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Washington could see an increase in snaps for the Steelers going forward, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Fellow wideout Justin Hunter (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, so Washington could see the field in his absence. Along with Hunter out, Ryan Switzer was placed in concussion protocol Monday, so Washington could vault up to third on the depth chart behind Antonio Brown and JuJu Smith-Schuster. Washington was a healthy scratch for Sunday's game against the Chargers, so his role going forward remains uncertain.

Snead caught one of three targets for eight yards against the Falcons.

A week after being held without a target, Snead was slightly more involved in the game plan this time around as he played the most snaps (66) of any Baltimore receiver. It only converted into three targets on those snaps, however, and he only brought in one reception for an eight-yard gain. Baltimore has been decidedly run-heavy in Joe Flacco's absence, so most of the Ravens' pass-catchers are seeing target reductions across the board. Barring a drastic change in how the offense functions under Lamar Jackson, Snead could continue to see a minimal role in the offense.

Carter has fumbled three times while returning kicks since joining the Texans three weeks ago, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

None of Carter's fumbles have turned into turnovers, but that's not the point. "He's got to stop doing that because he has been a good addition to our team," said coach Bill O'Brien. "He's given us some good plays in the couple of games that he's been here. He's a strong player, he's a very smart player. I think that all comes from showing it on tape." The Texans will work on Carter's ball positioning and carrying technique in an effort to avoid a key turnover that might cost Houston in Week 14 and beyond. He's also had a growing role on offense the last two games, which could go away if O'Brien is concerned with Carter's handle.

Robinson hauled in his only target Sunday against the Raiders.

Even with Sammy Watkins (foot) missing most of the last three games, Robinson has amassed just a combined five catches for 82 yards over that span. He was in the starting lineup for the contest and played the third-most snaps among receivers, but he remains well down the pecking order for targets. Robinson's value will shrink even further if Watkins can return next week against Baltimore.

Butler caught all four of his passes for 25 yards during Sunday's 21-17 win over the Bills.

Butler logged the third highest amount of snaps (34) among Miami's wide receivers during the Week 13 win. The 28-year-old will likely continue to serve as the Dolphins' No. 3 wideout as long as Danny Amendola (knee) remains sidelined. If he's able to continue developing chemistry with quarterback Ryan Tannehill, it's conceivable that Butler could secure himself a rotational role even when Amendola eventually returns to the field.

Smith was not targeted in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Buccaneers.

Smith played just nine of Carolina's 70 offensive snaps as the team welcomed Devin Funchess back to the fold. While Smith carried a knee injury during the week, his ability to practice in full last Thursday suggests he wasn't limited from a health standpoint Sunday. Nonetheless, with a reception in just five games this season, it's not like Smith is a reliable fantasy commodity anyway.

Erickson had one catch on his lone target for two yards in Sunday's loss to the Broncos.

Erickson barely saw the field when the Bengals had the ball, seeing just five snaps on offense.

Goodwin (personal) is expected to return to the 49ers on Monday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

In the midst of missing back-to-back games due to a personal issue, Goodwin met with team officials last Thursday and attended a different meeting at the team facility Monday. Until the 49ers have an opportunity to practice Wednesday, it'll be difficult to outright clear Goodwin of a designation, so the 49ers' first Week 14 injury report will be one to watch out for.

Crowder (ankle) is active for Monday's game in Philadelphia.

After practicing in pads and running routes throughout the week, Crowder showed he was trending toward his first game action since Week 5. He could take over the slot receiver role entirely with Trey Quinn tending to an ankle injury, which required the use of a walking boot Sunday. Despite the lack of clarity surrounding his workload, Crowder will look to exploit an Eagles defense that has given up 200.7 receiving yards per game and 13 total touchdowns to wideouts in 11 outings this season.

Reynolds caught two of his five targets for only 19 yards during Sunday's 30-16 win over Detroit.

This was a discouraging showing for Reynolds following Los Angeles' Week 12 bye. He recorded 80 receiving yards and a score against Kansas City in his last outing, and now that he's in a starting role, he's positioned for success. Playing 67 of 69 offensive snaps against the Lions also bodes well for his fantasy outlook. While Reynolds' probably shouldn't be considered a reliable asset, the upside is definitely there.