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Jones (knee) has been diagnosed with a bone bruise, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Jones is considered day-to-day after tests showed his ACL and MCL are intact, but this is still an injury that threatens his availability for Week 11 against Carolina. He was removed late in the third quarter of Sunday's 34-22 loss to Chicago, finishing with three catches for 55 yards on seven targets. The Detroit passing game will run through Kenny Golladay if Jones misses any time, with TJ Jones, Bruce Ellington and Brandon Powell all candidates to take some of the vacated snaps.

Dorsett was on the field for 15 of the Patriots' 66 snaps on offense in Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Titans.

In the process, Dorsett hauled in both of his targets for 18 yards. The Patriots are on bye Week 11, but if Julian Edelman's ankle issue ends up threatening his status for the team's Nov. 25 tilt against the Jets, Dorsett's profile in the New England offense could expand Week 12.

Pascal did not have a target despite playing 15 snaps on offense in Sunday's win over Jacksonville.

Pascal had relevance in the offense from Week 4 to Week 6 when the receiving corps had several injuries, but he's moved back to a minor role with Ryan Grant and Jack Doyle back to full speed.

Grant (leg) is scheduled for an MRI, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.

Grant entered Sunday's 31-12 loss to Green Bay with a sore Achilles and was carted of the field in the third quarter with a leg injury. He was then spotted in a walking boot after the game, but coach Adam Gase is optimistic the speedy wideout didn't suffer a season-ending injury. A Week 11 bye will give Grant and the other injured Miami players -- including QB Ryan Tannehill (shoulder) and WR DeVante Parker (shoulder) -- some extra time to heal.

Kirkwood caught both of his targets for 45 yards in Sunday's win against the Bengals.

Making his NFL debut after being promoted from the practice squad, Kirkwood played 34 of the Saints' 75 offensive snaps. The rookie's promotion was no coincidence, as the Saints placed both Cameron Meredith (knee) and Dez Bryant (Achilles) on injured reserve earlier in the week. An undrafted rookie out of Temple, Kirkwood has good size at 6-foot-3 and impressed throughout training camp. While he likely will split playing time with Austin Carr, Kirkwood may be worth a flier in deeper leagues, as he could emerge as a solid option out of the slot if the team does not elect to sign a free-agent receiver.

Smith was not targeted in Sunday's win against the Bengals.

Despite playing 61 of the Saints' 75 offensive snaps, Smith did not have a pass thrown his way in a game where New Orleans scored 51 points on the hapless Cincinnati defense. The Saints attempted just 27 passes, as the team gained 244 yards on 47 carries, but Smith's lack of usage has to be frustrating for fantasy owners. The talented rookie continues to have a high ceiling in the Saints' high-scoring offense, but with Drew Brees willing to spread the ball around, Smith remains prone to weekly volatility. It's worth noting Brandon Marshall is also about to join the receiving fold.

Marshall is signing a one-year contract with the Saints on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The 34-year-old will step in as a backup plan for Dez Bryant, who suffered a torn Achilles on Friday in his second practice with the team. Marshall caught 11 of 23 targets for 136 yards (5.9 YPT) and a touchdown in seven games with the Seahawks earlier this season, eventually losing snaps to David Moore and ultimately getting released Oct. 30. The Saints probably expect Marshall to push Austin Carr for the No. 3 receiver job behind Michael Thomas and Tre'Quan Smith, with Ted Ginn (knee) stuck on injured reserve through at least Week 14. Aside from an injury to Thomas, it's hard to picture a scenario in which Marshall draws more than three or four targets per game. The Saints host the Eagles in Week 11.

Reynolds is expected to start against Kansas City in Week 11 with Cooper Kupp (knee) out for the season, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Los Angeles leans heavily on three-receiver sets, so Reynolds is positioned to see a significant uptick in offensive snaps and targets. He recorded four receptions for 61 yards and two touchdowns in the two games Kupp missed earlier this season, and Reynolds also posted an 8-60-1 line over a three-week stretch in 2017 when Robert Woods was out with a shoulder injury. Being attached to a prolific offense is a huge plus for the second-year receiver, and he projects to be a popular waiver-wire add with a favorable Week 11 matchup against the Chiefs on tap.

St. Brown caught two passes for three yards in Sunday's victory over the Dolphins.

St. Brown operated as the Packers' third receiver Sunday and was on the field for 57 percent of the Packers' 57 plays, his highest number since Week 5. However, on a day where the Packers dominated on the ground and quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw for only 199 yards, St. Brown was not counted on for much. St. Brown's standing on the depth chart Week 11 will depend on whether or not fellow receivers Randall Cobb (hamstring) and Trevor Davis (hamstring) play, but with just five catches for 38 yards over the last three games, it will be tough to trust him in fantasy lineups regardless.

Parker (shoulder) left the locker room with his left arm in a sling after Sunday's 31-12 loss to Green Bay, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.

Parker was awfully busy prior to his third-quarter exit, catching five of 11 targets for 43 yards. With Jakeem Grant (leg) also removed from the game early, Leonte Carroo joined Danny Amendola and Kenny Stills in three-wide formations down the stretch. A Week 11 bye is good news for the ailing Dolphins, though it's far from a guarantee quarterback Ryan Tannehill (shoulder) will be ready for Week 12 at Indianapolis. In the meantime, Parker will have an MRI on his shoulder Monday, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.