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Wicks said after Monday's loss to the Giants that the team thinks he is dealing with a high-ankle injury, Lauren Helmbrecht of WFRV Sports reports.

Wicks exited in the fourth quarter of the loss and was deemed questionable to return, but he didn't end up reentering the contest. His comments after the game don't provide an optimistic outlook on the injury, as high-ankle issues often result in multi-week absences. Of course, the wideout will undergo further evaluation to the confirm the nature and extent of the injury, and his participation (or lack thereof) during practice this week should provide a clearer picture of his status for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.

Waddle caught six of eight targets for 79 yards in Monday's 28-27 loss to the Titans.

Waddle exited for a few plays in the first quarter after taking a big hit at the end of a 16-yard catch over the middle, but he returned later on the same drive. Tyreek Hill (ankle) then left the game on the following possession, leaving Waddle as Miami's top wideout until Hill's return in the third quarter. Waddle finished as the team leader in catches and receiving yards in the narrow defeat, but he remains stuck on three touchdowns in 2023. With Hill hampered by his ankle injury, Waddle could be Miami's top healthy wide receiver Week 15 against the Jets.

Hill (ankle) caught four of five targets for 61 yards in Monday's 28-27 loss to the Titans. He was in and out of the game due to an ankle issue and said after the game that he'll get scans on the injury but is hoping to avoid missing additional action, Joe Schad of the Palm Beach Post reports.

Hill hurt his ankle in the first quarter but returned just after the halfway point of the third quarter. He made catches of 23 and 25 yards on a drive that ended in a game-tying field goal early in the fourth, but Hill was clearly playing at less than 100 percent and spent a significant portion of Miami's offensive plays on the sideline. The final score doesn't show just how much the Dolphins missed Hill, as Miami's 27 points were fueled by a pick-six and two short touchdown drives that went a combined 19 yards. It's encouraging that Hill managed to finish the game, but the results of his upcoming scans coupled with his level of practice participation in the coming days will likely paint a clearer picture regarding his availability for Week 15 against the Jets.

Hopkins recorded seven receptions (on 12 targets) for 124 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 28-27 win over the Dolphins.

Hopkins accounted for the Titans' two longest plays from scrimmage with receptions of 45 and 36 yards, which helped him top 100 receiving yards for the third time this season. He capped off his performance with a three-yard touchdown catch, contributing to a frantic rally from Tennessee in the final four minutes of the game. Since Will Levis has taken over under center, Hopkins has 100 receiving yards or a touchdown in four of seven contests.

Wicks suffered an ankle injury in Monday's game versus the Giants and is questionable to return.

Wicks was deemed questionable in the fourth quarter, so he doesn't have much time to return to the contest. Prior to the injury, the wideout caught two of six targets for 20 yards. Malik Heath could see more snaps for the remainder of the game if Wicks isn't able to return.

Hill has returned to Monday's contest against the Titans after hurting his ankle in the first half, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Hill injured his ankle late in the first quarter and was deemed questionable to return after spending some time in the medical tent. The speedy receiver remained on the sideline for the remainder of the first half, but he was able to rejoin the offense midway through the third quarter. Hill's return should be a big boost to a Dolphins offense that didn't score a touchdown in the first half of Monday's matchup. The team's only trip to the end zone came on a pick-six.

Thompkins did not draw a target but returned one kickoff for 29 yards and two punts for 26 yards in the Buccaneers' 29-25 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Thompkins failed to draw so much as one look in the passing attack for the second time in three games, and he went without a catch for the third time in the last four. He did continue to put together a strong body of work as a punt returner, however, pushing his average in that capacity to 9.2 yards on 21 opportunities. Heading into a Week 15 road battle versus the Packers, Thompkins' fantasy value continues to be limited to very deep leagues that also count return yardage.

The Buccaneers reverted Moore to the practice squad Monday.

Moore was elevated for the third straight game and managed to haul in his lone target for 11 yards while playing a season-high 25 snaps (14 on offense, 11 on special teams). Because this was the third time the Bucs called Moore up from the Moore has now been elevated the maximum three times, the team will have to sign the 2017 seventh-round pick to the active roster if they wish to utilize him again during the 2023 campaign.

Callaway reverted to New Orleans' practice squad Monday.

Callaway didn't record any stats during Sunday's win versus the Panthers despite playing four offensive snaps. The 25-year-old has now played in two games this season and is still eligible to be elevated one more time.

Palmer brought in his sole target for five yards and rushed once for three yards in the Buccaneers' 29-25 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Palmer saw a notable drop in production, logging his lowest catch and yardage totals since Week 7. The speedy rookie's target tally also tied for his lowest of the campaign, and as the No. 3 receiver in a concentrated offense, his numbers are likely to remain modest in a Week 15 road matchup against the Packers.