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Watson (chest) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.

Watson picked up a minor injury on his touchdown reception during Kansas City's 27-24 victory over the Chargers in Week 2, but it doesn't appear that it's going to hold him out of Sunday's game at Indianapolis. Through his first two games with the Chiefs, Watson has recorded two receptions for 50 yards and a score on three targets.

Hardman was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a heel injury.

Hardman suffered the injury in last Thursday's 27-24 win over the Chargers and was able to re-enter the game. His ability to return to that game bodes well for his availability Week 3 against the Colts, as does his ability to practice Wednesday, albeit on a limited basis. Hardman has 10 targets and 55 receiving yards through two games, playing 56 and 54 percent of snaps on offense as the No. 3 receiver.

Philips was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a shoulder injury, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Philips, who was limited at practice this past Friday and Saturday, approached Monday's game against the Bills listed as questionable, but he ended up suiting up. With no reported setbacks in the Titans' 41-7 loss, Philips' limitations Wednesday could well be maintenance-related. Following a six-catch, 66-yard effort in the Titans' season-opening loss to the Giants, Philips logged just one catch for five yards Week 2 while working behind Treylon Burks, Robert Woods and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine.

Perriman (knee) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Perriman played through the same injury last week and ended up with a 3-45-1 receiving line on five targets and a 75 percent snap share in the Buccaneers' win over the Saints. He could be in line for a similar-sized role this Sunday against the Packers, as Mike Evans is suspended for the game, while Julio Jones (knee) and Chris Godwin (hamstring) still aren't practicing after sitting out the Week 2 win.

Watson was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a hamstring injury.

Fellow wideouts Allen Lazard (ankle) and Sammy Watkins (hamstring) were also limited participants, while Randall Cobb was absent due to an illness. Through two games as pro, Watson has been targeted seven times, gathering in five of those passes for 43 yards. If any of Lazard, Watkins or Cobb are sidelined Sunday at Tampa Bay, Watson would be in line for an elevated snap count, assuming he overcomes his own injury concern.

Miller was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a calf injury.

Russell Gage (hamstring) and Breshad Perriman (knee) also were limited, while Julio Jones (knee) and Chris Godwin (hamstring) didn't practice and Mike Evans is suspended for Week 3. It thus remains unclear who will see targets from Tom Brady this Sunday against Green Bay, but the early outlook hints at Miller being involved even if he has a minor calf injury.

Burks is listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report due to an ankle injury.

The rookie wideout may have picked up a minor ankle injury during Monday's blowout loss to the Bills, but he should be able to graduate to full practice participation later this week. Burks caught four of six targets for 47 yards Monday, making him one of the few bright spots in an otherwise ugly performance for the Titans. It's unclear if the solid showing against the Bills will earn him more playing time Week 3 against the Raiders, after Burks took 37 percent of snaps Week 1 and 45 percent in Week 2.

Cobb didn't practice Wednesday due to an illness.

It's unclear if Cobb's absence is related to COVID-19, but if so, he may be in danger of sitting out a key Week 3 road matchup with the Buccaneers. Meanwhile, all of Allen Lazard (ankle), Sammy Watkins (hamstring) and Christian Watson (hamstring) were limited participants Wednesday, so the Packers' receiving corps is in danger of being compromised this weekend.

Gage (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Gage likely will play through the hamstring injury for a third straight week this Sunday against Green Bay, but it may be affecting his workload, with the Buccaneers deploying him as their No. 3 receiver even as they've been without other wideouts due to injuries through the first two games. Mike Evans is suspended this week and won't play Sunday, while Julio Jones (knee) and Chris Godwin (hamstring) both missed practice Wednesday and could miss their second straight game.

Proche (groin) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday.

Proche missed two consecutive practices prior to sitting out Sunday's game versus Miami, so the fact that he's now practicing again is an encouraging sign that he might be available for Week 3 at New England. However, with Proche still questionable and Devin Duvernay's (concussion) status also in doubt, the Ravens could be compelled to lean more heavily on Demarcus Robinson and Tylan Wallace than they'd otherwise like to against a stout Patriots defense.