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Shepard caught eight of 10 targets for 74 yards in Monday night's 25-23 loss to the Buccaneers.

Shepard overcame a couple injury concerns during the week to lead the Giants in all major receiving categories. In the process, the veteran also put together his best totals in four appearances this season. When healthy, Shepard represents a needed security blanket for second-year quarterback Daniel Jones, as he's now hauled in 22 of 28 passes thrown his way. The duo will look to build on Monday's performance in a Week 9 matchup against Washington.

Evans caught five of seven targets for 55 yards and a touchdown in Monday night's 25-23 win over the Giants.

Evans continued his touchdown tear, making an excellent grab from eight yards out to give Tampa Bay the lead to start the fourth quarter. The wideout has now scored seven times this season, flexing his muscles when in the red zone and putting him on pace for a new career high in the category. Although Evans' yardage totals haven't reached those of prior years with the same consistency, he remains a weekly threat due to his regular involvement and scoring punch. Whether or not teammate Chris Godwin (finger) returns and/or Antonio Brown enters the fold in Week 9 versus the Saints, Evans should be a strong play in that NFC South primetime showdown.

Cracraft reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Monday after being active for Sunday's 37-27 loss to Seattle, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Cracraft notched 14 special-teams snaps during the divisional defeat, collecting one tackle while operating on kickoff coverage. A Week 8 appearance marked Cracraft's first for San Francisco, after he suited up for nine total contests between 2018 and 2019 as a member of the Broncos.

Kemp reverted to the Chiefs' practice squad after being activated for Sunday's 35-9 win against the Jets, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Kemp played 19 special-teams snaps along with 12 offensive snaps for the Chiefs' high-powered attack, though he was unable to make any notable contributions on the stat sheet. The Hawaii product has already suited up in seven games for the defending champions this season, meaning he very well may be right back up to the active roster for a Week 9 home test against Carolina.

Moore reverted to the Chargers' practice squad after fielding 10 offensive snaps and 12 special-teams snaps during Sunday's 31-30 loss to the Broncos, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Moore has bounced between the active roster, the practice squad and the waiver wire over the first half of 2020, ultimately seeing game action in Weeks 4 and 8 for the Chargers. The 25-year-old receiver has yet to contribute a catch in his second active NFL season, though he has been on the field for a combined 35 snaps over his pair of appearances.

James (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on the 49ers' estimated practice report Monday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

A version of San Francisco's team practice report was printed without James' name present earlier in the day, but a subsequent update from Wagoner confirms that James is still dealing with an ankle issue. The 25-year-old was unable to go Sunday for a road trip to Seattle after fielding 23 offensive snaps and 21 special-teams snaps the preceding two weeks against the Rams and Patriots. His status will be one to monitor as San Francisco prepares to face Green Bay on Thursday Night Football.

Zuber reverted to the Patriots' practice squad Monday after catching his lone target for 13 yards during a 24-21 Week 8 loss to the Bills.

Zuber was one of just six Patriots to garner a target during the AFC East clash, as wideouts Julian Edelman (knee) and N'Keal Harry (concussion) were both forced to sit out. Sunday marked Zuber's fourth appearance of 2020, though the Mississippi State product has been limited to 29 receiving yards and 21 rushing yards on 26 total offensive snaps.

Coach Pete Carroll said Monday that Dorsett "is not doing well" and his foot "has not responded" to recent increased activity, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Dorsett developed foot soreness late in training camp and missed the first three games of the season before the Seahawks placed him on injured reserve. Less than two weeks ago, Carroll praised Dorsett, saying he had his best workout since August and was drawing closer to a return to the active roster. He seems to have suffered a setback, and while it's unclear if surgery will be ordered up, he doesn't appear close to being in consideration for activation from IR.

Gibson signed to the Panthers' practice squad Monday, Myles Simmons of the Panthers' official site reports.

The 25-year-old spent the first week of the season on Washington's practice squad, and he now has another opportunity midway through the season. Gibson last saw game action with the Eagles in 2015, catching one pass for 48 yards in 15 games.

Shepherd caught one pass for six yards in Sunday's loss to the Vikings.

Shepherd was on the field for about a quarter of the plays the Packers ran in Week 8, and that was not enough time for him to do anything notable in the box score. Shepherd has averaged 23 snaps per game since making his season debut in Week 3 and has totaled seven receptions for 43 yards. He is one of a few Packers receivers whose roster spot comes into question when Allen Lazard (abdomen) comes off injured reserve.