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Washington reeled in two of three targets for 13 yards and added eight yards on two carries in Monday's 27-21 win over the Jets.

Washington started and was on the field for 28 of the Dolphins' 58 offensive plays (48 percent), but his snap share appears destined to rise in the upcoming weeks after star wideout Tyreek Hill sustained a season-ending knee injury during Monday's contest. Jaylen Waddle is expected to settle in as the clear No. 1 target for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa sans Hill, but fellow receivers Washington and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine as well as running back De'Von Achane and tight end Darren Waller could all see their profiles in the passing game expand to varying degrees.

Hickman recorded nine tackles, including one behind the line of scrimmage, in Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Lions in Week 4.

That was a career-high number of tackles for Hickman who topped the Browns and has 22 stops through the first four weeks. The 2023 undrafted free agent is poised to blow past the 45 tackles he recorded last season. Hickman has played every defensive snap in 2025 while also working on special teams and should reach new playing-time levels by midseason if healthy.

Hill was diagnosed with multiple ligament tears, including one to his ACL, after dislocating his left knee during Monday's 27-21 win over the Jets, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Hill is slated to undergo surgery Tuesday, and based on the severity of his injury, the wideout is facing a lengthy recovery process that could extend into the start of the 2026 season. In the looming absence of Hill, Malik Washington and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine are candidates to see added snaps at receiver alongside new No. 1 wideout Jaylen Waddle, while running back De'Von Achane and tight end Darren Waller could also be in line for expanded pass-game roles. In addition to his surgery Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network notes that Hill could require additional procedures to address the extensive damage to his knee. The 31-year-old is under contract at a non-guaranteed salary of $29.9 million for 2026, though $11 million will become fully guaranteed if he remains on the roster by the third day of the new league year in March.

Wilson finished Sunday's 24-21 victory versus the Vikings with 13 tackles (eight solo).

Wilson paced Pittsburgh with his 13 stops, which represented a career high. It was the second time in three weeks that he's hit the double-digit tackle mark after doing so twice during the regular season as a rookie last year. Wilson has seen his role grow in 2025, as he's logged over 85 percent of the Steelers' defensive snaps three times through four weeks.

Watt registered five tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, and intercepted a pass Sunday in a 24-21 win over the Vikings in Week 4.

Watt made back-to-back big plays in the third quarter when Minnesota was in Pittsburgh territory. First, he sacked Carson Wentz for a five-yard loss on second down. Then, on the next play, he intercepted Wentz and brought the ball back 13 yards to help set up a Steelers touchdown. Watt was held sackless through two weeks but now was 3.0 sacks over his past two games.

Queen registered 11 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 24-21 victory versus the Vikings.

In addition to the sack he registered, Queen had two more tackles for loss. His sack was a first-quarter takedown of Carson Wentz on a third-down play to hold Minnesota to a field-goal attempt. Queen has been productive to begin the campaign with 35 stops and two defensed passes through four weeks.

Elliott registered six tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, a forced fumble and two defensed passes, including an interception, in Sunday's 24-21 win over Minnesota.

Elliot made a number of big plays in the narrow victory, beginning with an interception of Carson Wentz in the second quarter. Elliott later sacked Wentz for an eight-yard loss in the third period and forced a fumble on the play, though the Vikings were able to recover. That was Elliott's first regular-season sack since 2021.

Reynolds (hamstring) had no receptions (on two targets) in Monday's 27-21 loss to the Dolphins.

Reynolds returned from a hamstring injury that he suffered back in Week 1. The veteran wideout resumed his unappealing role as the Jets' No. 2 receiver behind Garrett Wilson (6-82-1), but he still finished in a tie for fourth in targets while failing to record a reception. While Reynolds technically is a starter for the Jets, he's not involved enough offensively to generate fantasy appeal even in a soft matchup against the Cowboys on Sunday.

Harvey rushed 14 times for 58 yards, brought in four of five targets for 40 yards and a touchdown and ran back two kickoffs for 58 yards in the Broncos' 28-3 win over the Bengals on Monday night.

The rookie second-round pick saw his biggest opportunity yet with the Broncos dominating throughout the majority of the last three quarters, and Harvey put his touches to good use. He picked up a pair of first downs on his runs, and he recorded new career highs in receptions and receiving yards while scoring his first NFL touchdown on a 12-yard catch with just under five minutes remaining. Harvey still is a complementary option to lead back J.K. Dobbins, who gained 101 yards on 16 carries Monday, but the rookie could continue to see his role expand in a Week 5 road showdown against the defending champion Eagles.

Mims had six receptions on as many targets for 69 yards while taking his only carry for a 16-yard touchdown in Monday's 28-3 win over Cincinnati.

Mims saved his best for the bright lights of Monday Night Football, finishing with a team high six receptions while scoring his second touchdown of the season. This was clearly a standout performance from the Broncos' third receiver, with Monday's receiving yardage surpassing the combined totals from his previous three outings. Mims possesses big-play ability that could show up on any given week, but his role is too unpredictable to warrant starting him in standard leagues against the Eagles on Sunday.