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Watts posted five tackles (three solo) during the Falcons' 24-14 win over the Bills on Monday.

Watts was cleared to play in Monday night's game despite a lingering ankle injury, which didn't appear to slow him down, as the rookie third-rounder played every single defensive snap. Watts is up 28 tackles through five regular-season games, which is second most on the Falcons behind fellow starting safety Jessie Bates (29).

Alford tallied six tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, and three pass defenses (including one interception) during the Falcons' 24-14 win over the Bills on Monday.

Alford registered his first interception (and second of his four-year NFL career) late in the first half, which put the Falcons at midfield with a chance to extend their 14-point lead heading into halftime. He also took down Josh Allen for a 15-yard sack early in the second quarter, which was Alford's first since Week 4 of the 2024 campaign. Alford is up to 18 tackles (13 solo) and five pass defenses through the first five games of the regular season.

The Colts signed Rypien to their practice squad Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Rypien was with Minnesota during training camp, but he was cut in late August and subsequently joined Cincinnati's practice squad. The veteran QB was signed to the Bengals' active roster after Joe Burrow (toe) went on IR in mid-September, but Rypien got into just one game with the Bengals, playing three offensive snaps without attempting a pass in Week 3. Rypien then was released by Cincinnati after the team acquired Joe Flacco in a trade. The Colts have a need for QB depth after placing Anthony Richardson (eye) on injured reserve Monday, though it will likely be Riley Leonard who steps in as Daniel Jones' backup this Sunday against the Chargers.

Byard registered six tackles (three solo) during the Bears' 25-24 win over the Commanders on Monday.

Byard was one of six Bears players to play all 65 defensive snaps, and he finished fourth on the team in tackles. The veteran safety has recorded at least five tackles in each of the first five games of the regular season and has totaled 29 stops (21 solo) and three interceptions to open the year.

Wagner logged nine tackles (four solo) during the Commanders' 25-24 loss to the Bears on Monday.

Wagner played every single snap and led the Commanders in tackles, one of which resulted in a loss. He's recorded at least nine tackles in each of the first six games of the regular season, and his 65 stops is second most in the NFL behind Jordyn Brooks (66). Wagner is well on track to extend his streak of 100-plus tackles to 14 seasons.

The Broncos placed Wallow (hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday, Ben Swanson of the team's official site reports.

Wallow sufffered a hamstring injury during the Broncos' Week 6 win over the Jets in London, England. The 2021 fifth-rounder will be required to miss at least the next four games, which makes Week 11 against the Chiefs on Sunday, Nov. 16 the earliest he can return from IR. Wallow has played exclusively on special teams this season and has accumulated three tackles across five games.

Conklin did not register a target during the Chargers' 29-27 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.

The veteran tight end's offensive snap count dropped significantly in Week 6, due in large part to the return of Will Dissly. Conklin saw just three snaps on offense, well behind rookie fifth-rounder Oronde Gadsden (48), Tucker Fisk (27) and Dissly (26). Sunday marked the third time this season that Conklin did not record a catch and the second time he didn't register a target. The 2018 fifth-rounder's fantasy production figures to remain low unless Dissly or Gradsden were to miss time due to injury, illness or suspension.

Dissly finished Sunday's 29-27 win over the Dolphins with two catches on as many targets for 18 yards.

Dissly was cleared to return Sunday from a three-game absence due to a knee injury. He ended up playing 26 snaps on offense, which was behind 2025 fifth-rounder Oronde Gadsden (48) and Tucker Fisk (27), but ahead of veteran Tyler Conklin (three). Given the disparity in snap count between Dissly and Gadsden, it appears that the rookie has taken over as the Chargers' No. 1 option at tight end. Up next for the Chargers is a Week 7 home clash against a Colts team whose defense yielded eight catches for 72 yards and a touchdown to tight end Trey McBride in a Week 6 win over the Cardinals.

Harris caught four passes on five targets for 27 yards during the Chargers' 29-27 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.

Harris was thrust into a larger offensive role Sunday due to Quentin Johnston being ruled out with a hamstring injury. Harris proceeded to play a season-high 53 snaps on offense and finished tied with Keenan Allen for third on the Chargers in both catches and receiving yards. Harris' would revert to a rotational role for Week 7 against the Colts if Johnston were cleared to return.

The Broncos placed Peart (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Peart started at left guard Sunday against the Jets after the Broncos placed starter Ben Powers (biceps) on injured reserve Saturday. Denver will now be down to its third-stringer at the position. The team signed Calvin Throckmorton off the practice squad, and he'll be an option along with Alex Palczewski.