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Smith played 16 of 61 offensive snaps in the Rams' 27-7 loss to the 49ers in Week 1 and didn't record any touches or targets.

Smith is the Rams' punt returner and returned one for 11 yards. He also gained 25 yards on one kick return. His offensive snaps were elevated late in the game when the Rams pulled their starters. Smith has next to no fantasy value.

Hodge reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Hodge played just one offensive snap in Thursday's 27-7 victory over the Rams in Melbourne, Australia. The wide receiver played 12 more snaps on special teams, where he recorded two tackles on kick coverage. The 31-year-old veteran player will likely see more action throughout the season as a special teams option for the 49ers.

Whittington caught his lone target for eight yards in the Rams' 27-7 loss to the 49ers in Week 1.

Whittington played 25 of 61 offensive snaps but saw his playing time elevated some late in the fourth quarter after the Rams pulled their starters. He also saw 13 snaps on special teams, returning four kicks for 94 yards. Whittington may need some injuries ahead of him to be a useful fantasy asset.

Thompson (hip) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Thompson practiced fully Friday after limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday. The fourth-round rookie wideout is expected to see some action on special teams as a returner and should slot in as the Chargers' fourth receiver behind Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston and Tre' Harris.

Robinson caught two passes (on three targets) for 50 yards and a touchdown during the 49ers' 27-7 win over the Rams in Week 1.

Robinson snuck past the Rams secondary midway through the second quarter to haul in a 39-yard touchdown pass from Brock Purdy and give the 49ers a 10-7 lead, with the former adding an 11-yard grab early in the third frame that led to a Mike Evans two-yard touchdown catch three plays later. Robinson played 41 of the 49ers' 65 snaps on offense (63.1 percent), which was second-most among San Francisco wideouts behind Evans (49) and ahead of Deebo Samuel (27). Robinson's extended snap count was largely due to rookie second-rounder De'Zhaun Stribling suffering an ankle injury in the first quarter, and the former could operate in an elevated role in Week 2 against the Dolphins on Sunday, Sept. 20 if Stribling is unable to play.

Walker (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Walker logged limited sessions throughout Week 1 as he attempted to clear himself of a groin injury before Sunday's game. While the wide receiver could not avoid an injury designation, Walker still may suit up for Sunday's contest if coach Jesse Minter gives the green light. If Walker is ruled out, Elijah Sarratt will take over as the No. 4 option behind Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman and Ja'Kobi Lane.

Patrick (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Patrick did not practice this week and subsequently will be unable to participate in Sunday's regular-season opener. The wide receiver has been dealing with a recent groin injury. It is unclear when Patrick will be able to return to the field and if additional time must be missed.

The Packers released Melton on Friday.

Because Melton is a vested veteran and not subject to waivers at this point in the season, he's expected to sign back on Green Bay's practice squad, from which the team will be able to elevate him Saturday ahead of Sunday's game at Minnesota. Through three NFL campaigns, the wide receiver has posted a combined 28-416-2 line on 54 targets in 38 regular-season contests.

Meyers (thumb) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup with Cleveland, Mia O'Brien of ESPN Radio reports.

The Jaguars listed Meyers as a limited participant all week, but he shed his non-contact jersey Friday and now has been deemed ready to play. He figures to occupy a top-three role alongside Parker Washington and Brian Thomas.

Nabers (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Nabers wrapped up Week 1 prep with three consecutive full practices, but the Giants seemingly will take it down to the wire when it comes to a decision on his status. With Sunday's kickoff arriving at 8:20 p.m. ET, a decision may not be revealed until the Giants release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to game time, which wouldn't leave many options for fantasy managers to pivot to if New York opts to hold Nabers out. Both Nabers and head coach John Harbaugh have been non-committal on the wide receiver's potential to play this weekend, with Nabers himself weighing the long-term implications when he does return from the torn ACL and lateral meniscus in his right knee he sustained Week 4 of last season, per Evan Barnes of Newsday.