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Davis recorded 11 total tackles (four solo) and a forced fumble in Sunday's 23-3 loss to the Buccaneers.

Davis led the team in stops, finishing with at least 10 takedowns for the second straight week and fifth time overall this season. Additionally, the linebacker was able to strip running back Sean Tucker in the first quarter, but the ball went out of bounds before New Orleans could recover it. Davis has now registered 72 total tackles (37 solo), a pass defensed, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery over eight games this season.

Gray recorded five total tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 38-14 loss to the Colts.

Gray finished tied for the team lead in takedowns, but the five stops did match a season low for the linebacker. He had produced double-digit tackles in four straight games ahead of Week 8, but he'll now look to get back on track when the team hosts the Chargers in Week 9.

Wilson tallied nine tackles (five solo) during the Steelers' 35-25 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

It was a busy night for Wilson, who played 43 snaps on defense and 28 on special teams while recording a game-high nine tackles. He was credited for his fourth start of the season, though he appears to be in a timeshare with Cole Holcomb at inside linebacker while Patrick Queen plays an every-down role. Regardless of whether he operates as a starter, Wilson has been productive when he's on the field and has logged at least five tackles in each of the first seven games of the regular season. The 2024 third-rounder is up to 57 total tackles on the year, and he is well on pace to surpass his total from his rookie season (78 tackles across 17 regular-season games).

Awuzie recorded two total tackles (one solo) in Sunday's 30-16 win over the Bears.

Awuzie made his return to action after missing two games with a hamstring injury. The cornerback played a season-low 20 defensive snaps in the victory, likely a result of the team looking to ease him back into his full workload. Awuzie will look to make more of a mark on Thursday night's contest on the road against the Dolphins.

Humphrey recorded five tackles (four solo) during the Ravens' 30-16 win over the Bears on Sunday.

Humphrey played 60 of 63 defensive snaps (95.2 percent), which marked the third time this season that the veteran corner logged at least 60 defensive snaps in a game. Humphrey is up to 23 tackles (20 solo) and two pass defenses through six regular-season games.

Simpson played 22 snaps (10 on defense, 12 on special teams) without showing up on the box score otherwise during the Ravens' 30-16 win over the Bears on Sunday.

Simpson started at inside linebacker in Weeks 5 and 6 and accumulated 19 total tackles, including 1.5 sacks, over that span. However, the 2023 third-rounder returned to a reserve role on defense and as a special-teams contributor in Week 8 due to the return of Roquan Smith. Simpson could return to a starting role against the Dolphins on Thursday if Teddye Buchanan is not cleared to play due to a calf injury.

Tunsil (hamstring) is questionable to return to Monday night's contest against the Chiefs, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Tunsil suffered a hamstring injury during Washington's first possession of the game, placing doubt on his ability to return. In his absence, Brandon Coleman has taken over at left tackle versus Kansas City.

Hawkins recorded five tackles (four solo) and an interception during the Patriots' 32-13 win over the Browns on Sunday.

Hawkins was cleared to play Sunday after missing the prior two games due to a hamstring injury. The 2020 fourth-rounder played every single defensive snap and arguably made the play of the game in the third quarter, when he made a one-handed, diving pick on a deep pass intended for Isaiah Bond, which led to a 39-yard touchdown pass from Drake Maye to Kayshon Boutte five plays later. It was Hawkins' second interception of the season, which matches his career high from 2021 and 2022.

The Lions designated Thomas (forearm) to return from injured reserve Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News initially reported that Thomas would be designated to return from IR on Tuesday, but the Lions have opted to open the 2020 fifth-rounder's 21-day practice window a day earlier. Thomas is in the final stages of his recovery from a broken forearm that he sustained in late September, and his practice participation this week will determine whether he's activated off IR ahead of the Lions' NFC North tilt against the Vikings on Sunday.

Johnson (leg) was designated to return from injured reserve Monday.

Johnson was back at practice to open the week, launching a 21-day window for the team to activate him from IR. If he is ultimately unable to be activated in that time frame, the safety will remain sidelined for the rest of the year.