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Smith caught three of four targets for 86 yards in Sunday's 32-6 loss to the Buccaneers.

Smith, a rookie sixth-rounder, led the Panthers in receiving yards in only his fifth appearance this season, which came after teammate Brandon Zylstra (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of Sunday's contest. Smith's performance was highlighted by his 63-yard connection with quarterback Sam Darnold in the second quarter, helping set up a Carolina field goal. Even though Zylstra's potential return Week 17 versus the Saints could affect Smith's involvement, his impact on just 15 offensive snaps Sunday also could result in the team handing Smith more opportunities.

Wilkerson reverted to New England's practice squad Monday.

Wilkerson was elevated from the practice squad for Sunday's loss to the Bills and didn't record any stats while playing three snaps on offense and six snaps on special teams.

The Ravens restored Moore (undisclosed) to the practice squad from the practice squad COVID-19 list, Ryan Mink of the team's official website reports.

Moore entered COVID-19 protocols on Dec. 17. He will now be allowed to return to practice and will continue to look to make an impression.

Smith (shoulder) is listed as active Monday against the Dolphins.

After a week in which his practice reps were limited by a shoulder injury, Smith has been deemed able to play through the issue. With Deonte Harris (COVID-19) serving the last of this three-game suspension Monday, Smith, Marquez Callaway, Ty Montgomery, Lil'Jordan Humphrey, Kenny Stills, Easop Winston and Kawaan Baker will be the wide receivers available to rookie quarterback Ian Book, who is filling in for Taysom Hill (COVID-19) and Trevor Siemian (COVID-19).

Baker was elevated from the Saints' practice squad ahead of Monday's game against the Dolphins, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.

Baker will join the active roster as a COVID-19 replacement for Week 16. The 2021 seventh-rounder hasn't yet made his regular-season debut in the NFL, and he's unlikely to have a significant fantasy role Monday.

Winston was elevated from the Saints' practice squad ahead of Monday's game against the Dolphins, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.

Winston will join the active roster for a third straight week since Deonte Harris (undisclosed) is on the reserve/COVID-19 list. However, Winston is unlikely to have a significant fantasy impact since he's been targeted just once across the last two games.

Chicago activated Robinson (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Larry Meyer of the Bears' official site reports.

After testing positive for the virus Dec. 16, Robinson missed two consecutive games before he was cleared to rejoin the facility Monday following an 11-day quarantine. Because Robinson will be on track for a full slate of practices this week, he should be able to handle a normal snap count Sunday against the Giants, assuming he feels fine from a conditioning standpoint. A hamstring injury and the stint on the reserve/COVID-19 list has resulted in Robinson making just one appearance since the Bears' Week 10 bye.

Green Bay placed Rodgers on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday after he tested positive for the virus, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Rodgers returned two kickoffs for 44 yards and one punt for nine yards while not playing an offensive snap during Saturday's win over the Browns. He's now in the health and safety protocols, and his availability for Week 17 is in question.

Reagor caught two of his four targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 34-10 win over the Giants.

Reagor was coming off a career-high 57 yards in his previous outing and looked like he might see one of his higher target totals of the season in this one, but Jalen Hurts didn't throw him the ball at all in the second half. The 2020 first-round pick remains at best the third option in the passing game for a run-heavy team.

Chargers head coach Brandon Staley confirmed Monday that Williams, who is on the reserve/COVID-19 list, won't be eligible to play Week 17 against the Broncos, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Los Angeles placed Williams on the list Saturday and ruled him out ahead of Sunday's eventual loss to the Texans, but the team didn't provide any specifics behind why he was deactivated. Though Staley didn't go into much detail when talking to the press Monday, his acknowledgement that Williams won't be available for Week 17 confirms that the wideout was placed on the list as an unvaccinated player who tested positive for the virus. As a result, Williams will have to complete a 10-day quarantine dating back to when he first tested positive (Saturday), thereby keeping him out for a second straight game. While Jalen Guyton (illness) also was on the reserve/COVID-19 list for the Week 16 loss, Joshua Palmer (five catches for 43 yards and a touchdown on six targets) was one of the main beneficiaries of extra playing time and looks at receiver.