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Whittington failed to secure his only target and returned four kickoffs for 102 yards during Sunday's 41-34 win against the Lions.

For the second time in three games, Whittington failed to make a catch, and his four snaps on offense mark a season low for the second-year pro. Konata Mumpfield's usage has increased significantly in recent weeks, leaving Whittington, Xavier Smith and a returning Tutu Atwell with just a handful of snaps to work with in recent games. Davante Adams (hamstring) is in danger of missing Thursday's divisional showdown in Seattle in Week 16, but a sudden surge in usage and targets from Matthew Stafford seems unlikely given his track record so far this season.

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh confirmed Monday that Buchanan suffered a torn ACL in his right knee during Sunday's 24-0 win over the Bengals, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

As the Ravens had feared, Buchanan sustained ligament damage to his knee in the blowout win and will now miss the remainder of the season. The rookie linebacker was Baltimore's second-leading tackler through the first 15 weeks of the season, recording 93 stops through 14 contests. Trenton Simpson is now expected to start alongside Roquan Smith at inside linebacker heading into Baltimore's next game Sunday versus New England.

Smith failed to record a target during Sunday's 41-34 victory against the Lions.

Sunday marked the first time since Week 6 that Smith was held without a catch, and more concerning was a steep drop in playing time; Smith was only on the field for three snaps on offense. Tutu Atwell returned but only earned four snaps of his own, while Konata Mumpfield and his 32 snaps marked the highest usage out of the backup wideouts. Even with Davante Adams (hamstring) potentially unavailable for a pivotal Week 16 matchup on the road against division-rival Seattle, Smith's most likely contribution for the Rams will be on special teams.

Colts head coach Shane Steichen said Rivers will draw another start during Monday Night Football against the 49ers in Week 16 on Dec. 22, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Rivers made his first start since January 2021 during Indianapolis' narrow 18-16 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday in which he completed 18 of 27 pass attempts for 120 yards, one touchdown and one interception while losing five yards on his only carry. While the 44-year-old signal-caller's numbers were excessively modest, he piloted the Colts offense with prudence and kept the team competitive in a difficult road environment. He'll have an opportunity to build on that production at home next week versus a 49ers defense that's lost multiple key playmakers.

Raiders head coach Pete Carroll declined Monday to state whether Smith (shoulder/back) is expected to practice Wednesday or return to action for Sunday's matchup against the Texans, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.

Smith didn't practice in any capacity Week 15 before being ruled out for Las Vegas' blowout loss to the Eagles. Kenny Pickett will figure to draw another start if Smith is unable to return versus Houston on Sunday. Carroll had previously expressed optimism about Smith's chances of retaking the field Week 16, but it doesn't appear a more substantial update on the veteran quarterback's health will arrive until Wednesday's practice report is released.

Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said that Hughes (ankle) will miss Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

The veteran cornerback has already been ruled out for the Week 16 contest after sustaining an ankle sprain in Thursday's 29-28 win over the Buccaneers. Hughes is a crucial part of the Falcons secondary, recording 51 total tackles and seven passes defensed and one interception in 12 appearances this season.

The Buccaneers signed Walker off the Colts' practice squad Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Walker's last in-game action came with the Dolphins in 2024, when he appeared in 14 contests and recorded 68 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and two passes defensed, with one interception. Now with the Buccaneers, Walker is likely to play a depth role in the team's inside-linebacker corps.

Borom (illness) has been downgraded and is now questionable for Monday's matchup against the Steelers, C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald reports.

The Missouri product was a late addition to the Dolphins' injury report, and his status for Monday night's contest is now in question. If Borom is unable to go in Week 15, expect Kendall Lamm to operate as the Dolphins' top reserve offensive tackle.

McCollum (hip) was placed on the injured reserve list Monday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

The fourth-year pro sustained a hip injury in the Week 15 loss to the Falcons, and it now appears serious enough for him to land on IR. McCollum will be forced to miss the Buccaneers' next four games at a minimum, meaning his 2025 regular season has come to an end. Across 13 appearances this year, the 26-year-old tallied 65 total tackles and six passes defensed, including one interception. While he's sidelined, expect Benjamin Morrison to have an expanded role in Tampa Bay's secondary.

Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said Monday that he's "very hopeful" London (knee) will return to the lineup for Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

London has missed four consecutive games due to a PCL sprain in his left knee, in which span he hasn't practiced. Morris indicated that handling on-field activity will be crucial for London to return Week 16, meaning his status at Wednesday's practice will need to be monitored closely. In London's absence during last week's win over the Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football, TE Kyle Pitts broke out for a career-best 11-166-3 line on 12 targets. If the No. 1 wideout does manage to retake the field on the road versus Arizona this weekend, however, London will figure to immediately resume operating as Kirk Cousins' top target in the passing game.