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The Dolphins placed Berrios (knee) on injured reserve Monday, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.

Berrios sustained a knee injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the Colts, and being placed on IR on Monday suggests the issue is significant. The 29-year-old now will be forced to miss the Dolphins' next four games, with his earliest possible return coming Week 12 against the Patriots. After Berrios' placement on IR, the Dolphins have just four wide receivers on their active roster: Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Odell Beckham and rookie Malik Washington. Expect De'Von Achane and Washington to serve as Miami's top kick and punt returners, respectively, until Berrios can return.

The Buccaneers placed Johnson (ankle) on injured reserve Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Johnson had already been ruled out for the Buccaneers' Week 7 matchup against the Ravens, but his shift to IR on Monday suggests his ankle injury is severe. The Barton College product will now be forced to miss Tampa Bay's next four games, with his earliest possible return coming in Week 12 against the Giants. Expect Sterling Shepard and Trey Palmer (concussion) to see increased work in the Buccaneers' wide-receiver corps in Johnson's stead.

Downs had just one reception for three yards on three targets in Sunday's win over Miami.

Anthony Richardson struggled in the passing game by going 10 of 24 for just 129 yards, leaving little production for Downs and the Indy wideouts. Downs had 16 receptions for 135 yards and a touchdown the prior two weeks with Joe Flacco at quarterback but has had little production with Richardson under center. Downs had just three receptions for 22 yards Week 3 against Chicago in Richardson's other full start with Downs also healthy. Downs looks like a risky fantasy option with Richardson as the starter as a result.

Metcalf (knee) suffered a sprained MCL in Sunday's win over Atlanta and is week-to-week, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Schefter reports it's a Grade 1 MCL sprain for the wideout. Metcalf exited Sunday's win over the Falcons early in the fourth quarter, finishing the day with a 4-99-1 line on seven targets. He was carted to the locker room, and coach Mike Macdonald said afterward that Metcalf's injury "doesn't look too bad," per John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site. If forced to miss game action, Jake Bobo would be next up for snaps in three-wide sets for Seattle and would be worth keeping an eye on in fantasy while playing in one of the most pass-heavy offenses.

Pierce had two receptions for 15 yards on five targets in Sunday's win over Miami.

It was a bounce-back performance after he didn't have a catch or target in a Week 6 win at Tennessee. However, he could have had a better game if not for a drop on a wide open, easy target. Pierce remains one of Anthony Richardson's favorite targets but is going to be a boom-or-bust option for fantasy purposes each week as is he's mostly a deep threat in the offense.

Tests on Aiyuk's right knee Monday revealed a season-ending injury, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.

The exact nature of Aiyuk's injury isn't yet clear, but the fear after Sunday's loss to the Chiefs was that it was a significant injury and possibly a torn ACL. While making a catch, Aiyuk was hit low and high by a pair of Kansas City defenders going opposite directions, forcing Aiyuk's knee to bend the wrong direction. It sounds as if he'll end the 2024 season with 25 catches for 374 yards and no touchdowns across seven games after he held out the entirety of training camp while seeking a contract extension. The 49ers eventually caved and gave the star wideout a four-year, $120 million deal. Deebo Samuel (illness) and George Kittle are likely to carry even more of the target load going forward for San Francisco, and Jauan Jennings (hip) figures to draw back into the starting lineup as an every-down wideout once he's healthy. Rookies Ricky Pearsall and Jacob Cowing and veteran Chris Conley would be next in line for snaps.

Powell didn't have a reception or carry in Sunday's loss to Detroit. He played two snaps on offense and averaged 7.5 yards on two punt returns.

Powell began the season as the No. 3 receiver but has fallen to No. 5 on the depth chart. He's mostly a punt returner at this point.

Sherfield did not have target or carry in Sunday's loss to Detroit. He played four snaps on offense.

Sherfield hasn't had a target the past two games and just two the past four games, as he isn't on the field much as the fourth receiver. He's mostly been playing special teams (20 snaps Sunday).

Nailor had four receptions for 76 yards on five targets in Sunday's loss to Detroit.

After failing to register a target in a Week 5 win over the Jets, Nailor was active and second in the team in targets. He played on 44 of the offense's 60 snaps as he'll be involved when the team uses three-receiver sets. However, his production will likely be erratic as a distant third option behind Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. Nailor's No. 3 receiver role also could be reduced if T.J. Hockenson is able to return from a knee injury Thursday against the Rams.

Thielen (hamstring) said Monday he expects to have his 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Thielen has missed the requisite four games since being placed on IR in September due to a right hamstring injury. It remains to be seen whether the veteran wideout could be a realistic candidate to get back on the field as early as Sunday's game against the Broncos, but when he's healthy, Thielen will rejoin Diontae Johnson and Xavier Legette atop Carolina's wide receiver depth chart. With the Panthers currently on a four-game losing streak and Andy Dalton having been pulled out of the lineup late in the team's Week 7 40-7 loss to the Commanders, it's possible a change at QB back to Bryce Young could be in consideration by the time Thielen retakes the field.