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Dulin (ankle) won't play in Sunday's game against New England, Amanda Foster of the Colts' official site reports.

Foster injured his ankle last Sunday against the Lions, and he won't suit up versus the Patriots after being unable to practice all week. The fifth-year wideout hasn't recorded a catch since Week 2, so his absence isn't likely to have a significant impact on Indianapolis' offensive game plan. The Colts are on bye next week, which will give Dulin extra time to try to recover in time for Week 15.

Lockett (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at the Jets, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Neither does DK Metcalf, who also didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday. It seems the Seahawks were just being cautious with their veteran wide receivers, both of whom are set to play come Sunday.

Metcalf (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at the Jets, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

The Seahawks seemingly were being cautious when they held Metcalf out of practice Wednesday and Thursday. There was no sign of trouble last week, when he led the team in route share (92 percent) and caught four of five targets for 59 yards in a 16-6 win over the Cardinals.

Smith (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Baltimore.

The designation comes as no surprise after Smith said earlier Friday that he wasn't sure if he'd play. He returned to practice Thursday as a limited participant and was limited again Friday, after not practicing at all (nor playing) the previous week. Smith's availability may come down to a game-time decision ahead of a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday.

Pierce (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots despite practicing without limitations Friday.

Pierce was a full participant in his return to practice Friday after logging DNPs on Wednesday and Thursday, but he still carries an injury designation into Sunday's game against New England. His return Friday was an encouraging development, and Pierce appears more likely than not to suit up as part of a Colts passing game that will be without wide receivers Josh Downs (shoulder) and Ashton Dulin (ankle).

Douglas (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Douglas was listed as a limited participant on all three Patriots' practice reports this week, so he has a chance to play through his ankle issue this weekend. Either way, with Sunday's kickoff coming at 1 p.m. ET kickoff, fantasy managers thinking of using Douglas -- who leads New England's wideout corps in catches (48), receiving yards (477) and targets (66) -- will have his Week 13 status confirmed before the early slate of games begin.

Smith (hamstring) said Friday that he's not sure if he'll play Sunday at Baltimore, EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Smith said the final decision won't be his, adding that he isn't sure what he'd decide if it were up to him. A 'questionable' designation seems likely, potentially setting up a game-time decision ahead of the Eagles' 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff in Baltimore this Sunday.

Hodge (neck) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup with the Chargers.

With Darnell Mooney (Achilles) and Drake London (hip) also avoiding injury designations, Hodge figures to have his usual role as the No. 4 wide receiver in an offense that rarely takes any of its top three guys off the field.

Smith (hamstring) is participating in practice Friday, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.

Smith returned to limited practice participation Thursday after sitting out Wednesday following his absence from Philadelphia's 37-20 Week 12 win over the Rams. Smith could avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Ravens if he practices Friday without limitations, but it's more likely he'll be listed as questionable when the Eagles publish their final injury report.

Head coach Shane Steichen has ruled out Downs (shoulder) for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

With Downs and Ashton Dulin (ankle) both out, Michael Pittman, Alec Pierce (foot) and Adonai Mitchell are in line to lead the Colts' Week 13 wideout corps. With the team on bye in Week 14, Downs' next chance to see game action will arrive Dec. 15 against the Broncos.