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Claypool is active for Sunday's game in Philadelphia, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Following his trade from Chicago to Miami on Oct. 6, Claypool sat out Weeks 5 and 6, likely as he grew acclimated to a new offense. With two weeks of work under his belt, he's active in favor of Robbie Chosen (coach's decision), who handled between 19 and 26 percent of the offensive snaps in the Dolphins' last three games. In three appearances with the Bears this season, Claypool recorded four catches (on 14 targets) for 51 yards and one touchdown.

Kupp recorded two receptions on seven targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Steelers. He also was on the receiving end of a two-point conversion.

The Steelers made a clear effort to neutralize Kupp, and as a result, the Rams pivoted Puka Nacua as their most-targeted receiver. Kupp's most notable contributions were a 24-yard catch early in the second quarter as well as a reception to convert a two-point attempt following a score immediately after halftime. This was his first underwhelming performance since returning from a hamstring injury, and he'll look to bounce back in a Week 8 matchup against the Cowboys.

Hyatt caught two of five targets for 75 yards in Sunday's 14-7 win over the Commanders.

The rookie caught passes of 33 and 42 yards while flashing the speed that caused the Giants to trade up in this year's draft to select him in the third round. Hyatt doesn't offer much more than the ability to stretch the field at this stage of his career, but four of his first nine NFL receptions have gone for 30 yards or more. Regardless of whether Daniel Jones (neck) or Tyrod Taylor is under center in Week 8, Hyatt could have a hard time making an impact against a stingy Jets secondary.

Pickens secured five of eight targets for 107 yards in the Steelers' 24-17 win over the Rams on Sunday.

Pickens tied for the team lead in receptions and set the pace in receiving yards and targets in the upset road victory. The second-year wideout made several impressive grabs along the way, including a 31-yarder that served as the Steelers' second longest of the day and helped fuel Pittsburgh's second-half surge. Pickens has now cleared the 100-yard mark in consecutive games for the first time in his career, giving him plenty of momentum going into a Week 8 home matchup against the Jaguars.

Evans recorded six receptions on eight targets for 82 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Falcons.

Evans was out-targeted by Chris Godwin in a full game for the first time this season, though that didn't prevent him from having a strong performance. He delivered a 40-yard touchdown reception deep down the left sideline on Tampa Bay's second offensive possession and also chipped in a 16-yard reception in the second quarter to account for the majority of his production. Though Evans has only one 100-yard performance this season, he now has four touchdowns and has at least eight targets in five of his six games.

Chosen (coach's decision) won't play against the Eagles Sunday.

Chosen will be inactive for the first time since the Dolphins signed him to their active roster back in September. The 30-year-old has caught one of his two targets for 68 yards and a touchdown in four games this season, and Chase Claypool should see more playing time in his absence.

McLaurin caught six of nine targets for 90 yards in Sunday's 14-7 loss to the Giants.

With Sam Howell under near-constant pressure early in the game, the Washington passing game had trouble getting anything going, but McLaurin was the young QB's top option in the second half as the team tried to mount a comeback. The yardage total was the highest of the season for McLaurin, but he hasn't gotten into the end zone since Week 2, limiting his fantasy ceiling despite his prominent role. The fifth-year wideout will look to end his TD drought in Week 8 against an Eagles secondary that's given up eight touchdowns to WRs through its first six games.

Douglas (concussion) caught four of six targets for 54 yards and added a 20-yard rush in Sunday's 29-25 win over the Bills.

Douglas was productive after missing the previous game due to a concussion. The 2023 sixth-round pick out of Liberty set a new career high in receiving yards while tying his previous high with four catches. Douglas' 20-yard run in the third quarter was New England's longest rushing play of the season. His speed should continue to earn Douglas touches in Week 8 against the Dolphins.

Bourne caught six of seven targets for 63 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 29-25 win over the Bills, and he also lost a fumble.

Bourne's four-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter was his first trip to the end zone since a two-touchdown performance against the Eagles in the season opener. That play put the Patriots up 22-10 with 7:36 remaining, but after Buffalo responded with a touchdown, Bourne made a critical error on New England's next possession, as he lost a fumble to set the Bills up in Patriots territory. Buffalo capitalized on the miscue and scored the go-ahead touchdown, but Bourne's teammates bailed him out by responding with a game-winning touchdown drive. Bourne didn't contribute on the final drive but still finished with team-high totals in targets and receiving yards, affirming his spot as the Patriots' top receiver heading into a Week 8 trip to Miami.

Reed (shin) returned to Sunday's game in Denver, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.

Reed made his way to sideline slowly after making a five-yard catch in the last minute of the second quarter and was deemed questionable to return. After halftime, he was able to do so, rejoining Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks and Samori Toure as the Packers' available wide receivers.