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Pittman underwent surgery to address a calf injury sustained during Monday's loss to the Jets and could be out until Week 8, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Pittman briefly exited Sunday's win over New York due to what was initially described as a lower leg injury, but he had to undergo surgery after the game to address what was diagnosed as compartment leg syndrome in his calf. Coach Frank Reich confirms that Pittman underwent surgery Sunday, per Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis, but he declined to verify the rookie's Week 8 recovery timetable. The Colts have already lost Parris Campbell (knee) for at least a number of contests, so if Pittman also is forced to miss multiple weeks, all of Zach Pascal, Ashton Dulin, Daurice Fountain and Dezmon Patmon will stand to handle increased snaps behind T.Y. Hilton. The Colts also could opt to place Pittman on IR and promote Marcus Johnson from the practice squad.

Cephus was not targeted during Sunday's 26-23 win over Arizona.

With a healthy Kenny Golladay back in the fold, Cephus saw just 10 offensive snaps after logging over 100 combined over the first two weeks of the season. As long as Golladay, Marvin Jones and Danny Amendola stay healthy, don't expect Cephus to return to his season-opening role anytime soon.

Coach Frank Reich said Monday that Pittman could miss time due to a lower leg injury sustained during Sunday's win over the Jets, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Pittman managed to retake the field after getting injured Sunday, but Reich notes that his injury "worsened" overnight. With Parris Campbell (knee) already in line to miss a number of games on IR, a significant injury to Pittman could have the potential to derail Indianapolis' aerial attack. If the rookie second-round pick isn't able to suit up Week 4 in Chicago, Zach Pascal stands to start alongside T.Y. Hilton.

Moore caught his lone target for two yards in Sunday's 38-31 win over the Cowboys.

On a day where Russell Wilson aired it out a season-high 40 times, Moore garnered just one target. He also finished with 31 of 76 offensive snaps (41 percent), fewer than rookie Freddie Swain's 34 snaps. The two may continue to split time over the next two weeks with Phillip Dorsett (foot) on IR, so Moore appears to be a touchdown-dependent fantasy player.

Powell hauled in three of his four targets for a total of 27 receiving yards during Sunday's 30-26 loss to Chicago.

With Julio Jones (hamstring) ruled out pregame and Russell Gage forced to exit early Sunday because of a head injury, Atlanta was left thin at receiver. Against the Bears, Powell saw offensive snaps in a game for just the second time since 2018, after he spent 2019 bouncing between the Falcons' practice squad and active roster without ever fielding a regular-season snap. If Jones and Gage are unable to play Week 4 against the Packers, Powell would be in line for wide receiver snaps behind Calvin Ridley, Christian Blake and Olamide Zaccheaus.

Pettis played just eight snaps and did not receive a target in Sunday's 36-9 win over the Giants.

Pettis was unable to get on the field on offense despite the 49ers running a bit thin at wide receiver. The third-year wideout showed significant attitude and work ethic improvements during training camp, but it hasn't translated to snaps in the regular season. With just one target through three games, Pettis should be left on the waiver wire until his situation improves.

Hightower caught two of three targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 23-23 tie against the Bengals.

With Jalen Reagor (thumb) out and DeSean Jackson (hamstring) leaving the game early, Hightower led Eagles wide receivers with 78 of 91 offensive snaps (86 percent). Greg Ward wasn't far behind with 76 snaps. Jackson's injury is expected to be minor, but if he's forced to miss Week 4's matchup against the 49ers, Hightower and Ward should both handle increased duties against a defense that's without CB Richard Sherman (hamstring) and DE Nick Bosa (torn ACL).

Taylor caught his only target for 20 yards in Sunday's 36-9 win over the Giants.

Taylor got the start at the slot receiver position for the third week in a row, but he was held to two receptions or less over that same span. Despite being up big for the majority of the contest, the 49ers still threw the ball 36 times, so volume wasn't the issue either. It simply appears that Taylor isn't very high in the pecking order for targets from either of San Francisco's signal-callers so far this season. The slot man will face another soft defensive matchup in Philadelphia on Sunday Night Football, but it's tough to recommend Taylor based on the recent lack of production, especially if this ends up being the week Deebo Samuel (foot) is activated off of IR.

Lamb caught five of six targets for 65 yards and gained one rushing yard on one carry in Sunday's 38-31 loss to the Seahawks.

In a vacuum it looks like a solid performance, but Lamb actually finished fourth on the Cowboys in receiving yards on a day when Dak Prescott aired it out 57 times. The rookie wideout has looked good to begin his career, catching 16 of 21 targets for 230 yards and a TD through three games, and he'll try to add to those numbers Week 4 against a Browns defense that's already given up five touchdowns to opposing WRs.

Zuber was on the field for six of a possible 69 snaps on offense in Sunday's 36-20 win over the Raiders, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Zuber, who turned a sweep play into a 13-yard rush in his NFL debut, remains a depth option at wideout for the Patriots, whether he's on the team's practice squad or active roster.