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Collins (calf) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Collins returned from a one-game absence due to a strained calf in this past Sunday's 36-22 loss to Cleveland, scoring a touchdown in garbage time but finishing with his worst marks of the season in terms of snap share (47 percent) and yardage (18), apart from the Week 14 contest in which he injured the calf on Houston's opening drive. The wideout previously had taken at least 62 percent of Houston's snaps in every other appearance, with he and Tank Dell (lower leg) serving as quarterback C.J. Stroud's top targets for most of the season. Collins is the unquestioned top target with Dell now out for the season, and there's a good chance he'll get Stroud back in the lineup for Sunday's game against Tennessee, as the quarterback is currently in the fourth stage of the five-step concussion protocol, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. The arrow is pointing up for Collins, but fantasy managers will feel better about his prospects if he manages a full practice Thursday or Friday and/or avoids a game designation on the final Week 17 injury report. If he remains limited in practice throughout the week and is listed as questionable, there will be at least some level of concern about his workload being scaled back again.

Addison (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimate.

The Vikings held a walkthrough instead of an actual practice to begin Week 17 prep, but Addison didn't mix into any on-field work as he tends to the ankle sprain that he suffered during this past Sunday's loss to the Lions. On Tuesday, head coach Kevin O'Connell called Addison "day-to-day," per Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com, so the rookie wide receiver seemingly has a chance to suit up Sunday against the Packers. Addison's activity, if any, Thursday and Friday could help forecast his odds of playing this weekend.

Watson (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant for Wednesday's walkthrough.

Watson's listing comes as no surprise, as he was seen taking part in the team stretch but didn't join his teammates outside on the practice field. As for the rest of the Packers' receiving corps, Jayden Reed (toe/chest) was listed as a limited participant, while Dontayvion Wicks (chest/ankle) also was a non-participant like Watson. As a result, the Green Bay receiver situation is one to watch as the week rolls along to get a sense of who among the group may be available along with Romeo Doubs and Malik Heath on Sunday in Minnesota.

Palmer didn't practice Wednesday due to a concussion.

Palmer played 61 offensive snaps and logged five catches on eight targets for 47 yards in this past Saturday's 24-22 loss to the Bills, but he was placed in the NFL's concussion protocol at some point after the game, according to Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times. The Chargers were also without Keenan Allen (heel) at Wednesday's practice, so for the time being, Quentin Johnston, Alex Erickson and Jalen Guyton are the Chargers' top healthy receivers as Sunday's game in Denver approaches.

Brown (knee) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Dealing with the same injury for more than a month now, Brown has played in four straight games since missing Weeks 11 and 12. His fantasy value for Week 17 against the Titans partially hinges on the health of quarterback C.J. Stroud (concussion), who was a limited practice participant Wednesday after missing the past two games.

Reed (toe/chest) was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Among the Packers' banged-up wide receivers, Reed was the only one to log any on-field work to begin Week 17 prep, while Christian Watson (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (chest/ankle) went down as non-participants. Reed wasn't able to practice at all last week before being inactive this past Sunday in Carolina, so he's in a better spot on the health front as this weekend's game in Minnesota approaches.

Hill (ankle/rest) didn't practice Wednesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

The addition of 'veteran rest' next to Hill's name on the injury report essentially confirms he didn't suffer any setbacks with his sprained ankle during a 22-20 win over the Cowboys on Sunday. He missed the Week 15 win over the Jets but then caught nine of 14 targets for 99 yards in his return to the lineup against Dallas. Hill should be all set for his usual role Sunday against Baltimore, whereas running mate Jaylen Waddle (ankle) looks to be more in danger of missing the pivotal Week 17 game.

Flowers was listed as a non-participanton Wednesday's practice estimate due to a calf injury.

Flowers was listed with a foot injury on last week's report before suiting up and catching nine of 13 targets for 72 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 33-19 win at San Francisco. The Ravens didn't actually practice Wednesday, and any level of participation Thursday should have Flowers on the right track to suit up this Sunday in Miami.

Goodwin (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Jets, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Goodwin is in danger of missing his fifth game of the season in Week 17, this time due to a knee injury. If he can't go Thursday, James Proche could be in line to see increased reps on the boundaries.

Allen (heel) didn't practice Wednesday.

Allen hasn't practiced in any fashion since the Chargers' Week 14 loss to the Broncos, and his continued absence Wednesday doesn't inspire much confidence that he'll be available for Sunday's rematch with Denver. With fellow wide receiver Joshua Palmer also missing practice Wednesday due to a concussion, the Chargers' top healthy options at the position are currently Quentin Johnston, Alex Erickson and Jalen Guyton.