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Dotson secured one of two targets for three yards in the Commanders' 13-6 preseason loss to the Dolphins on Saturday night.

Dotson was on the field with Terry McLaurin and Dyami Brown to open the game, playing ahead of Olamide Zaccheaus and rookie third-round pick Luke McCaffrey. Dotson is trying to hold on to the No. 2 receiver job while also taking a lot more slot snaps than he did last year.

Shakir caught his only target for five yards in Saturday's 9-3 preseason win over the Steelers.

It was expected that Shakir would be catching passes from Josh Allen throughout most of the first half, though Allen ultimately sat -- likely due to wet field conditions. Even surrounded by the first-team offense, Mitch Trubisky failed to move the ball down the field, causing Shakir and all primary pass catchers to post a muted stat line. Shakir worked primarily in the slot with Keon Coleman and Mack Hollins out wide, though Curtis Samuel did not suit up, which will skew perceived roles heading into the final week of preseason action.

McLaurin secured two of three targets for 27 yards in the Commanders' 13-6 preseason loss to the Dolphins on Saturday night.

McLaurin recorded his catches from Jayden Daniels on back-to-back plays on the first possession of the game, displaying some encouraging chemistry with the rookie signal-caller. The veteran wideout is set to once again operate as the No. 1 receiver in Washington's offense, and Daniels' seemingly accelerated acclimation curve this summer brightens the outlook for the talented pass catcher come the regular season.

Kinsey suffered a broken pinky finger in Saturday's preseason victory versus Seattle, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

Despite the injury, Kinsey returned to the contest and plans to practice next week. The fourth-year wideout is on the roster bubble, so avoiding missed time could be critical to his chances of landing a depth role among the Titans' receiver corps. Kinsey finished Saturday's win with two catches (on five targets) for 29 yards.

McConkey caught his only target for five yards in Saturday's preseason loss to the Rams.

McConkey made his debut for the Chargers against the team's cross-town rivals after sitting out last week's exhibition. The 34th selection in this year's draft didn't get a ton of burn with the rest of the starters Saturday, but he registered the first preseason catch of his career from the arm of backup quarterback Easton Stick. McConkey's fantasy upside in 2024 is tied to the rookie's ability to earn, maintain and flourish as one of starting quarterback Justin Herbert's top targets.

Harrison (coach's decision) did not play in Saturday's 21-13 preseason loss to the Colts.

Harrison was held out of the Cardinals' second preseason tilt after receiving no targets in one series with the starters in last week's exhibition. Fans and fantasy managers alike may have to wait until the start of the regular season if Arizona's coaching staff continues to handle its new talent with kid gloves in games of no consequence. Harrison will be healthy and ready to roll come Week 1, providing massive fantasy upside as Kyler Murray's likely top target.

Thrash caught three of five targets for 25 yards in Saturday's 27-12 preseason loss to the Vikings.

The Browns sat all their starters and key reserves, and none of Amari Cooper (undisclosed), Jerry Jeudy, Elijah Moore and Cedric Tillman were on the field. That created opportunities for the team's depth wideouts, and Thrash, a 2024 fifth-round pick out of Louisville, finished the day tied for the team lead in targets with running back D'Onta Foreman. With David Bell (quadriceps) currently sidelined, there could be an opening for Thrash to win the No. 5 spot on the wide receiver depth chart to begin the season.

Adams isn't in line to play in Saturday's preseason game against the Cowboys, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

Adams missed the Raiders' first exhibition at Minnesota due to the birth of his son, and he now will remain on the sideline for the second iteration. While he has 11 games of experience working with one of the players (Aidan O'Connell) currently vying to be the Week 1 starting QB for Las Vegas, Adams has yet to get any in-game reps with offseason signing Gardner Minshew. No matter who is under center for the team in the regular season, Adams remains productive on a per-game basis, having averaged 78.2 receiving yards and scoring 22 touchdowns in 34 regular-season games as a Raider.

Knowles caught his only target for a one-yard touchdown and returned one kickoff for 24 yards in Saturday's 27-12 preseason win over the Browns.

The undrafted receiver out of Kansas State missed all of last season with an undisclosed injury, and he also began training camp dealing with an injury that kept him out of the Vikings' preseason opener. Knowles was in the lineup Saturday, however, and looked pretty healthy, leaping high to snag a one-yard corner fade from Jaren Hall at the back of the end zone on Minnesota's first possession of the second half. Knowles' ability to return kickoffs -- he had 1,254 return yards over his final two years at Kansas State -- could give him an edge on winning at least a spot on the practice squad given the NFL's changes to the kickoff rules this season.

Jackson caught three of four targets for 39 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 27-12 preseason win over the Browns. He also gained six rushing yards on one carry.

The Vikings sat starting wideouts Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison (ankle) on Saturday, but Jackson surprisingly got the start in 11 personnel alongside Jalen Nailor and Brandon Powell over veteran Trent Sherfield. Jackson capitalized on the opportunity, hauling in a back-shoulder throw from Nick Mullens and getting his toes down in bounds for a 14-yard touchdown on the team's first possession. The undrafted player out of Syracuse suited up for seven games last season -- his first NFL action -- as he bounced between the practice squad and the game-day roster, but he would find himself with a more consistent role in 2024 if he wins the No. 5 receiver job.