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Austin brought in all three targets for 78 yards and a touchdown in the Steelers' 24-19 loss to the Browns on Thursday night.

Austin offered up some rare chunk plays in the snowstorm-like conditions that a significant portion of Thursday's game was played in, following up a 46-yard grab early in the second quarter with a 23-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter. The second-year wideout's yardage total was his second highest of the season, surpassed only by his 95-yard tally in Week 3 against the Chargers. Austin's role in the offense will continue to fluctuate weekly, but his speed and Russell Wilson's touch on deep passes affords the fleet-footed receiver upside any time he's out on a route.

Pickens secured four of seven targets for 48 yards in the Steelers' 24-19 loss to the Browns on Thursday night.

Pickens set the pace for the Steelers in targets while sharing the team lead in receptions with Pat Freiermuth. The blizzard-like conditions certainly didn't help Pickens' cause and helped lead to his lowest yardage total since Week 5 against the Cowboys. Pickens did extend a streak of recording at least four catches to five games, and he'll draw a more favorable matchup on paper in a Week 13 road matchup against the Bengals on Sunday, Dec. 1.

Jeudy brought in all six targets for 85 yards in the Browns' 24-19 win over the Steelers on Thursday night.

Jeudy led the Browns in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the night, turning in a solid encore to the 6-142-1 line he'd generated four days earlier against the Saints. Jeudy's talent has been evident since the move to Jameis Winston at quarterback, as he's now recorded at least five catches and 73 yards in the last four games with the veteran signal-caller under center. Jeudy will now have extra time to ramp up for a game that's likely to evoke a bit of additional incentive, a Week 13 road matchup against his old Broncos squad on Monday night, Dec. 2.

Tillman was diagnosed with a concussion during Thursday's 24-19 win over the Steelers, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Tillman exited the game late in the third quarter and was evaluated for a head injury. He will have 11 days to clear concussion protocol, as the Browns won't play until Monday night in a Week 13 matchup against the Broncos.

Tillman is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Steelers due to a head injury, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.

Tillman took a hard hit late in the third quarter, which was presumably when he suffered the injury. The exact diagnosis is unclear at this time. Prior to his exit, Tillman recorded two receptions on four targets for 28 yards and also lost a fumble.

Jefferson (quadriceps) returned to Thursday's game against the Browns, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Jefferson was forced out of the game after taking a hit to his quad and aggravating an injury that he had contended with heading into Week 11. He returned in the second half to record a long 35-yard reception midway through the third quarter.

Jefferson is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Browns due to a quad injury, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Jefferson dealt with the same issue prior to Week 11 but was ultimately able to suit up. He took a hit late in the first quarter of Thursday's game that seemed to aggravate the issue, and it's now unclear if he'll retake the field.

Cowing (concussion) did not participate in practice Thursday.

The punt returner and wide receiver was a limited participant Wednesday after suffering the concussion during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Seahawks. Cowing's status is moving in the wrong direction as this week's showdown with the Packers approaches. Ronnie Bell might be in line to return punts if Cowing misses Week 12.

Miller (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday night's game against Cleveland.

Miller played eight snaps (seven on offense, one on special teams) during the Steelers' 18-16 win over the Ravens this past Sunday, but he did not register a stat in that contest. He'll be a healthy inactive for Thursday's game, and his next chance to play will be Week 13 against the Bengals on Sunday, Dec. 1.

Agholor (illness) did not practice Thursday.

An illness prevented Agholor from participating in Thursday's session, but he'll have two more chances to practice and avoid an injury designation ahead of Monday's game against the Chargers. Agholor failed to haul in his lone target during the Ravens' Week 11 loss to the Steelers, and through 11 regular-season games he's logged 13 catches (on 26 targets) for 205 yards and two touchdowns.