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Shaheed (thigh) is considered doubtful to return to Sunday's game at Atlanta, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

With Michael Thomas (knee) on injured reserve, Chris Olave and Shaheed are the Saints' top two wide receivers, but both have made early departures from Week 12 action. The door at least has been left ajar for Shaheed to return, while Olave suffered a concussion and will be subject to the protocol for head injuries moving forward. If Shaheed remains on the sideline, he'll end Sunday with two catches (on five targets) and one punt return for six yards.

Shenault (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Titans, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Shenault briefly came back to Sunday's game after sustaining an ankle injury, but he left again and won't return. He caught his only target for eight yards.

Olave sustained a concussion in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Falcons and has been ruled out for the rest of the contest, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Olave was on his way to a big day before departing with the concussion, as he racked up seven catches for 114 yards on nine targets. With Michael Thomas (knee) having been placed on injured reserve prior to the contest and Rashid Shaheed (thigh) uncertain to return to the game, the Saints are left with A.T. Perry, Lynn Bowden and Keith Kirkwood as their healthy receivers. Olave will now work to clear the five-step concussion protocol ahead of the Saints' Week 13 game against the Lions on Dec. 3.

Harty (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Harty is the odd man out Sunday, with Andy Isabella active after having been elevated from the team's practice squad. Also in the Bills' WR mix versus Philadelphia are Stefon Diggs, Gabe Davis, Khalil Shakir and Trent Sherfield.

Watkins (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Bills.

The fourth-year pro will be stepping on the field for the first time since Week 5 following a stint on injured reserve. During Watkins' time on the shelf, the Eagles inked multi-time Pro Bowler Julio Jones to operate as the No. 3 receiver, and although the veteran hasn't ben asked to do much behind starters A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, he could prevent Watkins from reclaiming his prior role for at least Sunday's contest.

Skowronek (hip) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

Skowronek was a limited participant in practice all week after sustaining a hip pointer injury in Week 11 against the Seahawks. He's contributed mostly on special teams this season and has three catches for 33 yards and a touchdown in 10 games.

Shenault (ankle) has returned to Sunday's game against the Titans, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Shenault exited early in the first half, but he was able to return to the field to start the third quarter. His return should strengthen the Panthers' depth at receiver.

Pascal (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Pascal sat out of the Cardinals' Week 11 loss to the Texans after he sustained a hamstring injury the week prior. He was a limited participant in practice all week and could see extended time in three-wideout sets with Michael Wilson (shoulder) ruled out for Sunday's contest.

Shaheed is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Falcons due to a thigh injury.

Shaheed was targeted five times in the first two quarters and recorded two catches for nine yards, but he appeared to sustain the thigh injury early in the contest and had it flare up once he checked back into the game. According to Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com, Shaheed threw his helmet on the ground in frustration shortly before he headed to the locker room late in the second quarter, so he could be at risk of being downgraded to out for the second half. If Shaheed is done for the day, it would be a major blow to a Saints receiving corps that recently lost Michael Thomas (knee) to injured reserve.

Brown (heel) is listed as active Sunday against the Rams, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Brown opened Week 12 prep as limited due to a toe injury before sitting out Thursday and Friday. After the second absence, coach Jonathan Gannon called it a "precautionary" measure, and then Adam Schefter of ESPN reported early Sunday morning that Brown was in line to play through the issue. With Brown's availability confirmed, he'll be taking on an L.A. defense that has allowed a shade under 10 yards per target (9.96, to be exact) to opposing wide receivers over the last four games.