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Smith secured all five targets for 50 yards in the Eagles' 20-17 loss to the Seahawks on Monday night.

Smith finished tied with A.J. Brown for the team lead in receptions while checking in second to his teammate in receiving yards. The speedster mostly was contained on the night after posting at least 73 receiving yards in each of his previous four contests, but he could have a good opportunity to boost his production back up in a Week 16 Christmas Day home matchup versus the Giants' inconsistent secondary.

Brown brought in five of 10 targets for 56 yards in the Eagles' 20-17 loss to the Seahawks on Monday night.

The star receiver tied DeVonta Smith for the team lead in receptions while pacing the Eagles in receiving yards and targets, but his numbers were naturally considered a disappointment overall. Brown also was the intended receiver on Jalen Hurts' downfield heave with 13 seconds remaining that culminated in Julian Love's game-sealing interception. Brown does have at least five catches in four consecutive games following his one-reception, eight-yard outlier against the Chiefs in Week 11, but he has just one touchdown reception in the last five contests overall. The fifth-year pro could have a good chance to bounce back against the Giants in a Week 16 home matchup on Christmas Day.

Callaway reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction report.

Callaway was elevated to New Orleans' practice squad for the third straight game in Week 15 against the Giants. He ultimately saw 12 offensive snaps (21 percent) but failed to draw any targets. The pass catcher will now return to work with the practice squad and await a new opportunity.

Jackson reverted to the Vikings' practice squad Monday.

Jackson was elevated to the active roster for Saturday's loss to the Bengals, failing to record a stat over five special-teams snaps. If Jalen Nailor (concussion) is unable to go in Week 16 versus the Lions, Jackson could be active once again.

Peoples-Jones caught one pass for five yards during Saturday's win over the Broncos.

Logging 16 percent of the offensive snaps, Peoples-Jones is not even remotely close to possessing the near-ever-down role he had in Cleveland to start the year. With Jameson Williams' role increasing as he starts to operate as the No. 2 receiver behind Amon-Ra St. Brown, the only path for Peoples-Jones enjoying additional opportunity seems to be if Detroit wants to decrease Josh Reynolds' role even more than in recent weeks. Given Reynolds' recent production and history with quarterback Jared Goff, it seems unlikely that will happen anytime soon.

Johnson reverted to the Rams' practice squad Monday.

Johnson was active, but he didn't play in Sunday's win over the Commanders. The wide receiver has yet to appear in a game this season and will now wait for his next shot to be elevated from the practice unit.

Chase (shoulder) is expected to miss the Bengals' Week 16 matchup with the Steelers and potentially more time beyond that, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Chase suffered an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder during Saturday's 27-24 overtime win over the Vikings. While he has not officially been ruled out for Week 16, that is the expectation. Should the star pass catcher indeed sit out, Tee Higgins would slide into the No. 1 receiver role with Tyler Boyd as the second option for quarterback Jake Browning.

Sims reverted to the Texans' practice squad Monday.

Sims was elevated to the active roster ahead of the team's Week 15 overtime win over the Titans, operating mostly as a special-teams option. He turned three kick returns into 71 yards while also returning two punts for 33 yards. Sims also played seven offensive snaps, catching one pass for no gain and gaining a yard on his only carry. The wide receiver's biggest impact may have come when he recovered a fumble by quarterback Case Keenum. Sims could be asked to return to the active roster again in Week 16 if Nico Collins (calf) is unavailable versus the Browns.

Fernea reverted to Indianapolis' practice squad Monday.

Fernea was called up for the first time since signing with the team earlier in December and played seven snaps on special teams during the team's loss to the Steelers on Saturday. However, the 25-year-old failed to record any stats and will now wait for another opportunity to be elevated.

Melton reverted to Green Bay's practice squad Monday.

Melton saw playing time on both offense and special teams during Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay and caught one of his two targets for seven yards. The 24-year-old could be in line to play again next week, as Christian Watson (hamstring) and Jayden Reed (toe) are both dealing with injuries.