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Shepherd (illness) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Shepherd will be sidelined for a second consecutive game due to an illness, which prevented him from participating in any practice during Week 6 prep. Rookie second-rounder Christen Miller should see a bump in defensive snaps due to the absence of Shepherd, whose next opportunity to play is Week 7 against the Steelers on Sunday, Oct. 25.

Allar (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

With Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph as the active quarterbacks and Will Howard inactive as the emergency third option, there is no current place for the third-round rookie in the quarterback room. Allar will likely remain inactive unless one of the other three quarterbacks gets injured.

Cooper (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Cooper will suit up for the first time since Week 1, when he sustained a high-ankle sprain on the Jets' first offensive possession of the season in an eventual win over the Titans.

Freiermuth (calf) is active for Sunday's Week 6 matchup against the Buccaneers.

Freiermuth was tacked on to the Steelers' injury report Saturday after he dealt with calf tightness during the team's walkthrough, but reports earlier Sunday indicated the veteran tight end was trending toward active status. Freiermuth's availability is now official, and after recording three touchdown receptions over the last two games, he could be in for another busy afternoon Sunday due to Pittsburgh being without all of Michael Pittman (IR, foot), Roman Wilson (IR, finger) and Ben Skowronek (calf) in terms of pass-catching options.

Wilson (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Saints' emergency third quarterback against the Giants on Sunday.

As the emergency third quarterback, Wilson is now allowed to play Sunday unless both Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

Howard (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, though he is listed as the team's emergency quarterback.

Howard remains in the emergency role, destined only to enter the game if starter Aaron Rodgers and backup Mason Rudolph both must exit the contest.

Leonard (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Colts' emergency third quarterback against the Titans on Sunday.

Leonard will once again serve as the emergency QB3, meaning that he is restricted from playing Sunday unless both Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

Epenesa (back) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

The decision comes as no surprise, given that Epenesa was listed as doubtful for Sunday's contest. He'll miss his first game of the season due to a back injury, and his next opportunity to play is Week 7 against the Cowboys on Monday, Oct. 26.

Johnson (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Texans in London.

Johnson exited the second quarter of Sunday's international contest with an ankle injury. The safety has not returned to the field, and Kaevon Merriweather has taken over at free safety in his absence.

Lane (wrist) is active for Sunday's game against the Browns.

After injuring his left wrist in the Ravens' Week 1 win over the Colts and landing on injured reserve, Lane was cleared to resume practicing Wednesday. The rookie wideout proceeded to turn in three consecutive full sessions, and the Ravens came away satisfied enough with his health to bring him back from IR. Lane could immediately settle in as the Ravens' No. 3 wideout behind Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman as he makes his return to the lineup.