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Kupp brought in six of 12 targets for 52 yards and rushed once for minus-3 yards in the Rams' 30-22 win over the Saints on Thursday night.

Kupp led the Rams in targets and tied for second in receptions on a night when Matthew Stafford connected with only four targets overall. The veteran was more inefficient than usual with his opportunities, and his night was particularly a disappointment in light of the fact Kupp was coming off back-to-back 100-yard performances. Nevertheless, the 2017 third-round pick now has at least six grabs in four straight games going into a Week 17 road matchup against the Giants on New Year's Eve.

Shaheed secured five of nine targets for 70 yards and a touchdown and rushed once for four yards in the Saints' 30-22 loss to the Rams on Thursday night.

The speedy second-year pro tied with Alvin Kamara for second in receptions on the night while serving as the runner-up in yardage as well. Shaheed hit pay dirt from 45 yards late in the first half, his first score since Week 8. His yardage total also was his best since that same contest, but it's worth noting the Weber State product recorded only 25 yards on his other four receptions outside of the touchdown. Shaheed next faces the Buccaneers' inconsistent defense in a Week 17 road matchup on New Year's Eve.

Nacua brought in nine of 11 targets for 164 yards and a touchdown in the Rams' 30-22 win over the Saints on Thursday night. He also rushed twice for 16 yards.

Nacua paced the Rams in receptions and receiving yards while checking in just one target behind Cooper Kupp's team-leading 12. The standout rookie helped the Rams get off to a strong start, recording a two-yard touchdown grab late in the first quarter for the first points of the night. Nacua bested his previous high in receiving yards by one in what was his sixth time clearing the century mark this season, and he'll aim to put together a successful encore on the road against a suspect Giants secondary during a Week 17 matchup on New Year's Eve.

Olave (ankle) brought in nine of 13 targets for 123 yards in the Saints' 30-22 loss to the Rams on Thursday night. He also caught a two-point conversion pass.

The star wideout was able to make a conspicuous return from a one-game absence, leading the Saints in receptions, receiving yards and targets. Olave came out of the gate hot, as he was on the receiving end of Derek Carr's first three passes of the night and parlayed the trio of targets into 36 yards. The second-year pro has now exceeded the 100-yard mark in three of the past four games, and he'll undoubtedly play a large role again when New Orleans visits the Buccaneers for a key Week 17 matchup on New Year's Eve.

Eskridge (ribs) did not participate in practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's walkthrough as well, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

The kick returner and depth receiver looks like he will miss his fourth straight game Sunday against the Titans. Eskridge does not have a catch in 2023.

Philips (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's session, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

The depth wide receiver may be trending toward returning after missing last Sunday's loss to the Texans. Philips has 13 catches for 166 yards and no touchdowns this season.

Hardman (thumb) was a limited participant in practice Thursday after being designated to return from injured reserve.

The wide receiver appears unlikely to play Monday against the Raiders, per Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com. Hardman had surgery on his sprained thumb at the end of November and now has a 21-day window in which he can return to the team. The fifth-year pro has eight catches for 41 yards and no touchdowns since returning to the Chiefs in an October trade with the Jets.

Flowers (foot) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Flowers didn't practice Wednesday, but coach John Harbaugh said the rookie will be ready for Monday's game at San Francisco. Limited status on Baltimore's first official practice report of Week 15 confirms Flowers is on track to play, and he'll likely continue to lead the team's wide receivers in snaps and routes -- as has been the case nearly every week this season.

Beckham didn't practice Thursday due to an illness.

Beckham now has two more chances to practice ahead of Monday's game against the 49ers. Assuming he's available for the contest, the veteran wideout will look to bounce back from the one-catch effort he turned in during this past Sunday's 23-7 win over the Jaguars, a contest in which the Ravens leaned heavily on their ground game.

Jennings (concussion) didn't practice Thursday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Jennings entered the protocol for head injuries after this past Sunday's win at Arizona. His inability to mix into drills four days later generally isn't a great sign that he's made any progress with the issue, but he at least has an extra day of recovery time as the 49ers prepare for Monday's game versus the Ravens.