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Beasley finished Sunday's 20-3 win over Denver having caught six of nine passes for 76 yards and a touchdown.

Beasley led the Bills across receiving categories Sunday as Denver, for the most part, attempted to take away John Brown. Beasley stepped up to the challenge, gaining 30-yards on a catch-and-run crosser to set up a second-quarter field goal and then splitting the seam during the first drive of the second half to reel in an 18-yard touchdown. Beasley is finding a groove in Buffalo with at least four catches in each of his last three games and four touchdowns in his last six outings. Thursday brings a trip to Dallas' top-10 pass defense, but Beasley figures to be fired up to take on his old team. It's worth noting Beasley did leave the game briefly due to an undisclosed injury, but he returned shortly thereafter.

Grant (ankle) was spotted with a walking boot on his right foot following Sunday's 41-24 loss to the Browns, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.

Grant was forced out of Sunday's loss to the Browns during the first quarter, and he was unable to retake the field. The depth wideout and return specialist has avoided sustaining any broken bones, according to Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald, but a timetable for his recovery remains uncertain at this time. Allen Hurns stands to play an increased role in Miami's receiving corps as long as Grant is unable to play.

Evans secured four of eight targets for 50 yards in the Buccaneers' 35-22 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Evans tied position mate Chris Godwin for the team lead in targets, but he was a distant second in receptions and particularly receiving yardage. Evans and Godwin appear to often alternate weeks as the top target for Jameis Winston, and while Sunday was definitely Evans' turn to play second fiddle, he did eclipse the 1,000-yard mark for the sixth straight season to open his career with Sunday's tally. The multi-time Pro Bowler naturally retains plenty of upside heading into a Week 13 interconference tilt against the Jaguars.

Lockett hauled in a 38-yard pass on two targets in Sunday's 17-9 win over the Eagles.

Lockett received clearance after suffering a shin injury during the Week 10 win over the 49ers, and he was unproductive against a normally weak Philly secondary. Despite making just one catch, Lockett led the Seahawks in receiving yards as Russell Wilson spread out his 13 completions to seven different targets. This was just the third time this season Lockett finished with less than 51 receiving yards, and he'll look to get back on track in Week 13's clash against the Vikings.

Godwin brought in seven of eight targets for 184 yards and two touchdowns in the Buccaneers' 35-22 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Godwin got his day started in earnest with a beautiful 71-yard touchdown grab in extremely tight coverage midway through the first quarter, giving the Buccaneers their first points of the contest. He'd eventually also make another impressive catch in much closer quarters, bringing in a one-yard scoring throw in the second quarter on a play where the ball appeared to carom into his hands off the defender's body. Godwin eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark for the season with his stellar afternoon, one that featured a career high in receiving yardage and his first 100-yard game since Week 6. The stellar third-year pro will look to follow up his memorable performance in a Week 13 interconference matchup against the in-state Jaguars.

Beckham caught six of eight targets for 84 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 41-24 win over the Dolphins.

Beckham helped his team get off to a fast start with a beautiful 35-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter. He was limited mostly to short gains on his other receptions but still did enough to come away with his fourth-best receiving output of the season. Beckham's touchdown was also his first since Week 2, and he'll look to build on this effort next Sunday against the Steelers.

Harry figures to see added opportunities in the New England offense Sunday against the Cowboys, with both Mohamed Sanu (ankle) and Phillip Dorsett (concussion) inactive, Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston reports.

The Patriots could also utilize more two-running back or two-tight end formations Sunday, but with both Sanu and Dorsett out, Harry and Jakobi Meyers are the team's only healthy wide receivers behind Julian Edelman (shoulder). While Harry is not a lock to have a big day, the 2019 first-rounder is an option for those scrambling for a wideout fill-in or Week 12 lottery ticket at this stage of the day.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan intimated that Taylor (foot) is not a candidate to return from injured reserve, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

An infection that resulted from August foot surgery has complicated Taylor's timeline to return to the field. There hasn't been any word that the receiver is even close to a return to practice. Thankfully for the 49ers, Emmanuel Sanders is more than capable of filling the void at slot receiver going forward. Meanwhile, the most likely candidates for the 49ers to bring back from IR start with defensive end Kentavius Street and cornerback Jason Verrett.

Renfrow is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Jets due to a rib injury.

Renfrow exited Sunday's contest midway through the third quarter. The rookie caught three of five targets for 31 yards before leaving the field. As long as Renfrow remains sidelined, Trevor Davis and Marcell Ateman could see increased depth roles.

Slater (hamstring) is officially active for Sunday's game against Dallas.

Slater popped up on the injury report for Friday's practice session, but as evidenced by this news, it was nothing more than a precaution. Now that the 34-year-old is officially healthy, he's expected to be deployed in his usual depth receiver role while operating on special teams.