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Bates connected on all four of his field-goal tries and both of his point-after attempts in Sunday's 32-26 loss to the Panthers.

Bates finished with a season-high 14 points in the loss, doubling up his previous best after he totaled seven points in each of the Lions' first three contests. He got the scoring started on the night with a season-long 54-yard boot in the first quarter, then knocked down attempts of 43 and 41 yards in the second quarter before tacking on a 26-yard conversion midway through the third quarter. Bates has now gone a perfect 21-for-21 on kicks (seven field goals, 14 extra points) on the campaign.

Henry finished with five receptions for 62 yards on five targets in Sunday's 29-26 win over the Bills.

The catch and yardage totals were season-best marks for Henry, who took the field for 49 of the Patriots' 76 offensive snaps (64.5 percent). With fellow tight end Eli Raridon (ankle) making an early exit from the contest and potentially at risk of missing the Patriots' Week 5 game against the Raiders, Henry could be called upon to handle a heftier workload next Sunday.

Lane was diagnosed with a fracture and dislocation of his left ankle after undergoing tests Monday and is expected to miss the remainder of the season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The second-year receiver out of Virginia Tech has been limited to 18 catches for 250 yards and no touchdowns on 34 targets over 19 career games, but he's emerged as one of the NFL's better punt returners since entering the league (13.3 yards per runback, two scores). However, after Lane went down with a severe ankle injury in Sunday's 30-13 loss to the Colts, the Commanders will now have to get by without the return ace for the final 13 games of the season. Rapoport notes that Lane's ankle has been stabilized since he suffered the injury, but he'll undergo further medical tests before a determination is made regarding what type of surgery he'll require.

Hill's (knee) agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said that he plans to begin negotiating with multiple teams Monday and hopes to have a deal in place for the veteran receiver "over the next few days," Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Schefter notes that the Chiefs -- who lost receivers Rashee Rice (hamstring) and Tyquan Thornton (ankle) to injuries in Sunday's win over the Raiders -- are among the teams who have maintained contact with Hill. With Thornton potentially facing a long-term absence, Hill could represent a natural replacement as a vertical threat for the Chiefs, provided he's back to full speed coming off the ACL tear and dislocated knee that he addressed with a pair of surgeries last September. Even if the 32-year-old signs with the Chiefs or another team in the coming days, he may need multiple weeks to regain conditioning before he's deemed ready to make his 2026 debut.

Mitchell is scheduled to undergo testing on his knee Monday after he was forced out of Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Rams, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Mitchell appeared to hyperextend his knee while tackling the Rams' Blake Corum early in third quarter. According to Rapoport, the Eagles are hopeful that Mitchell isn't dealing with anything more than a bone bruise, but his upcoming tests should clarify the extent of the injury. A first-time All-Pro selection in 2025, Mitchell has notched 19 tackles and two pass breakups through the Eagles' first four games of the season.

Juszczyk is believed to have sustained a sprained right knee in Sunday's 24-14 win over the Broncos and is likely to miss "several weeks," Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Juszczyk recorded two catches for 28 yards on two targets before exiting early in the fourth quarter with the knee injury. Early evaluations of the fullback's knee have left the 49ers confident that his ACL is intact, but he'll undergo an MRI on Monday to provide more clarity on the extent of his injury. In any case, the 49ers seem to be bracing for Juszczyk to miss multiple weeks, with a stint on injured reserve potentially being on the table. While not typically a major part of the San Francisco passing attack, Juszczyk handles a critical role as a blocker, and his absence for any length of time may have negative consequences on the overall health of the offense.

Surtain (ankle) will undergo an MRI on Monday, and while the cornerback is believed to have avoid a season-ending injury, he's expected to miss time, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Surtain exited in the second half of Sunday's 24-14 loss to the 49ers after going down with the ankle injury on what appeared to be a non-contact play. Fortunately for the three-time Pro Bowler, Surtain appears to have avoided a worst-case scenario after his Achilles was deemed to be fully intact, but he'll most likely be sidelined for a Week 5 game against the Chargers. Rapoport notes that a stint on injured reserve could also be on the table for Surtain, though the Broncos will wait and see what his MRI reveals before providing a clearer timeline for his return.

Jackson (ankle) will undergo an MRI on Monday and is considered day-to-day after exiting Sunday's 24-18 win over the Titans, but the Ravens are hopeful he'll be ready to play Week 5 versus the Falcons, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Jackson completed 15 of 20 pass attempts for 222 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions and added two carries for 20 yards before he appeared to tweak his left ankle in the waning seconds of the second quarter. Though the Ravens listed him as questionable to return coming out of halftime, Jackson ended up sitting out the entire final two quarters while backup Tyler Huntley directed the offense. The two-time MVP was spotted leaving the stadium in a walking boot following the game, though Rapoport notes that Jackson may have been wearing the boot simply to avoid further aggravation of the injury. The upcoming medical tests will ultimately provide more information regarding the severity of Jackson's injury, but the Ravens' early expectation is that the star quarterback will be back under center next weekend.

Barkley will undergo further testing Monday, but the right hamstring injury he sustained in Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Rams isn't believed to be "overly serious," Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Barkley carried twice for eight yards and hauled in his lone target for a two-yard reception before departing Sunday's contest in the first quarter with the hamstring issue. Though injuries have now resulted in Barkley playing limited snaps in two of the Eagles' last three games, the team seems optimistic that his latest setback on the health front isn't anything major. His upcoming medical tests should provide a clearer picture of his health heading into a Week 5 matchup with the Jaguars next Sunday.

Tyson (hamstring) is said to be making progress and feeling good but isn't expected to be activated from injured reserve until Week 7 at the soonest, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

New Orleans placed Tyson on IR with a designation to return back on Aug. 30, making him eligible to resume practicing and playing with the team as soon as Week 5. Saints head coach Kellen Moore previously disclosed Thursday that Tyson wasn't on track to resume practicing during the upcoming week, and Schefter's report further fuels the notion that the team will take a deliberate approach with the rookie first-round draft pick, who is on the mend from a right hamstring strain and had a history of soft-tissue injuries during his time in college. Though a Week 7 return is on the table, the Saints will go on bye Week 8, which could make a Week 9 home matchup with the Browns a more likely target for Tyson's NFL debut.