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Pascal logged 59 of a possible 67 snap on offense in Thursday's 20-17 loss to the Texans but did not catch his only target in the game.

Pascal's 88 percent snap share was tops among the Colts' wideouts Thursday, but that's because the team limited T.Y. Hilton to 25 snaps in his return from a calf injury. The team's next game isn't until Dec. 1 against the Titans, at which point Pascal could possibly have some added competition for playing time, with both Parris Campbell (hand) and Devin Funchess (collarbone) candidates to return to action in Week 13.

Shepard (concussion) will visit an independent neurologist Friday in an effort to gain clearance for Sunday's game in Chicago, Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports.

Shepard has been a full practice participant throughout the week, potentially setting up his first game appearance since Week 5. The Giants certainly could use the pass-catching help, with tight ends Evan Engram (foot) and Rhett Ellison (concussion) both ruled out already. Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record relays that coach Pat Shurmur is optimistic Shepard will be cleared for Sunday's game.

Head coach Doug Pederson said Friday morning that Agholor (knee) is "trending" in the right direction in advance of Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia reports.

Agholor did not practice either of the last two days, but Pederson's comments suggest he still has a chance to play in Week 12. It's not yet clear if he will practice Friday, but regardless, there will be at least one more update on Agholor's status before the day comes to a close.

Hopkins secured six of eight targets for 94 yards and two touchdowns in the Texans' 20-17 win over the Colts on Thursday.

Hopkins was likely due for some touchdowns after recording only four over his first 10 games, but it was the way he got in the end zone Thursday that was particularly eye-catching. Hopkins crossed the goal line from 35 and 30 yards in the second and fourth quarter, respectively, the latter score proving to be the difference in the contest. The multi-time Pro Bowler clearly seemed to benefit from the return of speedy teammate Will Fuller (hamstring) to the lineup, as Hopkins was able to exploit what appeared to be man coverage on his pair of touchdowns. He'll look to continue thriving in a particularly tough matchup versus the Patriots in a Week 13 showdown, a week from Sunday.

Woods (personal) wasn't listed on the Rams' injury report Thursday, Stu Jackson of the team's official site reports.

Woods was unavailable for the Rams' Week 11 matchup with the Bears as he dealt with a family matter. Returning to the team Thursday, his number of practice reps was normal, but coach Sean McVay wouldn't commit to Woods being available Monday versus the Ravens. "We'll see," McVay told Cameron DaSilva of USA Today. Thus, Woods' status may be up in the air, which doesn't help fantasy managers with the Rams taking the field after every other Week 12 participant but Baltimore.

Coach Sean McVay said Cooks (concussion) will return to action Monday against the Ravens, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

Cooks practiced in full Thursday, after which he spoke to the media. "I'm just extremely blessed to play this game and to be able to come back out here with the guys and prep for another game," he said. "I don't take that for granted." Cooks has completed his recovery from the fifth known concussion of his playing career -- and second of the campaign -- so there's always the risk that another hit will send him to the sideline. No matter, he'll set that aside and turn his focus to Baltimore, whose defense has contained wide receivers to 7.6 yards per target and six touchdowns in 10 contests this season.

Lockett (shin) was limited at Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Lockett is putting himself into a position to suit up Sunday at Philadelphia with activity in both Week 12 sessions to date. Considering he's only a little more than a week removed from a two-day stay in the hospital to reduce swelling in his left shin, he remains a question mark, but the Seahawks will have an opportunity to clear up his status on Friday's injury report.

Reynolds didn't practice Thursday due to an illness, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

Reynolds enjoyed some recent success due to the opportunity at hand, earning at least 89 percent of the offensive snaps in each of the last three games. During that span, he hauled in nine of 19 targets for 177 yards and one touchdown. As Reynolds tends to an illness, the Rams welcomed back Robert Woods following a one-game absence to tend to a family matter, while Brandin Cooks has nearly completed his journey through the concussion protocol. If both are active Monday versus the Ravens, Reynolds will return to a bit role in the Rams' receiving corps.

Cooks (concussion) practiced fully Thursday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM Radio reports.

Cooks seems to have completed his recovery from a concussion, as he spoke Thursday. One condition of the protocol for head injuries is no contact with the media, but he told Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com that it "never went through my mind" when asked if he contemplated retirement after suffering the fifth recorded concussion of his playing career Week 8. The Rams haven't officially announced that Cooks was cleared by an independent neurologist, but his comments along with the uninhibited session Thursday both are signs of full recovery.

Moore (thumb) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Moore appears to have a shot at suiting up against the Rams on Monday. The 26-year-old has missed Baltimore's last two contests. If he's is indeed able to retake the field Week 12, Moore projects to play his usual role on special teams.