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Watson is listed as limited on Monday's practice estimate due to an ankle issue.

So far this season, Watson has tended to knee, hamstring and head injuries, meaning this is a new health concern. He's coming off the best performance of his rookie campaign, as he hauled in four of eight targets for 107 yards and the first three touchdowns of his career during Sunday's overtime win over the Cowboys. With Romeo Doubs currently out due to a high-ankle sprain, Watson will continue to team with Allen Lazard (shoulder, LP on Monday) and Sammy Watkins as the top wide receivers for Aaron Rodgers (thumb, DNP on Monday) on Thursday against the Titans.

Lazard (shoulder) was listed as limited on Monday's estimated injury report.

Since sitting out Week 8 due to a shoulder issue, Lazard has been under practice limitations that now have continued into Week 11 prep. Still, he's handled snap shares of 87 and 98 percent the last two games en route to a cumulative 7-132-1 line on 14 targets. With Romeo Doubs sidelined due to a high-ankle sprain, Lazard will continue to be one of the top targets for quarterback Aaron Rodgers (thumb, DNP on Monday), assuming the duo are both active Thursday against the Titans.

Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said Monday that Williams (ankle) is slated to return to practice this week, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Williams hasn't played since Week 7 due to a high right-ankle sprain, but the Chargers' Week 8 bye means he's missed just two games as a result of the health concern. Williams and Keenan Allen (hamstring) are in line to get back on the practice field, but it's unclear if they'll make enough progress to be able to suit up Sunday versus the Chiefs. Wednesday's injury report will reveal how much work, if any, Williams handled in the first session of Week 11 prep.

Coach Brandon Staley said Monday that Allen (hamstring) is expected to return to practice this week, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Limited to just two appearances this season due to a lingering hamstring issue, Allen would be a welcome presence on the practice field for quarterback Justin Herbert and the rest of the Chargers offense. Both Allen and Mike Williams (ankle) are slated to mix into drills, but it remains to be seen if they'll do enough to be able to play Sunday against the Chiefs. Wednesday's injury report will reveal how much activity, if any, Allen was able to handle in the first session of Week 11 prep.

Gray is considered day-to-day after injuring his ankle in warmups Sunday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Gray ended up not playing a snap in Sunday's win over the Chargers, as he rolled his ankle during warmups. The rookie receiver has yet to carve out a steady role in the 49ers' offense, and he hasn't played more than seven snaps this season. He'll work to be ready Week 11 against the Cardinals.

Berryhill reverted to the Lions' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Berryhill received his third elevation of 2022, as the Lions have dealt with multiple injuries throughout their wide receiver corps this season. The 24-year-old saw just two snaps on offense Sunday against the Bears, but he did contribute on special teams, including recording a tackle on punt coverage.

Dulin stated the game as an outside receiver in a three-receiver set but didn't have a reception or target in Sunday's win at Las Vegas.

Dulin played on 20 of the offense's 64 snaps and went out on nine routes. It was his first game back after missing four games due to a foot injury. Dulin's role in the offense could grow, as he was outplaying Parris Campbell before he was hurt.

Pierce did not have a reception on two targets in Sunday's win at Las Vegas.

Pierce played on 37 of the offense's 64 snaps and notably wasn't a starter (Austin Dulin started in a three-WR set). He had clicked with Matt Ryan earlier in the season, so it would have seemed the move back to Ryan as the starting quarterback would help Pierce. It's possible the coaching change to Jeff Saturday has moved Pierce back in the game plan, meaning this performance can't be entirely written off.

Coutee had one reception for 20 yards on his only target but lost a fumble on the play in Sunday's win at Las Vegas. He also had three punt returns for a nine-yard average.

Coutee had just one play on offense as he's mostly being used on special teams, having taken over the punt return job from Nyheim Hines (who was traded to Buffalo). Coutee's fumble may give the Colts pause for handing him a larger role on offense.

Coach Kliff Kingsbury said Monday that Brown (foot) is "getting close" and is expected to be back after the team's Week 13 bye at the latest, per Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site.

Brown was placed on injured reserve Oct. 20 due to a foot injury he suffered Week 6 and was slated to be sidelined 4-to-6 weeks. Per Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com, Kingsbury added that the wideout "is getting to the point where he's going to be day-to-day," but the Cardinals won't rush him back until he's 100 percent. Before the injury, Brown secured 43 of 64 targets for 485 yards and three scores, but all of that production came when DeAndre Hopkins was sidelined due to a suspension.