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Otton secured seven of nine targets for 94 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 16-14 win over the Panthers on Saturday.

Otton comfortably set the pace for the Buccaneers in receptions, receiving yards and targets, and the middle figure was also a new season high. The fourth-year pro delivered multiple key catches, including an 18-yard TD grab to open the scoring in the first quarter, as well as a 20-yard reception just before the two-minute warning in the fourth quarter that helped Tampa Bay burn some precious time while nursing a two-point lead. Otton's touchdown was his first of the season, and he finished the 2025 regular-season campaign with a career-high-tying 59 receptions and the second-highest receiving yardage total of his four seasons (572).

Irving rushed 26 times for 85 yards and brought in one of two targets for 13 yards in the Buccaneers' 16-14 win over the Panthers on Saturday.

Irving proved capable of handling a true workhorse role, logging a new career high in rush attempts. As his final implies, the Panthers made the second-year back work hard for his yards, but Irving was able to move the chains on five occasions, certainly a critical stat in what turned out to be a narrow win. Irving finishes his injury-hampered regular season with 588 rushing yards at just 3.4 yards per carry, but he'll have a chance for better production in the wild-card round next weekend if the Saints can upend or tie the Falcons on Sunday.

McMillan brought in four of six targets for 85 yards and lost a fumble in the Panthers' 16-14 loss to the Buccaneers on Saturday.

McMillan paced the Panthers in receiving yards while checking in second to Jalen Coker in both receptions and targets. McMillan's lost fumble came on Carolina's desperation lateral-heavy final play, when he lost the handle at his own 36-yard line to quell any chance of an extremely longshot bid to score a touchdown with no time remaining. McMillan did manage to get over the 1,000-yard mark for the season with his production, finishing his first NFL regular campaign with a 70-1,014-7 line while appearing in all 17 games. If the Falcons are able to defeat the Saints on Sunday, McMillan will also have his first NFL postseason appearance to look forward to in next weekend's wild-card round.

Conner was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Conner joined the Giants' practice squad in mid-December after being let go by Miami multiple times. He should have the chance to be active due to Theo Johnson (illness) being ruled out, though Conner will likely be buried on the depth chart.

The Giants signed Miller to the active roster from the practice squad Saturday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Miller was elevated to the active roster in Week 17 but was ultimately a healthy scratch. It's unclear if he'll have a role in Sunday's season finale against the Cowboys.

Williams (hamstring) is inactive for Saturday night's game against the Seahawks, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.

Williams played just one snap in the 49ers' Week 17 win over the Bears, and his absence for Saturday night's matchup is a huge blow for a 49ers squad that is attempting to acquire the NFC's top seed. Austen Pleasants is set to start at left tackle in Williams' absence.

White (groin) is active for Saturday night's game against the Seahawks, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.

White was able to overcome his groin injury in time to play in Saturday night's battle for the NFC's top seed. The rotational defensive end will likely see occasional defensive snaps behind Bryce Huff and Sam Okuayinonu, sharing the edge with Yetur Gross-Matos and Clelin Ferrell.

Robinson (coach's decision) is inactive for Saturday night's game against the Seahawks, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.

Robinson will be a healthy scratch for a third consecutive game, with Eric Kendricks seeming to have earned the No. 2 middle linebacker spot on the depth chart. Robinson will likely not be active again this season as long as the 49ers' linebacker corps maintains its current health.

Bourne is in line for more work Saturday versus the Seahawks due to Ricky Pearsall (knee/ankle) being inactive, Brianna Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.

In Pearsall's absences during Weeks 5-10 and 16 this season, Bourne has been the biggest beneficiary among San Francisco's wide receivers, tallying a 26-422-0 line on 34 targets over those seven games. He'll have to vie with fellow WR Jauan Jennings, RB Christian McCaffrey and TE George Kittle (ankle) for looks from QB Brock Purdy, but the opportunity still knocks for Bourne.

Stout (concussion) is active for Saturday night's game against the Seahawks, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.

Stout was able to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in time for Saturday's divisional clash. The third-round rookie will have a task ahead of him, as he will likely face matchups with 2025 receiving yards leader Jaxon Smith-Njigba as well as Cooper Kupp and Rashid Shaheed.