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Dowell sustained a ruptured ACL and a ruptured meniscus in his right knee during Sunday's 26-3 loss at Houston, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.

Dowell obviously won't be ready to play again until next season, but whether he'll be available come Week 1 of next year is still up in the air. His absence could open up additional opportunities in the slot for Kyle Philips in Week 18 .

Doss caught five of his eight targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 16-9 loss to the Broncos.

With Keenan Allen (heel) and Joshua Palmer (concussion) sidelined, Doss found a prominent role in a passing attack that struggled to create chunk plays. Despite the health of 2023 first-round pick Quentin Johnston, both Alex Erickson and Doss, two practice-squad castoffs at various points this season, combined to represent easily Easton Stick's two favorite targets. It remains to be seen if the aforementioned injured targets will play in the team's finale next week.

Davis signed with the Commanders' practice squad Tuesday.

Davis was able to convert his USFL success last spring into an opportunity with the Cardinals, which ultimately saw him land most recently with the Texans' practice squad, where he also spent part of the 2021 season. After being let go by Houston on Dec. 27, the 27-year-old was able to quickly find a new opportunity in Washington. He'll work to impress in his limited time there before the season comes to an end.

Smith-Marsette caught all three of his targets for 12 yards and rushed once for zero yards in Sunday's 26-0 loss to the Jaguars.

Smith-Marsette's reception tally marked a season high, yet unlike the past couple weeks, he failed to contribute any pop from his gadget role. Nonetheless, given his increased involvement over the last handful of games, Smith-Marsette could be utilized similarly in Sunday's season finale versus the Buccaneers.

Mingo caught two of three targets but totaled zero yards in Sunday's 26-0 loss to the Jaguars.

Mingo has now gone for under 10 yards in consecutive games. That dry spell hurts his stock ahead of Sunday's season finale versus the Buccaneers, but the rookie did manage a career-best six catches for 69 yards against Tampa Bay earlier in the campaign.

Renfrow was not targeted in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Colts.

Renfrow has played 12 or less snaps in back-to-back games with rookie Tre Tucker assuming the No. 3 wide receiver role behind Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers. Renfrow hasn't recorded a single reception since posting a 3-46-0 line Week 14 against the Vikings, and he figures to continue losing playing time to Tucker versus the Broncos in the upcoming regular season finale.

Tucker caught two of five targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Colts.

Tucker's 51 offensive snaps marked a season high for the rookie, but he notched just two receptions, while Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers combined for 182 yards and two scores on 19 receptions and 31 targets between the duo. Nonetheless, Tucker is expected to continue working ahead of veteran Hunter Renfrow in Week 18 against the Broncos.

Palmer secured four of five targets for 84 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 23-13 loss to the Saints on Sunday. He also lost a fumble.

One would have likely gotten good odds on a bet that the rookie would have finished as the team leader in receptions and receiving yards on the afternoon for the Buccaneers, but that's precisely what came to pass. Palmer's yardage total was buoyed by a game-long 54-yard reception that actually culminated in his lost fumble, but the highlight of his day was arguably an impressive 22-yard touchdown grab midway through the fourth quarter. Palmer's yardage total also represented a new career high, sending him into the Week 18 finale against the Panthers with plenty of momentum.

Osborn did not have a target or reception in Sunday's loss to Green Bay. He played on 33 of the offense's 53 snaps.

Osborn worked as the third receiver with both Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison healthy, but even then he was surprisingly missing from the game plan. There was some thought he'd get more targets with T.J. Hockenson out with a season-ending knee injury, but it was Johnny Mundt (seven targets and four receptions) who filled the void for at least one week.

Powell did not have a reception despite two targets in Sunday's loss to Green Bay. He returned two punts for an average of two yards.

Powell played just nine snaps from scrimmage, as he moved back to a more limited role on offense with Minnesota's top three receivers healthy.