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Johnson was not targeted in the Bears' 24-22 win over the Packers on Sunday.

Johnson ended the season as the No. 4 receiver on the Bears' depth chart, but it only resulted in one catch for six yards on two targets. After Johnson posted 272 yards and two touchdowns as a rookie with the Jaguars in 2020, he's become less productive each season. Over the last two seasons, the veteran has two catches for 17 yards. Johnson is set to hit unrestricted free agency.

Carter ended the season on injured reserve after catching nine passes for 72 yards in nine games.

Carter finishes the year with nine catches for 72 yards on 14 targets. His main contributions came on special teams, where Carter returned 15 kickoffs for 479 yards and 17 punts for 158 yards. Carter also lost one fumble. Josh Blackwell took over punt-return duties following Carter's injury. The veteran is now an unrestricted free agent.

Scott didn't play an offensive snap in the Bears' 24-22 win over the Packers on Sunday.

As a rookie in 2023, Scott caught 17 passes for 168 yards, but after the Bears added Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze in the offseason, Scott never played more than four snaps in a game. The receiver hauled in his only target of the season for five yards in Week 15. Scott just completed the second year of his four-year rookie deal, but he faces an uphill battle in terms of becoming a major part of the Chicago offense.

Odunze caught both his targets for 18 yards in the Bears' 24-22 win over the Packers on Sunday.

Even though Chicago selected Odunze with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2024 draft, he was the clear third receiver for the team behind DJ Moore and Keenan Allen. Still, the rookie hauled in 54 of 101 targets for 734 yards and three touchdowns in 17 games. Allen is headed for free agency, so Odunze could move into a larger role in the offense in 2025. With better coaching to help Caleb Williams improve as well, Odunze is a strong candidate for a second-year breakout.

Hutchinson caught one of two targets for five yards in Sunday's 23-14 win over Tennessee.

With Houston in playoff-preparation mode and John Metchie placed in the concussion protocol during the game, Hutchinson was allotted a position-high 48 snaps in the regular-season finale. Hutchinson's role in next Saturday's home playoff game against the Chargers could depend on Metchie's status.

Johnson caught two of four targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 23-14 win over the Titans.

Johnson made his debut for the Texans after he was claimed off waivers prior to Week 17. He played 22 snaps and is expected to have a role in next Saturday's home playoff game against the Chargers as well. Given season-ending injuries to Stefon Diggs (knee) and Tank Dell (knee), a playoff-experienced Johnson could be a factor. He's appeared in three postseason games while with the Steelers, which may be useful as John Metchie was removed from Sunday's game and placed in the NFL's concussion protocol.

Woods caught two of three targets for a team-high 39 yards in Sunday's 23-14 win over Tennessee in Week 18.

Woods received extra playing time as the Texans limited Nico Collins in the regular-season finale. Houston heads into the postseason with season-ending injuries to key contributors at wide receiver -- Stefon Diggs (knee) and Tank Dell (knee) -- and an uncertain status for John Metchie (concussion). Whether Metchie is available or not for next Saturday's home playoff game against the Chargers, Woods will be part of the top three wideouts. The 32-year-old Woods finished the regular season with career lows in receptions (20), targets (30), yards (203) and catches of more than 20 yards (one).

Robinson caught three of six targets for 72 receiving yards in Sunday's 30-25 loss to the Rams.

Robinson was promoted to the starting lineup due to both Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp sitting out Sunday's tilt. The veteran backup was up to the task, posting his second-highest yardage total in 17 active games this season. Robinson finishes the regular season with a 34-577-7 line and will revert to his No. 3 role on offense against the Vikings next Monday.

Whittington caught three of four targets for 86 yards while rushing twice for 12 yards in Sunday's 30-25 loss to Seattle.

Whittington did his best Puka Nacua (rest) impression while filling in for the star wideout by recording 98 combined yards of offense. The sixth-round rookie only saw his role increase after head coach Sean McVay decided to rest all of his key offensive players in the final game of the regular season. Whittington figures to revert to a reserve/special teams role when the Rams host the Vikings in the wild-card round of the playoffs next Monday.

Tucker recorded three receptions on four targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 34-20 loss to the Chargers.

Tucker didn't record a reception or see a target until the Raiders' final offensive possession in garbage time of the fourth quarter. He maintained a key role in the offense for most of the season in terms of snap rate, and he also set career highs in receptions (47), yards (539) and touchdowns (three).