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Wicks was targeted seven times and had three receptions for 13 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 34-0 victory over the Saints.

Wicks didn't add much production after finding the end zone on Green Bay's opening drive, but that was his first touchdown since Week 7. Wicks has gotten more involved after a quiet midseason stretch, and he could be busier than he has been in Week 17 if fellow wideout Christian Watson (knee) is unable to go.

Nailor had one reception for five yards on two targets in Sunday's win at Seattle.

Nailor continues to get plenty of action as the third receiver (playing on 35 of the offense's 66 snaps) but few targets. He has just nine targets and four receptions in his last six games.

Tucker caught two of four targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 19-14 win over the Jaguars, but he also lost eight yards on his only rushing attempt.

Tucker has caught no more than two passes in four consecutive games, despite playing north of 90 percent of the Raiders' offensive snaps during each contest within this late-season sample. He remains a big-play threat ahead of a Week 17 matchup against the Saints, but Tucker's inability to earn much volume in a struggling offense is worrisome for his fantasy floor.

Palmer brought in two of four targets for 31 yards and returned four punts for 31 yards in the Buccaneers' 26-24 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday night.

After going without a catch for three consecutive games, Palmer logged counting stats on offense for the first time since Week 12 and multiple receptions for the first time since Week 9. Palmer still played a sparse 13 snaps (18 percent) from scrimmage, however, and his production remains hard to trust heading into a Week 17 home matchup against the Panthers.

Miller secured both targets for 17 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 26-24 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday night.

Miller played on 33 snaps (46 percent), but he had only one catch on the night when he got wide open near the back of the end zone late in the fourth quarter for a 13-yard strike from Baker Mayfield that narrowed the deficit to two points. The scoring grab also gave Miller multiple catches for the second time on the season, but he exclusively remains an option for those in very deep leagues and a DFS dart throw heading into a Week 17 home matchup against the Panthers.

Pettis secured two of seven targets for 31 yards and returned two kickoffs for 70 yards in the Saints' 34-0 loss to the Packers on Monday night.

Pettis finished second in receiving yards and targets on the night for the Saints while also tying Foster Moreau and Juwan Johnson for the team lead in catches. The veteran wideout continued to enjoy an expanded role in the offense due to New Orleans' multitude of injuries at wideout, and his receiving yardage total was a new season high. However, despite the elevated level of opportunity Monday, Pettis could bump down all the way to a No. 4 or No. 5 role for a Week 17 home matchup against the Raiders if Marquez Valdes-Scantling (chest/illness) and/or Chris Olave (concussion, IR) are able to return for that contest.

Doubs had two receptions (on three targets) for 20 yards in Monday's 34-0 win over the Saints.

Doubs fell victim to a run-heavy game script in what turned out to be a lopsided victory. Christian Watson (knee) left the contest nursing what appeared to be a minor knee injury, but further tests Tuesday will reveal its severity. Should the latter miss any time, Doubs would be the likely beneficiary of increased targets and/or playing time against Minnesota in Week 17.

Watson said after Monday's 34-0 win over New Orleans that he'll get his knee checked out Tuesday and that he's "hoping for the best" in regard to the injury, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Watson injured his knee on a 14-yard carry in the second quarter Monday. He briefly came back into the contest but was then announced to be questionable to return in the third period. The 25-year-old wideout never re-entered the game, and while the blowout nature of the score may have been a contributing factor in the decision to hold him out, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said after the contest that there's "some concern" about the issue, per Zach Jacobson of 247Sports.com. It's not yet clear what the chances are that Watson will miss next Sunday's big game against Minnesota, but Tuesday's follow-up -- plus Watson's participation in practice this week -- should provide more clarity on that question. If Watson misses any additional time, Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks, Bo Melton and even Malik Heath could see more targets alongside Jayden Reed.

Reed had three receptions (on four targets) for 76 yards while taking his lone carry for five yards in Monday's 34-0 rout of the Saints.

Reed wound up finishing as the game leader in yards from scrimmage for either side in what turned out to be a one-sided matchup. Dontayvion Wicks hauled in the only passing touchdown of the night, but it was an otherwise strong showing from Reed. It was the 24-year-old's highest yardage total since recording 113 receiving yards against the Lions in Week 9. Reed remains a hit-or-miss asset in fantasy ahead of Sunday's tilt against Minnesota.

Erickson reverted to the Patriots' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Erickson was elevated to the active roster prior to Sunday's loss to the Bills, logging seven snaps on special teams, recording one punt return for no yards and two fair catches. The wide receiver will likely be elevated again to appear in the team's Week 17 matchup with the Chargers.