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Patrick caught one of three targets for 15 yards during Sunday's 26-19 loss to the Patriots.

Patrick was unable to have much of an impact in Week 6, finishing tied for fourth on the team in targets with tight end Kenyon Sadiq. With Adonai Mitchell (finger) still banged up, Patrick could get another crack at operating in a prominent role in New York's offense in Week 7 versus Miami.

Evans (Achilles) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday night's game against the Commanders, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

After previously being deemed questionable to return, Evans has now been officially ruled out for the remainder of the contest after he didn't even come out of the locker room with the team for the start of the third quarter. Prior to departing with the right Achilles injury, Evans caught three of five targets for 94 yards. At the end of a 16-yard grab in the second quarter, Evans sat on the ground and grabbed at his right Achilles, the one he's been battling soreness in for the past week and caused him to miss practice leading up to Monday night. Jordan Watkins and Brandin Cooks will be tasked with leading this injury-depleted San Francisco wideout room.

Fields caught two of eight targets for 19 yards during the Giants' 34-27 loss to the Saints on Sunday.

Fields' eight targets were a career high for the rookie third-rounder and third-most among Giants pass catchers behind Malik Nabers (15) and Isaiah Likely (11). However, Fields had only two receptions to show for it, and he's logged two catches in each of the first six games of his NFL career. The Giants will hit the road for Week 7 against the Texans, and Fields could be working with J.J. McCarthy rather than Jameis Winston for that contest.

Smith reverted to Pittsburgh's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Smith played 41 of the Steelers' 79 offensive snaps in their 26-19 win at Tampa Bay on Sunday, good for third on the team at wide receiver behind DK Metcalf (75) and Germie Bernard (74). With that said, he did not draw any targets, and his only impact on the box score in Week 6 was a tackle in kick coverage. Whether he's back with the active roster in Week 7 could depend on the status of Ben Skowronek (calf).

Johnson reverted to the Steelers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Johnson played three offensive snaps in the Steelers' overtime win over the Buccaneers on Sunday. The wide receiver did not appear in the box score.

Wicks caught two of four passes for 24 yards during the Eagles' 25-14 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.

Wicks' 24 receiving yards were his second-lowest of the season, but he still finished third among Eagles pass catchers in that category Sunday behind DeVonta Smith (75) and Dallas Goedert (61). Week 6 was the Eagles' first game with Tanner McKee under center, and with Jalen Hurts (calf) out for the rest of the season, the scoring floors of Wicks and the other Philadelphia pass catchers figure to be lower moving forward. That said, the Eagles have a juicy Week 7 matchup on Monday, Oct. 26 against the Cowboys, whose defense ranks in the bottom-10 in the league in fantasy points allowed per game to wide receivers.

Tillman reverted to New Orleans' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction report.

Tillman was elevated to provide insurance at receiver as Chris Olave was dealing with an illness ahead of Sunday's victory over the Giants. Ultimately, Olave was able to suit up, relegating Tillman to a limited role, as he played only four snaps on offense and one on special teams while failing to produce any output in the box score.

Evans (Achilles) is questionable to return to Monday night's game against the Commanders, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Evans limped to the locker room late in the second quarter and was grabbing at his right Achilles. He missed practice all week leading up to Monday night's game with Achilles soreness and a ribs injury, and it was apparent during the game that he wasn't close to 100 percent health. He still managed to catch three passes for 94 yards on five targets before heading to the locker room. It would be a shock if Evans returns against Washington, considering the 20-3 halftime lead and Evans' importance for the Niners moving forward this season. Jordan Watkins, Brandin Cooks, Jacob Cowing and Malik Turner could close this one out at wideout against Washington.

Watson reverted to Kansas City's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction report.

Watson was elevated for the first time since returning to the Chiefs but ended up playing just one snap on offense and three on special teams, failing to produce any output in the box score. He could be a candidate to play again in next week's matchup against the Seahawks should Rashee Rice remain sidelined due to a hamstring injury.

Armstrong reverted to the Chiefs' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Armstrong started Sunday's game against the Chargers and played 42 of the Chiefs' 61 offensive snaps. The wide receiver caught one of two targets for 13 yards and logged one tackle on kick coverage. Armstrong will likely be elevated for the team's Week 7 contest against the Seahawks as well.