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Jackson caught two of three targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Giants.

Jackson played just eight offensive snaps in his fourth game of the season, but he managed to earn three targets while providing depth at wide receiver behind Tre Tucker, Dont'e Thornton and Tyler Lockett, while Jack Bech was sidelined for Sunday's contest due to a back injury. However, Jackson's already limited role could disappear if Bech manages to return for a Week 18 tilt against the Chiefs.

Thornton caught two of four targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Giants.

Thornton filled the WR2 role behind Tre Tucker with fellow rookie Jack Bech (back) sidelined for Sunday's contest, but Thornton averaged just 3.0 yards per target while playing 78 percent of the Raiders' offensive snaps. If Bech manages to return for a Week 18 matchup against the Chiefs, Thornton's involvement could diminish.

Johnson secured both of his targets for 19 yards in the Buccaneers' 20-17 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.

Johnson managed to record multiple receptions for the first time since Week 12 despite logging 11 snaps on offense (16 percent), his lowest volume since Week 1. With four healthy and more experienced receivers ahead of him on the depth chart, even Sunday's modest stat line can be considered a success for Johnson, who projects to remain in a deep reserve role for a critical Week 18 regular-season finale against the Panthers that could decide the NFC South.

Smith had four receptions (on six targets) for 67 yards while returning three punts for 23 yards in Monday's 27-24 loss to Atlanta.

Smith was shockingly the game's leading receiver in a Monday Night Football matchup that featured star receivers Puka Nacua and Drake London. The 27-year-old Smith's six targets were the most he has seen in a pro game to date. The return specialist was the biggest beneficiary of WR Davante Adams' (hamstring) absence after Tutu Atwell and Konata Mumpfield were held to two catches for 10 yards combined in Monday's loss. Smith appears to be the backup most likely to step up behind Nacua if Adams remains sidelined against Arizona on Sunday for the final game of the regular season.

London secured one of two targets for four yards in the Falcons' 27-24 win over the Rams on Monday night.

London tied his career low in catches while also setting a new low-water mark in receiving yards. His previous single-game low in yardage this season had come during his Week 16 return against the Cardinals, when he'd netted 27 on three receptions. Despite quiet back-to-back games, the 2022 first-round pick should have a solid chance of bouncing back in the Week 18 home regular-season finale against the Saints on Sunday.

Nacua finished with five receptions (on 10 targets) for 47 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 27-24 loss to the Falcons.

Nacua was unable to feast on Atlanta the way he did last week against Seattle (12-225-2) in teammate Davante Adams' (hamstring) first missed game of the season. The Falcons' talented secondary did an excellent job of limiting the Rams' remaining superstar for the majority of Monday Night Football. Nacua couldn't be held down for the entire contest and hit pay dirt on an 11-yard screen pass to knot the game up at 24 with 4:42 remaining. After the loss, head coach Sean McVay told Stu Jackson of the team's official site that he plans on playing all of his healthy starters against the Cardinals in Week 18, which makes sense given the Rams still can claim the No. 5 seed in the NFC with a win in the regular-season finale and a loss by the 49ers on Saturday night. This affords Nacua one last opportunity on the campaign to build on his career-best 119-1,639-9 receiving line.

Tinsley was not targeted in Sunday's blowout win over the Cardinals. He played 22 offensive snaps.

Tinsley has dropped back down in the pecking order now that Tee Higgins and Mike Gesicki are both healthy and commanding more targets.

Bell reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Bell was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 34-26 win over the Titans, ranking fourth at his position with two offensive snaps behind Chris Olave (49), Kevin Austin (44) and Dante Pettis (37). Bell failed to record any stats on offense, but he did secure one tackle while playing seven snaps with the special-teams unit. With Mason Tipton (groin) still banged up, it's possible that Bell is elevated again in Week 18 versus the Falcons.

Dorsett reverted to the Raiders' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Dorsett was a healthy scratch after being elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Giants. The wide receiver has yet to appear in a contest this season, and he'll look to garner another elevation and do so in Week 18 versus the Chiefs.

Dotson finished with zero catches on one target in Sunday's 13-12 win over the Bills.

Dotson has now been held without a catch on six different occasions this season and has caught exactly one pass seven times. If the Eagles rest their starters in next week's regular-season finale against the Commanders, he could play a larger role, but with the second seed still a possibility with a win and a Bears loss, that may not be the plan.