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Jefferson (ankle) was a limited at Wednesday's practice.

Despite having the benefit of a Week 6 bye, Jefferson appears to be dealing with the ankle injury that he suffered in Week 3 and forced inactive status in Week 4 before he suited up in Week 5 at New Orleans, when he hauled in six of seven targets for 79 yards and one touchdown. Meanwhile, fellow WR Jordan Addison (hamstring) practiced fully Wednesday, meaning Jefferson has a bit of work to do to get the top of the Vikings' receiving corps back to 100 percent.

Addison (hamstring) was a full practice participant Wednesday.

Prior to the Vikings' last game Week 5 at New Orleans, for which Addision was inactive, he managed a pair of limited practices as he tended to a sore hamstring. After a Week 6 bye, his ability to handle every on-field rep has him in the clear for Sunday's game versus the Colts. With Justin Jefferson (ankle) still limited Wednesday, Addison may in line for a bit more reps this weekend if the former is at all inhibited.

Bateman (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Per Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com, Bateman was sporting a no-contact jersey during the session, but his presence on the field in any capacity was a promising sign after he was unable to return to Sunday's 13-10 loss to the Browns. If he's able to take contact in practice at some point over the next two days, Bateman should be in good shape to play this weekend against the Bengals.

Douglas (ankle) was a limited practice participant Wednesday and said afterward that his status is day-to-day heading into Sunday's game against the Jets, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

The rookie wideout was able to get back on the field in some capacity for the first time since exiting a Week 2 loss to the 49ers. After a three-game absence, Douglas will likely need to turn in at least one full practice during Week 7 prep in order for the Dolphins to clear him to play Sunday against the Jets.

Concepcion (calf, quad) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

The rookie is starting the week with a limited practice due to calf and quad issues. That he was able to participate is a good sign, however, even if Concepcion wasn't a full-go. Concepcion's status for Sunday's game against the Titans will become more clear with Friday's injury report.

Golden (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Golden's inclusion coincides with QB Jordan Love (back) and WR Christian Watson (ankle), among others, also being listed as limited to kick off Week 7 prep. The situation thus bears monitoring as the week continues to see if any of the trio is in danger of missing Sunday's contest at Detroit.

Watson was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's practice estimate due to an ankle injury, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Not only was Watson listed as limited, but so were QB Jordan Love (back) and WR Matthew Golden (back), among others. The situation thus leaves the Packers offense in a bit of flux as the team begins Week 7 prep, but two practices remain for each one to play itself out before Green Bay potentially tags any of them with designations for Sunday's game in Detroit.

Boston (foot) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Though he didn't end up practicing fully at any point in Week 6 while managing the same foot injury, Boston still avoided a designation for this past Sunday's 13-10 win over the Ravens and ended up logging more than 90 percent of the offensive snaps. As long as he maintains or increases his current level of practice activity throughout the week, Boston should be ready to handle his usual playing time this coming Sunday versus the Titans.

Ridley (hip) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

The veteran is dealing with a hip issue but was able to get some work in during the first practice session of the week. Ridley's status will come into focus in the coming days before the Titans release their final injury report ahead of the Week 7 game against the Browns.

Samuel (hamstring) is not expected to practice Wednesday, Cam Inman of Bay Area News Group reports.

The 49ers are coming off a Monday Night Football win and therefore not holding an official practice Wednesday. That being said, coach Kyle Shanahan said that Samuel would not be practicing. Samuel is working his way back from his hamstring injury and the sense is that a return after the 49ers' Week 8 bye is more realistic at this stage.