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Kirk secured three of six targets for 22 yards in the Jaguars' 19-3 win over the Jets on Thursday night. He also rushed once for four yards.

Kirk tied with Travis Etienne and Marvin Jones for second on the team in catches and was also the runner-up in targets. The talented offseason addition typically plays a much larger role, but Trevor Lawrence distributed the ball to more pass catchers than usual Thursday. Kirk's yardage total was his lowest since Week 5, a matter he'll look to rectify in a Week 17 road matchup against the Texans a week from Sunday.

Wilson brought in four of nine targets for 30 yards in the Jets' 19-3 loss to the Jaguars on Thursday night. He also lost a fumble.

The rookie receiver suffered a significant downturn in production in conjunction with a shaky night overall for the Jets' air attack. Zach Wilson was replaced by Chris Streveler late in the third quarter, which actually helped to boost Wilson's production somewhat. However, Wilson's lost fumble at New York's 38-yard line with just over four minutes remaining arguably snuffed out any chance at a successful comeback, as the turnover led to a field goal that gave the Jaguars a 16-point advantage. Wilson's best chance at Week 17 success in a road matchup versus the Seahawks a week from Sunday would be the return of Mike White (ribs) to the starting role.

Strachan (concussion) was listed as a full participant on the Colts' injury report Thursday.

Strachan popped up with a concussion on Indianapolis' injury report last Wednesday, which left him sidelined for Saturday's loss to the Vikings. It's still if the 25-year-old was able to clear the league's protocols before returning to practice in full Thursday, so his status is still up in the air for Monday's game versus the Chargers. Strachan has not hauled in a target since Week 2, so his availability doesn't figure to play much of a factor in the Colts offense.

Cracraft (calf) did not participate during the Dolphins' practice Thursday.

Cracraft has now missed back-to-back practices to begin Week 16 prep, so it seems he'll likely miss his third game in a row due to a calf injury. The 28-year-old caught six of seven targets for 84 yards in his last two outings, and he figures to slot in as Miami's No. 4 wideout behind Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle and Trent Sherfield when available again. Therefore, Cracraft's likely absence should leave increased opportunities for Cedrick Wilson on Christmas Day against the Packers.

Pascal (concussion) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Cowboys.

Pascal sustained a concussion during the Eagles' win over the Bears on Sunday, and he was a non-participant during practice Tuesday and Wednesday. While it's unclear if he's managed to clear protocols yet, the 28-year-old should have a chance to play on Christmas Eve after logging a limited practice Thursday. Pascal has yet to play more than 50 percent of offensive snaps or attract more than three targets in a game so far this season, though his potential absence would leave Philadelphia without its No. 4 wideout while Gardner Minshew makes his first start of the season in place of quarterback Jalen Hurts (shoulder).

The Saints have signed Merritt from their practice squad ahead of Saturday's game against the Browns.

Merritt was promoted to the active roster for each of the last two games, though he did not record a catch while playing just nine of his 35 snaps on offense during this span. The 25-year-old could be in line for increased playing time versus Atlanta after veteran wideout Jarvis Landry (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Thursday. With Chris Olave (hamstring) also ruled out for Week 16, expect Merritt to slot in as New Orleans' No. 4 wideout behind Rashid Shaheed, Tre'Quan Smith and Marquez Callaway on Saturday.

Meyers (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Bengals after practicing in a limited fashion Tuesday through Thursday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

We'd be surprised if Meyers isn't available this weekend, but his status is nonetheless worth verifying as Saturday's 1:00 kickoff approaches. Assuming he suits up, Meyers should see enough snaps and targets to merit lineup consideration in PPR formats, but his Week 16 upside hinges on QB Mac Jones bouncing back from a 112-yard passing effort in this past Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Raiders.

Thornton (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Bengals after practicing in a limited fashion Wednesday and Thursday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

If active Saturday, Thornton could see added Week 16 snaps with DeVante Parker (concussion) still out. However, having logged a total of 17 catches for 166 yards and a TD on 33 targets through 10 games overall, the 2022 second-rounder remains a speculative fantasy lineup option as the Patriots' stretch run approaches.

The Titans list Burks (concussion) as questionable for Saturday's game against the Texans.

Even though he was listed as a full participant in practices from Tuesday through Thursday, Burks will still carry a designation into the weekend. The fact that he's not officially cleared to suit up Saturday suggests Burks may need to receive the green light from an independent neurologist to play, something that could happen later Thursday or Friday. If Burks is able to return from a two-game absence this weekend, he would likely reclaim a starting role at receiver. However, Burks' fantasy outlook won't be as promising moving forward with the Tennessee offense expect to skew even more run-heavy while rookie Malik Willis steps in at quarterback for the injured Ryan Tannehill (ankle), who is out Week 16 and appears likely to miss the rest of the season.

The Texans list Moore (foot) as questionable for Saturday's game against the Titans.

Moore will take a designation into the weekend after the foot injury rendered him a limited participant in practices Tuesday through Thursday. Though the Texans will be down a starting wideout in Nico Collins (foot) for the third game in a row, they should get another back from a three-game absence in Brandin Cooks (calf), who is listed as questionable but appears good to go for Saturday after putting in full practices Thursday and Friday. Cooks' return could result in Moore losing out on some looks, after he drew a combined 19 targets over the past two games while both Collins and Cooks were out of the lineup.