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Nacua (knee) practiced on a limited basis Thursday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Nacua seemingly has had a preternatural rapport with Matthew Stafford since making his pro debut Week 1, reeling in 61 of 89 targets for 795 yards and two touchdowns in eight games. Even with Cooper Kupp back in action as of Week 5, Nacua still has put up a 22-294-1 line on 37 targets over the last four contests. As the Rams prepare for a Week 9 visit to Green Bay, both Nacua and Stafford are dealing with health concerns, but the wide receiver at least has been able to log back-to-back capped sessions, while the quarterback hasn't mixed into drills yet due to a sprained UCL in his right thumb. Nacua's tending to some swelling in his knee, and Friday's practice report will reveal whether or not he enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game. Assuming Nacua does suit up, he could be on the receiving end of passes from Brett Rypien if Stafford doesn't gain clearance to play.

Hopkins (toe) is listed as active for Thursday night's game against the Steelers.

With the Titans on a quick turnaround after Sunday's 28-23 win over the Falcons, Hopkins was listed as limited on Monday and Tuesday's practice reports before being deemed a non-participant Wednesday and questionable for Thursday's contest. Now that the wideout's active status versus Pittsburgh has been confirmed, Hopkins figures to maintain his key role in Tennessee's passing offense while working with rookie QB Will Levis for the second straight game. In Levis' regular-season debut against Atlanta, Hopkins logged 43 (of a possible 68) snaps on offense en route to catching four of his six targets for 128 yards and three TDs.

Cobb (shoulder) practiced fully Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Cobb was inactive for the Jets' Week 8 win over the Giants, but his return to a full practice Thursday sets the stage for the veteran slot man to be available for Monday night's game against the Chargers. However, with just three catches for 20 yards on 12 targets through six games this season, Cobb is off the fantasy lineup radar.

Powell (shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

It's the second straight day Powell has logged a limited practice session after he sustained a shoulder injury in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Packers. His participation in Friday's practice will be a better indicator as to whether he'll be able to suit up for Week 9 against the Falcons.

Charles (shoulder) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Charles was unable to suit up for Sunday's contest against the Giants after sitting out the final session of Week 8 prep Friday. His full participation in Wednesday's practice indicates that he is on track to play in Week 9 against the Chargers on Monday night. Charles has appeared in two games this season -- he's logged 33 snaps on special teams and seven on offense -- without recording a stat.

Palmer (knee) was officially a non-participant in practice Thursday.

Palmer now has two more chances to return to practice ahead of Monday night's game against the Jets. If the wideout ends up limited or out Week 9, however, Quentin Johnston would be in line to see added opportunities alongside the Chargers' top pass catcher Keenan Allen.

Gallup (illness) practiced fully Thursday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Gallup was absent to kick off Week 9 prep due to an illness, but after the day off, he was able to handle every practice rep Thursday. He could be in store for a spike in production Sunday against an Eagles defense that has given up the most catches (134) and total touchdowns (13) to opposing wide receivers in eight games on the campaign.

Osborn (chest) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.

Osborn is coming off his most productive performance of the season (8-99-0 line on 10 targets) this past Sunday at Green Bay. He now has the double whammy of an injury to tend to and the Vikings' No. 1 quarterback Kirk Cousins going down with a torn Achilles in that contest, thereby ending the latter's season. Osborn will have one more chance this week to get back to all on-field work before the team potentially hands him a designation for Sunday's game in Atlanta. Assuming he's able to suit up, he likely will be on the receiving end of passes from rookie fifth-round pick Jaren Hall considering Joshua Dobbs only joined Minnesota from Arizona on Tuesday.

London (groin) officially didn't practice Thursday, Amna Subhan of the Falcons' official site reports.

London's lack of activity comes as no surprise after he wasn't present for the media-access portion of Thursday's session, marking his second straight DNP. He thus has just one more chance to log some on-field work before the Falcons potentially make a ruling on his availability ahead of Sunday's contest against the Vikings. If London is limited or sidelined this weekend, it could mean more targets for Atlanta's tight ends and running backs considering the underwhelming options behind him on the WR depth chart (Van Jefferson, Mack Hollins, KhaDarel Hodge and Scotty Miller).

Robinson (knee) practiced on a limited basis Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Since making his season debut Week 3, Robinson has received the occasional reprieve from practice as he puts the torn ACL in his right knee that he sustained Week 11 of last season further in the rearview mirror. Assuming he's able to suit up Sunday in Las Vegas, he likely will be working with Daniel Jones (neck) for the first time since Week 5. In three games with Jones as the starter, Robinson hauled in 14 of 17 targets for 79 yards and no touchdowns.