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Lance turned five targets into a seven-yard catch during the Saints' 45-24 loss to the Falcons on Monday.

Lance finished fifth on the Saints in targets from quarterback Tyler Shough, though each of the four misses between the duo came on deep passes. After catching three of four targets for 42 yards in his NFL debut against the Lions in Week 1, Lance has just two catches (on nine targets) for 15 yards over his last three games. He'll continue to operate as the Saints' WR3 behind Chris Olave and Devaughn Vele, though Lance's playing time will take a significant hit once fellow rookie Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) is cleared to return from injured reserve, though Adam notes that Week 7 against the Steelers is the earliest targeted return for Tyson. The Saints will stay at home for Week 5 against the Vikings and their aggressive defense.

Branch caught both of his targets for 10 yards while also adding 65 kickoff-return yards and 25 yards as a punt returner during Monday night's 45-24 win over the Saints.

Branch garnered exactly two targets for the third game in a row as he played 13 snaps on offense. The wide receiver is primarily a special-teams asset, making him an unappealing fantasy option. As long as Drake London, Jahan Dotson and Olamide Zaccheaus are available, Branch has little to no offensive upside.

Zaccheaus failed to haul in his lone target during the Falcons' 45-24 win over the Saints on Monday.

The Falcons relied more heavily on the running game Monday, with Michael Penix attempting only 20 passes while Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson combined for 203 yards and five touchdowns on 33 carries. That left few targets to go around for the Falcons' pass catchers, with none other than Drake London (six) seeing more than three targets from quarterback Michael Penix. Zaccheaus' 21 offensive snaps were third-most among Falcons wide receivers behind London (51) and Jahan Dotson (36). However, despite entering the season as the team's WR3, Zaccheaus has just four catches (on seven targets) for 17 yards through the first four games of the regular season, and rookie wideout Zachariah Branch has seemingly taken over as Atlanta's primary returner on kickoffs and special teams. Up next for the Falcons is a Week 5 home showdown against the Ravens.

Dotson caught two of three passes for 54 yards and a touchdown during the Falcons' 45-24 win over the Saints on Monday.

Falcons running backs Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson were responsible for five of the team's six offensive touchdowns during Monday's blowout win, with the duo combining for 207 yards on 33 carries. Dotson was the only pass catcher to get in on the scoring action, with the fifth-year wideout connecting with Michael Penix on a 31-yard touchdown pass early in the fourth quarter to extend Atlanta's lead to 38-17. It was Dotson's first touchdown since Week 8 of the 2025 season, and he's up to a 6-95-1 receiving line (on 14 targets) through the first four games of the 2026 regular season. Up next for the Falcons is a Week 5 home tilt against the Ravens, whose secondary could be without veteran outside cornerback Marlon Humphrey (calf).

Berrios announced Tuesday that he will undergo foot surgery and be out for the rest of the 2026 season, Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports.

Berrios injured his foot during the Giants' Week 4 win over the Cardinals, and the injury is severe enough for him to require season-ending surgery. In Berrios' absence, the Giants will likely turn to Tyrone Tracy, Charlie Jones and Deonte Banks to serve as returners on kickoffs and punts.

Saunders was cut from the Texans' practice squad with an injury settlement Tuesday.

Saunders signed with Houston's practice squad Sept. 29, but he will now return to the open market. The wide receiver has yet to make his NFL debut after going undrafted in April, and his next opportunity will likely come with another team's practice squad.

The Commanders placed Lane (ankle) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Lane was diagnosed with a fracture and dislocation of his left ankle, a season-ending injury he suffered during the Commanders' 30-13 loss to the Colts on Sunday in London. The second-year pro will finish the 2026 regular season with two catches on as many targets for 25 yards, 84 yards on seven punt returns and 295 yards on 12 kickoff returns across four games. Luke McCaffrey and Dyami Brown are candidates to take over as Washington's returners in Lane's absence.

The Broncos signed Ross to the practice squad Tuesday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

The undrafted rookie out of Virginia spent all of the offseason and training camp with the Broncos but was unable to crack the 53-man roster. He's back with Denver on the practice squad, and he's a candidate to be elevated to the active roster for as long as Pat Bryant (ankle) is sidelined.

The Colts signed Watkins to the practice squad Tuesday.

Watkins last appeared in a regular-season game for Philadelphia in 2023, where he caught 15 of 21 targets for 142 yards and one touchdown in nine games. The 28-year-old has since struggled to remain healthy. Should he see the field with the Colts, he will likely act as a depth piece at wide receiver.

Thrash worked out with the Broncos on Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Thrash was waived from the Browns' injured reserve in early September with an undisclosed injury. He has yet to play this season, but the workout with Denver hints at a possible return. The 25-year-old secured 10 of 15 targets for 107 yards and no touchdowns in nine games during the 2025 season.