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Helm recorded four receptions on four targets for 49 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 37-24 loss to the 49ers.

Helm briefly exited Sunday's loss with a toe injury, but he wasn't forced to miss any offensive plays. He tied for the team lead in receptions and paced the team in yards, thanks primarily to a 34-yard touchdown catch midway through the second quarter. Helm continues to establish himself as a key part of the Tennessee offense, logging at least four receptions in four of his last five games.

Vele (shoulder) had his left arm in a sling after Sunday's 20-17 win over the Panthers, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Vele exited due to a shoulder injury in the fourth quarter after catching five of six targets for 69 yards. The wide receiver needed a sling after the game, suggesting he's fighting an uphill battle to be ready to face the Jets in Week 16, but more clarity on Vele's status should surface when the Saints resume practicing Wednesday.

Rivers completed 18 of 27 pass attempts for 120 yards, one touchdown and one interception while losing five yards on his only carry in Sunday's 18-16 loss to the Seahawks.

Rivers performed about as well as you could expect Sunday from a player coming out of retirement after nearly a five-year absence. The 44-year-old attempted short, safe passes while keeping the Colts competitive against a daunting opponent. Rivers was finally asked to take a shot down the field in the closing moments of the contest in order to get his club into range for a game-winning field goal, but he airmailed his target for his only interception. It was a valiant effort from Rivers given Indianapolis' desperate circumstances, but his game-manager style of play is unlikely to produce alluring fantasy numbers. That said, next Monday's matchup against San Francisco's depleted defensive unit presents a softer matchup for Rivers' second start of the campaign.

Judkins rushed the ball 12 times for 21 yards in Sunday's 31-3 loss to the Bears. He added three receptions on four targets for minus-4 yards.

Despite the muted number of rushing attempts, Judkins continued to lead the Browns' backfield. However, he found running room scarce, with his longest gain of the day going for only four yards. Judkins has now been held below 50 rushing yards in three of his last four games, all of which have been with Shedeur Sanders under center.

Jefferson had to leave Sunday's game with a back injury.

The wide receiver caught one pass for 43 yards on five targets before exiting. Jefferson tied for second on the team in targets for the game. At the moment, he is Tennessee's third receiver behind Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike, so his status will be worth monitoring as the practice week begins.

The Packers' initial belief is that Parsons sustained a torn ACL in his left knee during Sunday's 34-26 loss to the Broncos, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Parsons departed for the locker room late in the third quarter after going down with a non-contact injury to his left knee. He'll undergo further tests to determine the exact severity of the injury, but if an ACL tear is confirmed, the fifth-year edge rusher will be sidelined for the rest of the 2025 season and could miss the start of the 2026 campaign. Lukas Van Ness and Kingsley Enagbare would likely serve as the primary replacements for Parsons at the defensive end spot opposite Rashan Gary.

Nacua (cramps) has returned to Sunday's game against the Lions, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

Nacua was briefly deemed questionable to return in the fourth quarter but retook the field on the team's next possession. He is working on a second consecutive performance with 167 or more receiving yards.

Gray has been diagnosed with a concussion and won't return to Sunday's game against the 49ers.

Gray appeared to sustain the injury after colliding with George Kittle in the fourth quarter. Gray will end his day with 16 tackles (seven solo), and his 11 tackles in the first half were the most in Titans franchise history since 2000. Dorian Mausi and Joe Bachie are slated for more snaps at inside linebacker for the rest of Sunday's game, and Gray is in jeopardy of being sidelined for the Titans' Week 16 tilt against the Chiefs on Sunday, Dec. 21.

Mahomes (knee) suffered a torn ACL in Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Chargers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Mahomes will miss the remainder of the season, and his recovery could stretch into the 2026 regular season. He was hurt in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the Chargers, which eliminated Kansas City from playoff contention. Gardner Minshew will take over under center for the Chiefs in Week 16 against the Titans.

Moore recorded four receptions on five targets for 69 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 31-3 win over the Browns.

Moore didn't see a big bump in targets even with the continued absence of Rome Odunze (foot), finishing tied for second on the team with five opportunities. However, he delivered splash plays throughout the game to deliver a big fantasy performance. Moore's longest catch of the day went for 25 yards just before halftime, but his most impactful catches were scores of six and 22 yards -- the latter of which was a highlight-reel catch between two defenders. He remains an inconsistent producer, but he has now scored multiple times in two of his last four games while also topping 60 yards in both of those contests.