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James (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 3 game against the Bears.

James didn't practice at all this week, as he's dealing with an MCL issue. The veteran slot man has played just 26 offensive snaps through two games, catching one pass for six yards on three targets. His loss will be felt more on special teams where James is the Chiefs' punt returner.

Olszewski (concussion) will not play against the Raiders on Sunday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN reports.

Olszewski suffered a concussion against the Browns last week that will force him to miss Sunday's contest. With the 26-year-old out, Pittsburgh will likely turn to Godwin Igwebuike to handle kick-return duties.

Meyers (concussion) was a full participant in practice Friday and doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game in Pittsburgh, Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee reports.

Meyers was a full participant both Thursday and Friday after clearing the league's five-step concussion protocol. He missed Vegas' Week 2 loss to Buffalo after getting hurt late in the season opener against Denver. Meyers was integral to the win over the Broncos, scoring two touchdowns in his team debut. He's expected to return to a starting role on the outside opposite Davante Adams versus the Steelers.

Bell caught both of his targets for 24 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's 30-12 win over the Giants.

Ray-Ray McCloud got the start in place of Brandon Aiyuk (shoulder), but it was Bell who wound up being the primary beneficiary with a short red-zone score in the second quarter of Thursday's win. The seventh-round rookie wound up seeing 31 snaps on offense (37 percent), finishing in a tie with Jauan Jennings for the third-most amongst San Francisco wideouts. Bell was limited to two targets in a committee approach to replace Aiyuk's production, so fantasy managers shouldn't overreact to the rookie's first touchdown. There is also the possibility that Aiyuk returns in Week 4 -- with nine days between an Oct. 1 matchup against Arizona -- which would push Bell back into a reserve role.

Watkins (hamstring) didn't practice Friday.

Watkins has logged consecutive DNPs to begin the week after leaving last Thursday's win over the Vikings due to a hamstring strain. The wide receiver appears to be trending towards an absence Monday in Tampa Bay, though Watkins will have one more opportunity to return to the practice field Saturday.

Smith (hamstring/thigh) was a limited practice participant Friday.

Smith should be able to play Monday in Tampa Bay even if he's limited for a third straight time when the Eagles release their final injury report Saturday. The team would be awfully thin at wide receiver in the event of a weekend setback, as No. 3 man Quez Watkins (hamstring) already appears highly likely to miss MNF.

Hopkins (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns after missing practice Friday.

Though Hopkins didn't practice last week, he played this past Sunday against the Chargers, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site notes. This time around, Hopkins indicated that the plan is for him to make the trip to Cleveland, with his game status to be determined. Fortunately for those with designs on utilizing Hopkins in Week 3 lineups, the Titans kick off at 1:00 p.m. ET this Sunday.

McCloud logged 38 offensive snaps (46 percent) but was not targeted in Thursday's 30-12 win over the Giants.

McCloud got the starting nod in place of Brandon Aiyuk (wrist), but the elevated role did not result in added production Thursday. Rookie Ronnie Bell wound up benefiting the most from Aiyuk's absence with a short touchdown reception on two targets. The speedy McCloud was mainly used as a downfield decoy on his routes Thursday, in addition to handling his usual return-man duties. The veteran wideout could earn another start against Arizona on Oct. 1 if Brandon Aiyuk (shoulder) isn't ready following the extended rest period.

Jones (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Texans.

After gathering in five of seven passes for 55 yards and one touchdown in a Week 1 win at Indianapolis, Jones was blanked on six targets this past Sunday against the Chiefs. On Monday, coach Doug Pederson revealed that Jones was dealing with a knee injury, leaving the wide receiver day-to-day. Jones proceeded to log no practice reps Wednesday through Friday before the Jaguars made a ruling on his Week 3 availability, so his status may be more of a week-to-week proposition at this point.

Toney (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 3 game against the Bears, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Toney missed practice Wednesday and Thursday before returning to limited work Friday. Seemingly unable to stay healthy, Toney could end up a game-time decision ahead of a late-afternoon kickoff. He's not someone we're looking to start in most fantasy leagues with the Chiefs running a five/six-man rotation at wideout.