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Gallup caught one of his three targets for a 12-yard touchdown during Saturday's 34-0 preseason win against the Texans.

While Gallup hauled in just one pass thrown his way, he made the most of it by shrugging off a defender and making a contested catch in the end zone on the team's second drive of the game. He nearly added a beautiful 21-yard catch and run to the end zone on the next possession, only to see it called back because of a penalty. There is a good chance Gallup is rested for the final exhibition contest against the Buccaneers, but he appears poised to take a step forward once the regular season begins.

Allen isn't expected to suit up for Saturday's preseason contest against the Seahawks, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Allen was a surprise scratch for the Chargers' exhibition opener, and a minor ankle injury was revealed as the culprit shortly before the team's second game of August. While he was back on the practice field Tuesday, he likely won't be forced into action until the regular season, especially considering his history with health concerns. Allen will aim to be 100 percent for Week 1, which arrives Sunday, Sept. 8 against the Colts.

Diggs hauled in two of his four targets for 28 yards in the team's third preseason contest against Arizona on Saturday.

Diggs hauled Kirk Cousins' only significant completion of the day, a 29-yard reception on the team's final drive before the half. It comes as little surprise that he also led the team with four targets, especially given the absence of Adam Thielen (soreness). Diggs hasn't been particularly impressive this preseason, but given his track record he should be a regular producer on a Vikings' offense full of weapons.

Kirk hauled in two of his six targets for five yards in the team's third preseason contest against the Vikings on Saturday.

Kirk made his second preseason appearance but didn't do much to impress. Though he finished second on the team with six targets, he produced next to nothing with the volume. While it's a bit concerning that other receivers in the offense proved plenty effective, Kirk clearly remains a big part of team's scheme and that should continue into the regular season.

Johnson hauled in all seven of his targets for 85 yards in the team's third preseason game against Minnesota on Saturday.

Johnson didn't make his first catch until late in the opening quarter, but still made a number of long catches. Specifically, he was on the receiving end of 19- and 29-yard passes from Kyler Murray, accounting for over half of his total yardage. There's been recent buzz that Johnson could emerge as the team's number three receiver, and this performance will only add to that speculation.

Coach Mike Zimmer said Thielen didn't play in Saturday's preseason win against the Cardinals because the wide receiver "was a little sore," Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Zimmer intimated Thielen would have gutted it out if it was the regular season, but there was no reason to risk aggravating the concern, hence the precaution. Thielen is unlikely to take the field in preseason Week 4, so he'll have approximately two weeks to get back to 100 percent for the Vikings' regular-season opener Sunday, Sept. 8 versus the Falcons.

Jones was waived by the Jets on Friday, Randy Lange of the team's official site reports.

Jones spent the beginning of last season with the Chargers -- fielding punts and kickoffs in the first three games -- and eventually found his way to the Jets' practice squad Oct. 22. The 26-year-old was activated for the final regular-season game, where he caught one pass for three yards. Jones was waived to make room for Quincy Adeboyejo, whom the Jets signed Friday.

Watson brought in both of his targets for 21 yards in the Buccaneers' 13-12 preseason win over the Browns on Friday.

Watson maximized his modest amount of opportunity, logging a pair of receptions for the second straight preseason game. The second-year wideout has eight catches overall across his first three exhibitions, a solid tally that still leaves him in the midst of a battle for the No. 4 receiver role with Bobo Wilson heading into Thursday's preseason finale versus the Cowboys.

Perriman brought in two of five targets for 15 yards in the Buccaneers' 13-12 preseason win over the Browns on Friday.

Perriman played a robust 36 snaps during the contest, although the Browns' effective defense did a good job of consistently limiting the first-team offense's passing attack. However, Perriman's night could have been even bigger had Jameis Winston not misfired on an attempt down the left sideline in the first quarter where Perriman had gotten a few yards into the clear. Perriman was also targeted down the right side of the field on the second offensive play, but the Buccaneers lost a challenge for possible defensive pass interference. Despite the modest line Friday, Perriman is firmly entrenched as the No. 3 receiver to open the season after a solid training camp and exhibition slate.

Crabtree will not play Saturday against the Vikings, Scott Bordow of The Athletic reports.

This shouldn't come as much of a surprise considering Crabtree just signed with the team Wednesday. The Cardinals' lack of veteran depth at the position aside from Larry Fitzgerald likely means the soon-to-be 32-year-old should have a spot on the 53-man roster if he can impress during the final few weeks of training camp, but he'll have just one exhibition game to do so with Saturday's latest designation.