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Hopkins caught two of four targets for seven yards in Wednesday's 29-10 win over the Steelers.

Patrick Mahomes threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns, but Hopkins wasn't responsible for much of that production. While Hopkins' jump ball ability is still a valuable asset, Kansas City has preferred to get the ball out quickly to speedier alternatives such as Xavier Worthy and Hollywood Brown, limiting Hopkins' involvement in recent weeks. Hopkins could be rested in Week 18 against the Broncos since the Chiefs have sewn up the No. 1 seed in the AFC.

Adams (hip) returned to practice Friday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Adams was listed as a non-participant on practice reports Wednesday and Thursday, but the wideout looked good during Friday's session, according to interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich. The Jets' upcoming injury report will reveal both Adams' participation level and his designation (if any) for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Tillman (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Tillman will miss his fifth consecutive game, as he's been extremely slow to move through the league's concussion protocol. Michael Woods should again start on the outside opposite Jerry Jeudy, with Elijah Moore maintaining his slot role for Cleveland.

Coach Raheem Morris said London (knee) practiced fully Friday and doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game in Washington, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

After London left in the fourth quarter of this past Sunday's game against the Giants due to a knee injury, Morris told Tori McElhaney that the wide receiver could have returned to action, implying that the health concern wasn't a serious one. London kicked off Week 17 prep with back-to-back limited listings on Falcons practice reports, but Friday's uncapped session has paved the way for him to suit up Sunday, when he'll be facing a Commanders defense that has allowed the ninth-most receiving TDs (16) to opposing wide receivers in 15 contests this season.

Bateman secured his lone target for a 12-yard gain in the Ravens' Christmas Day win over the Texans.

The Ravens built an insurmountable lead on the Texans, resulting in the starters taking a breather for much of the fourth quarter. This explains Bateman's 27 snaps, which marked a season-low. Lamar Jackson had just 15 pass attempts and 10 completions, so there simply weren't many opportunities available for any Ravens pass catcher. Bateman and the Ravens return home to face the Browns in Week 18 with a chance to clinch the AFC North.

Legette (hip/wrist) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest at Tampa Bay.

Legette was a full participant at Tuesday's "half speed" practice, which was reflected on Wednesday's injury report. Having said that, he followed it up with back-to-back limited sessions to end Week 17 prep, leaving a cloud over his availability for Sunday. Coach Dave Canales told David Newton of ESPN.com on Friday that Legette and other questionable Panthers are expected to play this weekend, but that won't be confirmed, one way or another, until approximately 90 minutes before a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

Thielen (hamstring) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay.

The Panthers placed a cap on Thielen's practice reps Thursday and Friday due to a hamstring issue, but it won't stop him from being available to the Panthers offense in Week 17. He'll be facing a banged-up Buccaneers secondary Sunday that he took for eight catches (on 10 targets) for 99 yards and one touchdown back in Week 13.

Coach Todd Bowles said Friday that Shepard (hamstring/foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Panthers, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Shepard exited in the third quarter of this past Sunday's contest at Dallas due to a hamstring injury, which, combined with the foot issue that he dealt with last week, will keep him sidelined Week 17. The Buccaneers' receiving corps Sunday will be composed of Mike Evans, Jalen McMillan, Ryan Miller, Trey Palmer and Rakim Jarrett. As for Shepard, he'll focus on getting healthy for a Week 18 matchup with the Saints.

Higgins (ankle/knee) has improved throughout the week, and there is optimism he'll be able to play Saturday against the Broncos, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Higgins has dealt with a multitude of nagging injuries this season, but it seems to be trending toward him not missing any time with this latest issue. He had his ankle tweaked underneath him last Sunday against the Browns, but he was able to return and got in a round of limited practices this week. Saturday's matchup with the Broncos is as close to a must-win game as possible for both teams, so there's a lot riding on Higgins' availability.

Head coach Brian Daboll noted that Nabers (toe) is in line to practice Friday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Per the report, Daboll is "hopeful" regarding the status of both Nabers (toe) and running back Tyrone Tracy (ankle) for Sunday's game against the Colts. Friday's final injury report will reveal the duo's official game designations, but Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com relayed Thursday that the wideout considers himself a "game-day decision" for the Giants' 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.