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Ray Davis RB | BUF
Bills' Ray Davis: Two big plays in Week 5 win
Davis caught his lone target for 31 yards while adding two carries for two yards and three kickoff returns for 114 yards during the Bills' 37-34 overtime win over the Rams on Monday.
Davis opened Monday's contest in style with a 70-yard return on the opening kickoff that set the Bills up deep in Rams territory, though the Rams defense forced a three-and-out and Buffalo had to settle for a 49-yard field goal. Davis made another big contribution early in the fourth quarter, when he turned a screen pass into a 31-yard gain before being tackled just short of the goal line, which led to a one-yard touchdown run by Josh Allen on the next play. Davis has been limited mostly to work on special teams while mixing in occasionally in the back field. That said, Davis and Ty Johnson could both be in the mix for more offensive touches, given that head coach Joe Brady said Tuesday that "...at some point there has to be consequences" in reference to James Cook's fumble issues this season, per Nick Suss of ESPN.com. The Bills will stay on the road for Week 6 against the Raiders on Oct. 18.
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Dohnte Meyers WR | CIN
Bengals' Dohnte Meyers: Two targets vs. Miami
Meyers brought in both of his targets for 12 yards during the Bengals' 31-24 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.
Meyers entered Sunday on the heels of a huge performance on both offense and special teams during the Bengals' Week 4 loss to the Jaguars, when top pass catchers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins sustained injuries. Chase and Higgins were both cleared to play against Miami and didn't face any restrictions in their respective snap counts, so Meyers reverted to a rotational role and was on the field for only 19 of Cincinnati's 65 offensive snaps (29.2 percent). The Bengals will enjoy their Week 6 bye before hitting the road for Week 7 against the Ravens on Sunday, Oct. 25.
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Elic Ayomanor WR | TEN
Titans' Elic Ayomanor: Another one-catch performance
Ayomanor caught one of two passes for 17 yards during the Titans' 26-3 loss to the Texans on Sunday. He also added a tackle on special teams.
It was the fourth time in five games this season that Ayomanor caught one pass, with his lone connection with Cam Ward on Sunday coming late in the fourth quarter. Ayomanor was on the field for 33 of the Titans' 63 offensive snaps (52.4 percent), which was fourth-most among Tennessee wide receivers behind Carnell Tate (48), Wan'Dale Robinson (47) and Calvin Ridley (35). The Titans' 11.6 points per game is lowest in the NFL, so it's hard to put much stock into Ayomanor or any of the team's skill-position players heading into Week 6 against the Colts on Oct. 18.
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Evan Engram TE | DEN
Broncos' Evan Engram: Paces Denver pass catchers in Week 5 win
Engram caught all four of his targets for 55 yards during the Broncos' 23-17 win over the Chargers on Sunday.
Engram entered Week 5 with a 2-23-0 receiving line on eight targets across his three prior games. His numbers against the Chargers weren't eye-popping, but Engram still led all Broncos pass catchers in catches and yards while finishing second in targets to Jaylen Waddle (five). It was the first game of the season in which head coach Sean Payton called plays instead of offensive coordinator Davis Webb, so perhaps Engram will be more involved in the gameplan moving forward. The Broncos will operate on a short week and host the Seahawks on Thursday.
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Alaric Jackson OT | LAR
Rams' Alaric Jackson: Handed two-game suspension
Jackson has been suspended two games as a result of his involvement in a postgame altercation following Monday night's 37-34 overtime loss to the Bills, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Jackson took a swing at Bills pass rusher Bradley Chubb following the loss, and he may now be forced to miss the team's next two contests. The offensive lineman is expected to appeal the suspension, but if it is upheld, David Quessenberry will take over as the Rams' starting left tackle in Jackson's absence.
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Isaac TeSlaa WR | DET
Lions' Isaac TeSlaa: Held without catch in Week 5 win
TeSlaa failed to haul in either of his two targets during the Lions' 45-21 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.
It was the second time in five games this season that TeSlaa did not record a catch, but he still logged the third-most offensive snaps among Lions wide receivers, though he was well behind Jameson Williams (59) and Amon-Ra St. Brown (57). TeSlaa has a 9-187-0 receiving line on 19 targets this season, though his scoring ceiling will continue to be quite low as long as Jared Goff has Williams, St. Brown, Jahmyr Gibbs and Sam LaPorta at his disposal. The Lions will rest up during their Week 6 bye before playing at home in three of their next four games, starting in Week 7 with an NFC North showdown against the Packers on Sunday, Oct. 25.
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Cooper Kupp WR | SEA
Seahawks' Cooper Kupp: Only two catches vs. San Francisco
Kupp caught two of three passes for 15 yards during Sunday's 32-29 loss to the 49ers.
It was the fourth time in five games this season that Kupp saw three targets or fewer, with Jaxon Smith-Njigba pacing the Seahawks' pass catchers with a 5-102-1 receiving line on eight targets during Sunday's loss. There's no expectation that Kupp will recapture the form he had during his tenure with the Rams, and he figures to be limited to a complementary role in the Seahawks' offense. That said, Smith-Njigba has popped up on each of Seattle's first two estimated practice reports as a limited participant due to an ankle injury. That is worth monitoring ahead of Thursday night's road game against the Broncos, whose defense will likely be without star outside cornerback Pat Surtain (ankle).
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Damarion Williams CB | LAR
Damarion Williams: Headed to LA
Williams (undisclosed) was signed to the Rams' practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Williams was waived from injured reserve by the Buccaneers in early September after suffering an undisclosed injury during the preseason. The cornerback now appears to be back to full health, and he'll now have a chance to earn an elevation to the active roster with Los Angeles down the road this year.
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Malik Harrison LB | NYG
Giants' Malik Harrison: Signed to active roster
Harrison was signed to the Giants' active roster Tuesday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.
Harrison will officially join the active roster ahead of the team's Week 6 matchup with New Orleans. Harrison has been elevated from the practice squad to appear in three games with New York this season, recording two total tackles and a fumble recovery over 56 snaps with the special-teams unit.
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Darnell Washington TE | PIT
Steelers' Darnell Washington: Only two catches in Week 5 win
Washington caught two of three targets for 12 yards during the Steelers' 34-22 win over the Colts on Sunday.
Both of Washington's catches came in the first half, and he saw just one more target from Aaron Rodgers in the third quarter. Washington's numbers were dwarfed by his tight end teammate Pat Freiermuth, with the latter finishing with a 5-44-2 receiving line on seven targets. Washington will take an 11-131-1 receiving line (on 16 targets) into the Steelers' Week 6 road tilt against the Buccaneers, whose defense ranks in the bottom-10 in the league in receiving yards allowed to tight ends this season.