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Mingo brought in three of seven targets for 20 yards in the Panthers' 16-13 loss to the Bears on Thursday night.

With DJ Chark (elbow) sidelined, Mingo saw his highest target count since Week 5 but was unable to do much with the opportunity. Bryce Young's struggles under center are helping cap the upside of all Panthers pass catchers, and Mingo could be back to a reserve role in a difficult Week 11 home matchup against the Cowboys since Chark will have some extra time to recover before that contest.

Moore secured five of nine targets for 58 yards and rushed once for one yard in the Bears' 16-13 win over the Panthers on Thursday night.

Moore set the pace for the Bears in receiving yards and targets while tying Cole Kmet for the team lead in receptions. The talented wideout wasn't able to come close to a top-end performance against his old squad, but Moore's receiving yardage total was his highest since his breakout 230-yard effort Week 5 against the Commanders. The veteran could see a boost in production again in a Week 11 divisional clash against the Lions on Sunday, Nov. 19 that should mark Justin Fields' (thumb) return to action.

Thielen brought in six of 10 targets for 42 yards in the Panthers' 16-13 loss to the Bears on Thursday night.

Thielen paced the Panthers in receptions and targets while checking in second in receiving yards, but on a night when Bryce Young threw for only 185 yards, those figures didn't amount to any remarkable fantasy production. The veteran wideout now has posted at least five catches in every game since Week 1, but he's recorded just 71 total receiving yards in the last two contests with Young going through a particularly rough patch. Thielen next sets his sights on a tough Cowboys secondary in a Week 11 matchup on Sunday, Nov. 19.

McCloud (illness) participated fully in practice Thursday.

McCloud was dealing with an illness Wednesday and unable to practice as a result. With his quick return to the field, he should return to his role primarily as the 49ers' kick and punt returner.

St. Brown (hamstring) is active for Thursday night's game against the Panthers.

The wide receiver was activated off injured reserve earlier in the day and listed as questionable. St. Brown spent the previous four weeks on IR and has one catch for 21 yards this season.

Smith-Njigba (hip) was a full practice participant Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Smith-Njigba was held out of drills Wednesday due to a hip concern, but his ability to handle every rep one day later indicates he's good to go for Week 10 action. He'll be facing a Commanders defense on Sunday that has given up the second-most touchdowns (13) and most yards per catch (9.9) to opposing wide receivers in nine games this season.

Lockett (hamstring) practiced in full Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

After logging a limited session Wednesday due to his lingering hamstring issue, Lockett was back to full activity one day later. The hamstring injury has affected Lockett's practice participation since Week 7, but he has yet to miss any games and is on track to suit up again this Sunday versus the Commanders.

Metcalf (hip) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

While Metcalf's absence Thursday was attributed to a hip issue, he's likely getting a veteran rest day due to the injury that he initially suffered Week 6 and sidelined him Week 7. Ultimately, Friday's practice report will reveal whether or not he enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game against the Commanders.

Samuel (toe) was limited at Thursday's practice.

Samuel now has strung together back-to-back capped sessions to begin Week 10 prep. He'll have one more chance this week to get back to all activity before the Commanders potentially hand him a designation for Sunday's contest at Seattle. Samuel is seeking to contain his absence to just one game as a result of the toe injury that he suffered Week 8.

Dotson (personal) wasn't listed on the Commanders' injury report Thursday.

Dotson missed Wednesday's practice due to a personal matter, but he was back one day later without any limitations. He's thus set to take on a Seahawks defense Sunday that has allowed the eighth-most receptions (118) to opposing wide receivers in eight games this season.