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Waddle is positioned as the Dolphins' top wide receiver with Tyreek Hill (knee) out for the season, Marcel Louis-Jacques and Stephania Bell of ESPN report.

Waddle secured three of six targets for 48 yards during Monday's 27-21 win over the Jets, in which Hill suffered a dislocated left knee and multiple torn ligaments, including his ACL. Miami placed Hill on IR on Wednesday, leaving Waddle poised to be the team's unquestioned No. 1 receiver. The presence of second-year pro Malik Washington and tight end Darren Waller -- who scored twice in his team debut Monday -- will prevent opposing defenses from focusing entirely on the 2021 first-round pick, but it should be Waddle who benefits from the most significant increase in volume, beginning Sunday versus Carolina. He surpassed 1,000 yards in each of his first three NFL seasons and as a rookie in 2021, when Hill was still a member of the Chiefs, Waddle demonstrated an ability to handle massive volume en route to a 104-1,015-6 receiving line.

Wilson (undisclosed) won't practice this week, Alain Poupart of SI.com reports.

Wilson was signed by the Dolphins off the Saints' practice squad Tuesday, but it now appears he's dealing with an undisclosed injury. The Boise State product played in 15 games with the Saints in 2024, catching 20 of 27 targets for 211 yards and one touchdown. If Wilson is sidelined for the Week 5 matchup against the Panthers, Miami may add another wide receiver to its active roster to bolster depth with Tyreek Hill (knee) unavailable.

Hill (knee) has officially been placed on IR by the Dolphins.

Per Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN, Hill -- who underwent a major procedure Tuesday to repair his dislocated left knee and multiple torn ligaments, including his ACL -- won't need additional surgery, with agent Drew Rosenhaus indicating afterward that the wideout will play next season, while noting that "the realistic goal is the start of the season." In Hill's absence for the rest of the 2025 campaign, Malik Washington and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine are in line to see expanded roles alongside top WR Jaylen Waddle, with Dee Eskridge, Cedrick Wilson and Tahj Washington available to mix in.

The Panthers placed Moore (elbow) on injured reserve Wednesday, Darin Ganttof the team's official site reports.

Moore will have to miss at least four games due to the elbow injury he suffered during Carolina's loss to New England in Week 4. Across his four regular-season appearances so far, Moore has tallied one catch for five yards (on one target) and carried the ball one for 12 rushing yards. In Moore's absence, rookie sixth-round pick Jimmy Horn figures to see more opportunities to log reserve snaps.

Weaver played 14 of the Cardinals' 67 snaps on offense and failed to corral his lone target in Thursday's 23-20 loss to the Seahawks.

Active for just the second time all season, Weaver served as the Cardinals' No. 4 wideout while Zay Jones (concussion) was sidelined. The 24-year-old is in the midst of his second season in Arizona but has yet to record his first NFL reception. If Jones is able to clear concussion protocol ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans, Weaver could find himself back on the Cardinals' inactive list.

Watkins (calf) was a non-participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice.

Watkins hasn't practiced in any fashion since Sept. 18 and appears likely to miss a third straight game due to injury Thursday against the Rams. The fourth-round rookie wideout previously missed Week 1 while recovering from a high ankle sprain, then was a healthy inactive for Week 2 before injuring his calf in practice.

Iosivas secured his lone target for 22 yards and rushed once for five yards in Monday's 28-3 loss to the Broncos.

Iosivas played 43 of the Bengals' 48 offensive snaps, behind Ja'Marr Chase (46) and ahead of Tee Higgins (40). The wideout's 90 percent snap share was a high mark so far this season. Through four games, Iosivas has recorded just two catches for 34 yards on six targets. Despite his increase in playing time, the third-year receiver should remain far off the fantasy radar on a struggling offense with quarterback Jake Browning at the helm. Next up for the Bengals is a matchup against the Lions in Week 5.

Walker failed to record a single target in Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Chiefs.

Walker was not a part of the Ravens' offensive plans Sunday, as the wideout played just four of the team's 54 offensive snaps in the contest and was held without a target for the second time this season. Buried on Baltimore's wide receiver depth chart, the second-year wideout should continue to face an uphill battle for meaningful playing time. Barring injuries, Walker should not be trusted for fantasy purposes heading into a Week 5 matchup against the Texans.

Wallace caught one of two targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Chiefs.

Wallace played 40 percent of Baltimore's offensive snaps Sunday, his lowest snap share since Week 1. The veteran wideout has had a quiet start to the season, recording just three receptions for 39 yards and a touchdown on five targets. Wallace's limited usage should continue to keep him far off the fantasy radar heading into Week 5 when the Ravens host the Texans.

Hopkins failed to secure his lone target in Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Chiefs.

Hopkins was a complete non-factor Sunday, failing to record a single catch while playing just 18 of the Ravens' 54 offensive snaps. The veteran wideout's one target was his lowest total of the season after seeing two targets in each of the first three games. Despite his stature as a five-time Pro Bowl selection, Hopkins isn't seeing consistent enough volume to be relied to be relied upon for fantasy purposes.