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Tillman is expected to be among the top four wideouts Sunday, with David Bell (knee) ruled out for the Week 9 matchup against the Cardinals.

Tillman, who has not been active the last three games, moved up the ladder twice this week. First, it was Donovan Peoples-Jones being traded to the Lions, then it was Bell's status for Week 9. It's an ideal week for Tillman, as the return of quarterback Deshaun Watson signals a more productive passing game. Marquise Goodwin is also expected to play a greater role and likely to get most of the snaps that had gone to Peoples-Jones in previous games.

Moore recorded one catch on two targets for 29 yards in Thursday's 20-16 loss to the Steelers.

Moore stuck to his typical role by playing 43 percent of offensive snaps. He now has zero or one catch for the seventh time in eight contests this season.

Westbrook-Ikhine converted his only target into a catch for 23 yards in Thursday's 20-16 loss to the Steelers.

Westbrook-Ikhine found targets harder to come by given that the Titans had their full complement of receivers for most of the game. On the positive side, his one catch was the longest gain on a drive that ultimately ended in a rushing touchdown for Derrick Henry. Westbrook-Ikhine could return to a more prominent role if Treylon Burks is forced to miss time with a concussion

The Giants signed Olszewski off their practice squad to their active roster Friday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Olszewski joined the Giants' practice squad ahead of Week 8 and worked as the team's lead punt returner versus the Jets after getting signed to the active roster. He was subsequently released and signed back to the active roster, and he has now been elevated again ahead of a Week 9 clash with the Raiders. The Giants have been hampered by poor punt-return play throughout the campaign, and both Eric Gray (calf) and Gary Brightwell (hamstring) are currently on IR, so Olszewski could stick as the team's lead punt returner moving forward. He's not likely to see much work on offense, however.

Nailor (hamstring) remains on injured reserve but is questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Nailor has been sidelined by the hamstring injury since Week 2 but may be able to make his return this weekend. He'll need to be activated from injured reserve Saturday to have a chance of suiting up Sunday in Atlanta.

Powell (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game in Atlanta.

Powell was limited by a shoulder injury at practice this week, but he's good to go for Sunday's matchup with the Falcons. He should continue to operate as Minnesota's primary return man and No. 3 wideout.

Gipson (ankle) remained limited at Friday's practice, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports.

Gipson has played just 55 offensive snaps all season, registering four carries for 34 yards and one four-yard catch on two targets. He mainly plays special teams as the Jets' dynamic returner.

Lockett (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game in Baltimore, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Lockett has been tending to a hamstring injury for three weeks running, but despite sitting out Wednesday's session before practicing in a limited fashion Thursday, he'll be available for the eighth time in as many games this season. He'll be looking to build upon a 35-390-3 line on 49 targets to date against the Ravens' third-ranked pass defense (176.6 yards per game) Sunday.

Metcalf (hip) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at Baltimore, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Metcalf followed up a full practice Wednesday with no on-field activity one day later. His lingering hip injury was to blame, but on the bright side he ditched the rib injury that has followed him since Week 2. Now with his status confirmed for Week 9, Metcalf will take aim Sunday at a Ravens defense that has allowed opposing wide receivers to rack up the sixth-most catches (111) to opposing wide receivers in eight games this season.

Thornton (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Commanders after being limited at practice Friday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Thornton practiced fully Wednesday and Thursday but was added to the injury report Friday due to a foot issue. With Kendrick Bourne (knee) on IR and DeVante Parker (concussion) out Sunday, Thornton could reclaim a role in the Patriots offense if he's available Week 9 after being a healthy inactive last weekend. That said, the 2022 second-rounder needs to turn in a full and productive game in order to merit fantasy consideration while working in a WR corps that also includes Demario Douglas, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Jalen Reagor and Kayshon Boutte.