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Jones caught six of nine targets for 67 yards in Monday's 16-14 win over the Raiders.

Jones tied Foster Moreau for the team lead in targets and bested Moreau by two receiving yards to pace the Raiders. His most important catch was his last one, as Jones' 15-yard snag set up Daniel Carlson's game-winning 48-yard field goal as time expired. Jones has stepped up recently for the receiver-starved Raiders -- he has 19 catches in his last four games, after having just nine all season before this strong stretch.

Cephus (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Cephus was already on IR and ruled out for the season with a broken collarbone, which he suffered in the Lions' Week 5 loss to the Vikings. The second-year wideout finished his season with 15 receptions on 22 targets for 204 yards and a touchdown across 5 games.

Renfrow caught three of five passes for 32 yards in Monday's 16-14 win over the Browns.

Renfrow came back down to earth after catching 30 passes over the previous three games, as the Browns made a concerted effort to cover him and make other Raiders receivers beat them. Both of the incomplete passes thrown Renfrow's way were end-zone targets. Expect him to regain a larger role Week 16 against the Broncos.

Peoples-Jones caught four of eight targets for 48 yards in Monday's 16-14 loss to the Raiders.

Peoples-Jones led the team in targets and receiving yards, as he was the top receiving option for quarterback Nick Mullens with wide receiver Jarvis Landry, as well as quarterbacks Baker Mayfield and Case Keenum, all on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Raiders defensive back Brandon Facyson knocked the ball out of Peoples-Jones' hand to prevent what should have been a big gain along the sideline in the first half, but he heated up late and converted two crucial third downs on Cleveland's go-ahead drive in the fourth quarter. Peoples-Jones also served as the primary punt returner, one week after rookie Demetric Felton muffed a pair of kicks in last week's win over the Ravens. If Landry isn't ready to return Week 16 against the Packers, Peoples-Jones will remain atop the Browns' wide receiver depth chart.

Smith caught two of three targets for 17 yards during Sunday's 9-0 win over the Buccaneers.

Smith watched as Marquez Callaway led the way with six catches on nine targets for 112 yards. While the absence of Deonte Harris (suspension) brought the possibility that Smith could be used more down the field, that hasn't materialized through two weeks. While Harris is set to miss one more game, Smith is not much of a fantasy option entering a Week 16 matchup with Miami.

Montgomery was targeted twice but did not catch a pass during Sunday's 9-0 win over Tampa Bay.

Montgomery was back in the lineup after missing Week 14 due to COVID-19, but he didn't see an increased role, despite the absence of Deonte Harris (suspension). Instead, Marquez Callaway and Tre'Quan Smith hogged playing time at wide receiver while Alvin Kamara and Mark Ingram led the way at running back. Montgomery hasn't been a fantasy option all season, and there are no signs of that changing Week 16 against Miami.

Raymond caught two of three targets for 20 yards during Sunday's 30-12 win over Arizona.

Raymond saw just as much playing time as Amon-Ra St. Brown and Josh Reynolds, but he was the odd man out in terms of production. With St. Brown thriving underneath and Josh Reynolds more effective down the field, it wouldn't be a surprise if Raymond's production remains modest down the stretch. Accordingly, Raymond is not a recommended fantasy option in any format entering Week 16 against Atlanta, especially now that Jared Goff (COVID-19) could miss time.

Goodwin (foot) is inactive for Monday's game against the Vikings.

Goodwin has practiced just one time since injuring his foot on Thanksgiving Day in Detroit and will miss his third contest in a row as a result. With Goodwin sidelined again and Allen Robinson (undisclosed) not eligible to play due to residing on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Darnell Mooney, Damiere Byrd, Jakeem Grant, Dazz Newsome and Nsimba Webster will serve as the Bears' wide receivers Monday.

Thielen (ankle) is listed as inactive Monday at Chicago.

Thielen was considered a game-time decision, despite not practicing since suffering a high left-ankle sprain in a Week 13 loss at Detroit. Per Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Thielen fit in a pregame workout, went to the locker room and then didn't run routes with his teammates, signaling he was poised to miss a second straight contest. With Thielen sidelined and Dede Westbrook (illness) and Dan Chisena (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Justin Jefferson, K.J. Osborn, Ihmir Smith-Marsette and Myron Mitchell will be the Vikings' options at wide receiver Week 15.

Harry exited Saturday's loss to the Colts after absorbing a hit to his head, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

The same applies to Nelson Agholor (head), and with Kendrick Bourne having been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, the Patriots' wideout depth as this Sunday's game against the Bills approaches is now looking taxed. For now, the team's only available roster options free of any Week 16 availability concerns are Jakobi Meyers and Gunner Olszewski, with Tre Nixon and Kristian Wilkerson on the practice squad. Prior to his exit from Saturday's contest, Harry caught two of his five targets for 52 yards.