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Perriman (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Perriman was unable to practice this week while in the concussion protocol, and he'll be sidelined for at least one game after suffering the concussion versus the Bills last week. Jamison Crowder (groin) appears unlikely to be available, likely leaving Denzel Mims and Braxton Berrios to work as New York's top two wide receivers in Kansas City.

Crowder (groin) won't participate at Friday's practice, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

The 27-year-old regressed from working as a limited participant Thursday and appears unlikely to be available for Sunday's game against the Chiefs. Crowder's status will receive more clarity once the team releases its official injury report later Friday. Breshad Perriman (concussion) has already been ruled out, likely leaving Denzel Mims and Braxton Berrios to operate as the Jets' top-two wideouts.

Gage reeled in two of his three targets for 25 receiving yards during Thursday's 25-17 win against Carolina.

Gage had gotten on track Weeks 6 and 7 against Minnesota and Detroit by producing 10 combined receptions for 119 yards, but with a quiet performance Thursday night the third-year receiver has now been held under 30 receiving yards in four of his past six outings. Calvin Ridley (ankle) had to exit the divisional win midway through the second quarter due to injury, but thankfully X-rays have come back negative. If Ridley's subsequent MRI has a less favorable outcome, however, Gage would likely be in line for an enhanced workload Week 9 against the 2-4 Broncos.

Ridley (ankle) had X-rays come back negative Friday but now is scheduled to undergo an MRI, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The team announced the injury as an ankle issue after the 25-year-old exited Thursday's win over the Panthers, though Rapoport referred to it as a foot injury. Regardless, the X-ray results are good news, but Ridley's status remains up in the air while awaiting the results of an MRI.

Anderson brought in five of eight targets for 48 yards in the Panthers' 25-17 loss to the Falcons on Thursday night.

The speedy Anderson continued to serve as Teddy Bridgewater's favorite target, as the eight looks he logged were a team high. However, outside of a 27-yard grab, the Falcons secondary did a good job keeping Anderson in front of them, surrendering just 21 yards to him on his other four catches. The overall yardage tally was the lowest for Anderson on the season, so he'll look to bounce back in what should be a high-scoring Week 9 affair versus the Chiefs on the road Sunday, Nov. 8.

Moore brought in two of six targets for 55 yards in the Panthers' 25-17 loss to the Falcons on Thursday night.

Moore was uncharacteristically blanked until the 2:58 mark of the fourth quarter, when he made a 13-yard grab on the first play of the Panthers' final possession. Moore would also come down with a clutch 42-yard catch in traffic with just 1:47 remaining for his second and final reception of the night. The catch tally matched a season low for Moore, while his targets were relatively modest for the second straight game after he'd logged five looks against the Saints on Sunday. Moore will look to reclaim his big-play downfield role in a Week 9 contest that should provide a suitable environment for an aggressive offense, as Carolina will travel to Kansas City to face the Chiefs on Sunday, Nov. 8.

Samuel rushed three times for 23 yards and a touchdown and brought in four of five targets for 31 yards and another score in the Panthers' 25-17 loss to the Falcons on Thursday night.

The versatile receiver was nearly the entire Panthers offense for the night and certainly the star of the first half. Samuel initially scored on a 12-yard rush in the first quarter and then hauled in a perfectly thrown 29-yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater on a flea flicker early in the second quarter to give Carolina its largest lead of the night at 14-6. Samuel's usage in the running game will likely take a hit when Christian McCaffrey returns from his ankle injury, which is slated to occur Week 9 against the Chiefs. However, the Ohio State product could certainly retain an occasional gadget role on the ground, given his solid showing in that capacity this season. Samuel's receiving touchdown was also his first of the campaign, and he'll look to reward fantasy managers again in the aforementioned interconference matchup versus Kansas City on Sunday, Nov. 8.

Ridley (ankle) is ruled out to retake the field Thursday, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Ridley was initially listed as questionable to return after being forced out during the second quarter, but he was quickly ruled out after halftime. For the remainder of Thursday's contest, at least, Russell Gage, Olamide Zaccheaus, Christian Blake and Brandon Powell will all be candidates to see an uptick in looks behind Julio Jones. Ridley had three catches for 42 yards on four targets before walking off under his own power.

Ridley (ankle) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Panthers, Kelsey Conway of the Falcons' official site reports.

Ridley walked off the field under his own power after making a catch midway through the second quarter. If he's unable to return to Thursday's divisional matchup, Russell Gage, Olamide Zaccheaus, Christian Blake and Brandon Powell will all be candidates to see increased opportunities behind No. 1 wideout Julio Jones. Before leaving the field, Ridley had three catches for 42 yards on four targets.

Ridley exited Thursday's game against the Panthers in the second quarter due to an apparent left foot injury, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Ridley was briefly down on the field holding his left foot/ankle after making an intermediate catch, but he managed to walk off under his own power. He had secured three of four targets for 42 yards before exiting Thursday's contest. Russell Gage stands to see increased opportunities behind top wideout Julio Jones if Ridley can't return.