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Jones (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Jones is slowly trending in the right direction, logging limited practices Thursday and Friday after opening the week with an absence. Even so, the rookie third-round pick most likely will remain sidelined this weekend. If he sits out Week 3, Jones' next opportunity to make his NFL debut will come Week 4 at the Giants.

Renfrow (concussion) wasn't seen at the media-access portion of Friday's practice, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.

Renfrow absorbed a big hit that precipitated the game-ending fumble return for a touchdown this past Sunday against the Cardinals. As part of the aftermath, he entered the protocol for head injuries and has yet to practice this week, likely indicating an absence is in his future Sunday in Tennessee. The Raiders may confirm as much when they release Friday's practice report, and if Renfrow is sidelined this weekend, Mack Hollins, Tyron Johnson and Keelan Cole would be in line for additional targets behind top wide receiver Davante Adams.

Jeudy (ribs/shoulder) was spotted at practice Friday, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com reports.

It remains to be seen how the Broncos list Jeudy's participation level, but his presence on the field Friday offers hope that the wideout -- who didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday -- may be able to play Sunday night. Look for Denver's final Week 3 injury report to clarify whether Jeudy heads into the weekend with a designation or cleared to suit up versus the 49ers.

Coach Frank Reich said Friday that Pittman (quadriceps) is "ready to go" ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Pittman was unable to play Week 2 due to a quadriceps injury, but after managing limited sessions both Wednesday and Thursday this week, he's been cleared to return to action. He'll thus serve as the Colts' top receiving option for quarterback Matt Ryan on Sunday, looking to build on a 9-121-1 line on 13 targets from the season opener.

Pierce cleared the concussion protocol Thursday and will be available for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Pierce picked up the head injury Week 1, when he played 51 percent of the Colts' offensive snaps but was unable to haul in either of his targets. The rookie second-round pick will miss just one game as a result of the injury, and he'll set his sights on his first reception as a pro this weekend.

Coach Kliff Kingsbury expects Moore (hamstring) to be ready for Week 4 or 5, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

While already ruled out for Week 3, missing a third straight game, the second-year wideout apparently has made enough progress to inspire a guarantee from Kingsbury, who said Moore will be back for Week 5 against Philadelphia if he doesn't return Week 4 against Carolina. The Cardinals are set to play a third straight game without Moore, DeAndre Hopkins (suspended through Week 6) and Antoine Wesley (IR - hip) this Sunday against the Rams, leaving Marquise Brown, A.J. Green and Greg Dortch as the team's top three WRs again.

Coach John Harbaugh realyed Friday that Duvernay (concussion) has been cleared to play Sunday against the Patriots.

Rashod Bateman missed practice Friday due to a personal matter, but both players are slated to be available this weekend, setting the stage for Bateman, Duvernay and Demarcus Robinson to lead Baltimore's Week 3 wideout corps. After catching all four of his targets for 54 yards and two TDs in Week 1, Duvernay caught both of his targets for 42 yards and returned a kickoff for a 103-yard touchdown in last weekend's loss to the Dolphins. The 2020 third-rounder profiles as a TD-dependent option in Week 3 fantasy lineups.

Coach John Harbaugh indicated that Bateman, who missed practice Friday for personal reasons, will play Sunday against the Patriots.

Harbaugh also noted that Devin Duvernay (concussion) has been cleared to play in the contest, which sets the stage for the Ravens' Week 3 wideout corps to be led by Bateman, Duvernay and Demarcus Robinson. Through his first two games this season, Bateman has recorded a 6-167-2 stat line on 12 targets, with his steady involvement in Baltimore's passing attack giving the 2021 first-rounder weekly fantasy utility.

Watson (hamstring) returned to practice Friday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Green Bay got Watson and Allen Lazard (ankle) back from their respective injuries, but not Sammy Watkins (hamstring) or Randall Cobb (illness). If Watkins and Cobb are unable to play Sunday against the Buccaneers, Watson and fellow rookie Romeo Doubs would both be in line for prominent roles alongside Lazard.

Lazard (ankle) returned to practice Friday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

As did Christian Watson (hamstring), which gives both wideouts a chance to play Sunday against the Buccaneers. Meanwhile, Sammy Watkins (hamstring) and Randall Cobb (illness) were not spotted at practice Friday, with the Packers' looming Week 3 injury report likely to add some clarity with regard to the composition of the team's wide receiver corps this weekend.