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Reed reverted to the Panthers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Reed played 10 of Carolina's 75 offensive snaps in Week 4, and he could not haul in his only target during Sunday's 32-26 win versus the Lions. Whether he's elevated again in Week 6 following the Panthers' bye could depend on the availability of Jalen Coker (quadriceps).

Jennings caught his lone target for eight yards in Sunday's 15-10 win over the Dolphins.

Despite Justin Jefferson (ankle) missing Sunday's game, Jennings remained a non-factor on offense, as he took a distant back seat to all three of T.J. Hockenson, Jordan Addison and Aaron Jones. Jennings has two catches for nine yards on four targets across 152 offensive snaps through three games this season. He's well off the fantasy radar.

Lemon caught three of six targets for 27 yards during Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Rams.

Lemon had a chance to step into a more prominent role on offense in the absence of DeVonta Smith (hamstring), but he didn't really see an increase in production. The wide receiver's six targets were a new career high, but he has now registered three or fewer catches in all four games this season while never exceeding 30 receiving yards. Quarterback Jalen Hurts recorded only 93 total passing yards Sunday, so he'll have to better for Lemon to see an increase in production Week 5 versus Jacksonville.

Tucker caught four of eight targets for 44 yards in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Chiefs.

Tucker's eight targets tied Ashton Jeanty for third on the team behind Brock Bowers' 11 and Michael Mayer's 10 on a day Kirk Cousins attempted 52 passes. With Bowers back from a knee injury, Tucker has turned 12 targets into eight catches for 87 yards over the last two weeks with Bowers in the lineup. He's a big-play threat is a boom-or-bust, low-floor fantasy bet most weeks.

Ridley caught one pass on two targets for 13 yards during Sunday's 24-18 loss to the Ravens.

Ridley and the rest of the Titans pass catchers took a back seat to rookie wide receiver Carnell Tate, who turned 12 of his targets from Cam Ward into nine catches for 145 yards. Ridley was on the field for 30 of Tennessee's 64 offensive snaps (46.9 percent), which was fewer than Tate (54), Wan'Dale Robinson (43) and Elic Ayomanor (40). Ridley is off to a slow start to the 2026 season, accumulating only three catches (on five targets) for 48 yards through four games. The Titans head home for Week 5 against the Texans, whose secondary was torched by CeeDee Lamb in a Week 4 loss to the Cowboys.

Shakir turned seven catches (on eight targets) into 82 yards during the Bills' 29-26 loss to the Patriots on Sunday. He also lost a fumble.

Shakir's final stat line Sunday nearly matched the 8-94-0 receiving line (on 15 targets) across the first three games of the regular season. Most of the veteran slot receiver's yards came on a 51-yard connection with Josh Allen late in the second quarter, with the latter finishing the drive with a two-yard rushing touchdown. Unfortunately for Shakir, he also had the ball ripped out of his hands by Robert Spillane within the final seconds of the first half, though the Bills avoided any damage after the defense intercepted Patriots quarterback Drake Maye on the very next play. DJ Moore aggravated a previous shoulder injury during Sunday's loss, and while the shoulder is not considered a long-term issue, Bills pass catchers like Shakir, Keon Coleman and tight end Dalton Kincaid would all see more targets from Allen if Moore cannot play in Week 5 against the Rams on Monday, Oct. 12.

Mumpfield suffered a rotator cuff contusion during Sunday's 24-20 win over the Eagles, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Mumpfield briefly exited the game before returning to the field, and head coach Sean McVay and the team don't appear to be overly worried about the injury. With Puka Nacua returning to action Sunday, Mumpfield saw only three targets, reeling in one catch for seven yards in the victory.

The Vikings waived Jones on Monday.

Jones served a three-game suspension to begin the 2026 regular season for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. The wide receiver suited up for the Vikings' Week 4 win over the Dolphins but did not play a single snap in the contest. Jones will now be placed on waivers, and if he clears will become a free agent who can sign with any franchise.

Head coach Dan Quinn confirmed Monday that Lane (ankle) will miss the remainder of the season.

Lane suffered a gruesome ankle injury returning a kickoff in Sunday's loss to the Colts in London and had to be carted off. It was clear at the time that he wasn't going to be back this season. Dyami Brown took over as the Commanders' primary kick returner following Lane's injury.

McConkey (foot), per head coach Jim Harbaugh, is "week-to-week," Alex Insdorf of BoltBeat.com reports.

McConkey suited up for Sunday's loss to the Seahawks despite dealing with a foot injury throughout the week, but he was forced from the game with the same issue, and Harbaugh's comment Monday indicates he could miss some time. More about McConkey's status will be known when the Chargers next release an official injury report Wednesday, but should McConkey wind up sidelined, Quentin Johnston and Tre' Harris would presumably be Justin Herbert's clear top two options at the wideout spots.