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Evans (ankle) brought in five of nine targets for 41 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 20-19 loss to the Bears on Thursday night.

Evans was able to prove worthy of active status in pregame warmups, and he proceeded to have a solid impact on the game by ringing up the Buccaneers' only touchdown of the night. The Pro Bowl receiver now leads the NFL with six touchdown receptions, and he may have recorded his seventh had Tom Brady been able to properly place a deep ball on a fourth-quarter play where Evans had broken free down the left sideline. The wideout will now have some extra days to heal up before a Week 6 home showdown versus the Packers on Sunday, Oct. 18.

Mooney caught two passes for 15 yards in the Bears' 20-19 win over the Buccaneers on Thursday.

In the first half, Mooney ran a great route and was wide open for a potential touchdown, but Nick Foles threw an uncatchable pass, keeping the rookie from a big performance. In addition, Mooney saw a couple other deep targets, but neither of the passes were particularly close to being completed. Regardless, he's been playing the second-most snaps of the Chicago receivers and he's been targeted at least five times in each of the last three games, so he could see his fantasy value grow as the season goes forward.

Robinson caught 10 passes for 90 yards in Chicago's 20-19 victory over the Buccaneers on Thursday.

Robinson absorbed an outstanding 16 targets, and he continued to catch just about everything thrown his way, though he did misplay one pass that he popped in the air, leading to an interception. On the season, he's yet to see fewer than nine targets in any game while posting at least 74 yards in all but one contest, and he'll continue to be have one of the highest scoring floors of any wide receiver in the league.

Harris (hamstring) did not participate during Thursday's practice session.

The NFC's reigning All-Pro punt returner was not noted as having an injury following New Orleans' 35-29 Week 4 win over Detroit, but he, Janoris Jenkins (shoulder) and Justin Hardee (hamstring) were among the Saints' DNPs Thursday. Harris has recorded a catch in all four of his appearances this year, registering two starts but only once playing over 36 percent of the offensive snaps. With Michael Thomas (ankle) having a chance to return Week 5 for a Monday night showdown against the Chargers, Harris' services would be most missed on punt returns, where he is averaging an astronomical 15.1 yards per runback this season.

Mooney (shoulder) is officially active for Thursday's matchup against Tampa Bay.

Mooney came into the contest questionable despite suiting up as a full practice participant throughout the week, so this news isn't surprising. The rookie is coming off a career-high five catches and 52 yards across nine targets in last week's loss to the Colts. Mooney will continue his role as the team's punt return man and piece of the offense, as he's averaging 5.7 targets per game this season.

Miller (hip/groin) is active for Thursday's game at Chicago.

Among the Bucs' top four wide receivers, Miller was the only one to get in a limited practice this week and now will be one of the top options at Tom Brady's disposal. Aside from Miller, Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Justin Watson (chest) are inactive, leaving Mike Evans (ankle), Tyler Johnson, Jaydon Mickens and Cyril Grayson as the wide receivers available to the offense.

Evans (ankle) is listed as active Thursday at Chicago.

Despite being unable to practice this week, Evans tested out his injured ankle during a pregame workout, cutting and making moves out of the break, per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. After getting the all clear to play, Evans will take aim at a Bears defense that hasn't allowed a touchdown to wide receivers this season.

Thomas (ankle) was limited at practice Thursday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Thomas maintained his activity from last week, but with a bit more time to prepare with a Monday night game on tap, he seems to be trending toward a return to action against the Chargers. He'll have two more chances to work in full before the Saints post their final Week 5 injury report Saturday.

Kemp signed with the Chiefs' practice squad Thursday, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

Kemp was cut by the Chiefs on Tuesday, however, he'll return to the team with another shot to make the 53-man roster. The 25-year-old suited up for all 16 games with the Chiefs in 2018, logging two targets the entire season.

Evans (ankle) is expected to play Thursday at Chicago, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports

While the Buccaneers will be without wide receivers Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Justin Watson (chest), they intend to have the services of Evans and Scotty Miller (hip/groin). The decision appears to hinge on Evans' pregame workout, which included cutting and "explosive" moves out of the break, per Stroud. Evans' ankles were taped up, too, so it seems to indicate he'll be out there Thursday.