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Ezukanma (coach's decision) is a healthy scratch for Sunday's contest against Cleveland.

Ezukanma was signed to the Dolphins' active roster Saturday, but he won't be active in Week 17 despite the fact that Jaylen Waddle (knee) is being held out. That's likely due to two other Miami receivers who were questionable coming into Sunday -- Tyreek Hill (wrist) and Dee Eskridge (knee) -- both being able to suit up. Ezukanma hasn't secured a catch over 17 offensive snaps this season.

Waddle (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns.

After being listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimate, Waddle logged limited sessions both Thursday and Friday before being deemed questionable for Sunday's contest. With Waddle, who was also inactive last weekend, still sidelined, Tyreek Hill and Malik Washington are slated to lead a Week 17 Miami wideout corps that also includes River Cracraft and Dee Eskridge. Waddle's next chance to return to action will arrive next weekend against the Jets.

Atwell played nine snaps on offense and failed to record a target during Saturday's 13-9 victory against the Cardinals.

For the first time since Week 1, Atwell didn't see a single pass aimed his way, the culmination of a weeks-long trend downward for the speedster in both snap counts and production. Rookie Jordan Whittington saw the same number of snaps on offense and managed a single catch for six yards, and barring the starters earning some rest if the Rams secure a playoff spot prior to their Week 18 matchup against the Seahawks, Atwell's role on offense seems firmly cemented as minimal moving forward.

Robinson failed to secure either of his targets during Saturday's 13-9 victory against the Cardinals.

For the fourth straight contest, Robinson didn't register a catch, a troubling trend considering his playing time as a starter has stayed relatively consistent during this stretch. The Rams' offense has essentially gone through Puka Nacua and Kyren Williams over this span, with the duo combining for 13 catches and the rest of the Rams combining for just four. A divisional showdown against Seattle closes out the regular season in Week 18, and Robinson seems likely to continue his minimal role on the Rams offense.

Watson (knee), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings, isn't expected to play, Jay Glazer reported on "Fox NFL Sunday."

Watson didn't practice in any fashion this week while managing a bruised left knee, but head coach Matt LaFleur said Friday that the lack of on-field work wouldn't necessarily stop the wideout from suiting up Sunday. While this report suggests Watson seems unlikely to play, check for confirmation when Green Bay releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. With Watson expected to sit out, all of Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks should be in store for slight boosts in their snap and target projections.

Tipton (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Raiders.

Tipton hasn't been productive of late, as he hasn't recorded a catch in any of the last three games in which he's played despite logging 112 offensive snaps over that stretch. His status as a healthy scratch Sunday comes with Marquez Valdes-Scantling (chest) returning from a one-game absence. Tipton's final chance to play this season will come Week 18 versus Tampa Bay.

Thompkins (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Thompkins played nine snaps (seven on offense, two on special tams) and turned his lone carry into nine yards during the Panthers' Week 16 overtime win against the Cardinals. However, he will observe Sunday's NFC South contest in street clothes, and his next opportunity to play will be in the Panthers' regular-season finale against the Falcons. Raheem Blackshear and Velus Jones will serve as Carolina's top kickoff and punt return options due to Thompkins' absence.

Oliver (knee) is active for Sunday's game against Jacksonville.

Oliver dealt with a knee injury late this week but will nonetheless be able to play Sunday. The rookie wideout has had a limited role on offense this season, and he logged just two offensive snaps last week in a loss to Indianapolis. Oliver will likely have a similarly minor role in Tennessee's passing game against the Jaguars with four healthy wideouts ahead of him in the pecking order.

Brooks (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

The 2023 seventh-round pick was sidelined for the Cowboys' Week 16 win over the Buccaneers due to a knee injury. Brooks was able to log consecutive practices to end the week, and he has progressed enough in his recovery to play Sunday. Brooks has an opportunity to take on the No. 3 wide receiver role for the final two games of the regular season after CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Saturday. Brooks has caught 11 passes on 29 targets for 165 yards and one touchdown through 12 regular-season games.

Valdes-Scantling (chest) is active for Sunday's game against the Raiders, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

After sitting out a Week 16 at Green Bay, Valdes-Scantling was listed as limited Wednesday through Friday due to a lingering chest injury, which left him questionable for Week 17 action. No matter, he'll suit up Sunday alongside fellow WRs Kevin Austin, Dante Pettis and Cedrick Wilson. Considering he's the most established name among that quartet, Valdes-Scantling should be a favorite of current starting QB Spencer Rattler.