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Fant brought in his lone target for seven yards during the Saints' 23-13 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.

Fant played 30 of 45 offensive snaps Sunday in his return from a one-game absence due to an abdominal injury, which was one more than fellow tight end Juwan Johnson. Fant saw only one target from Tyler Shough, although the Saints' offense struggled as a whole against the Vikings' =defense under coordinator Brian Flores, with Shough averaging only 3.8 yards per pass attempt while tossing two interceptions. Fant has a 9-73-3 receiving line on 13 targets through four games heading into Week 7 against the Giants, whose defense has given up 33 catches to opposing tight ends this season, which is tied for fifth-most in the NFL.

Bateman caught five of six passes for 62 yards during the Ravens' 30-23 overtime win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Bateman ended up leading the Ravens in receiving yards while finishing second in catches and targets to Zay Flowers (eight catches on nine targets). Bateman played a crucial role in Baltimore's come-from-behind victory, with the veteran wide receiver logging catches of 11, seven and 20 yards late in the fourth quarter (all for first downs), with the drive ending on a seven-yard touchdown pass from Tyler Huntley to Devontez Walker. Bateman has a 16-233-1 receiving line on 20 targets over his last four games, but his role on offense would likely decrease once rookie third-round wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane (wrist) returns from injured reserve, which could happen as soon as Week 7 against the Browns on Oct. 18.

Raymond caught three of four passes for six yards and logged one carry for minus-two yards during the Bears' 31-7 loss to the Packers on Sunday. He also returned one punt for nine yards.

Sunday's NFC North was an offensive struggle for the Bears, with head coach Ben Johnson opting to bench Tyson Bagent late in the third quarter after the latter threw his second interception of the contest. Two of Raymond's four touches resulted in negative yards, and the veteran wide receiver has logged six receiving yards in each of his last two games after producing a 19-214-1 receiving line (21 targets) through Chicago's first three games of the regular season. He's reverted to the WR3 role behind Luther Burden and Rome Odunze, but Raymond and the other Bears pass catchers would all have their scoring floors boosted if Caleb Williams (hamstring) is cleared to return for Week 7 against the Falcons this Sunday.

Coleman caught a seven-yard touchdown pass (on two targets) during the Bills' 37-34 overtime win over the Rams on Monday.

It was a statistically quiet night for Coleman despite the fact that DJ Moore (shoulder) was inactive, although it's worth noting that Josh Allen attempted only 19 passes (12 completions) during Monday's overtime win. Coleman's first target was late in the second quarter and essentially an arm punt by Allen, with the ball intercepted by Jaylen Watson at midfield. Coleman's catches of 17 and seven yards in the third quarter were both negated by offensive penalties, but the third-year pro was wide open on a seven-yard touchdown pass after two Rams defensive backs collided with each other. Coleman's 45 offensive snaps led all Bills wide receivers, and he has a 15-224-2 receiving line on 18 targets through five regular-season games. The Bills will stay on the road for Week 7 against the Raiders on Sunday, and Coleman's role on offense would shrink if Moore is cleared to return for that contest.

The Chargers signed Browning to the practice squad Tuesday, Noah Furtado of The Athletic reports.

Trey Lance (groin) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, so DJ Uiagalelei served as the Chargers' QB2 role behind Justin Herbert for Sunday's 23-17 loss to the Broncos. The Chargers have opted to bring in a more seasoned veteran in Browning, who appeared in 17 regular-season games (10 starts) with the Bengals between 2023 and 2025, during which he completed 68.5 percent of passes for 2,707 yards, 18 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. Browning will open his Chargers tenure on the practice squad, although he could supplant Uiagalelei as the backup behind Herbert as soon as this Sunday against the Chiefs.

Stevenson is expected to take on a heavier workload for the next few weeks while TreVeyon Henderson recovers from a high-ankle sprain that he sustained in Sunday's 45-17 win over the Raiders, per ESPN.

The good news for Henderson is that surgery is not required, but whether an stint on injured reserve is necessary remains to be seen. Stevenson has served as the Patriots' RB1 this season, and the veteran's share of the backfield snap count figures to grow even more for as long as Henderson is sidelined, with Corey Kiner slated to take on backup duties. Over his last two games, Stevenson has turned 26 carries into 111 yards (4.3 YPC) and two touchdowns while adding six catches on eight targets for 48 yards.

Phillips had five total tackles (five solo) and 2.0 sacks in Sunday's 27-27 tie with the Commanders.

Phillips hadn't recorded a sack since his rookie campaign. However, the 24-year-old got to Jayden Daniels twice in Week 5, with his second sack resulting in a Commanders punt and eventually a 17-yard touchdown from Malik Nabers to tie the game at the end of the fourth quarter.

Washington hosted Moore for a visit Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

The Commanders waived Moore from injured reserve with an injury settlement on Sept. 9. It appears he is ready to get back on the field, though it's unknown how close both sides are to an agreement.

Hardy was cut from the Jets' practice squad Tuesday, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Hardy was waived by New Orleans ahead of the 2026 campaign but eventually found a spot on the Jets' practice squad. However, the rookie didn't see action for New York during the regular season and will now presumably try to catch on with another team.

The Texans released Sobkowicz from the practice squad Tuesday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Sobkowicz was signed to the Texans' practice squad on Sept. 1 after going undrafted in 2026. The former Redbird will presumably look to continue his career with another NFL team, though he likely has a way to go before making a regular-season appearance.