NFL Player News

Smith (foot) is getting an MRI on Tuesday, Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer reports.

Smith suffered a foot injury during Saturday's win over the Lions, and the results of his MRI should reveal the severity of the issue. If Smith isn't available versus the Buccaneers in Week 17 it would not only hurt Carolina's receiving depth, but the team could have to rely on DJ Moore to return punts.

Snead reverted to San Francisco's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Snead was elevated for a second consecutive contest, but he operated primarily on special teams again and didn't record any counting stats. The veteran wideout has yet to draw a target across four appearances with the 49ers this season.

Kirkwood reverted to New Orleans' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

With Chris Olave (hamstring) out, Kirkwood was elevated to the active roster for the first time since Week 6 and played 16 of the Saints' 54 offensive snaps, putting him behind Tre'Quan Smith (33), Marquez Callaway (26) and Rashid Shaheed (23) but ahead of Kirk Merritt (three). However, Kirkwood failed to haul in either of his targets during New Orleans' 17-10 win over Cleveland and will head back to the practice squad.

Hollins caught one of two targets for seven yards in Saturday's 13-10 loss to the Steelers.

Hollins played 50 of the Raiders' 53 offensive snaps in the contest as the team's No. 2 receiver, but the 29-year-old was unable to do much damage. Despite playing double the snaps of No. 3 wideout Hunter Renfrow, Hollins was basically a non-factor Saturday while Renfrow caught four of his seven targets for 42 yards and the Raiders' only touchdown. Hollins has posted up-and-down performances over the course of the 2022 season, making him difficult to trust for fantasy purposes when the Raiders host the 49ers in Week 17.

Palmer caught two of his three targets for 16 yards in the 20-3 win Monday over the Colts.

The Colts struggled to muster any sort of offense, which allowed a lethargic Chargers offense to putter through a game that was hardly in any doubt. Monday marked the third straight game in which Palmer drew seven or less targets after recording 58 from Weeks 6-13. The return of Keenan Allen and Mike Williams from their respective injuries has essentially relegated Palmer to fourth in the target chain, with running back Austin Ekeler also a featured member of the passing attack.

Pierce recorded three receptions on four targets for 26 yards in Monday's 20-3 loss to the Chargers.

Pierce finished fourth on the team in targets, and the highlight of his performance came on a 15-yard reception midway through the second quarter-- tied for the third-longest passing play of the game by the Colts. Pierce has at least three catches in three of his last five games, though he's been held under 30 yards four times in that span. Given the quality of quarterback play for Indianapolis, Pierce isn't likely to have big performances to close out the season.

Sanders reverted back to the Dolphins' practice squad Monday.

Sanders played seven offensive snaps Sunday, but he didn't end up drawing any targets. The undrafted rookie free agent has two catches across three targets over three games in the 2022 campaign.

Webster was sent down to Chicago's practice squad Monday.

One week after playing the fourth-most snaps among Bears wide receivers, Webster was relegated to work on special teams, playing a total seven snaps. It's possible Webster might be elevated again in the future, but much of that will depend on the status of Chase Claypool (knee) and Equanimeous St. Brown (concussion).

Beasley was sent back down to the Bills' practice squad Monday.

Beasley did catch his lone target for nine yards in Sunday's win, but the veteran played just six offensive snaps over the course of the game. Expect Beasley to be in consideration for another call in the coming weeks given his familiarity with the offense.

Isabella reverted to Baltimore's practice squad Monday.

The speedster primarily played on special teams Saturday despite questionable depth at wide receiver for the Ravens. It's hard to imagine the 2019 second-round pick really carving out a substantial fantasy role, but the offense could improve if Lamar Jackson (knee) is able to return in Week 17.