a knee sprain and had appeared on Texans injury reports over the last few weeks with the same issue, but it's a different health concern that forced him out early in Sunday's contest. He'll finish the game with one catch for eight yards on two targets. Following Brown's early exit, the Texans are left with Nico Collins, Robert Woods, Xavier Hutchinson and John Metchie as their available receivers.

Metcalf (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

The Seahawks tacked Metcalf onto their Week 17 injury report Thursday as a non-participant due to a back issue. Coach Pete Carroll clarified the nature of the concern Friday, calling it lower-back tightness, per Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle, which kept Metcalf off the practice field to end the week and also left him questionable for Sunday's contest. At the same time, Carroll relayed an expectation that Metcalf would be available this weekend, and that's come to pass. Metcalf thus will be facing a Pittsburgh defense that has allowed the eighth-most yards per target (8.6) to opposing wide receivers this season.

Dowell (knee) is out for the rest of Sunday's game at Houston, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Dowell sustained a knee injury during the first half of Sunday's contest that was apparently serious enough to keep him out for the rest of the game. Mason Kinsey could see a few extra snaps in the slot as a result.

Parker exited Sunday's game against the Bills with a rib injury.

Before leaving the contest, Parker caught one of his two targets for 15 yards. While he's sidelined Sunday, Demario Douglas, Jalen Reagor and Tyquan Thornton are available to handle the Patriots' WR duties.

Agnew hurt his ankle in the first half of Sunday's game against Carolina and is questionable to return, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Agnew was hurt after being tackled on a 48-yard reception late in the second quarter. He limped off the field with trainers and immediately headed into the medical tent. If Agnew is unable to return to the matchup, the Jaguars would need to replace him not only on offense but also on special teams, as he's been working as the team's primary kick and punt returner.

Brown exited Sunday's game against the Titans with a hip injury.

Before leaving the contest, Brown caught one of his two targets for eight yards. In his absence, Robert Woods, Xavier Hutchinson and John Metchie are available to handle added WR snaps behind Nico Collins.