NFL Player News

Crowder (calf) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.

Crowder didn't practice all week and isn't likely to play, though coach Robert Saleh said Friday that he viewed the slot receiver as a game-time decision, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site. Braxton Berrios figures to step up as the primary slot man, and while he's done well with his limited opportunities the past two years, he still faces the same problems as Crowder when it comes to team context and QB play.

The Lions list Reynolds (thigh) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Reynolds was able to practice in a limited capacity all week, which seemingly bodes well for his chances of getting the green light to play Sunday, despite his designation. Rather than the thigh issue, the more troubling development for Reynolds' Week 16 outlook is the likelihood that Tim Boyle will be stepping in at quarterback for regular starter Jared Goff (illness), who isn't expected to be activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list prior to game day. Boyle managed only 77 passing yards on 23 attempts in his first career NFL start Week 11 against the Browns, a wretched performance that makes it difficult to feel optimistic about any of the Lions' pass catchers' odds of producing fantasy-friendly lines versus Atlanta.

Fehoko was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, per Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News.

Fehoko was a healthy scratch in each of the previous two weeks, so his probable absence this Sunday isn't likely to disrupt Dallas' game plan. The rookie receiver will need to clear league protocols before he is able to rejoin the team.

Grant (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest at Seattle.

Grant left Monday's game against the Vikings after suffering a concussion, and he has yet to gain clearance to return. His absence will be most felt on special teams, though he has seen increased snaps as a receiver of late due to the depletion of healthy Bears wideouts. Khalil Herbert should handle kick returns while Damiere Byrd figures to take over punt returns in Grant's absence.

Duvernay (ankle) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Duvernay has been unable to practice this week due to the ankle issue, and he's on track to miss his first game of the season Sunday. Marquise Brown and Rashod Bateman should serve as Baltimore's top two wideouts with Sammy Watkins (undisclosed) on the COVID list, leaving James Proche, Miles Boykin and Tylan Wallace to round out the receiving corps.

Goodwin (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Seattle.

Goodwin last played Week 12 at Detroit, but he practiced in full Thursday and Friday this week. That seems to give him a good chance of making his return to the field to face the Seahawks on Sunday. It's unclear if Allen Robinson will be able to move off the reserve/COVID-19 list in time for that contest, so Goodwin could be a big part of the passing game if he indeed is able to suit up.

Watson (knee) was activated from the PUP list Friday.

Watson returned to practice Dec. 8 and is now ready to rejoin the active roster after missing the first 15 weeks of the campaign. The 2018 fifth-round pick caught seven passes for 94 yards in 2020 and should fill a depth role in Tampa Bay's receiving corps.

Johnson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Johnson was absent from the injury report until Friday, so he may have picked up the hamstring injury at practice. He caught one pass for 16 yards last week, which was his first reception since Week 8.

The Giants listed Toney (oblique/quadriceps) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Toney rejoined New York for practice Thursday after being reinstated from the reserve/COVID-19 list, but the Giants still have some concerns about his conditioning coming off a bout with the virus in addition to a four-game absence due to the two injuries. Given Toney's lengthy layoff, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com is pessimistic that Toney will gain clearance to play this weekend, but official word on his status won't arrive until the Giants release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. If Toney remains out for a fifth consecutive game, return specialist Pharoh Cooper could be needed to fill more reps at receiver alongside starters Kenny Golladay and Darius Slayton. Golladay, Slayton and Cooper are the only current receivers on the 53-man roster who don't have an injury designation or aren't on a reserve list.

Westbrook-Ikhine recorded two receptions on three targets for 38 yards in Thursday's 20-17 win over San Francisco.

Westbrook-Ikhine appeared to be in danger of slipping down the depth chart with both A.J. Brown and Julio Jones on the field. However, he finished second among the team's wide receivers in snap rate and was one of only four pass catchers to record multiple receptions. Despite a relatively strong role in the offense, Westbrook-Ikhine has failed to top 40 receiving yards in each of his last four games.