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Waddle, who is officially listed as questionable with a rib injury, isn't expected to play in Sunday's season finale against the Patriots, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Official word on Waddle's status will arrive when the Dolphins post their inactive list 90 minutes prior to their 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, but Miami appears set to be without two of its top playmakers in the finale, as star running back De'Von Achane (shoulder) is listed as doubtful and expected to sit out. Waddle's expected absence will leave Malik Washington, Cedrick Wilson, Theo Wease, Tahj Washington and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine as Miami's available options at receiver.

Reed (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Reed has played sparingly this season, primarily on special teams. He'll now be out until at least the Super Bowl, should the Chargers advance that far in the postseason.

Colon (wrist) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Colon had already been ruled out for Sunday's season finale against the Bears, so this was a procedural move. He started four games in 2025 while appearing in 12 contests.

Bryan (knee) was not activated from injured reserve Saturday and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Bryan has been practicing for around two weeks, and he logged two full sessions ahead of Sunday's game. Nevertheless, he will remain inactive, and he'll now have to hope the Ravens win Sunday night to have another chance to play in the postseason.

Newman-Johnson (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Newman-Johnson (knee) had already been ruled out of Sunday's season finale against the Bills, so this move was simply procedural. He played in five games in a reserve role in 2025.

Phillips (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

Phillips has been healthy all season but must have picked up the injury late in the week during practice. He's primarily played on special teams this season, but the Chargers are projected to rest many of their starters. If Phillips, can suit up, he could be in line for a larger role as a result.

Jennings recorded four receptions on six targets for 35 yards in Saturday's 13-3 loss to the Seahawks.

The 49ers' offense never got on track, meaning none of their skill-position players managed a notable performance. Positively, Jennings did maintain a key role, finishing third on the team with six targets. His most impactful play was a 16-yard reception early in the fourth quarter that got San Francisco into the red zone. Overall, Jennings couldn't replicate his 2024 season, but he still ended the regular season with 55 receptions for 643 yards and nine scores across 15 contests.

Kittle recorded five receptions on seven targets for 29 yards in Saturday's 13-3 loss to the Seahawks.

Kittle returned from a one-game absence and tied for the team lead in targets. His only impactful play was a 20-yard catch early in the fourth quarter, though his lack of production was more a product of the 49ers' overall struggles rather than his own. Kittle battled multiple lower-body injuries throughout the regular season, though he ended the campaign with at least seven targets and five receptions in each of his last three games.

Darnold completed 20 of 26 passes for 198 yards in Saturday's 13-3 win over the 49ers. He added six rushes for nine yards.

The Seahawks played from ahead for nearly the entire matchup and were able to rely on their very effective run game. Darnold only needed to be a game manager as a result, and he played the role effectively. He didn't make any key mistakes, was sacked only twice, and had five completions of at least 15 yards. Darnold will likely be tested more in the postseason, but he will have an additional week of rest, as Seattle locked in the top seed in the NFC with the win.

Purdy completed 19 of 27 passes for 127 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in Saturday's 13-3 loss to the Seahawks.

Purdy and the 49ers' offense had been on an impressive run, having thrown for at least 295 yards and three touchdowns in three straight games. In Saturday's loss, he had limited opportunity due to Seattle dictating the flow of the game, with the 49ers running only 42 offensive plays as a result. However, Purdy was also stymied by the Seahawks' defense, averaging only 4.7 yards per attempt with just one completion of at least 20 yards. He ended the game with a bloodied thumb and remained down for a few minutes after being hit, but there is no indication for now that his status is in jeopardy as the 49ers begin their playoff run.