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Smith-Schuster notched one reception (on two targets) for eight yards during Sunday's 23-20 overtime victory over the Colts.

Smith-Schuster hasn't tallied more than a single catch in any of the last three games and hasn't cracked double-digits in receiving yards over that span, so there are very few formats in which he should be considered a fantasy option. While he still receives decent run (45 snaps Sunday), he's not in line for many looks in the passing game, barring an absence from Rashee Rice.

Smith tallied one rush for five yards and hauled in three of four targets for 31 yards during Sunday's 23-20 overtime win against the Colts.

Smith remains a pass-catching option out of the backfield, akin to Jerick McKinnon in previous seasons, but he doesn't quite sport the same kind of upside just yet. Smith has made an impact as a receiver through 11 games, notching 19 grabs for 161 yards. However, he's averaged just 3.0 yards per carry on his 29 totes and firmly remains third in the backfield pecking order behind Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt. As long as that duo remains healthy, Smith figures to remain a periphery piece for the Chiefs.

The Patriots placed Austin (undisclosed) on injured reserve Tuesday.

The cornerback will be forced to miss at least the next four games. Austin has appeared in all 12 games this season, logging 13 tackles (10 solo) and one pass breakup across 144 defensive snaps and another 120 on special teams.

Brown reeled in his only target for 10 yards during Sunday's 23-20 overtime victory against the Colts.

Brown hasn't reached pay dirt in any of the last four contests, and he doesn't sport enough target volume to warrant a look in the vast majority of fantasy formats. As long as Rashee Rice, Travis Kelce and Xavier Worthy remain available, they will continue to claim the vast majority of looks in the passing game, while Brown will aim to produce on limited looks.

The NFL suspended Ekuale five games Tuesday for violating the league's performance-enhancing drugs policy, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Ekuale is already out for the remainder of the season after tearing his ACL last month, so he'll just serve the ban while sitting on injured reserve. The 31-year-old defensive lineman appeared in seven games this season, producing six tackles (four solo) and one pass breakup on 72 defensive snaps.

Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said Ogbonnia (elbow) will have his 21-day practice window opened Tuesday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

Ogbonnia was injured one snap into the Chargers' Week 7 loss to the Colts and has been sidelined since. In four games this season, Ogbonnia has logged just one tackle (one solo) on 66 defensive snaps.

The Steelers signed Powell to the practice squad Tuesday.

Powell briefly spent time with the Texans over the summer but has been out of work since being cut by Houston prior to Week 1. A fifth-round pick by the Chiefs in 2021, Powell has appeared in just three career regular-season games but didn't see a single target in the pass game.

The NFL announced Tuesday that Moehrig has been suspended one game without pay for unsportsmanlike conduct in Monday's 20-9 loss to the 49ers.

Moehrig punched Jauan Jennings below the belt during the fourth quarter, sparking a reaction from Jennings that required both teams to hold players back. Moehrig will appeal the suspension, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. If Moehrig loses his appeal, the Panthers will likely turn to either Demani Richardson or Lathan Ransom to fill in for him at safety Week 13 against the Rams.

The Titans cut Wilkerson from the practice squad Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Wilkerson signed with the Titans' practice squad last week but didn't get elevated for last Sunday's loss to the Seahawks. He'll again be free to look for another opportunity.

Hamilton (ankle) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Hamilton tweaked his ankle in last Sunday's win over the Jets but appears to be ready to go for Baltimore's Thanksgiving night matchup with the Bengals. The fourth-year pro has recorded 69 tackles (38 solo), including 1.0 sacks, six pass breakups and two forced fumbles across 10 appearances, all starts, this season.