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Allen (heel) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

The same applies to Joshua Palmer (concussion), which sets the stage for Quentin Johnston, Alex Erickson, Jalen Guyton and Derius Davis to lead the Chargers' Week 17 WR corps. Allen now will target a potential return to action in the team's season finale against the Chiefs.

Palmer (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

With both Palmer and Keenan Allen (heel) unavailable, rookie Quentin Johnston, Jalen Guyton and Alex Erickson are expected to work as the top wideouts for quarterback Easton Stick in the Chargers' depleted passing attack. If Palmer's able to clear concussion protocol, he'll have one more chance to play Week 18 against the Chiefs before Los Angeles' season comes to an end.

Robinson (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Robinson practiced fully Thursday, which bodes well for his chances of suiting up, but he still got a questionable designation Friday, and official confirmation on his availability may not come until 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. The second-year wideout has at least three catches in each of his last five games, but he has posted more than 35 receiving yards only once over that span.

Watson (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Coach Matt LaFleur said Watson would need to return to practice Friday to have any chance of avoiding a fourth straight missed game. With that not happening, the second-year wideout is highly unlikely to play, potentially leaving Malik Heath in a significant role given that Dontayvion Wicks (chest/ankle) is listed as questionable and appears no better than 50/50 to play. The Packers at least get Jayden Reed (toe/chest) back this Sunday, as he avoided a Week 17 designation after sitting out Week 16.

Wicks (chest) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Minnesota after managing "very limited" activity this week, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Coach Matt LaFleur said Wicks would need to return to practice Friday in order to play, but the Packers then listed the rookie as questionable -- rather than doubtful or out -- even after a third straight missed practice Friday. Fellow wideout Christian Watson (hamstring) is listed as doubtful, while slot man Jayden Reed (toe) avoided a game designation after missing last week's game. If Watson and Wicks end up inactive, Malik Heath would be the favorite to get most of the snaps in three-wide sets alongside Reed and Romeo Doubs.

Reed (toe/chest) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Minnesota, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Meanwhile, WR Christian Watson (hamstring) is doubtful, and Dontayvion Wicks (chest/ankle) is listed as questionable but appears less than 50/50 to play. Reed has been a key part of Green Bay's passing game in any case, and he and Romeo Doubs figure to be the two top options for Jordan Love come Sunday night. Reed's chest injury has been lingering for a while without threatening his availability, whereas the toe injury forced him to the inactive list for last week's 33-30 win at Carolina.

Allen (heel) didn't take part in Friday's practice, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Allen is tending to a heel injury for a third consecutive week, a span in which he hasn't been able to log any on-field work. Ultimately, the Chargers may make a decision on his availability for Sunday's game at Denver as soon as they post their final Week 17 injury report later Friday. If Allen logs a third straight absence this weekend and fellow wide receiver Joshua Palmer (concussion) joins him on the sideline, L.A. may be down to Quentin Johnston, Alex Erickson, Jalen Guyton and Derius Davis as its top options at the position.

Addison (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

While unable to rejoin Sunday's loss to Detroit following his ankle injury in the second quarter, Addison returned to practice Thursday as a limited participant and now heads into the weekend looking truly questionable after another limited practice Friday. A game-time call would be tricky for a lot of fantasy managers, as the Vikings and Packers are the final matchup of the week with kickoff scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET on Sunday. If Addison doesn't play, Brandon Powell likely will fill in alongside Justin Jefferson and K.J. Osborn in three-wide formations. Meanwhile, rookie quarterback Jaren Hall will make his second career start, replacing Nick Mullens after the veteran's two starts produced a lot of yards and a lot of turnovers.

Chase (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Kansas City, Jay Morrison of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Chase got back on the practice field Thursday as a limited participant and maintained that activity level one day later as he seeks to put an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder in the rearview mirror. When asked about Chase's prospects for Week 17, coach Zac Taylor told Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site, "We'll see in the next 48 hours." Chase thus may be subject to a pregame workout to get a sense of where he stands before the team makes a decision on his status about 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.

Toney (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Toney thus will miss his second week in a row due to a strained hip, which hasn't allowed him to practice during that span. In Toney's stead, the Chiefs will roll with Rashee Rice, Justin Watson, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Richie James at wide receiver Week 17. Toney's next chance for game action is the team's regular-season finale at the Chargers in Week 18.