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Patrick caught two of four targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 17-13 loss to the Raiders.

Patrick had a rough game, much like most of the Denver pass catchers. With Drew Lock under center, the team struggled to move the ball through the air and on the ground. The veteran wideout has continued to see steady playing time throughout the season, but his healthy snap counts haven't translated to consistent fantasy production. Regardless of whether Lock or Teddy Bridgewater (concussion) is starting at quarterback Week 17 against the Chargers, Patrick won't make for an appealing option.

Sutton caught four of five targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 17-13 loss to the Raiders.

Sutton continues to be plagued by an ineffective passing game, though his 33 yards in Sunday's contest were good for his highest total in the last seven weeks. The 26-year-old wideout is having an extremely disappointing fantasy season, having found the end zone just twice all season while averaging just under 47 yards per game. Sutton will try to get back on track in Week 17 against a Chargers defense giving up the fourth-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers this season.

Winston reverted to the Saints' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Winston has been on New Orleans' active roster for each of the last three weeks with Deonte Harris (undisclosed) suspended. In Monday's loss to Miami, Winston contributed primarily on special teams, recording three punt returns for 27 yards. He is less likely to be elevated for a Week 17 matchup against the Panthers given that Harris' suspension is over, though Tre'Quan Smith's (chest) availability is now in question.

Baker reverted to the Saints' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Baker was a gameday elevation for Monday's loss to Miami and recorded one tackle while playing 16 snaps on special teams. He's now back on the practice squad heading into Week 17.

Fountain (illness) was restored to the Chiefs' practice squad from the practice squad COVID-19 list Tuesday, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.

Fountain landed on the COVID list last week but is now clear of the health and safety protocols. He's appeared in two games for the Chiefs this season and primarily played special teams.

Robinson posted a pair of catches for 15 yards on his two targets Sunday versus the Steelers.

Robinson had some mild success in the early part of the schedule but has done very little to impact the offense for a while, compiling just 10 catches for 86 yards on 17 targets over the team's last nine games. There's nothing to suggest his involvement will increase in the coming weeks.

Hardman racked up three catches for 31 yards and a touchdown on five targets Sunday versus the Steelers.

After a couple of down weeks in his offensive involvement, Hardman has seen his usage spike again in the last couple of weeks, seeing a combined nine targets. He's also been looked to in the red zone three times in the last pair of weeks, which is a good sign after he went without a look in that area in the two games prior. Even so, Hardman remains off the fantasy radar in most leagues with just 50 catches for 537 yards and a pair of scores on the season.

Hightower has landed on the Eagles' practice squad COVID-19 list.

Via Adam Schefter of ESPN, Hightower tested positive for the virus. Thus, he will not be eligible to return to practice until he clears the NFL's health and safety protocols.

Harris' suspension was lifted Tuesday, but he remains on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Harris found himself on the COVID-19 list Sunday, just one day before he was set to fulfill his three-game ban for violating the NFL's policy and program for substances of abuse. If he clears amended league protocols in time to play Week 17 against the Panthers, he'd join Marquez Callaway, Lil'Jordan Humphrey and potentially Tre'Quan Smith (chest) as the primary wide receivers for whoever happens to be available at quarterback for the Saints.

Thompson reverted to the Seahawks' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction report.

Thompson played six special teams snaps but didn't record any counting stats during Sunday's loss to the Bears. The 25-year-old has now been elevated four times this season and has only managed a total of four offensive snaps.