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Olszewski (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills, Chris Halicke of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Olszewski has fumbled twice across four games in his role as the Steelers' primary kick and punt returner. As a result, he'll be inactive for the first time this season. Steven Sims appears to be a candidate to takeover Olszewski's role on special teams.

Perriman (knee/hamstring) is listed as inactive Sunday versus the Falcons, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Despite practicing in a limited capacity during Week 5 prep, Perriman will miss a second straight game due to knee and hamstring injuries. He'll be sitting along with Julio Jones (knee) and Deven Thompkins (coach's decision) on Sunday, meaning Tampa Bay will be down to Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Russell Gage (back), Scotty Miller, Jaelon Darden and Kaylon Geiger at wide receiver. Perriman's next opportunity to suit up is Sunday, Oct. 16 in Pittsburgh.

Palmer (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Despite taking a questionable tag into the weekend, Palmer always seemed like a good bet to play after turning in a pair of limited practices before upgrading to full participation Friday. With Palmer now having been formally cleared to suit up, he'll look to capitalize on the absence of top wideout Keenan Allen (hamstring), who is missing his fourth straight game. Palmer laid an egg in the Chargers' Week 4 win over Houston, playing 57 percent of the offensive snaps while drawing just one target.

Nailor (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Bears.

Nailor popped up on the injury report list Thursday as a limited participant because of a hamstring injury. With the rookie sidelined, Dan Chisena, who was elevated from the practice squad, will likely take over Nailor's depth receiver role behind Justin Jefferson, Adam Thielen, K.J. Osborn and Jalen Reagor.

Jones (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Texans,

As anticipated, Jones will return from a one-game absence after he turned in a trio of limited practices this week before taking a questionable designation into Sunday. Though the Jaguars could end up opting for a run-heavier game plan as home favorites against the winless Texans, Jones should still see a decent amount of volume as the No. 2 option in the passing game after Christian Kirk. Through his first three games, Jones averaged eight targets per contest.

Goodwin (knee/back) is inactive Week 5 against the Saints.

Goodwin has quietly seen 42 percent of snaps or greater in each of the first four games for the Seahawks, but the No. 3 receiver role has translated to just four catches for 53 yards on the year. He'll now miss his first game as a Seahawk due to multiple injuries that popped up in practice this week. Second-year wideout Dee Eskridge would seemingly be the most likely candidate to see extra playing time in Goodwin's stead.

Meyers (knee) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Meyers is back in the mix after missing two straight games, though he'll be catching passes from rookie Bailey Zappe in Week 5, with Mac Jones (ankle) inactive. While coming back from an injury and the Patriots potentially leaning on the run Sunday, Meyers looks like a hit-or-miss fantasy option in his return to action.

Reynolds (ankle) is active for Sunday's game at New England.

For a second consecutive contest, Reynolds will play through an ankle issue after managing a pair of limited practices. He'll welcome back Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) for the first time since Week 3, while running back D'Andre Swift (shoulder/ankle) and DJ Chark (ankle) again are sitting out. Reynolds thus is set to serve as the Lions' No. 2 WR, and if St. Brown is at all inhibited, the former may be in line for a significant workload following a combined 13-177-1 line on 18 targets the last two outings.

Gage (back) is listed as active Sunday against the Falcons, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Gage has played through a lingering hamstring issue all season, but a back concern was the reason the Buccaneers added him to the injury report Saturday, leaving his status in question for Week 5. He'll nonetheless be available to the offense Sunday, and he'll join Mike Evans and Chris Godwin in a receiving corps that'll be without Julio Jones (knee) for the third time on the campaign. Through four contests, Gage has averaged 5.3 catches for 38 yards per game while scoring one touchdown.

Waddle (groin) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Jets.

The same goes for Tyreek Hill (quadriceps), which sets the stage for Miami's top two wideouts to catch passes in Week 5 from Teddy Bridgewater, with Tua Tagovailoa (concussion/back/ankle) inactive. Barring any in-game setbacks, the duo should see enough volume Sunday to maintain fantasy utility. Through four games to date, Waddle -- who was limited at practice Thursday and Friday -- has recorded 35 targets en route to catching 21 passes for 381 yards and three TDs.