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The Texans will lean more on Cooks following Will Fuller's six-game suspension for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Houston's depth at wide receiver will be tested without Fuller and with Randall Cobb (toe) on injured reserve. At the top of the revamped depth chart is Cooks, who has 52 receptions for 719 yards and three touchdowns. After a slow start with his new team, he has averaged six catches for 83 yards over the last seven games.

Jones caught his only target for three yards in Sunday's 43-6 loss to the Falcons.

Jones has been dealt one target in three consecutive games, but even a blowout defeat failed to boost his involvement in the Raiders' offense. A road matchup against the winless Jets awaits, but Jones' competition for playing time remains healthy.

Edwards caught one pass for 15 yards on two targets in Sunday's 43-6 loss to the Falcons.

Edwards' 19 offensive snaps Sunday more than doubled his amount from the Raiders' Week 11 loss to the Chiefs, but the rookie wide receiver is averaging just 1.25 targets per game since returning from foot and ankle injuries against the Chargers in Week 9. Additional opportunities could appear for Edwards in Week 13 against the winless Jets if the Raiders manage to build a significant lead, however.

Lockett caught three of four targets for 23 yards in Monday night's 23-17 win over the Eagles.

Lockett was largely held in check besides an 18-yard reception in the second quarter. In fact, with teammate DK Metcalf going for 10 catches on 13 targets for 177 yards, Lockett was left with a tie for his season low in targets. The speedster's yardage total was indeed his worst thus far, so he'll aim to bounce back in his usual fine fashion in Week 13 versus the Giants.

Metcalf caught 10 of 13 targets for 177 yards in Monday night's 23-17 win over the Eagles.

Metcalf was nearly unstoppable despite going against accomplished cornerback Darius Slay, who couldn't handle the wideout's superior speed and physicality all night. In fact, Metcalf was the only one who hindered himself, dropping a catchable touchdown during the fourth quarter. The towering target also got tackled at the one-yard line following a 52-yard reception in the second, illustrating how Metcalf's already-dominant performance somehow could've been even better. In just his second season, the 22-year-old has quickly become one of the league's top receivers, and will look to further his stellar campaign in a favorable matchup Week 13 versus the Giants.

Johnson made a seven-yard catch during Sunday's 20-17 defeat in New England.

The Cardinals were shorthanded at wide receiver due to Larry Fitzgerald (illness) and Trent Sherfield (undisclosed) residing on the reserve/COVID-19 list. As a result, Johnson got on the field for the first time since Week 5 and almost made the most of his nine offensive snaps. On a short catch-and-run near the goal line before halftime, he was ruled to have broken the plane, but upon a review the play was reversed, and he was credited with the aforementioned grab. If Fitzgerald and/or Sherfield can't make it back to the active roster for Sunday's contest against the Rams, Johnson again may serve as the No. 4 WR behind DeAndre Hopkins, Christian Kirk and Andy Isabella.

Beasley secured two of four targets for 25 receiving yards and tossed a 20-yard touchdown to Gabriel Davis on his only pass attempt during Sunday's 27-17 win against the Chargers.

Beasley's first two career pass attempts in 2016 and 2018 both went for incompletions, but his third NFL throw helped Buffalo push its advantage to eight points at the 9:44 mark of the second quarter Sunday. The SMU product has offered a lowered fantasy floor since Week 8, managing more than 40 receiving yards just once over his past four games. Huge performances of 11 receptions and 100-plus receiving yards Weeks 7 and 10 help compensate for the quieter outings, however. Beasley has registered 57 receptions for 667 yards and four total touchdowns -- three receiving, one passing -- heading into Week 13 against the 49ers.

Sims was not targeted during Thursday's 41-16 win against the Cowboys.

Sims logged his fifth consecutive start during the second leg of a Thanksgiving NFL slate, but he was held without a reception for the first time since Week 5. The Alabama product had generated three consecutive multi-catch performances entering Thursday's matchup, including a three-catch, 110-yard receiving day Week 9 against the Giants. Sims garnered an ample workload of 55 offensive snaps, but Terry McLaurin (92 yards) was the only Washington player to eclipse 25 receiving yards in the contest.

Moore (hip) is active for Monday's game against the Eagles.

The 25-year-old was added to the injury report with the hip issue Friday as a limited participant and was questionable to play, but he'll be suiting up for Monday's contest. Moore should continue to operate as Seattle's No. 3 wideout behind Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf.

Hinton reverted to the Broncos' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Hinton was elevated to the Broncos' active roster Sunday morning as an emergency starting quarterback option. Jeff Driskel tested positive for COVID-19 during the practice week, while Denver's other options at the position were ruled out for Week 12 as high-risk close contacts. Having gone without game experience at QB since 2018 during his time at Wake Forest -- and more recently joining Denver's practice squad as a wide receiver Nov. 4 -- Hinton struggled in completing just one of nine attempts against the Saints on Sunday while throwing a pair of interceptions.