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Thomas recorded four receptions on seven targets for 65 yards in Sunday's 34-0 win over the Patriots.

The Saints maintained a significant advantage for much of the game, limiting their need to take to the air. As a result, Thomas led the team in targets and yards despite his modest output. The highlight of his performance came late in the first quarter on a 26-yard catch deep down the middle of the field -- his third gain of at least 20 yards on the season. Thomas remains a reliable if unspectacular producer, as he now has between 50 and 65 yards in all five games on the campaign.

Powell caught four of six targets for 43 yards in Sunday's 27-20 loss to Kansas City. He also gained nine rushing yards on his only carry.

Most of Powell's action came in the fourth quarter after Justin Jefferson (hamstring) left the game and Kirk Cousins was trying to mount a late comeback. The journeyman wideout had played only six offensive snaps and made only one catch on the season coming into Sunday, but if Jefferson ends up sitting out a Week 6 contest against the Bears, Powell could again step up as the Vikings' No. 3 receiver behind Jordan Addison and K.J. Osborn.

Addison caught six of nine targets for 64 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-20 loss to Kansas City.

After failing to catch a pass last week against the Panthers, Addison bounced back and led the Vikings in receptions and yardage while grabbing his third TD in five NFL games on a five-yard toss from Kirk Cousins late in the second quarter. The rookie wideout emerged as Cousins' most reliable option in the fourth quarter while Justin Jefferson was sidelined with a hamstring injury, and if Jefferson isn't ready to return in Week 6 against the Bears, Addison could be in line for a big performance.

Osborn caught five of nine targets for 49 yards in Sunday's 27-20 loss to Kansas City.

The grabs, yards and targets were all season highs for Osborn, while the nine looks from Kirk Cousins tied for the team lead with rookie Jordan Addison, as both receivers took on more prominent roles late with Justin Jefferson (hamstring) sidelined. Osborn had only eight catches through the first four games of the year, but if Jefferson isn't able to suit up in Week 6 against the Bears, he could see significant volume again.

Pickens recorded six receptions on 10 targets for 120 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's 17-10 win over the Ravens.

Pickens beat Marlon Humphrey down the right sideline for a 41-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter to record the game-winning score. He added three additional receptions of more than 20 yards to top the century mark for the second time this season. While Pickens' production has been inconsistent, he has at least seven targets in four of five games on the campaign. However, it's possible he will see his opportunities decline in Week 7 against the Rams after the team returns from a bye, as Diontae Johnson (hamstring) will be eligible to return from injured reserve.

Smith was held to one reception on five targets for five yards in Sunday's 23-14 win over the Rams.

Smith was the odd man out Sunday with A.J. Brown and Dallas Goedert each contributing 100-yard games to help the Eagles stay undefeated. Smith has cooled off in recent weeks following a hot start to the season, averaging just four receptions and 37 yards over his last three contests. The 2021 first-round selection proved to be streaky as a rookie when he finished with 1,196 yards and seven touchdowns, so fantasy managers should not fret over the wideout's recent struggles. Smith could be primed for a bounce-back performance against the Jets next Sunday if top wideout A.J. Brown has his hands full with New York's shutdown corner Sauce Gardner in Week 6.

Pittman recorded five receptions on seven targets for 52 yards in Sunday's 23-16 win over the Titans.

Pittman led the Colts in targets but was overshadowed by a big performance from Josh Downs. Positively, the former did manage a 27-yard catch late in the third quarter -- his third reception of at least 20 yards this season -- that helped set up a field goal to extend the team's lead. Even so, after delivering a minimum of eight catches in Indianapolis' first three games, Pittman has combined to record only six receptions for 67 yards across the last two contests.

Rice caught four of five targets for 33 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Vikings.

The rookie wideout was on the other end of an eight-yard TD strike from Patrick Mahomes early in the third quarter to break open a 13-13 halftime tie. It's the second score of Rice's career so far, but the 2023 second-round pick still has yet to reach 60 receiving yards in a game as Mahomes continues to spread the ball around. Rice could hit paydirt again in Week 6 against a Broncos secondary that's already given up six TDs to wide receivers through five games.

Turpin (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's matchup with the 49ers, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Turpin suffered an ankle injury in the first half and he'll now officially remain out for the rest of the contest. The wide receiver was able to reel in a 26-yard touchdown catch while also returning two kicks for 33 yards prior to going down.

Flowers recorded five receptions on 11 targets for 73 yards in Sunday's 17-10 loss to the Steelers.

Even with the return of both Odell Beckham (ankle) and Rashod Bateman (hamstring), Flowers led the team in targets. He now has double-digit looks in three of the first five games in his career, a promising trend for his future production. Flowers' performance was slightly less positive, as he slipped on what would have been a long gain down the field and also dropped a pass, leaving a lot of production on the field. Nevertheless, he managed to top 70 receiving yards for the second time on the campaign.