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Shaheed brought in five of eight targets for 66 yards, rushed once for two yards, returned three kickoffs for 77 yards and ran back three punts for 39 yards in the Seahawks' 17-14 overtime loss to the Broncos on Thursday. He also caught a two-point conversion pass and committed two fumbles, recovering one.

Shaheed's extremely busy stat line included season-high totals across all three components of his receiving line. The veteran speedster tied for second in receptions and was the runner-up in receiving yards as well for the Seahawks on the night, but his lost fumble likely cost Seattle points since it was recovered at the Broncos' 34-yard line late in the first half. Shaheed did provide a critical two-point conversion grab after a George Holani fourth-quarter touchdown to bring the Seahawks within three points, and Shaheed was also the intended target on Sam Darnold's interception in overtime led to Denver's game-winning field goal. Shaheed will carry a modest 14-162-0 line on 27 targets heading into a Week 7 home showdown with the Chiefs on Sunday, Oct. 25.

Sutton brought in two of three targets for 19 yards in the Broncos' 17-14 overtime win over the Seahawks on Thursday.

Sutton tied for third in receptions and targets while holding the same slotting in receiving yards for the Broncos on a night when Bo Nix could only manage 107 passing yards. The veteran wideout also took a hard hit on the one target he couldn't corral, and Sam Jane of The Denver Post reported Sutton was seen bent over and slightly limping on the sideline but never required a trip to the medical tent. Like fellow wideout Jaylen Waddle, the long-time Bronco's production has suffered as a result of Bo Nix's tendency to stick to a very short-area passing attack this season, as Sutton is averaging a career-low 9.5 yards per reception heading into a Week 7 road matchup against the Cardinals on Sunday, Oct. 25.

Waddle secured four of seven targets for 24 yards in the Broncos' 17-14 overtime win over the Seahawks on Thursday.

Waddle exited the game briefly due to a shoulder injury, but he was still able to finish as the Broncos' reception and targets leader on the night. Waddle's yardage total, modest as it was, also qualified him for runner-up status in that category on a night when Bo Nix threw for only 107 yards and averaged 4.0 yards per attempt. Waddle's production has suffered collateral damage from Nix's constant short-area throwing thus far this season, as the veteran receiver is averaging a career-low 10.4 yards per reception and just 38.0 receiving yards per game heading into a Week 7 road matchup against the Cardinals on Sunday, Oct. 25.

Smith-Njigba brought in 12 of 16 targets for 134 yards in the Seahawks' 17-14 overtime loss to the Broncos on Thursday.

Despite the Broncos being down Pat Surtain (ankle) and Talanoa Hufanga (ankle), Smith-Njigba and the Seahawks' air attack as a whole couldn't get much going through the first half-plus of play. The All-Pro receiver turned it on in the latter portion of the contest, however, and he ultimately finished with season highs in receptions and targets, along with his second-highest amount of receiving yards. JSN already has five 100-yard efforts in his first six games of the season, and his tendency to dominate Sam Darnold's attention will once again make him an elite option in all formats during a Week 7 Sunday night home showdown against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs on Oct. 25.

Waddle suffered a shoulder injury in the third quarter of Thursday's game against the Seahawks but was able to return, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post and Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com report.

Now that he's back after missing a handful of minutes of game action, Waddle will look to add to his two catches (on five targets) for 15 yards.

Nailor (concussion) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Thursday's was Nailor's first practice since he suffered a concussion back in Week 4 versus the Chiefs. He presumably still needs to clear league concussion protocol before he'll be able to return to game action, and his status for Week 6 should become more clear when Las Vegas publishes its final injury report of the week Friday.

Valdes-Scantling (ribs) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Valdes-Scantling was limited Wednesday, though his full participation Thursday suggests he will be good to go Sunday versus the Chiefs. The 32-year-old has appeared in three games for Los Angeles in 2026, catching two passes (five targets) for 22 yards.

Palmer (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Palmer was sidelined in Week 5 against the Rams because of a shoulder injury he picked up during practice, and now his status for Week 6 is in jeopardy. He'll probably have to manage a full practice Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend, and with DJ Moore tending to an AC joint sprain, Palmer's availability for Sunday's game at Las Vegas will garner extra attention from fantasy managers.

Thompson (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Thompson has appeared in just two games for the Chargers this season. He practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday and Thursday, though he has some hurdles to clear before getting the green light to play Sunday versus the Chiefs.

Williams (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Williams still hasn't been able to manage a full practice since Green Bay opened his 21-day practice window ahead of its Week 5 contest versus the Bears, and now his status for Week 6 is up in the air. He'll likely have to upgrade to full participation at practice before the Packers officially activate him from their injured reserve list.