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Crowder caught four of six targets for 24 yards and added a two-point conversion in Sunday's 27-20 loss to Atlanta.

Crowder trailed only Corey Davis (four catches for 45 yards on seven targets) in targets, and they shared the team lead in receptions. They are the two main weapons in the Jets' passing game, but quarterback Zach Wilson failed to reach the 200-yard passing mark in this one, so Crowder's prominent role doesn't automatically equate to fantasy success. Crowder and the Jets will be on bye Week 6 as they travel back stateside following this loss in London.

Hinton secured two of his three targets for 25 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's 27-19 loss to the Steelers.

Hinton played on 65 percent of Denver's offensive snaps Sunday, his highest mark of the season. The wideout's two-yard touchdown grab was his first of the 2021 campaign. The uptick in Hinton's snaps is a direct result of the injury issues plaguing the Broncos' receiving corps, headlined by Jerry Jeudy (ankle) and KJ Hamler (knee). With Jeudy scheduled to make his return from an ankle injury in the coming weeks, Hinton likely will see a reduction in his playing time. The 24-year-old will be tough to trust going forward based on his sporadic usage. If Jeudy does not return Week 7, it's possible that Hinton could have similar involvement in the Broncos' aerial attack when the team hosts the Raiders.

Washington head coach Ron Rivera said Monday that Samuel (groin) is considered week-to-week, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Samuel missed the start of the year with a groin injury but played in each of the last two games after he was activated from injured reserve. However, he was removed from Sunday's loss to the Saints after he aggravated the issue. Rivera said the team will take a cautious approach to avoid a serious injury.

Boykin (hamstring) is expected to make his 2021 debut in Monday's game against the Colts, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Although fellow receiver Rashod Bateman (groin) hasn't been cleared to return from injured reserve for Week 5, Boykin likely will be available to make his first appearance of the season. The 2019 third-rounder recorded 19 receptions for 266 yards and four touchdowns last season but could see a decreased role in 2021 with Bateman and Sammy Watkins in the fold.

Moore failed to catch either of his two targets in Sunday's 27-20 loss to Atlanta.

Moore didn't make a contribution on the stat sheet in his return from a concussion, though he did set up a Jets touchdown by drawing a 41-yard pass interference penalty on Atlanta's two-yard line. The rookie second-round pick played 23 of a possible 56 offensive snaps, clocking in fourth among New York's wide receivers behind Corey Davis (45), Jamison Crowder (34) and Keelan Cole (31). Moore and the rest of the young Jets offense will look to iron out some of their issues during the team's Week 6 bye before traveling to New England in Week 7.

Brown caught three of four targets for 36 yards in Sunday's win over the Giants.

The 25-year-old came into Week 5 with only one catch on the year but found a bigger role Sunday as offensive coordinator Kellen Moore went deep into his playbook. Brown could have scored his first career NFL touchdown had Cedrick Wilson not underthrown him on a trick play early in the fourth quarter. Brown sees a steady snap share on offense due to his abilities as a blocker, but he's unlikely to get consistent targets, especially once Michael Gallup (calf) is back in action.

Cephus suffered a broken collarbone in Sunday's loss to the Vikings, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Cephus will miss extended time due to his injury, and he could be sidelined for the remainder of the season. Tyrell Williams (concussion) should take on a larger role once he returns from injured reserve, while Kalif Raymond, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Trinity Benson also will have the opportunity to carve out additional snaps while Cephus is out.

Bateman (groin) won't play in Monday's game against the Colts, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

The Ravens were hopeful that Bateman would be able to make his NFL debut Week 5. The team discussed putting the first-round pick on a pitch count Monday, but he'll instead be held out to give his groin additional time to fully heal. However, the 21-year-old is hopeful that he'll be on the field for Sunday's Week 6 contest against the Chargers.

Wilson caught his only target for 35 yards, gained four yards on his only carry and completed his only pass attempt for 22 yards in Sunday's win over the Giants.

The Dallas depth receiver was offensive coordinator Kellen Moore's Swiss army knife Week 5, but Wilson overall didn't see much of the ball and had his two-game TD streak snapped. It's not yet clear when Michael Gallup (calf) will return to action, but even when he does, Wilson's versatility likely will keep him involved in the offense.

Smith-Schuster is in line to undergo shoulder surgery and will miss the remainder of the season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Smith-Schuster was taken to the hospital after he exited Sunday's win over the Broncos with the right shoulder injury. The 2018 second-round pick hauled in 15 of 28 targets for 129 yards while rushing three times for nine yards and a touchdown across his five appearances in 2021, and he's slated to become an unrestricted free agent during the offseason. His absence should lead to more playing time for James Washington (groin) and Ray-Ray McCloud, while Diontae Johnson and Chase Claypool should see additional slot work.