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Dulin did not have a reception on one target in Sunday's 36-7 win over the Jets. He played on 12 of the offense's 59 snaps.

With Michael Pittman out after leg surgery and Parris Campbell set to undergo knee surgery, Dulin could get significant playing time as either the No. 3 or No. 4 wide receiver. It's not clear who will emerge as the No. 3 receiver among Daurice Fountain, Dulin and rookie Dezmon Patmon. It's also possible the Colts could utilize more two-TE sets with Mo Alie-Cox becoming a major factor in the passing game.

Miller is dealing with hip and groin injuries at the moment, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The Buccaneers' receiving corps has been banged up this season, and currently Chris Godwin and Justin Watson also have health concerns. Watson himself sat out this past Sunday against the Broncos due to a shoulder injury, and Godwin is expected to miss time with a hamstring issue. Miller would be the logical choice to man the slot in Godwin's place, but his own injuries will need to be monitored as the week goes on. Through three games, Miller has played 57.3 percent of the snaps on offense en route to 10 catches (on 14 targets) for 167 yards and no touchdowns.

The Buccaneers expect Godwin (hamstring) to miss some time, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

It sounds like the wide receiver likely will miss Sunday's game against the Chargers and then possibly the team's Thursday night game in Chicago on Oct. 8. If that's the case, look for Scotty Miller (hip/groin) to see added opportunities in the Bucs offense alongside Mike Evans during that span.

Fountain had two receptions for 23 yards on two targets in Sunday's 36-7 win over the Jets.

Fountain played 19 snaps on offense, which were more than Ashton Dulin (12 snaps) as he was pressed into duty with Michael Pittman suffering a leg injury during the game. With Pittman out after surgery, Fountain could emerge as the third receiver and get significant playing time this week against the Bears. However, it's not clear who will emerge as the No. 3 receiver among Fountain, Ashton Dulin and rookie Dezmon Patmon. It's also possible the Colts could utilize more two-TE sets with Mo Alie-Cox becoming a major factor in the passing game.

Pascal looks set for a larger role with Michael Pittman out after leg surgery and Parris Campbell set to undergo knee surgery, 107.5 FM The Fan Indianapolis reports. Pascal had two receptions for 34 yards in Sunday's 36-7 win over the Jets.

Pascal will become the clear No. 2 receiver next to T.Y. Hilton with Daurice Fountain, Ashton Dulin and rookie Dezmon Patmon candidates to fill the No. 3 spot. It sounds like Pittman and Campbell, who was hurt Week 2, will miss significant time.

Crowder (hamstring) "sounds like a game-time decision" for Thursday night's game against the Broncos, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Fellow wide receiver Breshad Perriman (ankle) won't play Thursday, but Crowder has a chance to return after missing the Jets' last two games. On the Jets' Monday practice estimate, Crowder was listed as a limited participant.

Humphries recorded four receptions on seven targets for 41 yards Week 3 against Minnesota.

Humphries continued to collect targets in the absence of A.J. Brown (knee). Though he was able to maintain volume, Humphries has yet to put together big yardage, tallying just 89 yards on nine receptions in two contests without Brown. Humphries should remain the Titans' primary slot receiver throughout the season, though his involvement in the passing game attack will likely fluctuate based on who is healthy around him.

Coach Frank Reich confirmed Monday that Pittman underwent surgery to address a lower leg injury that the wideout suffered Sunday against the Jets, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.

Per Reich, Pittman was diagnosed with compartment leg syndrome, and the team's medical staff determined that the best course of action for the 2020 second-rounder was for him to undergo surgery to relieve the resulting pressure in his leg. As a result, Pittman is in line to miss several weeks of action, and in his absence there should be added pass-catching opportunities for players like Zach Pascal, Ashton Dulin, Daurice Fountain and Dezmon Patmon.

Campbell (knee) is scheduled for a procedure to address his left MCL and PCL injuries in the near future, Stephen Holder of The Athletic reports.

Coach Frank Reich said Monday that Campbell isn't ruled out for the season, but a timetable for the second-year pro's recovery still remains undisclosed. The 23-year-old looked electric in the season opener when he torched Jacksonville for six catches and 71 yards, and with Michael Pittman (knee) now evidently in line for a multi-week absence, it would provide a significant boost for Indianapolis' receiving corps if Campbell were eventually able to return to the lineup.

Coach Adam Gase said Monday that Perriman (ankle) won't suit up against the Broncos on Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Perriman will miss a second straight contest due to his ankle injury, making his next chance to retake the field Oct. 11 versus Atlanta. On a bright note for the Jets, Gase said that Jamison Crowder (hamstring) has a chance to play against the Broncos but could be a game-time decision. For the time being, Chris Hogan, Braxton Berrios, Josh Malone and Lawrence Cager will operate as New York's only healthy wideouts.