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Williams secured both of his targets for 46 yards and a touchdown and returned two kicks for 40 yards during Saturday's 23-22 preseason win against the Chargers.

The UDFA out of Tulane made the most of his two catches in Saturday's contest, corralling a deep pass from Stetson Bennett on the last play of the third quarter for a 38-yard touchdown reception. Despite the touchdown, Williams looks to be a long shot to make the final 53-man roster with Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, Tutu Atwell, Jordan Whittington and Konata Mumpfield all locks for the roster, and Xavier Smith seemingly distancing himself from the pack for the sixth (and likely final) wideout roster spot for the Rams.

Covey caught three of six targets for 13 yards and returned one punt for two yards during Saturday's 23-22 preseason victory against the Chargers.

On a day where many of the Rams wideouts battling to make the final cut had excellent games, Covey struggled to get anything going. Xavier Smith, Covey's primary competition for a roster spot, secured all four of his targets for 49 yards and protected his spot as the sixth (and potentially final) wideout on the Rams' initial 53-man roster. Covey will get one last chance to make an impression for his new team against the Browns in next week's preseason finale for the Rams.

Woods wasn't targeted during Saturday's 17-14 preseason loss to the Buccaneers.

Although Woods has been on the field for both of Pittsburgh's preseason games so far, he hasn't been targeted in either matchup. The 33-year-old didn't generate much production in Houston over the past two seasons, and he now appears to be in danger of missing out on a 53-man roster spot with the Steelers ahead of the 2025 campaign. Woods will have one more opportunity to make his case for a roster spot during Thursday's exhibition matchup against Carolina.

Moore had one reception on four targets for five yards in Sunday's preseason loss to the Bears.

Moore struggled to get on the same page with Buffalo's backup quarterbacks Sunday, finishing with a poor catch rate in the preseason loss. The 25-year-old is looking to nab one of the Bills' vacant backup WR spots after performing well in that role previously with the Jets and Browns. Moore appears to be fully over the leg injury that plagued him earlier in camp as Buffalo prepares to face Tampa Bay in its final preseason game Saturday.

Gainwell rushed twice for two yards while securing his lone target for two yards during Saturday's 17-14 preseason loss to Tampa Bay.

Jaylen Warren was a healthy scratch for a second consecutive preseason game Saturday, and Gainwell drew the start over rookie Kaleb Johnson. However, Gainwell was unable to do much with limited touches in the defeat, while Johnson racked up 11 carries for 50 yards while securing his lone target for nine yards. Although it was encouraging to see Gainwell draw the start Saturday, he'll likely need to generate more production if he hopes to carve out some work behind Warren during the regular season.

Smith caught all four of his targets for 49 yards and rushed once for five yards during Saturday's 23-22 preseason win against the Chargers.

Given coach Sean McVay's proclivity to rest starters during the preseason, Smith's meager 26 snaps on offense may be a sign that Smith is closer to locking up a roster spot. Smith still managed to end up second on the team in receiving yardage despite his limited time on the field while Britain Covey, Smith's main competition for a roster spot, had a quiet day with just three catches (on six targets) for 13 yards. Although Mario Williams and Tru Edwards both scored and Brennan Presley eclipsed 100 yards receiving, Smith's incumbent status and solid performance through two preseason games keeps him as a favorite to make the final 53-man roster among the group heading into Saturday's preseason finale against the Browns.

Palmer had one reception for two yards in Sunday's 38-0 preseason loss to the Bears.

The Josh Allen-less Bills failed to generate any traction in this forgettable exhibition. All three of Palmer's preseason receptions have come from the arm of backup Mitchell Trubisky while the team protects its franchise quarterback. Palmer has been able to show a good rapport with Allen in camp, as the wideout aims to carve out a significant role on offense with his new club this year.

Davis was held to five yards on three carries with no receptions (one target) in Sunday's 38-0 preseason loss to Chicago.

Davis got another start with James Cook on the sidelines, but the results didn't inspire hope for much role growth now that Cook's contract dispute has been resolved. In the backup running back's defense, the offense was operating without QB Josh Allen and several key starters. It's unclear if Cook will be back in the fold for the final preseason contest, or if the team will continue to allow Davis to take the reins.

Loveland had two receptions for 26 yards on as many targets in Sunday's preseason rout of the Bills.

Cole Kmet made his preseason debut, but Loveland still got some work in with the starting offense. In fact, the 10th overall pick in this year's draft caught QB Caleb Williams' first pass attempt of the evening. The more-experienced Kmet is expected to be the starting tight end this season, but Sunday showed us that Loveland will get worked into this new-look offense under Ben Johnson.

Kmet took his only reception for 29 yards in Sunday's preseason win over the Bills.

Kmet was the only question mark amongst the first-team offense heading into Sunday's dress rehearsal, but he wound up suiting up after working with the training staff pregame. The veteran starter showed no ill effects from the minor back injury he was nursing earlier in camp, ripping off a 29-yard gain with his only touch against Buffalo. Kmet posted a modest 47-474-4 receiving line in 17 games last season, but he will face playing time competition after the Bears drafted TE Colston Loveland with the 10th overall pick in this year's draft.