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Jets tight end Zach Sudfeld came away with two catches for a second straight game Week 9 vs. New Orleans. He totaled a career-high 46 receiving yards in a 26-20 win.

Sudfeld's first catch came on a 25-yard pass from wide receiver Josh Cribbs, who took a direct snap from the Wildcat formation. A few plays later, Sudfeld was targeted on a 3-yard touchdown pass by quarterback Geno Smith, but the pass was out of his reach.

Sudfeld then made it down to the Saints' 3-yard line following a 21-yard catch with 42 seconds left in the first half. One play later, however, Smith took it in for a 3-yard touchdown.

Sudfeld was targeted four times in the win. The Jets are on a bye Week 10 before returning to action Week 11 at Buffalo.

The Washington Redskins had a plethora of minor contributors during the Week 9 win in overtime against the San Diego Chargers Sunday. 

Led by veteran wide receiver Santana Moss, the backup pass-receiving options for quarterback Robert Griffin III had a decent day. Moss caught one pass for 2 yards and also ran the ball once for 18. 

Backup tight end Logan Paulsen recorded three receptions for 9 yards and was targeted three times. Niles Paul, also a TE, caught one pass for 6 yards and saw two targets. 

Backup wide receivers Josh Morgan and Aldrick Robinson combined for one catch for 4 yards. It was Robinson who made the grab. 

The Redskins next play on Thursday of Week 10 at Minnesota. 

Saints tight end Jimmy Graham just keeps racking up multi-touchdown games. For the fourth time this season and second straight game, Graham managed two touchdowns in a 26-20 loss Week 9 at N.Y. Jets.

Graham opened the scoring for New Orleans with a 51-yard touchdown in the first quarter, which was the second-longest touchdown of his career. It was quite impressive too. Graham caught the ball at the 10-yard line and dragged a New York defender as he stretched the football across the goal line.

Graham's second touchdown -- a 10-yard catch in the second quarter -- was also impressive. Graham had a defender draped all over him, but he managed to box out the defender and caught a perfectly placed pass from Drew Brees.

After being limited because of a foot injury Week 8, Graham was heavily involved on offense Sunday. He caught nine passes for 116 yards and was targeted 12 times. 

Graham has surpassed 100 yards five times this season. The Saints are back in action Week 10 vs. Dallas.

Jets guard Willie Colon (calf), center Nick Mangold (ribs), safety Antonio Allen (finger), wide receiver Josh Cribbs (knee), defensive tackle Kenrick Ellis (back), linebacker Garrett McIntyre (knee), tight end Konrad Reuland (knee), wide receiver Greg Salas (knee), cornerback Darrin Walls (shoulder) and guard Brian Winters (ankle) were all cleared to play Week 9 vs. New Orleans. Colon and Mangold were listed as questionable, while the rest of the players were probable.

Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (foot) was cleared to play Week 9 at N.Y. Jets. He was listed as questionable after practicing in a limited capacity all week.

Washington Redskins DE Stephen Bowen (shoulder, knee), S Reed Doughty (concussion), WR Leonard Hankerson (foot) and TE Logan Paulsen (knee) are all active for the Week 9 game against San Diego. All four players were able to fully participate in practice every day this week and were officially considered probable on Friday's injury report. 

The two Antonios that start in the secondary for the Jets should be ready to roll Sunday against New Orleans. Safety Antonio Allen (finger) and cornerback Antonio Cromartie (hip) have both been designated as probable.

Other probables include defensive tackle Kenrick Ellis (back), linebacker Garrett McIntyre (knee), tight end Konrad Reuland (knee), wide receiver Josh Cribbs (knee), cornerback Darrin Walls (shoulder) and guard Brian Winters (ankle).

Running back Alex Green (hamstring) is questionable.

Saints tight end Jimmy Graham is listed as questionable Week 9 against the Jets.

Graham has been dealing with a foot injury, and was limited in practice early in the week. Graham was able to play through the injury Week 8.

Washington DE Stephen Bowen, S Reed Doughty, WR Leonard Hankerson, DT Chris Neild, TE Logan Paulsen and RB Chris Thompson are probable Week 9 against the Chargers.

All six players were able to fully participate in practice every day this week. They should all be able to play Sunday.

The Jets could be getting creative at tight end with Kellen Winslow (suspension) and Jeff Cumberland (concussion) out for Sunday against New Orleans.

Konrad Reuland and Zach Sudfeld are the lone tight ends available and they have 64 snaps and three receptions combined all year. Offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg said there were a "handful" of players who can play multiple positions, but did not name anyone in particular who can serve as a tight end. For now, Reuland and Sudfeld must step up.

"One guy [Sudfeld] probably has a little better skill set as a receiver, one's probably a little better blocker," Mornhinweg said. "So if Konrad starts, expect a run. If Sudfeld starts, expect a pass. No, it's not like that, but we will play them in different things. It's not just a set starter."

The crisis at that position should be temporary. Winslow is serving the last week of his suspension and Cumberland should get through concussion protocol in time for the next game. The Jets are on a bye in Week 10.