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Worthy finished with four receptions (on eight targets) for 37 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Raiders.

Worthy did not record a rushing attempt for just the second time in eight games, but he did nab his third receiving touchdown of the season. The versatile rookie continues to be a fantasy asset with five combined scores halfway through the schedule. Worthy should be busy again in a potential high-scoring affair between the Chiefs and Buccaneers on Monday Night Football in Week 9.

Hopkins had two receptions on three targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 27-20 win over Las Vegas.

Hopkins got eased in with his new club as expected, but he still made a mark on the box score with a pair of healthy receptions. The veteran No. 1 wideout might need a week or two to get fully integrated into head coach Andy Reid's complex scheme, but his fantasy stock undoubtedly trended upward following the move from Tennessee. Hopkins is worth rostering in all formats, with deeper-league managers likely starting the wideout against the Buccaneers next Monday.

Coleman brought in five of seven targets for 70 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-10 win over the Seahawks.

Coleman followed up his breakout performance against the Titans last week with another notable fantasy performance versus Seattle. The addition of star wideout Amari Cooper has clearly opened up the offense for Buffalo's other receiving options, with Coleman benefiting the most from the recent trade. Fantasy managers should continue starting the rookie wideout with confidence heading into next Sunday's game against Miami.

Lockett had one reception on three targets for nine yards in Sunday's 31-10 loss to Buffalo.

Lockett got the start in place of the injured DK Metcalf (knee), but the results did not match his opportunity. Jaxon Smith-Njigba (6-69-0) wound up leading the Seahawks in receiving in a game during which the offense scored just one touchdown. Lockett will resume his role as the No. 2 or 3 receiver (pending Metcalf's availability) ahead of next Sunday's home tilt against the Rams.

McLaurin recorded five receptions on eight targets for 125 yards in Sunday's 18-15 win over the Bears.

McLaurin caught long passes of 61 and 25 yards to top 100 yards for the third time this season and for the first time since Week 5. He was outtargeted by Zach Ertz but still holds the most valuable fantasy role in the offense. After a relatively inconsistent start to the season, McLaurin now has at least 95 receiving yards and five receptions in three of his last four games heading into a Week 9 matchup against the Giants.

Smith-Njigba brought in six of seven targets for 69 yards in Sunday's 31-10 loss to the Bills.

Unlike last week's lopsided win that resulted in single-digit yardage for Smith-Njigba, this week's loss saw the Seahawks throw the ball for nearly the entire second half. The result was a stronger performance for the sophomore wideout despite his team taking a nasty loss. Smith-Njigba has seen his role increase in his second year as a pro, providing a 43/388/1 receiving line through eight games.

Shakir finished with nine receptions (10 targets) for 107 yards in Sunday's 31-10 win over the Seahawks.

Shakir finished with a game-high total of 107 receiving yards, marking the first time in 2024 he has surpassed 100 yards in single outing. New addition Amari Cooper was limited to just one reception in a run-heavy contest, but both receivers should continue to start across from each other moving forward. Shakir should be considered at least a flex option in most formats heading into next Sunday's tilt against the Dolphins.

Tillman recorded seven receptions on nine targets for 99 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 29-24 win over the Ravens.

Tillman has benefitted from a combination of the departure of Amari Cooper as well as Jameis Winston providing the team with more stable quarterback play. He followed up his breakout Week 7 performance by catching long touchdowns of 22 and 38 yards while serving as the primary deep target in the Browns' offense. Tillman has certainly shown enough to remain locked into a key role, though his stat lines are likely to be volatile if he continues to operate more frequently in deep areas of the field relative to the rest of Cleveland's pass catchers.

Kirk fractured his collarbone in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Packers and will miss the remainder of the season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Kirk had his left arm in a sling after the game after exiting in the second half with what the Jaguars originally termed a shoulder injury, but it turned out to be a fractured collarbone. He will finish the 2024 season with 27 catches for 379 yards and one touchdown on 47 targets in eight games. More opportunities will likely open up for Parker Washington in a Jacksonville wide receiver room that also saw Brian Thomas (chest) and Gabe Davis (shoulder) made early exits in Week 8.

Olave had eight receptions (on 14 targets) for 107 yards during Sunday's 26-8 defeat to the Chargers.

Olave eclipsed 100 receiving yards for the first time this season. He also logged a season high in targets and matched his season high for receptions. This all took place in a game during which Olave temporarily exited for a concussion check and rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler was benched for second-year signal-caller Jake Haener midway through the third quarter. With No. 2 wideout Rashid Shaheed now out for the season with a meniscus injury, Olave could continue to see an increase in targets moving forward. He'll hope to have another productive outing with QB1 Derek Carr (oblique) expected to return for next week's game versus the Panthers on Sunday, Nov. 3.