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Lazard was signed by the Packers on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL.com reports.

Lazard was poached off the Jaguars' practice squad as the Packers bolster their depth at wide receiver with Randall Cobb still subject to the league's concussion protocol. Lazard went undrafted out of Iowa State in April despite a 6-foot-4, 227-pound frame, so he figures to be buried on the depth chart in Green Bay for the final two weeks of the regular season.

Allen (hip) is not participating in practice Tuesday, Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com reports.

Allen is considered a candidate to take the field versus the Ravens on Saturday despite being limited to just 17 offensive snaps in Week 15 due to a hip injury. His omission from practice Tuesday's isn't a good sign, but there's still some time for him to get work in to suit up. If he ultimately can't, Tyrell Williams, Mike Williams and Travis Benjamin would presumably draw more targets again.

Samuel caught one of four targets for 17 yards and rushed twice for eight yards in Monday night's 12-9 loss to the Saints.

Samuel's performance was reflective of Carolina's struggles through the air Monday, when quarterback Cam Newton finished with a season-low 131 passing yards. In fact, besides backfield dynamo Christian McCaffrey, only rarely used tight end Chris Manhertz hit 50 receiving yards, and that actually entirely came thanks to a touchdown pass from McCaffrey himself. That left just eight catches for 64 yards between Samuel, D.J. Moore, Ian Thomas and Jarius Wright, evidencing the Panthers' rough passing night. Having entered Monday with back-to-back 80-yard outings, Samuel will look to get back on track Week 16 versus the Falcons, but Newton's ongoing shoulder issue is maybe a factor to consider going forward.

Moore caught two of three targets for 12 yards and rushed once for 22 yards before losing a fumble in Monday night's 12-9 loss to the Saints.

Moore was kept very quiet as quarterback Cam Newton posted a season low in passing yards. With little happening through the air, Moore couldn't help but turn in his worst receiving performance since Week 9. Even when the rookie ripped off a long run during the third quarter, it took a turn for the worst, as Moore was stripped and lost his third fumble of the year. All in all, it was a forgettable outing, and considering Newton's shoulder complications of late, it'll be interesting to see just how much Carolina's passing game can improve in the final two weeks of the regular season.

Thomas caught seven of nine targets for 49 yards in Monday night's 12-9 win over the Panthers.

Thomas tied Alvin Kamara for New Orleans' team lead in receptions and looks through the air. Although another seven catches proved helpful, Thomas was held under 50 yards for the third time in his last four games. That stretch has coincided with an overall dip in the Saints' passing potency, as Drew Brees hasn't topped 205 yards since Week 11, which is also the last time Thomas scored a touchdown. Given that recent slump, Thomas and his quarterback will hope Week 16's matchup against the Steelers can see them rediscover their best form.

Moore caught a shovel pass for a five-yard touchdown against the Buccaneers.

Moore is consistently playing about one-third of the Ravens' offensive snaps behind the likes of Michael Crabtree, Willie Snead and John Brown. In an offense with the sixth-highest run rate in the league, there simply aren't regular targets for the No. 4 receiver. Moore does well with his targets, as evidenced by his 8.0 YPT and 69.2 percent catch rate, but the volatile usage makes him difficult to roster in nearly all formats.

Coach Bill O'Brien called Coutee (hamstring) "day-to-day" Monday, Deepi Sidhu of the Texans' official site reports.

O'Brien and his players pay a visit to Philadelphia on Sunday to take on the suddenly relevant Eagles, a contest for which injured Texans will be considered game-time decisions. Coutee has suited up just twice in seven attempts since Week 7, so O'Brien should be taken at his word regarding the rookie wide receiver, barring his designation getting removed entirely during Week 16 prep.

Agholor caught one of two targets for eight yards in Sunday night's 30-23 victory over the Rams.

Agholor played all but one offensive snap in the game but was overshadowed by Alshon Jeffery, Golden Tate and almost everyone else in the Eagles' passing attack. The 25-year-old saw his first target fall incomplete on a second-quarter deep ball but was able to corral a short pass over the middle to set up a key field goal which put the Eagles up by 10 in the third. Despite the fact Agholor starts and is on the field as much as any Eagles pass catcher, his target share and production remain too inconsistent to rely on.

Parker failed to catch his only target during Sunday's 41-17 loss to the Vikings.

Parker received less offensive snaps (19) than Kenny Stills, Danny Amendola and Brice Butler during the Week 15 loss. It's unclear whether the 2015 first-round pick was limited by an injury or simply has fallen to the No. 4 position in Miami's receiver room, but Parker won't be worth fantasy consideration Week 16 against the potent Jaguars defense.

Treadwell failed to catch his lone target during Sunday's 41-17 win over the Dolphins.

Week 15 wasn't too kind to Treadwell, as he finished without a reception for the first time in 2018. Granted, Kirk Cousins only completed 14 passes, but depth receiver Aldrick Robinson was able to finish with two catches for 44 yards and score despite playing seven fewer snaps than Treadwell. The third-year wideout will look to bounce back against the Lions on Sunday.