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Thielen (hamstring) wasn't wearing a jersey during the portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.

Two days removed from a Week 13 loss at Seattle, the Vikings are holding a walk-through without pads, but Thielen doesn't appear to be a participant. Ultimately, Wednesday's practice report will reveal whether or not he fit in any reps as he continues to work his way back from a hamstring injury.

Campbell (hand) practiced fully Wednesday, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.

Campbell has been out since fracturing his hand in Week 9, but his full participation at practice Wednesday suggests that he's trending toward a return to action Sunday against the Buccaneers. If he's ready to go this weekend, Campbell would provide the Colts' wideout corps with a much-needed boost, as top option T.Y. Hilton is iffy for Week 14 due to a calf injury.

Beckham (groin) was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

As has been the case the last couple of weeks, Beckham's practice reps were managed Wednesday, but he should be fine for Sunday's game against Cincinnati. Beckham will look to bounce back from a three-catch, 29-yard effort in the Week 13 loss to the Steelers when he and the Browns take on a vulnerable Bengals defense. While there's little doubt about the wideout's status for Sunday's contest, quarterback Baker Mayfield is dealing with a hand injury that has thus far prevented him from throwing this week.

Pettis (knee) practiced on a side field Wednesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Pettis isn't expected to play Sunday against the Saints, and his inability to practice with the team aligns with that notion. The second-year pro likely won't have much responsibility when he returns to action, as Emmanuel Sanders, Deebo Samuel and Kendrick Bourne are expected to lead the way.

Smith-Schuster called himself week-to-week Wednesday and ran for the first time since suffering his knee injury Nov. 14 against the Browns, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Smith-Schuster only ran in a straight line Wednesday, but he's making clear progress in his recovery and appears to be close to making cuts again. The third-year wideout hasn't been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Cardinals, but he'll need to take some significant steps forward in his recovery over the next two days of practice to gain clearance. James Washington, Diontae Johnson and Tevin Jones would likely handle the majority of the snaps in three-receiver formations if Smith-Schuster can't go in Week 14.

Cobb (illness) doesn't carry an injury designation for Thursday's game at Chicago, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Cobb's practice reps were impacted by an illness this week, but he nonetheless increased his workload by the day, culminating in full participation at Wednesday's walk-through session. Consequently, he's poised to suit up Thursday against a Bears defense that has given up 7.5 yards per target and seven touchdowns to wide receivers in 12 contests this season.

Campbell (hand) will practice Wednesday, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.

Campbell logged a trio of limited practices last week before being ruled out ahead of the Colts' loss to the Titans, so he could realistically have a similar cap on his reps Wednesday. With T.Y. Hilton (calf) also withheld from practice, the Colts' healthy receiving corps currently consists of Zach Pascal, Marcus Johnson, Ashton Dulin and Chad Williams. If the rookie second-round pick manages to return to full health in time for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, he stands to benefit from both a favorable matchup and an increased target share.

Watson logged a season-high 11 snaps on offense but failed to bring in his only target during the Buccaneers' 28-11 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.

Watson saw a slight bump in playing time with Scott Miller (hamstring) out of action, but it didn't lead to any actual production. The second-year receiver has just one catch for 13 yards on the season, although with 28 snaps from scrimmage all year, it isn't as if he's been squandering an abundance of opportunities. Watson could see action as the No. 4 receiver again in Week 14 versus the Colts if Miller sits out that contest as well.

Zaccheaus was unable to bring in his only target of Thursday's 26-18 loss to the Saints.

Zaccheaus has been getting six or seven offensive snaps per game over his last four contests, but Thursday was the first time that Matt Ryan looked the rookie's way. As his snap total didn't increase, it would be a stretch to say that his first target had too much to do with Julio Jones' (shoulder) absence, but it certainly helped. Next up is a Carolina team that is undergoing some shakeups with the firing of head coach Ron Rivera, but Zaccheaus should not be on your fantasy radar.

Johnson signed with the Chargers' practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Johnson was unable to make Houston's season-opening roster but remained with the team on the practice squad before eventually being released. The undrafted rookie out of Oklahoma State has yet to make his NFL debut.