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Montgomery did not have a target in Sunday's win over the Raiders and played just four snaps on offense.

Montgomery was able to play despite missing practice time last week with a groin injury. However, he doesn't have a large role on offense as the fourth receiver. He had worked as the third receiver the past two weeks with Michael Pittman missing time with a concussion.

Cooks wasn't targeted during Sunday's 26-0 win over Carolina.

The rookie UDFA played a season-high 25 offensive snaps but didn't receive a look from backup quarterback C.J. Beathard. Cooks had the first catches of his career Week 16 with three receptions for 38 yards, but his role in the offense is inconsistent at best, even with Zay Jones' (hamstring) availability up in the air.

Jones failed to catch his lone target during Sunday's 26-0 win against the Panthers.

The 25-year-old played 39 of 63 offensive snaps -- trailing only Calvin Ridley among the Jags' wideouts -- but was minimally involved in the passing game. Jones secured three passes for 32 yards last week in Tampa Bay but is otherwise catchless over Jacksonville's past seven games. He has limited upside even if Zay Jones (hamstring) sits out again in Week 18.

Washington caught his lone target for two yards and returned two punts for 17 yards during Sunday's 26-0 win over the Panthers.

The rookie sixth-round pick's 40 percent snap share was his lowest since Week 12 despite the absence of Zay Jones (hamstring). Washington appeared primed for a breakout after he caught six passes for 61 yards and a touchdown Week 13 against Cincinnati, but he has just nine receptions for 60 yards and one score across the past four games.

Martin reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Martin played seven snaps -- three on offense, four on special teams -- without recording a stat in the 49ers' 27-10 win over the Commanders. With the 49ers locked into the top seed in the NFC, Martin could be elevated again for the team's regular-season finale against the Rams on Jan. 7.

The Giants reverted Houston to their practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Houston got his first elevation of the season ahead of Sunday's loss to the Rams, but he ended up as an inactive for the contest. The Giants have a healthy wide-receiver corps heading into their regular-season finale, so Houston may not be among the team's priorities for another elevation.

The Vikings reverted Jackson to the practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Although Jackson was active for Sunday's 33-10 loss to the Packers, he didn't end up playing a single snap. He's been elevated twice this season and could therefore return to the active roster once more for the Vikings' regular-season finale against the Lions on Jan. 7.

The Colts reverted Fernea to their practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Fernea has been elevated from the practice squad each of the past three weeks, but he's logged only two offensive snaps over that span while working mostly on special teams. If the Colts want him to suit up again Saturday versus Houston, they'd need to sign him to the active roster.

David Lombardi of The Athletic reports Monday that the 49ers are expected to open the injured reserve window for McCloud (ribs) this week.

McCloud is expected to return to practice after being placed on IR on Dec. 9. If his window to return opens this week, McCloud could make his return for the 49ers' regular-season finale against the Rams on Sunday. However, with San Francisco locked into the top seed in the NFC, the team could take a cautious approach and wait until the playoffs to bring back the return specialist.

The Broncos reverted Dorsett to their practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Dorsett was elevated from the practice squad for the second time this season ahead of Sunday's Week 17 win over the Chargers, and he played 28 offensive snaps in the contest. The wideout drew two targets but didn't catch either one, and he's been unable to reel in any of his three targets on the campaign. Courtland Sutton (concussion) and Marvin Mims (hamstring) were both inactive Sunday, and Dorsett could be elevated again for Week 18 if either or both of the pair sits out again.