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Davis was placed on injured reserve Saturday due to a dislocated patella, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The Giants announced earlier Saturday that Davis was placed on IR with a knee injury, but the specifics were previously undisclosed. The 23-year-old apparently suffered the minor dislocation while dancing in the locker room, bringing a bizarre end to his 2018 season.

Russell was promoted from the practice squad Saturday.

Russell will take the place of Jawill Davis (knee) on the 53-man active roster. Davis' injury leaves the Giants without a suitable punt returner, but Corey Coleman appears set to fill in at the role while Russell will act as depth at the wide receiver position.

Davis (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

It's unclear how Davis injured his knee, but he'll finish his rookie campaign with just four catches across seven games, as the Giants primarily used him on special teams. Alonzo Russell will take his place on the 53-man roster.

Smith expects to handle a sizable workload Sunday against Carolina, Josh Katzenstein of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. "With Ted [Ginn] being down this week, I'm going to be taking the majority of the load," Smith said after Friday's practice.

Smith's comment provides a strong hint that the Saints plan to rest Ginn, not to mention top target Michael Thomas and star running back Alvin Kamara. With Teddy Bridgewater already confirmed as the starter, it makes sense for players like Smith, Keith Kirkwood and RB Dwayne Washington to get most of the snaps while the team's starters get some rest before the playoffs. The rookie third-round pick made some noise during the middle part of the season, but he's caught just three passes in four games since his 10-catch, 157-yard explosion against the Eagles in Week 11.

Bourne may be the 49ers' de facto No. 1 wide receiver Sunday against the Rams with Marquise Goodwin (calf) and Dante Pettis (knee) sidelined, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Bourne has handled at least 74 percent of the offensive snaps in six of the last eight games, a span in which he compiled 27 catches (on 41 targets) for 308 yards and one touchdown. With Goodwin and Pettis out of the picture, Bourne's primary competition for the attention of Nick Mullens will be tight end George Kittle. Also helping Bourne's cause is a Rams defense that has given up 9.1 YPT and 18 TDs to wideouts this season.

Pascal (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans after missing practice both Thursday and Friday.

Whereas T.Y. Hilton (ankle) is expected to play Sunday despite not practicing this week, Pascal's status is less clear. It's a context that makes the wideout -- who hauled in four of his seven targets for 41 yards in a Week 16 win over the Giants -- a risky roll of the dice in Week 17 fantasy lineups.

Agnew (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Agnew was a limited participant in practice all week. If Agnew were to sit out versus the Packers in Week 17, TJ Jones would serve as Detroit's top kick and punt returner.

St. Brown (concussion) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Lions, Michael Cohen of The Athletic reports.

St. Brown's presumed absence is partially cancelled out by the return of Randall Cobb from a concussion of his own, but this still will be a shaky receiving corps if Davante Adams (knee) can't go. Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Jake Kumerow are the top candidates to absorb St. Brown's vacated snaps, with the rookie sixth-round pick robbed of the opportunity to continue his late-season momentum. St. Brown caught five passes for 94 yards in last week's win over the Jets, improving his rookie-year efficiency marks to 15.6 yards per catch and 9.1 yards per target. He's likely earned the opportunity to compete for a starting job in 2019.

Davis (hamstring) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Davis has tended to hamstring injuries for stretches in both of his two pro seasons, but despite being limited Thursday and Friday this week, he's set to play in the regular-season finale. In two prior matchups with the Colts, he combined for six catches (on eight targets) for 69 yards and no touchdowns.

Cobb (concussion) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Lions, Michael Cohen of The Athletic reports.

The Packers didn't actually practice Friday, but they estimate that Cobb would've been a full participant if they'd held a session. The 28-year-old slot receiver may be playing his final game for the franchise, as his contract expires at the end of the season. With Davante Adams (knee) questionable and Equanimeous St. Brown (concussion) doubtful, Cobb may have a nice opportunity to surpass his usual range of 5-7 targets.