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Sims (hamstring) will play in Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Sims is cleared to play while Curtis Samuel (groin) is ruled out and Dyami Brown (knee) listed as questionable, but even if the depth chart is thinned out, Sims may not be ahead of DeAndre Carter at this point. Carter had his best game of the season right before the Week 9 bye, catching three of six targets for 51 yards and a touchdown in the 17-10 loss to Denver. Sims saw two targets and only 15 snaps in the same game, though it was his first week back in the lineup after missing three in a row with the hamstring injury. In any case, playing time hasn't necessarily led to targets in the past, so even a starting assignment won't come with much fantasy appeal if Sims gets it.

Samuel (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

As expected, with the wideout again unable to practice this week and still limited to side work with the training staff. Coach Ron Rivera said Friday that the team will exhaust all possibilities before placing Samuel back on IR and making him ineligible for the rest of the season, but it does seem that could happen within the next few weeks if he doesn't turn a corner with the groin injury.

Brown (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

With Curtis Samuel (groin) out at least one more week, Brown could have a starting spot if he ends up playing. Of course, he hasn't been able to turn snaps and routes into targets and catches this year, and Washington could also give DeAndre Carter and Cam Sims some chances across from go-to guy Terry McLaurin.

Godwin (foot) returned to practice Friday, but the Bucs want to see how he feels Saturday before clearing him for Sunday's game in Washington, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Reading between the lines on coach Bruce Arians' comments Friday morning and afternoon, it sounds like Godwin is on track to play but still will need to be listed as 'questionable' on the final injury report. Prior to a Week 9 bye, Godwin had back-to-back games with eight catches for 100-plus yards and a touchdown.

Hopkins (hamstring) doesn't appear to be practicing Friday morning, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

It's obviously a poor sign for his chances to play in Sunday's game against Carolina, though coach Kliff Kingsbury has mentioned before that Hopkins can suit up on a Sunday without practicing during the week. If there's any shot for that to happen, the Cardinals will list him as 'questionable' on their final injury report Friday afternoon.

Moore (concussion) is back at practice Friday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

It's a step in the right direction, but he'll still need clearance from a neurologist before suiting up for Sunday's game against the Panthers. QB Kyler Murray (ankle) also returned to practice Friday morning, while DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) looks to be absent again.

Samuel (groin) isn't participating at Friday's practice, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Samuel has yet to practice this week and met with doctors Thursday to have his groin evaluated as he trends toward his fourth consecutive absence. The 25-year-old has four catches for 19 yards in two games this season while battling the groin injury he originally sustained in June.

Eskridge (concussion) is expected to suit up for Sunday's game against the Packers, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Eskridge hasn't seen any NFL action since sustaining a concussion Week 1, but it looks like both he and quarterback Russell Wilson (finger) will be back on the field versus Green Bay. The rookie second-round pick could be eased back into action, but he doesn't have many significant barriers in his way for the No. 3 wideout role behind DK Metcalf (foot) and Tyler Lockett. Neither Freddie Swain nor Penny Hart were targeted in Seattle's most recent game, a Week 8 win over the Jaguars.

Coach Robert Saleh said Friday that Davis (hip) "looks good" to play Sunday against the Bills.

Davis said he went "full throttle" in his return to practice earlier this week, and and it appears he's still on track to retake the field Sunday after missing the past two games with the hip issue. The 26-year-old's outlook for this weekend will receive additional clarity when the Jets release their official injury report later Friday.

Coach Bruce Arians said he believes Godwin (foot) will practice Friday and that the wideout may be a game-time decision Sunday at Washington, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Godwin has yet to practice this week coming out of Tampa Bay's Week 9 bye, but there's hope that he's able to take the field in some capacity Friday. The 25-year-old appears headed for a questionable tag at best, while fellow pass catchers Antonio Brown (ankle) and Rob Gronkowski (back) also haven't practiced this week.