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Zaccheaus failed to haul in his lone target during the Falcons' 45-24 win over the Saints on Monday.

The Falcons relied more heavily on the running game Monday, with Michael Penix attempting only 20 passes while Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson combined for 203 yards and five touchdowns on 33 carries. That left few targets to go around for the Falcons' pass catchers, with none other than Drake London (six) seeing more than three targets from quarterback Michael Penix. Zaccheaus' 21 offensive snaps were third-most among Falcons wide receivers behind London (51) and Jahan Dotson (36). However, despite entering the season as the team's WR3, Zaccheaus has just four catches (on seven targets) for 17 yards through the first four games of the regular season, and rookie wideout Zachariah Branch has seemingly taken over as Atlanta's primary returner on kickoffs and special teams. Up next for the Falcons is a Week 5 home showdown against the Ravens.

Dotson caught two of three passes for 54 yards and a touchdown during the Falcons' 45-24 win over the Saints on Monday.

Falcons running backs Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson were responsible for five of the team's six offensive touchdowns during Monday's blowout win, with the duo combining for 207 yards on 33 carries. Dotson was the only pass catcher to get in on the scoring action, with the fifth-year wideout connecting with Michael Penix on a 31-yard touchdown pass early in the fourth quarter to extend Atlanta's lead to 38-17. It was Dotson's first touchdown since Week 8 of the 2025 season, and he's up to a 6-95-1 receiving line (on 14 targets) through the first four games of the 2026 regular season. Up next for the Falcons is a Week 5 home tilt against the Ravens, whose secondary could be without veteran outside cornerback Marlon Humphrey (calf).

Berrios announced Tuesday that he will undergo foot surgery and be out for the rest of the 2026 season, Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports.

Berrios injured his foot during the Giants' Week 4 win over the Cardinals, and the injury is severe enough for him to require season-ending surgery. In Berrios' absence, the Giants will likely turn to Tyrone Tracy, Charlie Jones and Deonte Banks to serve as returners on kickoffs and punts.

Saunders was cut from the Texans' practice squad with an injury settlement Tuesday.

Saunders signed with Houston's practice squad Sept. 29, but he will now return to the open market. The wide receiver has yet to make his NFL debut after going undrafted in April, and his next opportunity will likely come with another team's practice squad.

The Commanders placed Lane (ankle) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Lane was diagnosed with a fracture and dislocation of his left ankle, a season-ending injury he suffered during the Commanders' 30-13 loss to the Colts on Sunday in London. The second-year pro will finish the 2026 regular season with two catches on as many targets for 25 yards, 84 yards on seven punt returns and 295 yards on 12 kickoff returns across four games. Luke McCaffrey and Dyami Brown are candidates to take over as Washington's returners in Lane's absence.

The Broncos signed Ross to the practice squad Tuesday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

The undrafted rookie out of Virginia spent all of the offseason and training camp with the Broncos but was unable to crack the 53-man roster. He's back with Denver on the practice squad, and he's a candidate to be elevated to the active roster for as long as Pat Bryant (ankle) is sidelined.

The Colts signed Watkins to the practice squad Tuesday.

Watkins last appeared in a regular-season game for Philadelphia in 2023, where he caught 15 of 21 targets for 142 yards and one touchdown in nine games. The 28-year-old has since struggled to remain healthy. Should he see the field with the Colts, he will likely act as a depth piece at wide receiver.

Thrash worked out with the Broncos on Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Thrash was waived from the Browns' injured reserve in early September with an undisclosed injury. He has yet to play this season, but the workout with Denver hints at a possible return. The 25-year-old secured 10 of 15 targets for 107 yards and no touchdowns in nine games during the 2025 season.

The Broncos are confident that Bryant avoided a long-term right ankle injury after an MRI on Monday yielded good news, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The report doesn't offer any specifics regarding what the MRI revealed, but Bryant may have avoided a dreaded high-ankle sprain after exiting Sunday's 24-14 loss to the 49ers. Bryant still appears likely to miss time due to the injury, with Adam Schefter of ESPN relaying Monday that the second-year wideout is expected to be sidelined for "a few weeks." Assuming Bryant is out for at least this Sunday's game against the Chargers, the Broncos would have more reps available for Marvin Mims and Troy Franklin behind starting receivers Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton.

Vele secured six of nine targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in the Saints' 45-24 loss to the Falcons on Monday night.

Vele tied for second in receptions and checked in as the runner-up in targets for the Saints on the night, and he rounded out a solid fantasy performance by recording a three-yard touchdown reception with 1:13 remaining. The score was ultimately meaningless to the outcome of the lopsided loss, but Vele further cemented his standing a relatively high-volume No. 2 receiver by tying his season high in targets. Vele will take a 21-226-2 line on 31 targets into a Week 5 home matchup against the Vikings on Sunday.