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Sutton secured six of eight targets for 87 yards in the Broncos' 30-6 loss to the Chiefs on Thursday.

Sutton paced the Broncos in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the night and continues to arguably push Emmanuel Sanders for the role of No. 1 receiver in the offense. Each player's upside is likely capped to an extent by Joe Flacco's limitations, but Sutton has now logged at least 76 receiving yards in four of his last five games. The second-year wideout will look to continue producing versus the Colts in a Week 8 matchup a week from Sunday.

Hardman secured two of three targets for 28 yards and a touchdown and returned one punt for 36 yards in the Chiefs' 30-6 win over the Broncos on Thursday.

Hardman was on the receiving end of Patrick Mahomes' only touchdown pass of the night before the latter's exit from the game early in the second quarter with a knee injury. The rookie also flashed his impressive speed on his one punt return and snapped a three-game touchdown-less streak with the aforementioned 21-yard scoring grab in the first quarter. Hardman will look to build on Thursday's performance in a Week 8 matchup against the Packers, a week from Sunday.

Hill secured three of five targets for 74 yards and a touchdown in the Chiefs' 30-6 win over the Broncos on Thursday.

The highlight of Hill's night was a 57-yard touchdown reception from the arm of backup Matt Moore in the latter portion of the third quarter. Patrick Mahomes suffered a dislocated kneecap in the first half of Thursday's game, which undoubtedly kept Hill's production modest. Numbers along the lines of Thursday's might more or less become the norm for HIll for whatever games Moore starts, given the veteran quarterback has never possessed the strongest arm and may be even more limited at age 35. Hill will look to thrive with whomever is under center when he faces the Packers in Week 8, a week from Sunday.

Samuel (groin) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Samuel suffered a groin strain during Sunday's 20-7 road win against the Rams and hasn't taken the practice field in the meantime. While his status for Week 7 at Washington may be threatened, the 49ers will give a sense of his availability on Friday's injury report.

Valdez-Scantling (ankle/knee) didn't practice Thursday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Valdez-Scantling suffered undisclosed ankle and knee injuries when he was rolled up on during Monday's last-second victory against the Lions. While he was compromised, health-wise, he still played 77 percent of the snaps on offense en route to two receptions (on two targets) for 48 yards. The Packers' receiving corps is littered by injuries this week -- also, Davante Adams (toe), Geronimo Allison (concussion/chest), Jimmy Graham (ankle) and Robert Tonyan (hip) -- so whoever suits up could have plenty of opportunity to produce against the Raiders' 22nd-ranked pass defense.

Kirk (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Kirk continues to have a cap on his reps, but at least he's practicing as his right ankle gets healthier. On Wednesday, coach Kliff Kingsbury even told Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com that Kirk is "closer than he was last week." Kirk still must display an ability to cut while running, though, so he may have to progress to full participation Friday to get the all-clear for Sunday's road game versus the Giants.

Smith (ankle) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Smith hasn't practiced since injuring his ankle in the Week 5 win over the Buccaneers and looks to be trending toward his fourth absence of the season Friday in Chicago. If that's the case, Austin Carr and Lil'Jordan Humphrey could split No. 3 receiver duties again, but that duo has combined to draw only one target across 144 offensive snaps this season.

Cobb (back) was held out of practice Thursday, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

As expected, the Cowboys opted to rest Cobb as he tends to a back injury. Both Cobb and Amari Cooper (ankle/quadriceps) have been DNPs this week, while No. 2 wide receiver Michael Gallup (knee) logged back-to-back limited showings Wednesday and Thursday. Friday's injury report will give a sense of Cobb's potential to play Sunday versus the Eagles, but the dual absences from he and Cooper are opening the door for Tavon Austin and Cedrick Wilson to have significant roles yet again.

Hopkins (ribs) practiced fully Thursday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

The same applies to Will Fuller (calf, oblique), which sets the stage for the Texans' top two pass catchers to play Sunday against the Colts. Hopkins will thus continue to operate in a high-volume role in the Texans offense this weekend, on the heels of being targeted 12 times (for nine catches and 55 yards) in Week 6's 31-24 win over the Chiefs.

Grant (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Grant sat out Week 6 against the Redskins despite practicing in a limited fashion all week, and he's yet to take a tangible step forward in his recovery. His availability for Sunday's tilt against the Bills will likely be determined based on what he's able to do in Friday's practice. If Grant is able to suit up, he'll serve as Miami's top kick and punt returner.