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Chiefs WR Marquise Brown sustained an ankle injury in Tuesday's practice, HC Andy Reid said. No word yet on the severity or a timeline for Brown's return.

Update: Brown "avoided anything serious and is expected to be back on the field as early as tomorrow," according to insider Jordan Schultz.

Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) practiced all week, including full workouts on Thursday and Friday, and isn’t listed on the final injury report. He’ll be back for this weekend’s game vs. the Bills and figures to slide back in as Kansas City’s primary slot receiver. Buffalo ranks 13th in adjusted fantasy points allowed to WRs but 28th against slot receivers.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid told reporters Monday that WR JuJu Smith-Schuster will miss next Sunday's game against the Raiders with the injury to his right hamstring.

Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster is questionable to return to Sunday's game vs. the 49ers with a hamstring injury. This is presumably the same hamstring that limited JuJu in practice this week. We'll update his status when we know more.

Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) is active for today’s game vs. the 49ers. He was added to the injury report on Thursday with what HC Andy Reid called a hamstring "spasm." But JuJu practiced on Friday and never seemed in danger of missing this one.

ESPN's Adam Schefter confirms that Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) is expected to play vs. the 49ers this afternoon. Smith-Schuster was added to Thursday's injury report with what HC Andy Reid called hamstring spasms. But he was able to get back on the practice field on Friday. JuJu is safe to keep in Week 7 fantasy lineups.

Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) is listed as questionable for this weekend's game vs. the 49ers. He was added to the injury report on Thursday with what HC Andy Reid called a hamstring "spasm" but was able to practice on Friday. Reid "sounded optimistic" about Smith-Schuster's availability for Sunday's game, according to Arrowhead Pride's Pete Sweeney. We'll look for further updates on Smith-Schuster's status but won't get Kansas City's inactives until a little before 3 pm ET on Sunday. For now, JuJu can stay penciled into fantasy lineups.

Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster was added to the injury report and limited in practice on Thursday with a hamstring. That puts his availability for this weekend's game vs. the 49ers in question. Check back on Friday for an update on Smith-Schuster's status.

Patriots WR Demario Douglas (concussion) is not listed on the final Week 15 injury report. He’ll be back for Sunday’s game vs. the Chiefs. Douglas has averaged 7.6 targets and 5.2 catches over his last five games – although very little of that came with QB Bailey Zappe. WRs DeVante Parker (knee), JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle), and Tyquan Thornton (hamstring) are all listed as questionable. Those guys shouldn’t be in your Week 15 fantasy plans.

Patriots WR Tyquan Thornton (shoulder) has been placed on IR. He'll miss at least the first four weeks of the season. The second-year receiver was sidelined during the spring with a soft-tissue injury and then hurt his shoulder in mid-August. He's not worth rostering in redraft. JuJu Smith-Schuster, DeVante Parker, Kendrick Bourne, and Demario Douglas figure to open the season as New England's top four WRs.

Patriots WR Tyquan Thornton is a “candidate” for injured reserve, per ESPN’s Mike Reiss. Thornton hasn’t practiced since August 17, when he landed hard on his shoulder in a joint practice with Green Bay. Reiss didn't hint at a season-ending injury, but Thornton certainly comes with added risk. New England looks set to enter Week 1 with JuJu Smith-Schuster and DeVante Parker as the top-2 WRs.

Patriots HC Bill Belichick said Tuesday that WR JuJu Smith-Schuster is "ready to go" for the start of training camp. JuJu missed most of spring practices dealing with the knee injury he suffered in last year's AFC Championship Game. We'll see if it becomes an issue again at any point ahead of Week 1. Smith-Schuster isn't an exciting fantasy pick but does project as the favorite to lead New England in targets this year.

The Athletic’s Chad Graff believes New England’s WRs corps “seems only marginally better than last year’s.” Graff calls DeVante Parker an “x-factor” but admits he’s “not sold yet” on Tyquan Thornton. He also questions the contract given to JuJu Smith-Schuster because of his injury history. Kendrick Bourne, meanwhile, isn’t considered a roster lock. (Yeah, it’s pretty clear why the Pats pursued DeAndre Hopkins.) We’ll monitor this unit come training camp. The chemistry between JuJu and Mac Jones is something to really focus on, as the 26-year-old missed most of the spring with a knee issue.

Patriots WR JuJu Smith-Schuster missed all of spring practices because of the knee injury he suffered in last year's AFC Championship Game, according to The Athletic's Chad Graff. Smith-Schuster was able to play in the Super Bowl, so it's surprising that this is still an issue four months later. The missed reps aren't ideal as JuJu works to settle into a new offense. We'll see if he's ready to go for the start of training camp next month.

Per ESPN's Mike Reiss, the Patriots are being "cautious" with WR JuJu Smith-Schuster. Reiss signaled that the move stems from JuJu's knee injury in the AFC Championship game. New England is also looking to get 2nd-year WR Tyquan Thornton back to 100% following a "soft-tissue-related injury." We'll keep an eye on both players as training camp nears. Thornton, given his elite speed profile, remains worthy of a late best ball pick. Just note: DeAndre Hopkins is set to visit the Patriots this week.

Chiefs WRs JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) and Kadarius Toney (ankle) are not listed on the final injury report for the Super Bowl. Smith-Schuster was a full participant in practice all week. Toney was a full-go on Thursday and Friday after being limited on Wednesday. It doesn't look like either guy will be limited vs. the Eagles. With WR Mecole Hardman (pelvis) out, Smith-Schuster and Toney will join Marquez Valdes-Scantling as Kansas City's top 3 WRs in that one.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid expressed optimism on Thursday that WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) will be able to practice next week and play in the Super Bowl. "He’s in a good place," Reid said. "The main thing is that we let that [injury] calm down. I’m very optimistic right now… We’ll just see where it goes.” Check back next week for updates on Smith-Schuster's progress.