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Walker recorded six catches on eight targets for 61 yards in Saturday's 31-13 preseason win over the Cowboys.

The Ravens sat all of their top skill-position players, setting Walker up to start. He continued to carry over the momentum generated by his strong practices during camp by delivering solid gains of 17, 14 and 11 yards Saturday. Both Walker's practice and game performances have likely pushed him off the roster bubble, and he may unofficially now be fourth on the wide receiver depth chart ahead of Tylan Wallace.

Downs (hamstring) did not play in Saturday's preseason loss to Green Bay.

Downs left Thursday's practice with a hamstring injury. Consequently, it's not surprising that he didn't play in the game, but the severity of the injury still isn't clear. He was able to walk off under his own power when leaving practice Thursday.

Pierce (groin) did not play in Saturday's preseason game against the Packers.

Pierce suffered a groin injury during last Sunday's practice and was said to be day to day, though he didn't practice last week. He likely would have missed a preseason game no matter the severity of the injury, so a more telling sign will be whether he returns to practice next week.

Wilson recorded two receptions on four targets for 72 yards in Saturday's 17-14 preseason loss to the Buccaneers.

Wilson got the chance to start with DK Metcalf resting and Calvin Austin (abdomen) sidelined, and he took advantage by creating a few splash plays. Wilson got behind the defense for a 42-yard gain down the middle of the field late in the first quarter and then got wide open on the next drive to tack on another 30 yards. Wilson failed to gain traction in the Steelers' offense as a rookie after battling a few lower-body injuries, but he appears to be getting on track heading into his sophomore campaign.

Mingo suffered a PCL injury in his right knee during Saturday's preseason game against the Ravens, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Mingo will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the injury, but it sounds like Mingo could miss some time. It's a tough break for Mingo after he made a splash play, reeling in a 49-yard catch versus Baltimore one play before he was injured. Mingo is competing for a role behind CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, Jalen Tolbert and KaVontae Turpin in Dallas' wide receiver corps.

Mumpfield recorded two catches on four targets for 12 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 23-22 preseason win over the Chargers.

The Rams rested all of their key pass catchers, including Tutu Atwell and Jordan Whittington. That gave Mumpfield the chance to start, and he delivered a four-yard touchdown reception midway through the first quarter on a quick slant pattern. Mumpfield appears to be the favorite for the fifth spot on the wide receiver depth chart, particularly after drawing praise from coach Sean McVay earlier in training camp.

Lambert-Smith recorded two receptions on six targets for 66 yards in Saturday's 23-22 preseason loss to the Rams.

Lambert-Smith entered the game on the Chargers' opening drive after Quentin Johnston (concussion) was injured, following Keenan Allen but prior to fellow rookie Tre Harris. The latter development may have been the result of the fact Lambert-Smith was better suited to fill Johnston's downfield role, as both rookies ultimately played well beyond the starters' departure from the contest. Regardless, Lambert-Smith is clearly in the mix for early playing time come the regular season, and he helped his cause by splitting double coverage for a 29-yard catch on a pass from Justin Herbert on the first possession of the game.

Harris recorded six receptions on eight targets for 85 yards in Saturday's 23-22 preseason loss to the Rams.

Harris and fellow rookie wideout KeAndre Lambert-Smith were big factors in the game. Late in the third quarter, Harris flashed the big-play ability the Chargers were hoping for when they selected him in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft when he caught a 34-yard pass on a route deep down the right sideline. Despite the strong showing, Harris' role on the team is in question due to the recent addition of Keenan Allen and the emergence of Lambert-Smith. Allen was the first of the group to enter the game, while Lambert-Smith replaced an injured Quentin Johnston (concussion) four plays into the contest.

McConkey made one reception on one target for 17 yards in Saturday's 23-22 preseason loss to the Rams.

McConkey played one series with the majority of the Chargers' starters, including Justin Herbert. He hauled in his only target over the middle of the field and made a few defenders miss to pick up extra yardage. McConkey may not see the field again until Week 1 of the regular season, but his rapport with Herbert appears to be on track.

Wilson didn't gather in any of his three targets during Saturday's 31-12 preseason defeat to the Giants.

Wilson has yet to record a catch on four passes from new QB Justin Fields through two exhibitions, but the former's standing as the unquestioned No. 1 option in the Jets' passing game isn't in question. Once Week 1 rolls around, Wilson should be good for the typical 9.2 targets per game that he's averaged through three pro campaigns, all of which have resulted in 1,000-yard seasons.