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Valdes-Scantling (back) is listed as inactive for Saturday's wild-card game against the 49ers, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Valdes-Scantling came down with a back injury Week 18 at Detroit, and while he logged a limited practice when the Packers reconvened Tuesday, he proceeded to miss back-to-back sessions to close out this week. On Thursday, coach Matt LaFleur termed Valdes-Scantling doubtful to play in the team's postseason opener, and he'll sit this one out. In a fortunate turn of events, Randall Cobb completed his recovery from core muscle surgery and was activated from injured reserve Thursday, so he'll join Davante Adams and Allen Lazard in three-wide sets Saturday.

Morgan (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the Titans, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.

Morgan was limited in practice all week ahead of Saturday's matchup, and he'll be forced to miss a second straight game with a hamstring injury. Mike Thomas and Trent Taylor could see a slight uptick in playing time against Tennessee.

Taylor was elevated to the Bengals' active roster from the practice squad for Saturday's playoff game against the Titans, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Taylor is set to be active for the sixth straight game Saturday, and he's primarily served as a punt returner for Cincinnati. He also caught two passes for 41 yards in the lone contest during which he had a role in the passing game.

Powell (ribs) doesn't carry an injury designation heading into Sunday's divisional-round matchup against Tampa Bay, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Powell was limited during the first two practices of the week but was able to fully participate Friday. He's expected to operate as the Rams' primary return man Sunday. In six games with Los Angeles, he's totaled 208 kick-return yards and 133 punt-return yards, including a 61-yard punt return for a touchdown against the Vikings in Week 16.

Skowronek (back) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

He closed out the week with a full practice, following limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday. While Skowronek played only seven snaps in the wild-card round against Arizona, his role as the No. 4 receiver puts him one injury away from steady playing time.

Perriman (hip/abdomen) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Perriman missed practice throughout the week, with coach Bruce Arians revealing that the wideout has a torn muscle near his abdomen. The Bucs hope to get Cyril Grayson (hamstring) back in the lineup alongside Mike Evans and Tyler Johnson, but with Grayson listed as questionable after missing the past couple weeks, it's possible Scotty Miller is tabbed as the No. 3 receiver this Sunday. Either way, Perriman won't be part of the equation.

Perriman (hip/abdomen) didn't practice Friday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Per Auman, coach Bruce Arians noted Friday that Perriman has "a torn muscle in his side" and with that in mind it doesn't seem likely the wideout will be available Sunday against the Rams. With Cyril Grayson (hamstring) also iffy for the Buccaneers' divisional-round contest, John Brown is a candidate to be elevated from the team's practice squad to provide added depth behind Mike Evans and Tyler Johnson.

Skowronek (back) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

The wide receiver opened the week with a limited estimation at Wednesday's walk-through session and followed it up with a limited effort at Thursday's first padded practice. Skowronek suffered the back injury in Monday's wild-card win over the Cardinals, and his practice status Friday will provide a clearer indication of his availability for Sunday's divisional-round contest against the Buccaneers.

Perriman (hip) did not practice Thursday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

The wide receiver remained unavailable for practice Thursday after also being absent Wednesday while nursing a hip issue. Perriman's reps were limited to open last week before he ramped up activity Friday, and he ultimately entered the Buccaneers' wild-card matchup versus the Eagles without an injury designation. His ability to participate at Friday's practice will provide a clearer indication of his chances to play in the team's divisional-round contest against the Rams on Sunday. If he can't go, Scotty Miller would be a likely candidate for increased snaps in the game.

The Packers activated Cobb (groin) from injured reserve Thursday.

Cobb underwent core muscle surgery during the Packers' Week 13 bye and missed the rest of the regular season. With the benefit of a first-round bye in the playoffs, his time away from the field will end at five games as he prepares for a return for Saturday's divisional-round matchup with the 49ers. Green Bay has listed Marquez Valdes-Scantling (back) as doubtful to play this weekend, so Cobb should jump back into three-wide sets with Davante Adams and Allen Lazard.