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Helm failed to catch his only target during Sunday's 26-3 loss to the Texans.

Helm failed to catch a pass in a regular-season contest for the first time in his NFL career, and the tight end has now garnered two total targets over the last two games. The Titans offense has been far from effective so far in 2026, and Helm has little to no upside from a fantasy perspective.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Martin's (hamstring) status will be evaluated "in these next couple of days," Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Martin opened the regular season on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury that he sustained during training camp in August. Shanahan said Martin is "getting close" to returning to practice, and if he's cleared for field work this week, his participation level will shed light on whether he'll play in Week 6 against the Commanders on Monday, Oct. 19. The 2025 third-rounder logged 11 tackles (eight solo) and one fumble recovery across seven regular-season games during his rookie campaign, which ended on injured reserve due to a concussion.

Washington logged a five-yard carry and caught his lone target for five yards during the Raiders' 45-17 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.

Ashton Jeanty ended up being cleared to play Sunday after working through ankle and foot injuries during Week 5 prep, so Washington operated in his usual rotational role. He ended playing one five offensive snaps, well behind Jeanty (45) and Dylan Laube (23), so Washington's grip on the RB2 role seems to have weakened. The Raiders will return home for their next two games, starting with a Week 7 tilt against the Bills on Oct. 18.

Hood (concussion) is considered day-to-day ahead of the Giants' matchup with the Saints in Week 6, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

Hood suffered a concussion during Sunday's 27-27 overtime tie against the Commanders, and he'll have to clear concussion protocol in order to be available for Week 6. If he is unavailable for the team's contest versus New Orleans, Nic Jones could stand to operate as one of New York's starting cornerbacks.

Head coach Jesse Minter said Monday that Jurgens is in the "finishing stages" of the league's concussion protocol, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

The Ravens will have a better sense of Jurgens' status for this Sunday's road game against the Browns during or shortly after Wednesday's practice. He was acquired by Baltmore from Philadelphia on Oct. 7 and is expected to serve as the Ravens' starting center once fully healthy.

Eluemunor (calf) is considered day-to-day ahead of the Giants' Week 6 matchup with the Saints, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News

Eluemunor suffered a calf injury during Sunday's 27-27 overtime tie against the Commanders, and he required assistance to get off the field. The 31-year-old appears to have avoided a significant injury, and his first chance to practice this week will come Wednesday.

Thompson (ankle) could return to action in Week 6 against Washington, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Thompson has been sidelined since suffering a high-ankle sprain in Week 2 against Miami, but head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that the defensive lineman has "a chance" to play in the team's Week 6 matchup against the Commanders on Monday Night Football. Thompson has registered four total tackles (one solo) over two games this season.

Head coach Dan Campbell confirmed Monday that White (forearm) will need surgery but is expected to return "at some point" later this season, Richard Silva of The Detroit News reports.

White broke his forearm during the first half of Sunday's 45-21 win over the Cardinals. He'll likely be placed on injured reserve over the coming days, but Campbell has at least left the door open for White to return this season once fully healthy. Malcolm Rodriguez figures to step into a starting role at linebacker for as long as White is sidelined.

Head coach Dan Campbell confirmed Monday that Kennedy will undergo season-ending surgery to repair an MCL injury in his right knee, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.

Kennedy sustained the knee injury while returning a punt during the second quarter of Sunday's 45-21 win over the Cardinals. The veteran wide receiver is an unrestricted free agent this offseason, but he'll nonetheless shift his focus toward being fully healthy for the 2027 season. Jacob Saylors will take over return duties on kickoffs and may also work as a returner on punts given the Lions' hesitation to use Amon-Ra St. Brown as the full-time returner on punts, per Bianchi.

Moss (ribs) was listed as a limited participant on the Broncos' estimated practice report Monday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official website reports.

Moss was unavailable for Sunday's 23-17 win over the Chargers as a result of an injury to his ribs that he suffered in Week 4. The cornerback was unable to practice at all last week, so Monday's estimated participation is a step in the right direction. Moss will have two more chances to officially practice before Thursday's matchup with the Seahawks.