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Pascal went without a catch for the second week in a row Sunday against the Cardinals.

While this wasn't the first time this season that Pascal has gone without a catch, it did represent the first time he went without a target. He also saw the field for a season-low 13 offensive snaps. The Eagles thus far are barely looking to their secondary weapons and have little incentive to change that given their 5-0 record.

Watkins pulled in three of his four targets for 19 yards in Sunday's win over Arizona.

The line wasn't a particularly impressive one, but both Watkins' targets and receptions represented season highs. He continues to see the field for plenty of snaps, averaging 39.8 per game, but the Eagles haven't shown any interest in spreading the ball beyond their primary weapons. Watkins is tied for fifth on the team in targets but is averaging just 1.6 per game, leaving him with minimal fantasy appeal.

Wright reverted to the Panthers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Wright did not see the field during Sunday's loss to San Francisco after being activated on game day for the first time this season. The rookie wideout will now be eligible for two more elevations while on Carolina's practice squad this season.

Smith-Schuster (hamstring/quadriceps) is listed as active for Monday night's game against the Raiders, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

Smith-Schuster approached the contest listed as questionable after his hamstring tightened up during Saturday's practice, per Teope, but afterward coach Andy Reid indicated that he thought the wideout would "be fine" for Monday night action. With Smith-Schuster's active status now confirmed, look for the 25-year-old to continue to be a key WR target, barring any in-game setbacks, for QB Patrick Mahomes alongside Marquez Valdes-Scantling, with Mecole Hardman and Skyy Moore also in the mix. Four games into the 2022 season, Smith-Schuster has put together a 19-224-0 stat line, with three eight-target games to his credit thus far.

Dotson (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Dotson, who was inactive for Sunday's 21-17 loss to the Titans, now has two more chances to upgrade his activity level ahead of Thursday night's game against the Bears. If he remains out for the contest, added Week 6 WR opportunities would be available for Dyami Brown (groin, limited Monday) and Cam Sims.

Brown (groin) was listed as limited on Monday's practice estimate, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

In Sunday's 21-17 loss to the Titans, Brown logged two catches on four targets for 105 yards and two TDs, while seeing action on 20 snaps on offense. Now that he's popped up on the Commanders' Week 6 injury report, the 2021 third-rounder's status is worth tracking ahead of Thursday's game against the Bears, especially in the wake of his Week 5 breakout effort.

The Broncos signed Hinton off the practice squad Wednesday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Hinton was activated from the practice squad for each of the past three games, recording four receptions on five targets for 86 yards over 103 offensive snaps. As a result, the 25-year-old has logged the third-most playing time of any Broncos wideout behind Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy this season. Hinton caught 15 passes for 175 yards and a touchdown over 16 games with Denver last year, though he should see increased targets with Tim Patrick set to miss the entire 2022 season due to a torn ACL.

Reagor had a one-yard touchdown reception on his only target in Sunday's win over Chicago.

Reagor played just three snaps on offense, so don't read too much into his touchdown on a shovel pass. He looks set to have a limited role on offense, including some gadget plays, unless another receiver gets hurt. He's primarily working as a punt returner.

Osborn had five receptions for 41 yards on five targets in Sunday's win over Chicago.

Osborn has seen a slight increase in playing time the last two weeks to 85 percent of offensive snaps each game. He's had more than four targets just twice in five games. However, his increased playing time is a positive sign, even with the Vikings failing to target the third receiver significantly more than the past few years.

Harry (ankle) was activated from injured reserve Monday.

Harry was designated to return from IR on Wednesday, opening up a 21-day window to be activated. With Harry now cleared, he should be able to return to action Thursday night against Washington. His return will hopefully provide a spark for the Bears' offense, which has shown little through the air thus far this season.