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McCaffrey caught each of his three targets for 44 yards in Monday's 38-33 win over the Bengals.

McCaffrey played only 34 percent of the offensive snaps on a night when the Commanders mostly led and didn't use a lot of three-wide formations. The rookie has generally looked good and had a 30-yard gain on a catch-and-run Sunday night, but his workload still isn't anywhere close to fantasy starter territory, given his limited role in an offense that's attempted fewer than 30 passes in each game so far. He'll take aim at the Cardinals in Week 4, playing on the road in a game with the largest over/under (50.5) on the slate.

The Lions signed Patrick to the active roster Tuesday.

Patrick was elevated from the practice squad for each of Detroit's last two games, in which he caught three of five targets for 20 yards. He increased his workload to 50 percent of offensive snaps versus Arizona in Week 3, and it looks like Patrick has now officially surpassed Kalif Raymond as the Lions' No. 3 wide receiver. He'll look to make an impact behind Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams during Monday's game against the Seahawks.

Brown caught each of his three targets for 29 yards in a 38-33 win over the Bengals on Monday.

Brown's 58 percent snap share was second among Washington wide receivers, but still less than what a starter would normally get. He again ceded work in two-wide sets to Dyami Brown, while Luke McCaffrey subbed in as the No. 3 receiver and primary slot man for three-wide formations. The former Cowboy and Texan has made the most of his limited chances in two games, catching all six targets for 85 yards, so it's possible Brown gets more playing time in Week 4 at Arizona.

Wilson pulled in one of two targets for nine yards in Monday's win over the Saints.

Wilson played a season-high 21 offensive snaps, with A.J. Brown (hamstring) on the shelf for the second straight game, and while the 2024 sixth-round pick didn't have a major impact on the outcome of the game, he will have been happy to record his first career reception. It's possible his role expands in Week 4 if both Brown and DeVonta Smith (concussion) miss out, but he may still be behind Jahan Dotson and Parris Campbell.

Dotson served a starting role in Week 3 against the Saints but had just two catches for eight yards on three targets.

Dotson again filled a larger role with A.J. Brown (hamstring) unavailable, but Jalen Hurts wound up giving double-digit targets to both Dallas Goedert and DeVonta Smith and no more than four to anyone else. Smith suffered a concussion late in Monday's game, so if both he and Brown wind up missing Week 4 against the Bucs, it's possible Dotson could see an expanded target share.

Jiles signed with the Patriots' practice squad Tuesday.

Jiles joined the Giants as an UDFA out of West Florida in May but was ultimately cut from the team in August. He'll now get another NFL opportunity in New England, where he'll work to earn his way to the 53-man roster.

The Eagles signed Ross to the practice squad Tuesday.

Ross spent time with Philadelphia during the preseason, so he already boasts some familiarity with the offensive scheme. With top wideouts A.J. Brown (hamstring) and DeVonta Smith (concussion) both injured entering Week 4, Ross could be a candidate for elevation for Sunday's road matchup against the Buccaneers.

The Panthers placed Thielen (hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Thielen sustained a hamstring injury while hauling in a 31-yard touchdown reception in Sunday's 36-22 win over the Raiders and will miss at least the next four games. Carolina signed wideout Jalen Coker from the practice squad to replace Thielen on the 53-man roster, but second-year player Jonathan Mingo and rookie Xavier Legette will be first in line to see added reps behind No. 1 receiver Diontae Johnson while Thielen is on the mend.

The Eagles placed Covey (shoulder) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Though the Eagles haven't provided a precise diagnosis of the shoulder injury Covey sustained in Sunday's 15-12 win over the Saints, his move to IR ensures that he'll miss at least the next four games. Philadelphia signed tight end Jack Stoll to the 53-man roster in a corresponding move, while Cooper DeJean is likely in line to serve as the Eagles' punt returner in Covey's absence.

Smith-Schuster recorded two receptions (on three targets) for 17 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 22-17 win against the Falcons.

Smith-Schuster came up empty in the first two games of the 2024 campaign, but he made the most of his three looks Sunday, hauling in two of them and turning in his first touchdown of the season; the score also proved to be a game-winning touchdown. He still ran fewer routes than Rashee Rice, Travis Kelce and Xavier Worthy, so it's unlikely he'll yield regular fantasy production barring injuries thrusting him into a more prominent position.