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Zaccheaus failed to haul in his lone target during the Falcons' 45-24 win over the Saints on Monday.

The Falcons relied more heavily on the running game Monday, with Michael Penix attempting only 20 passes while Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson combined for 203 yards and five touchdowns on 33 carries. That left few targets to go around for the Falcons' pass catchers, with none other than Drake London (six) seeing more than three targets from quarterback Michael Penix. Zaccheaus' 21 offensive snaps were third-most among Falcons wide receivers behind London (51) and Jahan Dotson (36). However, despite entering the season as the team's WR3, Zaccheaus has just four catches (on seven targets) for 17 yards through the first four games of the regular season, and rookie wideout Zachariah Branch has seemingly taken over as Atlanta's primary returner on kickoffs and special teams. Up next for the Falcons is a Week 5 home showdown against the Ravens.

Dotson caught two of three passes for 54 yards and a touchdown during the Falcons' 45-24 win over the Saints on Monday.

Falcons running backs Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson were responsible for five of the team's six offensive touchdowns during Monday's blowout win, with the duo combining for 207 yards on 33 carries. Dotson was the only pass catcher to get in on the scoring action, with the fifth-year wideout connecting with Michael Penix on a 31-yard touchdown pass early in the fourth quarter to extend Atlanta's lead to 38-17. It was Dotson's first touchdown since Week 8 of the 2025 season, and he's up to a 6-95-1 receiving line (on 14 targets) through the first four games of the 2026 regular season. Up next for the Falcons is a Week 5 home tilt against the Ravens, whose secondary could be without veteran outside cornerback Marlon Humphrey (calf).

Finley was waived by the Seahawks on Tuesday, John Boyle of the team's official website reports.

Finley is the odd man out on Seattle's 53-man roster after the team signed running back Robert Henry off Washington's practice squad. The safety appeared in each of the team's last three contests, compiling five total tackles (three solo). Finley will now be placed on waivers, and if he goes unclaimed, there's a strong chance he would join the Seahawks' practice squad.

The Browns opened Davis' (quadriceps) 21-day practice window Tuesday.

Davis opened the regular season on injured reserve after the fifth-year pro suffered a quadriceps injury during a training camp practice in late July. He's eligible to be activated from IR before Sunday's road game against the Jets, though Davis will likely need to log some full practices before getting the green light from the Browns to play. His return would bolster the Browns' interior defensive front, especially after 2025 first-rounder Mason Graham was diagnosed with an MCL and ankle sprain that he sustained during Cleveland's Week 4 win over Pittsburgh.

Head coach Brian Schottenheimer told reporters Tuesday that Shelton is considered week-to-week due to a hamstring injury, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Shelton likely picked up the injury during the Cowboys' Week 4 win over the Texans, when he played one snap each on offense and special teams. It's unclear whether a stint on injured reserve is necessary for the rookie fourth-rounder, but it seems unlikely that he'll be cleared to play Thursday against the Buccaneers.

The Steelers signed Henry (undisclosed) to the practice squad Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Henry has fully recovered from an undisclosed injury that caused him to be waived by the 49ers in mid-August with an injury settlement. The Clemson product has appeared in 15 regular-season games between the Commanders, Bengals, Cowboys and Browns since entering the league in 2023 as a fifth-round selection of Washington in the NFL Draft.

Miller was signed to the Falcons' practice squad Tuesday, Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com reports.

Miller worked out with Atlanta on Sept. 29, and he will now join the team's practice unit. The Patriots drafted the running back in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft, but he waived by the team after reaching an injury settlement following an undisclosed injury in late August. Miller spent his entire four-year collegiate career at Alabama, and he'll look to earn an elevation to the active roster down the road this season.

Berrios announced Tuesday that he will undergo foot surgery and be out for the rest of the 2026 season, Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports.

Berrios injured his foot during the Giants' Week 4 win over the Cardinals, and the injury is severe enough for him to require season-ending surgery. In Berrios' absence, the Giants will likely turn to Tyrone Tracy, Charlie Jones and Deonte Banks to serve as returners on kickoffs and punts.

The Panthers waived Tyus on Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Tyus was signed to the Panthers' active roster Sept. 30, but he's now off the 53-man roster as the team anticipates the return of Trevor Ettiene (ankle) from injured reserve following the Week 5 bye. Assuming he clears waivers, Tyus will explore his next options and should garner interest from teams looking for backfield depth and a returner on kickoffs.

Saunders was cut from the Texans' practice squad with an injury settlement Tuesday.

Saunders signed with Houston's practice squad Sept. 29, but he will now return to the open market. The wide receiver has yet to make his NFL debut after going undrafted in April, and his next opportunity will likely come with another team's practice squad.