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Thielen secured his lone target for seven yards during Monday's 28-15 win over Miami.

Thielen ranked second among Pittsburgh's wide receivers Monday by playing 58 percent of the team's offensive snaps, but he wasn't heavily involved in the passing game. The 35-year-old has seen an uptick in playing time since being waived by Minnesota and subsequently claimed by Pittsburgh, but he's been targeted just once in each of his first two appearances with his new team. Despite his increased snap counts, Thielen's fantasy potential remains limited late in the regular season.

Johnson gained four yards on two carries during Monday's 28-15 win over the Dolphins.

Although Jaylen Warren was questionable for Monday's matchup due to an illness, he was able to suit up, and Johnson saw a minimal workload once again. He was on the field for just two offensive snaps and was limited to two carries for a third consecutive week. Kenneth Gainwell has been the primary beneficiary when Warren has been limited this year, and that's unlikely to change over the final few weeks of the regular season.

Coach Dan Quinn does not anticipate activating any players currently on injured reserve, including Amos (lower leg), Ben Standig of Big 100 Washington D.C. reports.

Amos suffered a fractured fibula during the Week 10 loss to the Lions, and it appears to have officially ended the rookie's season. With no activations from IR anticipated, the Commanders will likely end their season without either starting cornerback, as Marshon Lattimore (knee) also resides on injured reserve. Amos ends his rookie campaign with 32 tackles (19 solo) and six passes defensed through 10 games.

Coach Dan Quinn said Tuesday that Jackson (knee/groin) has been cleared for full practice this week, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Jackson was activated from injured reserve 12 days ago but has yet to play this season and hasn't appeared in a regular-season game since Week 8 of the 2023 campaign with the 49ers when he suffered a knee injury. It appears Jackson has a real chance to suit up Saturday against the Eagles.

Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said Tuesday that he doesn't anticipate McCaffrey (collarbone) returning from injured reserve this season, Tom Schad of The Washington Post reports.

With the 4-10 Commanders having been eliminated from playoff contention, Quinn suggested that the team won't look to bring McCaffrey or any other players back from IR with little at stake over the final three weeks of the season. Before suffering a fractured collarbone Nov. 2, McCaffrey recorded 11 catches for 203 yards and three touchdowns on 15 targets while also averaging 29.6 yards on 26 kickoff returns over nine appearances. The 24-year-old should be back to full health in advance of the Commanders' offseason program.

The Jets waived Martinez from the practice squad Tuesday, Susanna Weir of the team's official site reports.

Martinez was signed to the practice squad and elevated to the active roster in Week 15 to serve as the No. 2 quarterback behind Brady Cook. The quarterback's waiving signals that at least one of either Tyrod Taylor (groin) or Justin Fields (knee) will be available for Sunday's game against the Saints. Martinez will now be placed on waivers and, if he clears, will become a free agent.

Baun recorded four tackles (zero solo) and one interception in the Eagles' 31-0 win over the Raiders on Sunday.

It was Baun's first game of the season without recording a solo tackle, but the Raiders ran a total of just 42 offensive plays in a lackluster effort. Baun picked off Kenny Pickett on the opening drive of the third quarter. The veteran linebacker has now posted 108 tackles (55 solo), including 3.5 sacks, seven pass breakups, including two interceptions, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery on 99 percent of the defensive snaps across 14 starts.

Rams head coach Sean McVay said that Higbee (ankle) won't be activated from injured reserve ahead of Thursday's game against the Seahawks, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

With just one walk-through practice scheduled in advance of that contest, the Rams will delay opening Higbee's 21-day evaluation window. The tight end will miss his fifth straight game as a result, but if he returns to practice next week, he could be activated for the Rams' matchup with the Falcons on Dec. 29. Whenever he returns, Higbee will be part of a messy committee at tight end that also features Colby Parkinson, Terrance Ferguson and Davis Allen, all of whom played more than 70 percent of the offensive snaps in a Week 15 win over the Lions.

Tuipulotu recorded four tackles (four solo), including 2.0 sacks, in the Chargers' win over the Chiefs on Sunday.

It's been a true breakout season for Tuipulotu, who was the 54th overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft. He sacked Patrick Mahomes (knee) twice in the first half Sunday and has now produced 43 tackles (32 solo), including a career-high 12.0 sacks, 21 QB hits, three pass breakups and two forced fumbles on 76 percent of the Chargers' defensive snaps across 14 games this season. Only Myles Garrett (21.5), Brian Burns (13.0), Micah Parsons (12.5) and Nik Bonitto (12.5) have logged more sacks this season.

Oweh recorded four tackles (four solo), including 2.0 sacks, in Sunday's win over the Chiefs.

Oweh played 54 percent of the defensive snaps against Kansas City, his second-highest snap rate since debuting with the Chargers in Week 6 following his trade from the Ravens. Oweh has been quite the find for Los Angeles, piling up 21 tackles (12 solo), including 7.0 sacks, and 11 QB hits across nine games since his acquisition.