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Waddle secured four of seven targets for 24 yards in the Broncos' 17-14 overtime win over the Seahawks on Thursday.

Waddle exited the game briefly due to a shoulder injury, but he was still able to finish as the Broncos' reception and targets leader on the night. Waddle's yardage total, modest as it was, also qualified him for runner-up status in that category on a night when Bo Nix threw for only 107 yards and averaged 4.0 yards per attempt. Waddle's production has suffered collateral damage from Nix's constant short-area throwing thus far this season, as the veteran receiver is averaging a career-low 10.4 yards per reception and just 38.0 receiving yards per game heading into a Week 7 road matchup against the Cardinals on Sunday, Oct. 25.

Smith-Njigba brought in 12 of 16 targets for 134 yards in the Seahawks' 17-14 overtime loss to the Broncos on Thursday.

Despite the Broncos being down Pat Surtain (ankle) and Talanoa Hufanga (ankle), Smith-Njigba and the Seahawks' air attack as a whole couldn't get much going through the first half-plus of play. The All-Pro receiver turned it on in the latter portion of the contest, however, and he ultimately finished with season highs in receptions and targets, along with his second-highest amount of receiving yards. JSN already has five 100-yard efforts in his first six games of the season, and his tendency to dominate Sam Darnold's attention will once again make him an elite option in all formats during a Week 7 Sunday night home showdown against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs on Oct. 25.

Waddle suffered a shoulder injury in the third quarter of Thursday's game against the Seahawks but was able to return, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post and Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com report.

Now that he's back after missing a handful of minutes of game action, Waddle will look to add to his two catches (on five targets) for 15 yards.

Nailor (concussion) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Thursday's was Nailor's first practice since he suffered a concussion back in Week 4 versus the Chiefs. He presumably still needs to clear league concussion protocol before he'll be able to return to game action, and his status for Week 6 should become more clear when Las Vegas publishes its final injury report of the week Friday.

Valdes-Scantling (ribs) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Valdes-Scantling was limited Wednesday, though his full participation Thursday suggests he will be good to go Sunday versus the Chiefs. The 32-year-old has appeared in three games for Los Angeles in 2026, catching two passes (five targets) for 22 yards.

Palmer (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Palmer was sidelined in Week 5 against the Rams because of a shoulder injury he picked up during practice, and now his status for Week 6 is in jeopardy. He'll probably have to manage a full practice Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend, and with DJ Moore tending to an AC joint sprain, Palmer's availability for Sunday's game at Las Vegas will garner extra attention from fantasy managers.

Thompson (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Thompson has appeared in just two games for the Chargers this season. He practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday and Thursday, though he has some hurdles to clear before getting the green light to play Sunday versus the Chiefs.

Williams (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Williams still hasn't been able to manage a full practice since Green Bay opened his 21-day practice window ahead of its Week 5 contest versus the Bears, and now his status for Week 6 is up in the air. He'll likely have to upgrade to full participation at practice before the Packers officially activate him from their injured reserve list.

Moore (shoulder) officially didn't practice Thursday.

In the wake of missing his first game of the season Monday at the Rams, Moore hasn't been able to practice in any capacity this week and has only one more opportunity Friday to prove the health of his shoulder before the Bills potentially make a ruling on his status for Sunday's contest in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, fellow WR Joshua Palmer (shoulder) remained limited Thursday, which leaves Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Greg Dortch and Skyler Bell as the healthy options at the position on the active roster

Mooney (neck) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Barring a setback, Mooney will play in Week 6 versus the Saints. However, the 28-year-old hasn't been productive in his five regular-season appearances in 2026, amassing eight receptions (17 targets) for 109 yards.