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Washington didn’t practice Wednesday and was limited Thursday before getting in a full practice and being removed from the injury report. The rookie tight end has played 43% of offensive snaps through the first two weeks.

Downs was considered 50-50 to suit up in Week 2, a month after sustaining a high ankle sprain in practice. Downs would seem likely to make his 2024 debut in Week 3. Adonai Mitchell and Alec Pierce will split WR2 duties behind Michael Pittman until then. Mitchell was close to two long gains in Week 1, which Pierce cashed in on his two downfield opportunities.

Reed was questionable with a knee injury and apparently was not healthy enough to give it a go. That’s a slight hit for the Jets secondary, but they’re still in good shape against Will Levis and the Titans passing attack.

Lattimore did not practice all week due to a hamstring injury and is now officially out against Dallas. Rookie Kool-Aid McKinstry may see a bigger role with the Saints being cautious with Lattimore. Also inactive for the Saints are WR A.T. Perry, QB Spencer Rattler, DT Khalen Saunders, LB D’Marco Jackson, LB Jaylan Ford, and TE Dallin Holker. Rattler will be the team’s emergency third quarterback.

It’s a quiet list for the league’s worst team.

Addison, who was injured on a hip drop tackle in Week 1, was declared out on Friday after missing practice all week. He could miss more time with the injury. For now, Jalen Nailor should run as the Vikings’ No. 2 wideout behind Justin Jefferson.

Crowder signed a one-year deal with Washington in the offseason but is currently buried on the depth chart. Luke McCaffrey will continue to get the bulk of the slot reps for Washington.

Jamo, OT Penei Sewell and S Kerby Joseph are all active for Detroit after being listed as questionable heading into Week 2. Williams had to have his ankle taped during Week 1’s game against the Rams and still finished with five receptions, 121 yards and a touchdown. Williams had two receptions, 53 yards and a touchdown against the Buccaneers during the 2023 regular season. He figures to be an upside WR2 in this matchup against Tampa Bay.

Besides Christian McCaffrey (calf, Achilles) landing on injured reserve this week, the Niners go into Week 2 as one of the league’s healthiest teams. Brandon Allen will continue to back up Brock Purdy in Week 2.

The Lions will miss Davenport’s ability to rush the passer off the edge. The free agent acquisition played in only four games with the Vikings last year. Otherwise, the Lions are fairly healthy heading into Week 2. Detroit’s second round pick Ennis Rakestraw is a surprise healthy scratch.

DeVito is designated as the third quarterback, so he would be eligible to enter the game if Daniel Jones and backup Drew Lock get hurt. Malik Nabers and Darius Slayton are both good to go after briefly appearing on the injury report earlier this week.