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The Patriots backup pass catchers did little Week 8 against the Bears.

Tight end Timothy Wright actually turned in a strong performance, hauling in seven receptions for 61 yards and a score. He caught all seven of his targets. Julian Edelman only hauled in one pass, gaining 14 yards. Danny Amendola was able to catch two balls, but only gained 5 yards.

The three will look for more Week 9 against the Broncos. 

Jets wide receiver Eric Decker had a team-high seven catches on 11 targets for 40 yards in his team's 43-23 loss to the Bills in Week 8.

It was an all-around abysmal performance for the Jets passing attack, as two quarterbacks combined for six turnovers while averaging just 2.9 yards per pass attempt. Decker's yardage total was surpassed only by tight end Jace Amaro, who caught all five of his targets for 51 yards. Jeremy Kerley could muster just two catches on five targets for 25 yards.

The Jets will hit the road to face the Chiefs in Week 9.

The Seahawks backup receivers did little Week 8 against the Panthers.

Luke Willson had just one catch, but made the biggest impact. He hauled in the game-winning touchdown pass with under a minute left in the game. He finished with 23 yards. Ricardo Lockette had two catches, and finished with 22 yards. Paul Richardson also had two catches, gaining 20 yards. Jermaine Kearse clocked in with 15 yards on the day, and Kevin Norwood had 13 yards. Tight end Cooper Helfet caught one pass for 11 yards.

They'll look for more Week 9 against the Raiders.

The Cardinals declared quarterback Logan Thomas, linebackers Thomas Keiser and Glenn Carson, tight end Troy Niklas (ankle), guard Earl Watford, nose tackle Alameda Ta'amu and defensive tackle Bruce Gaston inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Falcons tight end Bear Pascoe scored his second career touchdown and his first of the season Sunday against the Lions in London. Pascoe caught a 1-yard pass in the back of the end zone from Matt Ryan in the first quarter. It was his only touch of the afternoon in a 22-21 Week 8 defeat.

Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (ribs) and all the team's other probables are active for Sunday's Week 8 matchup against the Ravens.

Bernard wasn't in danger of missing this critical matchup with the division-leading Ravens. The defense will be without Rey Maualuga, but linebackers Vontaze Burfict (neck) and Emmanuel Lamur (shoulder), cornerback Leon Hall (back) and defensive ends Robert Geathers (toe) and Wallace Gilberry (eye) are all active. Offensive linemen Andre Smith (shoulder), Mike Pollak (knee) and Marshall Newhouse (back) are also active, as is tight end Kevin Brock (neck).

Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson and running back Reggie Bush were among the notable players officially ruled inactive for Sunday's clash in London against the Falcons in Week 8. Both players are working their way back from ankle injuries.

The team will also be without the services of their top three tight ends on the depth chart, Eric Ebron (hamstring), Joseph Fauria (ankle) and Brandon Pettigrew (foot). Other inactives include LaAdrian Waddle (concussion) and backup quarterback Kellen Moore.

In an interview on CBS Sports Radio Saturday, Saints sideline reporter Kristian Garic indicated that tight end Jimmy Graham will have a "little bit more of a bigger role" Sunday night against the Packers, per CBS Senior Fantasy Writer Dave Richard.

Because of a nagging shoulder injury, Graham was limited to only 41 percent of the team's snaps in Week 7 at Detroit and was held without a grab. He was a limited participant in practice all week and was labeled questionable for Week 8.

Graham has 34 catches for 376 yards and three touchdowns this season.

The Ravens waived tight end Ryan Taylor and signed tight end Phillip Supernaw off the practice squad to the active roster Saturday. Supernaw will be tasked with backing up Crockett Gilmore Sunday with Owen Daniels on the sidelines.

Saints prolific tight end Jimmy Graham has been deemed questionable for the Sunday night game against Green Bay with a shoulder problem, but seems likely to play after practicing on a limited basis, according to ESPN.

Graham played 30 snaps despite the physical issue in Week 7 against Detroit, but was held without a catch.