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Toney (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Toney joins Mecole Hardman (thumb) and Jerick McKinnon (groin) as the Chiefs' skill position players who will not play Sunday. Toney has struggled in his first year in Kansas City and has played 40-plus percent offensive snaps once this season. With Toney and Hardman out, Skyy Moore and Richie James are candidates to see a significant uptick in offensive snaps for Sunday's game.

The Colts elevated Montgomery from the practice squad Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Montgomery joined the Colts' practice squad Aug. 31 after being cut by the team two days prior ahead of the 53-man roster deadline. If active for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Montgomery could see some action on special teams.

Gipson caught both of his targets for 15 yards in Friday's 34-13 loss to the Dolphins.

Gipson didn't see a change in role due to Allen Lazard (coach's decision) being benched, as fellow undrafted rookie Jason Brownlee took over Lazard's usual role on the outside while Gipson remained in the slot. Gipson also had one kickoff return for 28 yards.

Brownlee caught both of his targets for 20 yards in Friday's 34-13 loss to the Dolphins.

With fellow wide receiver Allen Lazard (coach's decision) inactive, Brownlee played all but one of New York's 58 offensive snaps while working on the outside opposite Garrett Wilson. The undrafted rookie out of Southern Miss made his first two NFL catches. Brownlee had appeared in two previous games and played 21 offensive snaps without being targeted. With the 4-7 Jets falling out of the playoff race, they may start placing a greater emphasis on getting the ball to young players such as Brownlee moving forward.

After Friday's 34-13 loss to the Dolphins, coach Robert Saleh said Lazard (coach's decision) was benched for the game as "kind of a challenge to see if he can recapture the edge and who he is and the person that we have a lot of faith in" before adding that Lazard "will be back sooner rather than later," Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Lazard has struggled since signing a four-year, $44 million contract with the Jets prior to the 2023 season. He had just 20 catches for 290 yards and one touchdown through 10 games before being left inactive for Friday's loss, though New York once again got minimal contributions from wide receivers other than Garrett Wilson. The first two years of Lazard's contract include $22 million in guaranteed money, but the Jets can cut him after that with minimal salary cap ramifications. The veteran wide receiver is healthy and could be reinserted into the game-day lineup as soon as Week 13 against the Falcons.

Jackson joined the Vikings' practice squad Friday.

After being let go by Minnesota earlier in the week, Jackson ultimately cleared waivers and re-signed with the team. He has tallied two receptions for nine yards on four targets in six games this season. He will now be available to provide depth at receiver if needed going forward.

Pascal (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams.

The veteran wideout has played 129 offensive snaps all season, catching four passes for 19 yards on 11 targets as a deep reserve.

Skowronek (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Buried on the Rams' wideout depth chart, Skowronek has three catches for 33 yards and one touchdown on six targets this season. His main 2023 focus has been on special teams.

The Eagles list Watkins (hamstring) as questionable to play Sunday against the Bills.

Watkins had missed the Eagles' last five games with the hamstring injury before he was designated for return from injured reserve Wednesday. He proceeded to take part in all three of the Eagles' practices this week, though he was a limited participant on every occasion. In order for Watkins to be eligible to play Sunday, the Eagles would have to add him back to the 53-man roster before Saturday's 4 p.m. ET deadline for Week 12 roster moves. If the Eagles opt to hold off on activating Watkins this week, Julio Jones and Olamide Zaccheaus would likely share duties as the team's No. 3 receiver.

Wilson caught seven of 10 targets for 44 yards and a touchdown in Friday's 34-13 loss to the Dolphins.

Wilson got both hands on a pass in the end zone in the fourth quarter but failed to control it to the ground. He got a chance at redemption two plays later and converted it for his third touchdown of the season, and his first since Week 2. The one-yard touchdown came with the Jets trailing 27-6 and facing softer coverage. Prior to scoring, Wilson didn't benefit from the change in quarterback from Zach Wilson to Tim Boyle -- who finished with 179 passing yards on 38 attempts -- so the Jets' No. 1 receiver, who has just a single 100-yard game all season, will have to overcome poor quarterback play again when the Jets host the Falcons in Week 13.