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Higbee caught five of six targets for 67 yards in Sunday's 24-20 win over the Eagles.

Higbee was the Rams' TE1 for a second consecutive week due to the absence of Colby Parkinson (shoulder/knee). Even with superstar wide receiver Puka Nacua back from a two-game absence, Higbee still finished Sunday's game tied for the second-most receiving yards on the Rams, and his six targets were fourth-most behind Kyren Williams (13), Nacua (12) and Davante Adams (nine). After a quiet start to the season, Higbee has a 13-129-1 receiving line on 17 targets over his last two games. Higbee may have shown enough to warrant an established role in the Rams' offense moving forward, even if Parkinson is cleared to return for Week 5 against the Bills.

Wicks caught three of five targets for 18 yards during Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Rams.

Wicks was slated to operate as the team's No. 1 wide receiver in Week 4 with DeVonta Smith (hamstring) sidelined. He finished third on the team in targets behind fellow wideouts Darius Cooper (7) and Makai Lemon (6), while his 18 receiving yards were a season low. Wicks will have an easier matchup in Week 5 against the Jaguars, regardless of whether Smith is available or not.

Reynolds reverted to the Commanders' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Reynolds took two carries for four yards during Washington's 30-12 loss against the Colts in Week 4. Whether he's brought up again in Week 5 may depend on the availability of Rachaad White (shoulder).

Deguara reverted to the practice squad with Philadelphia on Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Deguara was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Rams, and he did not log a snap on offense in the contest. The 29-year-old was on the field for 21 snaps with the special-teams unit, failing to record any stats during the game. Deguara can be elevated two more times before the team would have to officially sign him to the active roster.

Stick reverted to Tampa Bay's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Stick was active as Jalon Daniels' backup but didn't see the field. He'll likely be back up with the Bucs each of the next couple weeks while Bake Mayfield continues to nurse a thumb injury.

Shepard reverted to the Jets' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Shepard was on the field for 17 of the Jets' 32 offensive snaps as the team finished with a time possession of 17:15, and he failed to haul in his lone target from Geno Smith. It was the second time this season that the veteran wide receiver was promoted from the practice squad, and he's eligible for one more elevation before the Jets would be required to sign him to the active roster. Shepard could be brought up for Week 5 against the Browns on Oct. 11 if Adonai Mitchell (finger) is not cleared to play.

Ertz reverted to the Eagles' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

With Dallas Goedert (knee) stil sidelined, Johnny Mundt made the start at tight end for Philly and played 49 of 61 offensive snaps. Ertz saw 13 snaps on offense, running 11 routes on Jalen Hurts' 32 dropbacks. He caught two of four targets for 12 yards and has three catches for 21 yards on six targets across two appearances since signing with the practice squad.

Jurgens entered the NFL's five-step concussion protocol Monday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Jurgens self-reported concussion symptoms Monday morning and was deemed to have sustained a concussion during the Eagles' Week 4 loss to the Rams. The starting left guard will now need to progress through the league's five-step protocol to return to full practice and be cleared to participate in Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London.

Westbrook-Ikhine reverted to the practice squad with Indianapolis on Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Westbrook-Ikhine was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 30-13 win over the Commanders. The wide receiver failed to record any stats while playing 11 snaps on offense, and he added one tackle on kick coverage while logging 13 snaps with the special-teams unit. With Keenan Allen (groin) not 100 percent, it's possible that Westbrook-Ikhine is elevated again for the team's Week 5 matchup with Pittsburgh.

Boutte caught three of four targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 34-30 loss to the Cowboys.

With Nico Collins back from a two-game absence due to a hamstring injury, he dominated targets and left the remainder of the Houston pass catchers fighting for leftovers. Boutte ran 24 routes on C.J. Stroud's 35 dropbacks, but the summer trade pickup has yet to really make an impact with the Texans, recording nine catches for 115 yards on 13 targets after four games.