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

Jackson played one offensive snap and 12 snaps on special teams Week 16, in what was his NFL debut. The former XFL player will now await another chance to be elevated from the practice squad while continuing his development in Minnesota.

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

Fernea played two offensive snaps and 12 snaps on special teams during Sunday's loss at Atlanta. His chances of being elevated again Week 17 may come down to whether Michael Pittman's (shoulder) is able to retake the field. Fernea has yet to draw a target across two appearances this season.

Melton reverted to Green Bay's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Melton played 25 of 66 offensive snaps during Sunday's win over the Panthers with both Christian Watson (hamstring) and Jayden Reed (toe/chest) sidelined, securing four of six targets for 44 yards. He also rushed once for seven yards. It's quite possible Melton is elevated from the practice squad again Week 17 at Minnesota, if one or both of Watson/Reed remain sidelined.

Moore caught two of four targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 36-22 win over Houston in Week 16.

Moore was held to under 20 receiving yards for the second consecutive game and fourth time this season. Cleveland's passing game with Joe Flacco at quarterback has become all about Amari Cooper and David Njoku, although Moore has a healthy 98 targets (third on team) over 15 games.

Jones caught one of four targets for five yards in Monday's 33-25 win over the Giants.

Jones' four targets were a season high. He's yet to reach double-digit receiving yards in any of his nine games with the Eagles this season, averaging 0.8 catches for 3.0 yards per game.

Tillman caught both of his targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 36-22 win over the Texans in Week 16.

Tillman continues to see significant time on the field, playing nearly 80 percent of the offensive snaps in the eight games since Donovan Peoples-Jones was traded. While the rookie wideout has experienced an increased target rate over the last five games, Tillman's routes-run percentage is the lowest among the Browns' regulars.

Johnson reverted to Chicago's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Johnson played 13 of 70 offensive snaps in Chicago's 27-16 win over the Cardinals on Monday, but he didn't record any stats. The Bears have elevated Johnson for two games this season, so the team can do so once more before having to make a decision about signing him to the 53-man roster.

Brown caught three of seven targets for 38 yards in Sunday's 36-22 loss to Cleveland in Week 16.

Brown had the second-most targets and yards on a day when Houston's offense missed its starting quarterback, C.J. Stroud (concussion). Between Stroud's absence and injuries at wideout, the passing attack has suffered, although the Texans welcomed back Nico Collins from a calf injury Sunday. Houston will not have Tank Dell (lower leg) for the rest of the season, which leaves Collins and Brown as the top two followed closely by Robert Woods.

Woods caught two of six targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 36-22 loss to the Browns in Week 16.

Woods maintained elevated usage (61 snaps) even with the return of top wideout Nico Collins from a calf injury. Collins was on the field for just 35 snaps, which could have been a decision to hold him back due to the game getting out of hand early. With various injuries at wideout the last two games, Woods has 11 targets and played 81 percent of the offensive snaps.

Hutchinson caught one of two targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 36-22 loss to the Browns.

Hutchinson, who played a season-high 65 snaps last week, was down to 31 in Sunday's game due to the return of Nico Collins from a calf injury. Despite the loss, the Texans remain in the hunt for the AFC South title, as the Colts and Jaguars also lost in Week 16. With something left to play for, that means any banged-up veteran wideouts should continue to keep Hutchinson on the lower end of the depth chart.