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Aiyuk caught three of five targets for 73 yards in Saturday's 41-23 win over Seattle.

Aiyuk took a bit of a back seat to Deebo Samuel (6-133-1), who reclaimed his No. 1 role after being eased back into the lineup in the regular-season finale. The 24-year-old Aiyuk still produced a solid fantasy line with a couple of big chunk plays, although he did drop a would-be touchdown that hit him in the hands in the corner of the end zone. Even with the 49ers returning to full strength on offense, Aiyuk should remain a consistent DFS option heading into the divisional round.

Samuel corralled six of nine targets for 133 yards and a touchdown while adding 32 rushing yards on three attempts in Saturday's 41-23 wild-card win over the Seahawks.

Samuel showed no ill effects from the lower-body injuries he suffered late in the regular season, torching the opposition for a season-high 133 receiving yards. The dual-threat superstar did suffer a minor injury scare when Johnathan Abram grabbed and twisted his previously injured ankle after a play was whistled dead, but he missed only one down before returning to the field and closing out the game. Samuel and Christian McCaffrey (136 combined yards) spearheaded head coach Kyle Shanahan's offensive gameplan, and that figures to remain a constant in the upcoming divisional round.

The Ravens elevated Isabella (thigh) from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's wild-card game at Cincinnati, Ryan Mink of the team's official site reports.

This marks Isabella's third (and final) elevation of the 2022 season and his first since injuring his thigh Week 17 versus the Steelers. Considering he's back on the active roster, the health concern is behind him, and with Tylan Wallace (hamstring) hitting IR on Saturday, Isabella could be more utilized on offense this weekend than in prior games, with Demarcus Robinson, Sammy Watkins, James Proche and fellow practice-squad call-up Binjimen Victor serving as Baltimore's other healthy wide receivers.

Pryor (shoulder) is inactive for Saturday's game versus the Chargers, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Pryor did not play at all during the regular season, and he won't make his 2022 debut in the wild-card round. Trevor Lawrence will continue to look to Christian Kirk and Zay Jones as his top pass catchers.

Agnew (shoulder) is active for Saturday's game versus the Chargers, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

After being limited at practice during the week leading up to Jacksonville's wild-card matchup, Agnew appears ready to play. The All-Pro returner will look to make an explosive play on special teams Saturday night.

The Ravens placed Wallace (hamstring) on injured reserve Saturday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

This marks Wallace's second stint on IR due to a hamstring injury this season after sitting out Weeks 13-17 before returning to Baltimore's active roster for last Sunday's loss at Cincinnati, when he hauled in his only target for 12 yards. Now that he's back on IR, though, the 2021 fourth-round pick will end his second pro campaign with four catches (on seven targets) for 33 yards in nine appearances.

Williams (back), who won't play in Saturday's wild-card game at Jacksonville, has "an outside shot" to return in the divisional round if the Chargers advance in the postseason, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Williams was forced out of the Chargers' Week 18 contest at Denver with a back injury, which initially was termed a contusion. He wasn't able to practice Tuesday through Thursday and eventually was ruled out for the first round of the playoffs Friday. At that point, Williams underwent additional testing on his back, and it was revealed that he had a transverse process fracture, which was expected to keep him sidelined for 2-to-3 weeks, according to Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com. While L.A. must win Saturday for Williams to have a chance to play again this season, there seems to be at least a glimmer of hope that he'll miss just one game as a result of his current health concern.

Cooks told front office personnel that he does not want to be part of Houston's rebuilding process, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Cooks reiterated his desire to play for a team with a chance to compete for a championship, which is unlikely to happen any time soon in Houston. This should not come as a surprise, as Cooks expressed displeasure when he wasn't moved at the trade deadline. He has a massive cap hit in the final two years of his deal, so Houston will likely have to eat a portion of his salary in order to move him. That was an obstacle the Texans ran into at the deadline.

Moore caught two of six targets for 22 yards in a 32-31 win over the Colts in Week 18.

Moore, who received heavy usage late in the season due to Nico Collins' season-ending foot injury, caught 21 of 34 targets for 234 yards over the final five games. He totaled 48 catches for 548 yards and two touchdowns, his best output in seven NFL seasons. He becomes an unrestricted free agent in March and will turn 30 in the offseason. It's unknown what kind of market will develop for him or whether a new Texans coaching regime will want to bring him back, but Moore should find a home in 2023.

Rodgers caught three of four targets for 22 yards in a 32-31 victory over Indianapolis in Week 18.

Rodgers was given an opportunity due to a late-season injury to Nico Collins (foot) and likely played his way into the 2023 mix at wideout. Rodgers caught 12 of 17 targets for 154 yards and a touchdown over the final five games. The Texans will be hiring a new head coach and probably a new offensive coordinator, so personnel decisions are up in the air, but Rodgers has two years left on his contract. If the organization parts with Brandin Cooks, there could be a starting spot available for a wide receiver. The downside for fantasy speculators is this will be another rebuilding year in Houston with new coaches and a new quarterback.