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Atlanta signed Darby to its practice squad Tuesday, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

The Falcons parted ways with Darby prior to Week 1, but he's been reunited with the team ahead of Week 5. Atlanta is paper-thin at wide receiver behind Drake London, so it wouldn't be a big surprise to see Darby elevated sometime soon.

Dotson (ankle) was a limited participant at Tuesday's practice.

Dotson maintained limited practice participation for the second day in a row, after he was previously listed as limited during Monday's walkthrough session. The Commanders haven't suggested that Dotson is dealing with a major injury, but the team is facing a quick turnaround ahead of Thursday night's matchup with the Bears. Through Washington's first four games of the season, Dotson has produced a 14-110-1 receiving line on 25 targets.

Samuel (quadriceps) was a limited participant at Tuesday's practice.

Washington labeled Samuel as a non-participant in Monday's walkthrough session, but he was able to take a step forward during the second day of Week 5 prep. So long as he's able to maintain limited practice participation Wednesday, Samuel should have a good chance at being available for Thursday's game against the Bears.

Johnson caught his only target for four yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-28 win over the Bears.

Johnson made the most of his one target Sunday, finding the end zone in the third quarter to bring the Broncos within two scores of the Bears. After seeing three targets in each of the first three games, the veteran was less involved in Denver's offensive attack in Week 4. Meanwhile, rookie wideout Marvin Mims matched Johnson's offensive snap total for the first time this season, with both receivers playing 17 snaps. Through four weeks, it appears that Johnson and Russell Wilson have developed some chemistry, but Mims' big-play ability and increased involvement could point toward a changing of the guard at the No. 3 receiver spot. Nonetheless, Johnson will look to be more involved when the Broncos host the Jets' stingy defense in Week 5.

Mims caught both of his targets for 47 yards in Sunday's 31-28 win over the Bears.

Mims played 35 percent of the Broncos' offensive snaps Sunday, his highest mark of the season. The rookie's 17 snaps were tied for the third-most of any Denver wideout with Brandon Johnson, despite trailing Johnson in snap share in each of the first three contests. It would appear that Mims is earning more playing time with his big-play ability in coach Sean Payton's offense, and his opportunities should continue to grow as the season progresses. The 21-year-old reeled in a 48-yard deep ball from Russell Wilson late in the fourth quarter Sunday, setting up a game-winning field goal. Mims could be the spark that the Broncos' offense needs to get going, but he'll have his work cut out for him against a formidable defensive foe when the Broncos host the Jets in Week 5.

Pittsburgh signed Mims (calf) to its practice squad Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Mims was waived by Detroit prior to Week 1, but he has now found another opportunity with a different team. With Diontae Johnson (hamstring) still on injured reserve, the Steelers are thin at wide receiver behind George Pickens.

Watson reeled in his only target for five yards during Sunday's 23-20 victory over the Jets.

Watson claimed the most snaps (43) among wide receivers in the contest, but that did nothing to enhance his fantasy production, as he finished with a season-low one catch and fewer than 40 receiving yards for the first time in 2023. That may be chalked up partially to a stingy Jets secondary, but Watson doesn't produce consistently enough on the regular to warrant consideration in most fantasy formats. Next up is a Minnesota defense that ranks in the bottom third of the league in passing yards per game allowed, so there could be a bounceback opportunity for the aerial attack.

Toney caught both of the passes thrown his way for 22 yards during Sunday's 23-20 victory over the Jets.

Toney continues to play limited snaps on offense, logging no more than a 30 percent share of the offensive snaps through the first four games following significant issues with drops in the opener. He avoided a drop in this one, but that's far from a ringing endorsement from a fantasy standpoint. Barring a significant upswing in playing time for the fourth-year wideout, he can largely be ignored in fantasy at the moment.

Moore didn't reel in either of his targets during Sunday's 23-20 win over the Jets.

Moore finished the game behind only Justin Watson in snap count, but it remains a desolate fantasy landscape among the wide receivers in terms of fantasy impact since the departure of Tyreek Hill for Miami. Despite the healthy playing time, Moore finished behind Rashee Rice (five) and Noah Gray (three) in targets, along with Travis Kelce (nine), and he matched Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Kadarius Toney with two. The passing game, on the whole, displayed some struggles, with Patrick Mahomes tossing multiple interceptions for the first time since Week 14 of last season. Next week's matchup against the Vikings should provide the passing attack with an opportunity to get back on track.

Valdes-Scantling gathered in one of his two targets for six yards during Sunday's 23-20 victory over the Jets.

After logging the most or second-most snaps among Chiefs receivers in the first three games, Valdes-Scantling fell to third in that count (34) Sunday evening behind Justin Watson (43) and Skyy Moore (41). MVS has just six catches for 104 yards through the first four games, and there's little to suggest things are trending in a positive direction for the veteran deep threat, especially with rookie Rashee Rice nipping at his heels for playing time and Justin Watson surpassing him in snaps. Given the Valdes-Scantling has just nine targets to his name through four games, he's far from a worthwhile fantasy option in most formats.