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Boyd brought in seven of eight targets for 72 yards and a touchdown in the Bengals' 35-30 loss to the Browns on Thursday.

The veteran receiver was within inches of a two-touchdown night, but he couldn't corral a late third-quarter catchable throw from Joe Burrow in the end zone. However, Boyd atoned for the error with time winding down, notching a nine-yard scoring grab with 48 seconds remaining that brought the Bengals to within 35-30 and gave them a brief glimmer of hope. Boyd led the Cincinnati pass-catching corps in receptions and receiving yards Thursday, and for what it's worth, displayed a lot more efficiency with Burrow than top wideout A.J. Green, who could only bring in three of the 13 passes thrown his way. Boyd has 13 targets through the first two games despite Green's return to action, and he'll look to build on Thursday's effort in a Week 3 road matchup against the Eagles on Sunday, Sept. 27.

Beckham brought in four of six targets for 74 yards and a touchdown in the Browns' 35-30 win over the Bengals on Thursday.

Beckham led the Browns in receptions, receiving yardage and targets on his way to an appreciably better performance than his Week 1 dud, where he mustered just a 30.0 percent catch rate on 10 targets. The highlight of the former Pro Bowler's night came on a 43-yard touchdown grab that initially bounced off Beckham's facemask before landing in his hands for the score. While the final line wasn't spectacular by the veteran's past standards, it's certainly one that offers fantasy managers some optimism ahead of a Week 3 home matchup for the Browns against the Washington Football Team on Sunday, Sept. 27.

Coach Sean McVay said Thursday that the Rams expect to sign Woods to a contract extension "very shortly," Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.

McVay said that the Rams are working towards "something similar" to the three-year, $48 million contract Cooper Kupp received earlier this month for Woods. In a Thursday video conference with reporters, Woods himself said that he hopes to have an agreement finalized before suiting up against Eagles on Sunday. The 28-year-old, who compiled six catches for 105 receiving yards in Los Angeles' season opener, is currently under contract through 2021 and set to earn a $9 million base salary next year.

Harry (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Ryan Hannable of WEEI.com reports.

Yet again, Harry's practice reps were capped this week due to a lingering shoulder injury from training camp. The limitations may be in place to ensure he reaches game day in as good of health as possible, but ultimately his status may be clarified upon the release of Friday's injury report. If he suits up Sunday at Seattle, Harry will be among the Patriots' top three wide receivers alongside Julian Edelman and Damiere Byrd.

Dorsett (foot) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Dorsett's foot injury forced him to sit out Seattle's win over the Falcons in Week 1, but he's now managed to put together back-to-back limited practices. He may need upgrade to full activity during Friday's final practice of the week in order to gain clearance for Sunday night's contest against the Patriots.

Peoples-Jones (coach's decision) is a healthy scratch for Thursday's contest against the Bengals, Andrew Gribble of the Browns' official site reports.

The rookie sixth-round pick will require more time to develop before the Browns trust him to handle a role on offense, but he could eventually earn a chance to play in the return game.

James (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

James hasn't practice in any capacity since suffering a hamstring injury Week 1 against Arizona, so it looks like he's trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's game against the Jets. Jerick McKinnon and Trent Taylor will handle kick return duties if James is forced to miss time.

Sutton (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Ryan O'Halloran of The Denver Post reports.

Sutton's reps were also capped Wednesday, as the wideout continues to work back from the sprained right shoulder that sidelined him for the Broncos' season-opening loss to the Titans. Prior to Thursday's session, coach Vic Fangio said that Sutton checked out fine in Wednesday's practice, but the wideout is still being viewed as questionable for Sunday's game in Pittsburgh, according to Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site. Sutton will likely carry an injury designation into the weekend.

St. Brown (knee) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

A healthy scratch for Week 1, St. Brown was limited Wednesday before a DNP on Thursday. Clearly, his health is a concern at the moment and threatening his odds to suit up Sunday against the Lions. The Packers will trot out Davante Adams, Allen Lazard and Marquez Valdes-Scantling as their top trio at wide receiver for the time being.

Washington released Gibson from the practice squad Thursday.

Gibson spent just over a week on Washington's practice squad before being cut. Given Gibson's NFL experience, particularly on special teams, he should be able to earn an opportunity with another organization.