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Watson compiled one reception (on three targets) for 41 yards during Sunday's 25-17 win over the Bengals.

Watson made his lone catch count, hauling in a 41-yard deep ball from Patrick Mahomes to cross midfield with the Chiefs trailing in the third quarter, which helped set up the Chiefs for a field goal to draw within one. However, that was his lone impact on the game, and Watson has one or fewer grabs in six of the last seven games. He's a touchdown-dependent fantasy option who doesn't carry much value in the vast majority of league formats.

The Panthers placed Mingo on injured reserve Tuesday due to a foot injury, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Mingo sat out Week 4 with a concussion, but he otherwise played in each of the Panthers' other 15 games, compiling a 43-418-0 line on 85 targets. The rookie second-round pick wasn't able to develop a consistent rapport with 2023 first overall pick Bryce Young, and the duo will have to wait until the offseason program begins to continue developing their chemistry.

Flowers (calf) was listed as a non-participant on Tuesday's estimated injury report.

Flowers kicked off Week 17 prep in the exact same situation, following it up with a true DNP and then logging a limited session before the Ravens considered him questionable for this past Sunday's game against the Dolphins. He was active though and he didn't look worse for wear en route to three catches on three targets for 106 yards and a touchdown. There's been no indication that Flowers is in danger of sitting out Saturday versus the Steelers, but with Baltimore having nothing to play for and locked into the top seed in the AFC for the playoffs, they may be more cautious this time around with the rookie wideout.

Jefferson caught three of five targets for 19 yards during Sunday's 37-17 loss to the Bears.

Among Atlanta's wideouts, Jefferson finished with the second-most snaps, targets, receptions and receiving yards behind Drake London, who secured four receptions (10 targets) for 56 yards. The three receptions tied Jefferson's highest mark since he was traded to the Falcons, but it still wasn't a fantasy-relevant performance, as Atlanta's passing attack struggled, with starting quarterback Taylor Heinicke completing just 10 of 29 passes with three interceptions before being benched. Jefferson had eight receptions (15 targets) for 108 yards in five games with the Rams, but he has compiled just 10 catches (25 targets) for 88 yards in 11 games with the Falcons.

Johnson secured four of six targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 16-9 win over the Chargers.

Johnson's four catches and six targets Sunday were his most in a game this season in both categories. In addition, the second-year player played 84 percent of the Broncos' offensive snaps, the most of any Denver wideout in the contest. With the Broncos eliminated from playoff contention, it's possible Johnson could maintain an elevated workload heading into Week 18 matchup against the Raiders, especially if Courtland Sutton (concussion) and Marvin Mims (hamstring) remain sidelined.

Dowell sustained a ruptured ACL and a ruptured meniscus in his right knee during Sunday's 26-3 loss at Houston, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.

Dowell obviously won't be ready to play again until next season, but whether he'll be available come Week 1 of next year is still up in the air. His absence could open up additional opportunities in the slot for Kyle Philips in Week 18 .

Doss caught five of his eight targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 16-9 loss to the Broncos.

With Keenan Allen (heel) and Joshua Palmer (concussion) sidelined, Doss found a prominent role in a passing attack that struggled to create chunk plays. Despite the health of 2023 first-round pick Quentin Johnston, both Alex Erickson and Doss, two practice-squad castoffs at various points this season, combined to represent easily Easton Stick's two favorite targets. It remains to be seen if the aforementioned injured targets will play in the team's finale next week.

Davis signed with the Commanders' practice squad Tuesday.

Davis was able to convert his USFL success last spring into an opportunity with the Cardinals, which ultimately saw him land most recently with the Texans' practice squad, where he also spent part of the 2021 season. After being let go by Houston on Dec. 27, the 27-year-old was able to quickly find a new opportunity in Washington. He'll work to impress in his limited time there before the season comes to an end.

Smith-Marsette caught all three of his targets for 12 yards and rushed once for zero yards in Sunday's 26-0 loss to the Jaguars.

Smith-Marsette's reception tally marked a season high, yet unlike the past couple weeks, he failed to contribute any pop from his gadget role. Nonetheless, given his increased involvement over the last handful of games, Smith-Marsette could be utilized similarly in Sunday's season finale versus the Buccaneers.

Mingo caught two of three targets but totaled zero yards in Sunday's 26-0 loss to the Jaguars.

Mingo has now gone for under 10 yards in consecutive games. That dry spell hurts his stock ahead of Sunday's season finale versus the Buccaneers, but the rookie did manage a career-best six catches for 69 yards against Tampa Bay earlier in the campaign.