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Nacua secured four of seven targets for 26 yards during Sunday's 26-9 win against the Cardinals.

The talented rookie was second on the team in targets for the second straight week since Cooper Kupp's return from injury, but that was about the only thing similar between the two performances. Nacua had a critical drop on what would've been an easy touchdown in the first quarter, and the BYU product would see only three more short targets the rest of the game. It was clear that there would be a downturn in Nacua's production with Kupp's return, but through two games it looks like his role may be more limited than it appeared after last week's respectable 7-71-1 line. One glimmer of hope for fantasy managers is the complete lack of targets for anyone outside of the top two wideouts; Matthew Stafford attempted just five passes to the rest of the team combined, giving Nacua some room for a bounce-back showing against the Steelers in Week 7.

Metcalf recorded four catches on 10 targets for 69 yards in Sunday's 17-13 loss to the Bengals.

Despite briefly leaving the game with a hip injury, Metcalf tallied a new season high in targets and led the team in opportunities. That didn't translate to a great statistical performance, as even with long catches of 30 and 18 yards he was held under 70 receiving yards for the third time in five games this season. Metcalf's results have at least been in part caused by Seattle's mediocre output as a passing offense, though that could change in a Week 7 matchup against Arizona.

Wilson caught eight of 12 targets for 90 yards in Sunday's 20-14 win over the Eagles.

Wilson accounted for 90 of Zach Wilson's 186 passing yards despite having a 25-yard catch erased by a blindside block called on Allen Lazard. New York's top pass catcher was seen talking to trainers on the sideline in the fourth quarter and went to the X-ray room after the game, though head coach Robert Saleh noted that Wilson could have returned to the game, per Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. Wilson's availability for Week 8 against the Giants after a Week 7 bye doesn't appear to be in question, but his participation in practice will still be worth monitoring once the Jets begin preparing for the intrastate clash.

Adams finished with two receptions on five targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 21-17 win over the Patriots.

Adams suffered the fate many top wideouts have before him against Patriots defenses coached under Bill Belichick, absorbing the majority of the opponent's coverage and finishing with a poor fantasy line. The star wideout also absorbed a hard hit from safety Jabrill Peppers on a play that resulted in an interception in the first half, but he was able to stay in the game after being examined by the medical staff, as reported by Tashan Reed of The Athletic. Adams entered the contest nursing a banged-up shoulder, so his fantasy managers appear to have dodged an injury bullet. Starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (back) wasn't as lucky and left the game with a back injury, so Adams may have backup Brian Hoyer under center for the Week 7 tilt against the Bears next Sunday.

Brown secured four of 11 targets for 34 yards in the Cardinals' 26-9 loss to the Rams on Sunday.

Brown, who overcame a mid-week illness to suit up Sunday, led the Cardinals in targets by a wide margin, but his yardage total was his lowest since Week 1. Brown's inefficiency over his last two games stands out, as he's brought in only eight of 21 targets over that span. Nevertheless, he remains Arizona's most proven receiver, and he could be in for a resurgent effort in a favorable Week 7 road matchup against the Seahawks.

Kupp secured seven of nine targets for 148 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 26-9 victory over the Cardinals.

For the second straight contest since returning from a hamstring injury, Kupp led the Rams in targets, receptions and receiving yardage, and unlike last week against the Eagles, no one else came close to touching the former All-Pro's gaudy stat line as the rest of the team combined managed only eight catches for 78 yards. Kupp also brought in Matthew Stafford's only touchdown pass of the game, a 14-yard lob that marked Kupp's first touchdown reception since Week 9 against Tampa Bay in 2022. In two games since returning, Kupp has a 15-266-1 receiving line and has clearly returned to being the focal point of the offense for the Rams. He'll look to keep the good times rolling against a well-rested Steelers defense in Week 7.

Waddle recorded seven receptions on nine targets for 51 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 42-21 win over the Panthers.

Waddle saw strong volume for the second consecutive week -- he had only one fewer target than Tyreek Hill -- and now has 19 opportunities across his last two games. Given the context of the Miami offense, he was surprisingly inefficient with the looks, though he did manage to find the end zone from four yards away, resulting in his second consecutive matchup with a score. Heading into a Week 7 contest against the Eagles, Waddle has clearly served as the secondary option behind Hill in the offense and has yet to top 86 yards in a game this season.

Mooney secured two of three targets for 48 yards in the Bears' 19-13 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.

A game after being shut out on four targets against the Commanders, Mooney bounced back to an extent with the help of a game-long 39-yard grab. The speedy fourth-year pro could be a trade candidate with the Oct. 31 deadline fast approaching, but for the time being, he'll look to build on Sunday's numbers while working with either Justin Fields (hand) or Tyson Bagent in a Week 7 home matchup against the Raiders.

Thomas compiled five receptions (on eight targets) for 45 yards during Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Texans.

Thomas logged almost the exact same stat line for the sixth game in a row. The 30-year-old pass catcher recorded a season low in receiving yards, but he still finished just 20 yards shy of his season high for receiving yards set in the Week 5 blowout win against New England. He also continued to factor in as one of the primary pass catchers in the Saints' struggling offense, tying with running back Alvin Kamara and swiss-army-knife tight end Taysom Hill for the team's second-most targets behind wideout Chris Olave (10). Thomas was targeted on a last-hope, fourth-down passing attempt by Derek Carr, but the pass was underthrown and intercepted at the two-yard line with under 20 seconds remaining. Thomas has been a reliable target over the middle this season, but he's averaged a relatively modest 10.8 yards per reception through six games.

Shaheed accrued two receptions (on six targets) for 85 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 20-13 loss versus the Texans.

Shaheed showed up for his first significant impact since the season opener against Tennessee. The 6-foot speedster has continually served as New Orleans' top deep threat so far this season, and both of his receptions came on deep passes Sunday. This included the team's lone receiving touchdown with a 34-yard pass down the middle of the field, as well as the team's longest play from scrimmage, a 51-yard pass from Derek Carr on a first-down shot midway through the fourth quarter. Shaheed also got involved in the rushing game with two end-around carries, and he's now totaled five rushing attempts for 29 yards through six games. Shaheed's speed and versatile usage should continue to make him the Saints' most explosive playmaker, though his 21 touches through six weeks doesn't bode well for his game-to-game consistency in fantasy.