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Equanimeous St. Brown WR | SF
Bears' Equanimeous St. Brown: One grab in season debut
St. Brown caught his lone target for 21 yards in the Bears' 31-28 loss to the Broncos on Sunday.
With Chase Claypool a healthy scratch, St. Brown took the field for the first time this season. He was targeted 17 times in 13 games last season in 2022, and should continue to play over Claypool and see light target volume.
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Velus Jones Jr. WR | SEA
Bears' Velus Jones: One rushing attempt in loss
Jones rushed once for 10 yards in the Bears' 31-28 loss to the Broncos on Sunday.
Jones' biggest contribution to the Bears is on special teams. He's yet to see a pass target this season, but he now has two rushing attempts. His current role is unlikely to result in significant fantasy production.
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Tyler Scott WR | LAR
Bears' Tyler Scott: Sees usage as runner
Scott handled two rushes for 19 yards in the Bears' 31-28 loss to the Broncos on Sunday.
Despite Justin Fields attempting 35 passes, Scott didn't see a target as a receiver, but he did see work as a runner. With 39 scrimmage yards on the season, Scott will need to see an increase in usage before he can be considered a reliable fantasy option.
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Darnell Mooney WR | NYG
Bears' Darnell Mooney: Bounces back in Week 4
Mooney caught all four of his targets for 51 yards in the Bears' 31-28 loss to the Broncos on Sunday.
With Chase Claypool a healthy scratch. Mooney served as the clear No. 2 wide receiver behind DJ Moore. However, Mooney's role led to him seeing just four of Justin Fields' 35 pass attempts. On the season, Mooney has posted at least 51 yards in two of four games, but his upside may be limited if the Bears' offense can't maintain the production it showed against Denver.
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Brandon Aiyuk WR | SF
49ers' Brandon Aiyuk: Provides 148 yards in return
Aiyuk (shoulder) corralled all six of his targets for 148 yards in Sunday's 35-16 win over the Cardinals.
Aiyuk was able to return in full capacity after sitting out the 49ers' last game with a minor shoulder injury. The budding fantasy star continued his hot start by breaking the century mark in receiving yards for the second time in three attempts after achieving that feat just once in 2022. Aiyuk has amassed 320 receiving yards on just 20 targets, and Sunday, he put his unique combination of athletic playmaking and sure hands on display against an outmatched Arizona secondary. Now back at full strength, Aiyuk will shift his focus to a Week 4 matchup against a Cowboys team that is without top corner Trevon Diggs (knee) the rest of the season.
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CeeDee Lamb WR | DAL
Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb: Finds end zone in quiet performance
Lamb recorded four receptions on six targets for 36 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-3 win over the Patriots.
Lamb was overshadowed by Jake Ferguson and Michael Gallup in the offense. While that may have been the byproduct of Dallas having a significant advantage on the scoreboard, Lamb has now seen seven or fewer targets in three of four games on the season. Despite the limited volume, he still managed to salvage his fantasy performance with a 20-yard touchdown catch late in the first quarter -- his first trip to the end zone this season. He'll turn his attention to another tough defensive matchup in Week 5, as the Cowboys are set to square off against the 49ers.
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Quentin Johnston WR | LAC
Chargers' Quentin Johnston: Quiet once again Sunday
Johnston caught one of his three targets for 18 yards in the 24-17 win over the Raiders on Sunday.
Johnston looked like a candidate to see a significant uptick in opportunities after Mike Williams (knee) suffered a season-ending injury Week 3, but the rookie first-round pick remained only a minor contributor in the passing game Sunday. The fact that the Chargers attempted just 24 passes likely played a factor in Johnston's limited output, but the pecking order clearly favors Keenan Allen (five targets) and Joshua Palmer (eight targets) by a wide margin. Additionally, running back Austin Ekeler (ankle) should be ready to return following the Chargers' Week 5 bye, pushing Johnston further down the hierarchy for targets.
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Josh Palmer WR | BUF
Chargers' Joshua Palmer: Big catch saves game late
Palmer caught three of his eight targets for 77 yards in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Raiders.
Palmer snared a 51-yard dart by quarterback Justin Herbert on the final throw of the game, salvaging what would have been a disappointing outing for fantasy managers, especially in the absence of Mike Williams (knee). With the Chargers on a bye next week, it's entirely possible the coaching staff will work to better implement 2023 first-round pick Quentin Johnston into the offensive scheme, but it's hard to imagine that will directly come at the expense of Palmer, who has 20 targets over the last three contests.
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Davante Adams WR | LAR
Raiders' Davante Adams: Overcomes shoulder injury
Adams recorded eight receptions on 13 targets for 75 yards in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Chargers.
Adams had a few obstacles to a productive day, the first of which was having fourth-round rookie Aidan O'Connell as his quarterback. He also suffered a shoulder injury in the first half and entered halftime having failed to record a catch. However, with the Raiders trying to catch up on the scoreboard, he managed to turn in a respectable performance thanks to a huge amount of volume in the second half. It was far from Adams' most efficient performance, but considering the challenges he faced, it was a more than passable effort.
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Michael Thomas WR | NO
Saints' Michael Thomas: Solid showing in loss
Thomas secured four of six targets for 53 yards in the Saints' 26-9 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Thomas led the Saints in receiving yards on a day when a less-than-100-percent Derek Carr averaged only 3.4 yards per attempt. The veteran wideout has yet to turn in anything resembling one of his trademark performances of seasons past, but he's at least remained healthy for the first four games and has seen no fewer than six targets in any contest. Thomas' next opportunity to build on what is now a 22-219-0 line on 32 targets comes in a Week 5 road matchup against the Patriots.