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Hollins was unable to bring in his only target of Sunday's 37-10 loss to Dallas.

Hollins has now been held catchless in three consecutive games, and it hasn't been as if he's gone totally without opportunities. Though his snap count isn't as high as it was earlier in the season when Philadelphia was even more depleted at receiver, Hollins has still managed to log 100 offensive snaps during his catchless streak to go along with four targets. The team has found itself in a bit of a rut, and Hollins' struggles seem to be a byproduct of that. It'll be a tough turnaround Sunday against Buffalo's fourth-ranked pass defense.

Moore caught his lone target, a gain of three yards, during Sunday's 30-16 win over Seattle.

After being silent to start the season, Moore has logged at least 30 offensive snaps in each of the last two games to go along with four total targets. He's trending upward but is still far from worthy of fantasy consideration. After the bye, Moore and the Ravens take on New England's defensive juggernaut, which has confounded opposing passing attacks this season.

Miller signed with the Panthers' practice squad, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Miller spent training camp with the Eagles and Browns, but ultimately was waived by both teams. He will now look to make an impression with the Panthers' practice unit.

Sims (toe) logged limited practice during Tuesday's session.

Sims was estimated to be a non-participant for Monday's session but, as evidenced by this news, seems to be progressing nicely from injury. The 22-year-old is coming off three receptions for five yards last week and still has a chance to suit up in Thursday's clash against Minnesota. If he can't go, Wendell Smallwood would likely take over kick return duties, and Kelvin Harmon would bump up the depth chart at receiver.

McKenzie caught two of three targets for 11 total yards during Sunday's 31-21 win over Miami.

The three targets and 21 offensive snaps represented season highs for McKenzie in Buffalo's first game since Zay Jones was traded to Oakland. If this is the extent of McKenzie's expanded role with Jones out of town, the future doesn't look promising. Depending on Duke Williams' (shoulder) status for Sunday, McKenzie may have an even larger role against the Eagles' 27th-ranked pass defense, but if he couldn't do much against the winless Dolphins, a big day against Philadelphia seems unlikely.

Reynolds was unable to reel in his lone target during Sunday's 37-10 win over the Falcons.

Though he saw the field for 19 offensive snaps, Reynolds wasn't targeted until the middle of the fourth quarter. The opportunity was a solid one, a short strike deep inside Atlanta territory, the first time this season Reynolds was targeted inside the 10-yard line. The Texas A&M product has not found consistent exposure this season in a Rams offense with plenty of other pass-catching options. He's a WR4 on a team that almost exclusively lines up with three receivers and doesn't sub out particularly often. He shouldn't be on your radar despite a Sunday matchup against a winless Bengals squad.

Gage caught one of two targets for a 13-yard gain during Sunday's 37-10 loss to the Rams.

After fading following the opener, Gage has now logged a catch in three consecutive games with multiple targets in two of those contests. That's probably not enough to get you excited about Gage's prospects. Even with a so-so Seattle pass defense on deck for Sunday, Matt Ryan's (ankle) uncertain availability should further steer you away from Gage.

General manager John Elway said Wednesday that Patrick (hand) will be one of the Broncos' two players designated to return from injured reserve, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.

Patrick won't be officially designated to return until he resumes practicing, but that should happen in the near future. The receiver has been sidelined since fracturing his left hand in Week 1, temporarily ending his bid to carve out a consistent role in the Denver passing attack. However, with Patrick now on the mend and the Broncos trading away starting wideout Emmanuel Sanders on Tuesday, the 25-year-old suddenly has an opportunity to find work in three-receiver sets once he's reinstated from IR. Sanders' departure locks in Courtland Sutton as Denver's clear No. 1 receiver, leaving DaeSean Hamilton, a healthy Patrick and Juwann Winfree to vie for the other two regular jobs at the position. Patrick is first eligible to return from IR after the Broncos' Week 10 bye.

Agholor caught two of four targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 37-10 loss to the Cowboys.

Agholor busted open on a deep pass in the fourth quarter, and Carson Wentz lofted up a perfect toss. However, Agholor didn't extend his arms and failed to haul in the pass, which could have gone for a touchdown. It was a tough look for Agholor, especially since his chances to go deep will diminish once DeSean Jackson (abdomen) is back in the fold. He has a tough matchup against the Bills in Week 8.

Thielen (hamstring) isn't participating Tuesday in the Vikings' walkthrough practice, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Thielen's absence from practice isn't a major surprise after he injured his right hamstring two days ago, but he's still looking iffy for the Vikings' Thursday night matchup with the Redskins. On a positive note, Thielen's potential absence in Week 8 doesn't look like the inevitability it seemed to be when he first sustained the injury. According to Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, coach Mike Zimmer said earlier Tuesday that Thielen is "improving fast" and "has a chance" to suit up come Thursday.