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Newsome reverted to the Bears' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Newsome ranked third among the Bears' wide receivers by playing 48 offensive snaps in Monday's loss to the Vikings, but he was targeted just once. He'll now head back to the practice squad but is a candidate to rejoin the active roster at some point, particularly if Marquise Goodwin (foot) and Jakeem Grant (concussion) are unavailable.

Edwards caught three of four targets for eight yards and a touchdown in Monday's 16-14 win over the Browns.

Edwards' touchdown grab in the first quarter was the only time the Raiders found the end zone in the contest. Despite holding down a steady role on offense all season, the 23-year-old wideout has mostly disappointed, scoring three touchdowns while totaling just 30 receptions for 508 yards over 14 games. With matchups against the Broncos, Colts and Chargers to close out the season, Edwards will remain difficult to trust for fantasy purposes.

Beckham (illness) had one reception (three targets) for seven yards in Tuesday's 20-10 win over the Seahawks.

Beckham was activated promptly after being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Dec. 14. It is unclear if the star wideout was limited following his absence, but the end result was poor from a fantasy perspective. Beckham was beginning to roll to the tune a 13-186-3 combined receiving line over the last three weeks, so Tuesday's showing appears to be an outlier. That said, Cooper Kupp (9-136-2 on Tuesday) is clearly Matthew Stafford's first option in the passing game. Beckham will look to get back on track against the Vikings on Sunday.

Watkins secured both targets for 14 yards in the Eagles' 27-17 win over Washington on Tuesday night.

The speedster was able to clear COVID-19 protocols approximately 48 hours prior to kickoff, but his overall impact on the game was minimal. Watkins has had some serviceable performances this season as a deep threat, yet the boom-or-bust nature of his production makes him a particularly speculative play at this juncture of the fantasy calendar.

McLaurin brought in two of four targets for 51 yards in Washington's 27-17 loss to the Eagles on Tuesday night.

McLaurin's receiving yardage tally, modest as it was, paced Washington on the night, although nearly all of it came on a 46-yard grab. The speedster's fantasy outlook was naturally dampened by the fact the Football Team was forced to go with Garrett Gilbert at quarterback in the absence of both Taylor Heinicke and Kyle Allen due to COVID-19 protocols. McLaurin's 51 yards also represent his high-water mark over the last four games, sending him into a Week 16 road matchup against the Cowboys in a near-month-long funk.

Metcalf (foot/back) had six receptions (12 targets) for 52 yards in Tuesday's 20-10 loss to the Rams.

With fellow starting wideout Tyler Lockett (illness) out of action, Metcalf drew the attention of shutdown corner Jalen Ramsey for the majority of the contest. Netting 52 yards on a 50 percent catch rate isn't a horrible result when factoring in the tough matchup, but it also doesn't stand out from a recent string of poor performances either. After a strong start to the season, the 23-year-old has failed to either top 60 yards or score a touchdown since Seattle's Week 9 bye. Metcalf will get another attempt to deliver on at least one of those modest goals in a Week 16 matchup against the Bears on Sunday.

Smith brought in three of five targets for 40 yards in the Eagles' 27-17 win over Washington on Tuesday night.

The speedster took a back seat in the air attack to tight end Dallas Goedert, who exploded for a season-high 135 receiving yards. Smith got 28 of his yards on one catch, but it was otherwise a quiet night for the talented rookie. Despite the untimely downturn Tuesday, Smith is still seemingly a poor candidate for a Week 16 benching on fantasy playoff rosters considering his home matchup against a Giants secondary that's played poorly on the road all season.

Kupp had nine receptions (13 targets) for 136 yards and two touchdowns in Tuesday's 20-10 win over the Seahawks.

Seattle's defense had no answer for the Stafford to Kupp connection, resulting in yet another monster fantasy showing from the breakout superstar. Kupp has now posted three straight games with both 100-plus yards and a touchdown, his second such streak this season. Odell Beckham's presence (1-7-0) continued to not affect the Rams' true top offensive weapon either. Kupp will carry spectacular averages of 8.7 receptions, 116.1 yards and a touchdown per game into next Sunday's tilt against the Vikings.

Fountain (illness) was placed on the Chiefs' practice squad COVID-19 list Tuesday, per the NFL transaction log.

Fountain tested positive for the virus, as all four players who landed on the practice squad COVID -19 lists were the result of a positive test, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports. The 26-year-old has appeared in two games for the Chiefs this season.

Williams (illness) has returned to the Broncos' practice squad from the practice squad COVID-19 list, Aric DiLalla of the team's official website reports.

Williams reportedly tested positive for the virus, so his return indicates he has provided two consecutive negative tests 24 hours apart. He will now return to practice per usual.