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Robinson figures to see more snaps while Sammy Watkins (hamstring) is sidelined, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

Robinson had seen his playing time drop recently but saw renewed life Sunday following Watkins' departure, logging 49 offensive snaps (season-high 68 percent). He was unable to accomplish much with his increased playing time Sunday, finishing out the day with just two catches for two yards on four targets, and he remains behind at least Travis Kelce, Tyreek Hill and Clyde Edwards-Helaire in the pecking order for targets. Second-year wideout Mecole Hardman also figures to share some of the targets voided by Watkins.

Smith reeled in two of three targets for eight yards Monday in the Saints' 30-27 overtime win over the Chargers.

With 13 receptions for 182 yards and two touchdowns over the previous three weeks, Smith had been the primary Saints receiver to step up in the absence of Michael Thomas (ankle). Thomas was out again Monday -- this time due to a disciplinary issue -- but rather than Smith, it was Emmanuel Sanders (12 catches for 122 yards on 14 targets) who took advantage. Assuming the Saints are comfortable activating Thomas following their Week 6 bye, both Smith and Sanders could see their opportunities diminish in the games to come.

Guyton caught one of his three targets for 49 yards in Monday's 30-27 overtime loss to the Saints.

Mike Williams (hamstring) returned from his one-week absence and had an excellent performance, scoring two touchdowns and catching five of his eight targets in comparison to Guyton's single catch. Guyton had the opportunity to shine after Keenan Allen (back) left the game in the first quarter due to a back injury, but the receiver had one stellar catch and that was about it. It's unclear what Allen's status will be moving forward, but he'll have time to heal over the Week 6 bye, likely leaving Guyton in the deep-threat decoy role he's held all season.

Godwin (hamstring) was able to do some running on a side field Tuesday during the Buccaneers' practice session, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Coming off a right hamstring strain suffered Week 3, Godwin logged no recorded practice activity prior to sitting out the Buccaneers' last two contests. While another update on the extent of Godwin's participation won't be known until the Buccaneers release their first Week 6 injury report Wednesday, the fact that he was on the field while donning a helmet Tuesday -- albeit off to the side rather than with the main group -- represents a meaningful step forward in the recovery process. If Godwin isn't able to make it back for Sunday's game against the Packers, Tyler Johnson and/or Justin Watson (chest) could be in store for more snaps alongside starting wideouts Mike Evans and Scotty Miller.

Watson (chest) was on the field Tuesday for the Buccaneers' practice session, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Tampa Bay will release its first official Week 6 injury report Wednesday, so it won't be known until then whether Watson is practicing in a limited or full capacity. For what it's worth, Encina notes that Watson was donning a helmet Tuesday, suggesting the wideout will work out with the main group rather than off to the side. Watson and Chris Godwin (hamstring) both sat out the Week 5 loss to the Bears, resulting in Tyler Johnson picking up more work in three-receiver sets alongside Mike Evans and Scotty Miller.

Allen was diagnosed with back spasms after suffering the injury on his touchdown reception in Monday's 30-27 overtime loss to the Saints, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Allen finished with two receptions for 29 yards and the score before departing in the first quarter. Because of the NFL's widespread schedule changes in recent days due to COVID-19-related postponements, the Chargers will be on bye Week 6 rather than Week 10, conveniently affording Allen some extra maintenance time before Los Angeles' next game Oct. 25 versus the Jaguars. The expectation is that the wideout will be at or near full health by that point.

Brown (knee), who is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bills, will be available to play, Paul Kuharsky of 104.5 The Zone Nashville reports.

Brown's status will be officially clarified when the Titans release their inactive list approximately 90 minutes prior to Tuesday's 7 p.m. ET kickoff, but the wideout looks like he'll be ready to make his first appearance since the Titans' season opener. Despite getting in only one full practice since going down with the bone bruise in his knee, Brown should take on as many snaps and targets as he can handle Week 5 while fellow starting wideouts Corey Davis and Adam Humphries are on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Webster is expected to work into the punt returner rotation heading into Week 6, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Webster failed to play a single snap Week 5, but he did have 20 and 19 kick return yards Week 1 and 2, respectively. He figures to see more chances on special teams this Sunday against San Francisco.

Williams caught five of eight targets for 109 yards and two touchdowns in Monday night's 30-27 overtime loss to the Saints.

Williams turned in a stellar performance in his return from a hamstring injury, which actually coincided with teammate Keenan Allen exiting early Monday with a back issue. As the Chargers' top perimeter option, Williams hauled in a four-yard touchdown to begin the second quarter, then ran free for a wide-open, 64-yard score late in the fourth. While that play gave Los Angeles the lead, Williams still needed to make an acrobatic catch on a jump ball to put his team in field-goal range just before the end of regulation. Although his incredible effort wasn't rewarded by his kicker, Williams nonetheless made a great impact Monday, and whether Allen returns or not, Williams could be in store for a similarly strong showing Week 6 versus the hapless Jets.

Allen (back) will not return to Monday's game against the Saints, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Allen recorded two receptions for 29 yards and a touchdown before leaving the game with a back issue. While the severity of the injury is unknown at this time, it is bad enough to keep him sidelined for the remainder of the game. In his absence, rookie Justin Herbert will have to look to the likes of Mike Williams, Jalen Guyton, KJ Hill and Tyron Johnson at receiver.