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Boutte is in line for a larger role with Nico Collins (hamstring) ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Aaron Wilson of SportsTalk790AM reports.

Boutte was targeted on just two of 25 routes in a Week 1 loss to Buffalo, catching one pass for 21 yards. His 60 percent route share was fourth on the team, behind Collins (86 percent), TE Dalton Schultz (71 percent) and WR Xavier Hutchinson (69 percent). With Collins out of the equation, Hutchinson and Boutte are the safest bets to take WR snaps, with Jaylin Noel and Jared Wayne also having roles. The Texans also may lean into multi-TE formations after using 11 personnel on 58 percent of snaps in their season opener.

Nacua didn't practice Friday due to a hip injury, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register reports.

Nacua wasn't present during the portion of Friday's practice open to the media, but now the reason for his absence is known. He has just one more chance to prove his health ahead of Monday's game against the Giants and avoid a Week 2 injury designation. With Jordan Whittington (quadriceps) also showing up as a DNP on Friday's practice report, Davante Adams, Konata Mumpfield, Xavier Smith, Tutu Atwell and CJ Daniels represent the healthy wide receivers on the Rams' active roster.

Dulin (ankle) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Dulin won't suit up versus the Chiefs, with head coach Shane Steichen labeling the wideout as "week-to-week." While Dulin is sidelined, Seth McGowan should handle most of the return duties. Laquon Treadwell also figures to see extra playing time behind Josh Downs, Keenan Allen and Alec Pierce (heel).

Mims (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

Mims played just nine snaps on offense in a Week 1 loss at Kansas City, running six routes without seeing a target. His absence may leave a few more snaps for Troy Franklin, but the bigger impact for Denver will be on special teams, especially if RJ Harvey (questionable - hamstring) also ends up inactive. The team could look to the practice squad for a punt returner, while kick returns figure to be handled primarily by backup RBs Jonah Coleman and Tyler Badie.

Thomas (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at Denver, Ryan O'Halloran of the Florida Times-Union reports.

The Jaguars listed Thomas as a limited practice participant all week, after he played just eight snaps on offense after the first quarter of a Week 1 win over Cleveland. He did catch three passes for 40 yards in the opening quarter, and he likely would've played more if the Jaguars hadn't been up by three-plus scores for the entire second half. Still, there's some risk of re-injury, and continued risk of playing behind Parker Washington and Jakobi Meyers in multi-TE formations.

Meyers (thumb) was limited at Friday's practice but doesn't have an injury designation for Week 2 at Denver, Ryan O'Halloran of the Florida Times-Union reports.

Brian Thomas (shoulder) also avoided an injury designation despite being limited in practice throughout the week. He picked up his injury during the Week 1 win over Cleveland, whereas Meyers is listed with the same thumb injury that he played through successfully in the season opener.

Nacua didn't take part in the media-access portion of Friday's practice, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register reports.

Nacua dealt with psoas soreness for a good portion of training camp but avoided the Rams' Week 1 injury report entirely before suiting up and looking like his normal self against the 49ers in Melbourne, Australia, corralling five of nine targets for 74 yards. The reason for Friday's potential absence likely won't be known until the team posts its second practice report of the week.

Wester is preparing for a larger role in the likely absence of Zay Flowers, who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against New Orleans due to a hamstring injury, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.

Wester caught 252 passes during his college career at Florida Atlantic, but he's largely been a return specialist since the Ravens took him in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. He should get some of the slot snaps in 11 personnel, which is where Flowers was dominating during last week's win over the Colts before a hamstring injury forced him to the sideline late in the second quarter. After finishing his rookie season with zero targets on 58 offensive snaps, Wester played 20 snaps last week and caught both of his targets for 15 yards.

With teammate Zay Flowers (hamstring) listed as doubtful, Bateman has a big opportunity Sunday against the Saints, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com opines.

Quarterback Lamar Jackson said that Bateman "is actually going to get a lot more targets, I believe." The Ravens may not have any other choice after losing Flowers and Ja'Kobi Lane (wrist) to injuries during a Week 1 win over Indianapolis. Bateman played 80 percent of Baltimore's snaps in the contest, including 85 percent before halftime when Flowers and Lane were still in the game. Bateman likely will handle another lofty snap share this Sunday, and his target rate may rise with Flowers' usual snaps/routes being split between lesser players like Devontez Walker, LaJohntay Wester and Chris Moore.

McConkey (rib) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders, ESPN's Kris Rhim reports.

McConkey missed the fourth quarter of last week's game and didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, but a return to practice Friday gives him a shot to play this Sunday. If it comes down to a game-time decision, fantasy managers should have an alternative ready from the late-afternoon games or primetime contests (the Chargers are scheduled for a 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff). Quentin Johnston and Tre' Harris will both get plenty of snaps at wide receiver if McConkey ends up on the inactive list.