Hester (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Panthers. Hester has not reached 30 receiving guards in a game since all the way back in Week 4, and with Harry Douglas (foot) active as well, Hester faces an even steeper climb to fantasy relevance. His value is pretty much limited to return-yardage leagues at this point.

Hester (ankle) is expected to play Sunday against the Panthers, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports. With just one catch over his last two games, Hester is not a high-percentage lineup option, but if he is able to play, it would be good news for the Falcons' Week 11 return game.

Hester (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers, ESPN's Vaughn McClure reports. Hester has been invisible over the last two weeks (just one catch), and seems to be a distant fourth on the wide receiver depth chart. He's not a very appealing option Sunday, especially with a gimpy ankle.

Hester (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports. After failing to take part in drills Wednesday, Hester's return in some capacity Thursday implies that caution was exercised with his health. He's strung together a miserable two-game stretch -- in total, one catch (on four targets) for five yards and one carry for no gain -- which could continue with an injury in tow Sunday at Carolina. No matter, the release of Friday's injury will reveal his Week 11 availability.

Hester (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Hester has been ineffective, to say the least, over the past two contests, mustering one measly catch (on four targets) for five yards and one rush for no gain. In total, he was handed 25 offensive snaps and 14 on special teams during that span, and the result was of no interest in fantasy terms. As the week rolls along, though, continue to watch his status to learn if a DNP is in the offing.

Hester suffered an ankle injury in the second half of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. His return is questionable. Hester made very little impact before the injury, notching a five-yard reception and one carry for no gain. Julio Jones and Roddy White have gobbled up most of the targets as usual.

Hester (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game at Baltimore. Hester was limited in practice all week, but he is presumably in better shape than he was when he only had one catch in Week 6. The big thing to know here is that Baltimore has said that they will not kick away from Hester this week, so he will get some chances to make a big play in the return game.

Hester (hamstring) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Baltimore, ESPN's Vaughn McClure reports. Hester managed just one catch for 23 yards last week - possibly due in part to the hamstring problem - but he seems to be healthier this week based on his increased practice participation. With Harry Douglas (foot) ruled out for the fourth straight game, Hester will again serve as the Falcons' third receiver.

Hester (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports. Hester played through the injury last week, though his output - one catch for 23 yards - was muted, possibly due in part to his hamstring problem. With Harry Douglas (foot) still sitting out of practice entirely, the Falcons may need Hester for the No. 3 receiver role again Sunday against Baltimore.

Hester (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports. Hester's ailing hamstring kept his output in check in Week 6, when he mustered just one catch (on one target) for 23 yards against the Bears. Depending on the state of the injury entering Sunday's game in Baltimore, he could retain some utility with Harry Douglas' (foot) continued absence.