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Pearsall (chest) made his pro debut in Sunday's 28-18 loss to the Chiefs, grabbing three receptions for 21 yards off of five targets in Sunday's 28-18 loss to the Chiefs.

Pearsall triumphantly made his NFL debut after suffering a natural injury to his left shoulder this preseason and then surviving a gunshot wound to the other shoulder from an off-field incident. The 2024 first-round selection saw his usage increase in the second half after starter Brandon Aiyuk went down with what is being feared as an ACL tear in the loss. Pearsall still has to make up for lost time before being fully integrated into head coach Kyle Shanahan's offense, but the rookie is certainly worth a look if Aiyuk's injury proves to be serious ahead of next Sunday's tilt against Dallas.

Zaccheaus recorded four receptions on six targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 40-7 win over the Panthers.

Zaccheaus saw six targets for the second consecutive game to match his season high, though his fantasy intrigue remains muted as he continues to work in short areas of the field. While he's translated his 12 targets combined across the last two games into eight receptions, he's turned that into only 52 yards. In seven total matchups this season, Zaccheaus has topped 30 yards just once.

Pickens had five receptions (nine targets) for 111 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 37-15 win over the Jets.

Pickens produced his best fantasy score of the season in quarterback Russell Wilson's first start for Pittsburgh. The veteran quarterback brought the best out of his top wideout, which should have Pickens' fantasy managers ecstatic about what might lie ahead. The 23-year-old blossomed as a sophomore last season with a 63-1,140-5 receiving line, but he had gotten off to a slow start with mobile quarterback Justin Fields at the helm for the Steelers' first six games. Now that the more accurate Wilson has taken the reigns of the offense, Pickens should see a boost in projections heading into next Monday's tilt against the Giants.

Patrick caught both of his targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 31-29 win over the Vikings.

Patrick was able to record his third straight multi-catch performance in Week 7, though his 25 yards were his lowest total during that stretch. With the Lions' offense stacked with top-tier pass catchers like Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams and Sam LaPorta, Patrick remains an uninspiring fantasy option heading into Week 8. The wide receiver has now caught 10 of 12 targets for 165 yards in five games with Detroit this season.

Raymond caught three of four targets for 39 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-29 win over the Vikings.

Raymond found the end zone for the first time in 2024, notching a 21-yard score in the third quarter. The wide receiver has now caught seven passes for 112 yards and a touchdown over the last two weeks after having just four receptions for 36 yards in the team's four games prior. Raymond will look to keep it up in Week 9 when the Lions host the Titans.

Lazard caught all four of his targets for 58 yards in Sunday's 37-15 loss to the Steelers.

Lazard has dropped a peg on the totem pole after the acquisition of Davante Adams. That new reality was apparent in Sunday's loss, as Lazard had only four targets while Adams, Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall finished with nine apiece. Lazard's chemistry with Aaron Rodgers should continue to earn the former Green Bay wideout some downfield opportunities, but Lazard seems poised to slow down dramatically after a hot start that saw him catch five touchdowns through Week 6. One of those touchdowns came against the Patriots, whom the Jets will face again in Week 8.

Wilson caught five of nine targets for 61 yards and caught a two-point conversion in Sunday's 37-15 loss to the Steelers.

Wilson's first game after the arrival of trade acquisition Davante Adams was a mixed bag. Wilson caught a two-point conversion to put the Jets up 15-6 in the second quarter, but he was the intended receiver on both of Aaron Rodgers' interceptions during Pittsburgh's ensuing 31-0 run, with the second of those bouncing off Wilson's chest and right to a defender. The two big-name wide receivers had nine targets apiece in Sunday's loss, suggesting they are capable of co-existing, and Wilson posted his third-highest receiving yardage total of the season. Wilson will look to find more success in a Week 8 rematch with a Patriots defense that held him to a season-low 33 receiving yards in Week 3.

Adams (hamstring) caught three of nine targets for 30 yards in Sunday's 37-15 loss to the Steelers.

Adams was targeted on the Jets' first play, but it fell incomplete, foreshadowing an underwhelming night in Adams' reunion with Aaron Rodgers. While the Jets insisted that Adams had a strong grasp of the playbook and gave him plenty of playing time, the trade acquisition will undoubtedly be sharper as he gains familiarity with his new team and gets further removed from the hamstring injury that had kept Adams out since Week 3. Adams will look to bounce back from this disappointing debut in Week 8 against the Patriots.

Johnson recorded one catch on three targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 40-7 loss to the Commanders.

The Carolina offense had an abysmal performance overall, as Ja'Tavion Sanders was the only pass catcher to record more than two receptions. Despite putting up big numbers in most weeks with Andy Dalton under center, Johnson couldn't overcome his surroundings Sunday. Johnson should be safe for volume in most weeks, but given the volatile nature of the Panthers' offense, these types of showings will likely continue occasionally moving forward.

Shakir recorded seven receptions on seven targets for 65 yards in Sunday's 34-10 win over the Titans.

Shakir's role in Buffalo's new-look offense after the addition of Amari Cooper was unclear entering this matchup, but he still led the team in receptions. Despite that, his numbers were muted relative to both Cooper and Keon Coleman -- both of whom hit for big plays -- as Shakir was used primarily in the short areas of the field. Shakir should remain a key target for Josh Allen due to the duo's pre-existing rapport, and he could become more efficient with defensive attention spread across multiple pass catchers.