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Bears WR Allen Robinson (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, while Darnell Mooney (groin) was limited.

Both players continue to sit out or log limited reps and play each week. Assume the same Week 7.

Placed WR Quintez Cephus on Reserve/Injured.

Related players: Tyrell Williams, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Kalif Raymond, KhaDarel Hodge

With Williams still out, St. Brown has a chance to emerge as the top WR for the Lions. He went for 7-65-0 last week. Hodge had one catch in Week 5 and Raymond had two TDs in Week 4 before vanishing in Week 5, collecting just two targets. TE T.J. Hockenson will likely remain QB Jared Goff's top target and RBs D'Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams could be more active as well in the passing game.

Mike Tomlin said that his “heart aches” for JuJu Smith-Schuster, who is playing on a one-year deal, but that he is also excited about the “big opportunities” that now exist for players like James Washington, Ray-Ray McCloud, and Cody White to make their mark on offense.

As we've said earlier this week and as the story pointed out, Washington could get the first crack at the job. McCloud did have one catch for a yard in Week 5.

Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster had surgery last night on his injured shoulder and is out for the season.

Related players: Diontae Johnson, Chase Claypool, James Washington, Ray-Ray McCloud

Rapoport said the procedure was successful, but as he also added it's a tough loss for a Pittsburgh offense that was maybe showing signs of hitting its stride last week in a win over Denver. Johnson and Claypool could see more targets as a result, at least until Washington can return as the team's WR3. More targets for Najee Harries and the tight ends could also be in the mix for the Steelers offense.

Lions WR Quintez Cephus suffered a broken collarbone Sunday, source said.

Related players: Tyrell Williams, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Kalif Raymond, Trinity Benson, Tom Kennedy, KhaDarel Hodge

The Lions have been looking for WRs to step up this season and form chemistry with Jared Goff. It'll be an extended absence and potentially season-ending for Cephus, who has been a bright spot in Detroit's challenging start, the story said. The team is waiting for Williams to return while guys like St. Brown, Raymond, and Hodge, who caught a TD pass this past weekend, look to take over the top-three spots. Benson and Kennedy are also among the names on the depth chart.

Steelers expected to put JuJu Smith-Schuster on injured reserve and are fearful he will miss rest of the season after injuring his shoulder vs Broncos, per sources.

Related players: Diontae Johnson, Chase Claypool, James Washington, Ray-Ray McCloud, Najee Harris

Claypool stood out this past week in the Steelers win, but he and Johnson would likely see a bump in targets without Smith-Schuster in the lineup. Washington is dealing with a groin injury but it's possible he takes on a bigger role at some point, although he was reportedly unhappy and requested to be traded earlier in the year. McCloud had one catch for a yard this past week. The team has shown they're not afraid to use Harris in the passing game so it's possible he absorbs more targets as well.

Bears QB Andy Dalton (knee) and WR Darnell Mooney (back) are questionable for Week 4 versus the Detroit Lions.

Matt Nagy desperately wants Dalton healthy so he can run the joke that is the 'Matt Nagy offense.' Nagy has zero ability to create a creative game plan for a QB with actual talent so look for Dalton to play.

Mooney has been questionable ahead of each game and played.

Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, who left Sunday’s game with a rib injury, was diagnosed with bruised ribs, sources say.

Related players: James Washington, Najee Harris, Ray-Ray McCloud

He’s considered day-to-day after undergoing all tests and receiving negative results, according to the rest of Rapoport's tweet. The Steelers are already short-handed at WR thanks to Diontae Johnson's knee injury, so we'll have to keep an eye on JuJu's status heading into Week 4. Washington could see a bigger role but it was Harris who collected 14 catches out of the backfield in Week 3. The Steelers travel to Green Bay for a late afternoon game against the Packers.

Bears WRs Darnell Mooney and Marquise Goodwin are questionable for Week 3 at Cleveland.

Mooney and Goodwin are Chicago's best field-stretchers and vital to the success of Justin Fields in his first start. Even if they do little this week, their health plays a role in their own future success with the rookie. Mooney has played each week despite having a 'Q' tag. Expect both to play.

Through two games, 69 of Christian Kirk's 77 snaps have been from the slot, per Pro Football Focus. He leads the team in yards per catch with 16.9, which is seventh-highest in the NFL among receivers with at least eight catches.

Related players: Rondale Moore

Since the Cardinals signed free agent wide receiver A.J. Green this offseason to line up outside, the plan was the move Kirk inside, where he played in college at Texas A&M. He said he is questioning himself less and more focused on the task in front of him. Rookie Moore also plays on the inside and had a standout game in Week 2 while Kirk is in the final year of his rookie contract, the story said.