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Bowden failed to catch either of his two targets during Sunday's 24-15 loss to the Falcons.

Bowden saw his most significant usage of the season to help fill in for the Saints' injury-riddled receiving corps. With Michael Thomas (knee) already on injured reserve, New Orleans became extremely short handed after Chris Olave (concussion) and Rashid Shaheed (thigh) were both forced out with injuries. As a result, Bowden played a season-high 46 offensive snaps and went on to account for his team's third-longest play from scrimmage on a 29-yard carry in the fourth quarter. The 6-foot wideout also had two targets wiped off the board due to penalties, including a 14-yard reception in the third quarter. Bowden's capability as a rusher on end-arounds and as a punt returner could continue to net him increased playing time in the event Shaheed remains sidelined against Detroit in Week 13.

Perry gathered in one of two targets for seven yards during Sunday's 24-15 loss to the Falcons.

Perry once again saw increased playing time with veteran wideout Michael Thomas (knee) now on injured reserve. The 6-foot-4 rookie played the most offensive snaps (53) of any Saints receiver Sunday, but he still finished in a four-way tie for the team's fifth-most targets. Perry's biggest contribution actually came when he recovered a fumble by quarterback Derek Carr in the third quarter. The Wake Forest product has now totaled six targets while playing over 70 percent of offensive snaps in both of the past two games for New Orleans. Perry should continue to see increased playing time if Chris Olave (concussion) and/or Rashid Shaheed (thigh) are sidelined Week 13 after they were both forced out due to injury versus Atlanta.

Moore recorded three catches on four targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 17-10 win over the Panthers.

Moore has been used almost exclusively as a deep threat this season, though his role changed a bit in Sunday's win. He matched his season high in targets and his three catches were his highest mark of the campaign. Moore has now topped 40 receiving yards in five of 11 games this season, including each of his last two contests.

Westbrook-Ikhine recorded four receptions on five targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 17-10 win over the Panthers.

Westbrook-Ikhine entered Sunday's game having recorded only one reception in four consecutive games. However, he saw both his snap and target rate tick up against the Panthers, and he managed to tally his highest yardage total since Week 4. Westbrook-Ikhine did the majority of his damage on an 18-yard catch just before halftime to help set up a field goal for the Titans and will look to replicate his effort in Week 13 against the Colts.

Moore reverted to Tampa Bay's practice squad Monday.

Moore saw playing time on both offense and special teams but failed to haul in his only target in Sunday's Week 12 loss to the Colts. The 2017 seventh-round pick will now wait for his next opportunity to be elevated for a game.

Palmer brought in four of five targets for 17 yards in the Buccaneers' 27-20 loss to the Colts on Sunday.

Palmer tied with Cade Otton for second on the Buccaneers in receptions, but he was a distant third in receiving yards with a total that qualified as his lowest since Week 5. Palmer has an abundance of speed, but he's rarely had a chance to cash in on it due to a confluence of factors and remains a deep-league option almost exclusively.

Eskridge (ribs) was a limited participant at practice Monday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Eskridge has played a limited role on offense for the Seahawks this season, but he's emerged as the team's top kick returner since returning from a six-game suspension to begin the campaign. During the Week 12 loss to San Francisco on Thanksgiving, he tallied 140 yards on four returns (including a 66-yarder) and carried once for 10 yards. It's unclear if Eskridge is at risk of missing this Thursday's game in Dallas, but if he does sit out, DeeJay Dallas could take over kick-return duties.

Erickson reverted to the Chargers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Erickson was elevated from the practice squad for the third time this season ahead of Sunday's Week 12 loss to Baltimore. He had a significant role in that contest, finishing third among the team's wideouts in offensive snaps (34) while producing one catch for 17 yards on three targets. With both Mike Williams (knee) and Joshua Palmer (knee) on IR and No. 2 wideout Quentin Johnston dealing with a rib injury, Erickson has a good chance to be active again this coming Sunday versus New England. For that to happen, the Chargers would need to sign him to their 53-man roster.

Washington reverted to Kansas City's practice squad Monday.

Washington played two snaps apiece on offense and special teams but didn't record any stats. The 2022 fifth-round pick will now wait for his next chance to be called up for action.

The Colts reverted Montgomery to their practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Montgomery logged three offensive snaps and nine special-teams snaps without recording any stats in Sunday's Week 12 win over Tampa Bay. That was his first NFL action since 2021, when he played in three games for the Jets and tallied three catches on six targets for 36 yards. Montgomery can be elevated from the practice squad twice more by the Colts this season before they'd need to sign him to the active roster in order to play him.