NFL Player News

Smith (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Colts, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Smith and A.J. Brown (ankle) both were limited practice participants Wednesday and Thursday before upgrading to full participation Friday. They avoid injury designations and thus are set to do battle with a tough group of cornerbacks led by Stephon Gilmore.

Brown (ankle/rest) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Colts, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Brown reportedly rolled his ankle in the first half last week when he caught only one pass for seven yards in a loss to Washington, but he managed limited practices Wednesday and Thursday before upgrading to full participation Friday. Fellow wideout DeVonta Smith (knee) also avoided an injury designation and should be fine to handle his usual role Sunday against CB Stephon Gilmore and the Colts.

Jeudy (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Per coach Nathaniel Hackett, the hope is that Jeudy, who remains day-to-day, can play Week 12 against the Panthers. With Jeudy and KJ Hamler (hamstring) out Sunday, Courtland Sutton will lead the Broncos' wideout corps versus Las Vegas, with Kendall Hinton (shoulder, questionable) -- if active -- Jalen Virgil and Montrell Washington also available to mix in. Moreover, the team could add further WR depth ahead of the contest via the practice squad.

Hinton (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports reports.

If Hinton suits up, he would be in line for an expanded role with both Jerry Jeudy (ankle) and KJ Hamler (hamstring) having been ruled out. Hinton is coming off his best game of the season, as he set season highs in catches (four) and receiving yards (62) in Week 10 against the Titans.

Benson (knee) was placed on injured reserve Friday.

Benson suffered a knee injury in Week 10 versus the Bears and was forced out of the contest early, and he will now be forced to miss at least four weeks while on IR. The wide receiver made his team debut in Week 10, and his absence will have little to no impact on the Lions' offensive game plan moving forward.

Reynolds (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Reynolds returned to practice Thursday as a limited participant before sitting out again Friday to close out the week. He thus appears no better than 50/50 ahead of Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, and there's also the possibility of added target competition with DJ Chark (ankle) recently designated to return from injured reserve.

Jeudy (ankle) wasn't spotted during the media availability at Friday's practice, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Jeudy hasn't practiced at all this week after hurting his ankle early in Week 10 against the Titans. Denver's final Week 11 injury report will provide a specific injury designation, but Jeudy's lack of activity this week suggests that he's unlikely to suit up against the Raiders on Sunday.

Valdes-Scantling (illness) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday night's game against the Chargers after practicing fully Friday.

With JuJu Smith-Schuster ruled out with a concussion and Mecole Hardman (abdomen/illness) having been placed on IR, Valdes-Scantling is in line to handle plenty of snaps Sunday, while Kadarius Toney, Justin Watson and Skyy Moore also are candidates to see added opportunities Week 11. Through nine games, Valdes-Scantling has caught 26 of his 43 targets for 441 yards and a TD, and with both Smith-Schuster and Hardman sidelined this weekend, the 6-foot-4, 206-pounder should see enough volume in Kansas City's passing game to merit fantasy consideration.

Harry (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Harry did not practice for the second day in a row Friday due to an unspecified illness that is significant enough to keep him sidelined against Atlanta in Week 11. This will mark the wideout's second missed game in as many weeks, as he was ruled a healthy scratch Week 10, and his next chance to play will come versus the Jets on Sunday, Nov. 27. While Harry has slotted into the bottom half of the Bears' wide receiver depth chart this season, his absence should open up more opportunities for Velus Jones, Byron Pringle and Dante Pettis against the Falcons.

Jefferson (toe) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

A toe injury impacted his practice participation but never caused him to miss a session entirely, and Jefferson now takes the field against a Cowboys defense led by CB Trevon Diggs and pass rushers Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence. The 23-year-old is a top-3 play at wide receiver in any matchup, on pace to become the first player with 2,000 receiving yards in a season. With Miami's Tyreek Hill on bye this week, Jefferson needs 89 yards to retake the NFL lead.