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Smith caught seven of nine targets for 78 yards in Sunday's 34-31 overtime win over the Commanders.

A.J. Brown was the receiving star for Philly with two long TDs en route to 175 yards, but Smith posted strong numbers of his own as he continues to show excellent chemistry with Jalen Hurts. Smith has caught at least four passes in every game so far this season, and he could be busy again in a possible Week 5 barnburner against the Rams.

Downs secured two of three targets for 34 yards during Sunday's 29-23 overtime loss to the Rams.

Downs made his biggest contribution to the game during the second quarter, snaring a deep ball from Anthony Richardson for 30 yards. The rookie wideout had enjoyed an expanding role on offense through the previous three games, but the entire Colts' receiving corps struggled against the Rams with no receiver topping 48 yards, which may help explain a dismal game for Downs.

Brown caught nine of 13 targets for 175 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 34-31 overtime win over the Commanders.

The former Titan topped 130 receiving yards for the second straight game and got into the end zone for the first time in 2023, hauling in a 59-yard bomb from Jalen Hurts in the third quarter before giving the Eagles a 31-24 lead with less than two minutes left in the fourth on a 28-yard TD. Brown has a 29-414-2 line on 43 targets through four games, and he could keep rolling in Week 5 against the Rams.

Adams, who exited Sunday's game against the Chargers with a shoulder injury, was subsequently able to return to action, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

Prior to his exit, Adams didn't catch his lone target, but it looks like the Raiders' top wideout will now have chance to get back in gear during the second half of Sunday's tilt.

Atwell secured five of nine targets for 24 yards during Sunday's 29-23 overtime victory against the Colts.

Atwell's yardage totals have dropped every week since his explosive 6-119-0 performance in Week 1, a troubling trend with another target hog in Cooper Kupp (hamstring) likely to return soon. The third-year wideout still enjoyed a healthy target share, third on the team behind rookie breakout Puka Nacua and Tyler Higbee, and through four games, he's already matched his target total from 2022 with 35. The speedster will look to bounce back in Week 5 against an Eagles defense that has shown to be susceptible to the pass.

Samuel caught seven of eight targets for 51 yards and scored a one-yard touchdown on his lone carry in Sunday's 34-31 overtime loss to the Eagles.

The grabs and targets were season highs for Samuel, but his first score of the year came on a jet sweep at the goal line in the first quarter. Samuel has been a steady contributor in the Washington passing game so far, topping 50 receiving yards in three of four games, and he stands a good chance of being productive again in Week 5 against the Bears.

Dotson caught four of nine targets for 27 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-31 overtime loss to the Eagles.

The second-year wideout continued his early-season struggles into the second half, but Dotson came up big when it mattered most, getting free in the end zone and catching a 10-yard TD strike from Sam Howell as time expired to force the extra quarter. It's his first score of 2023 after Dotson racked up seven touchdowns in 12 games as a rookie, and he could add to that total in Week 5 against a Bears defense that just gave up three passing TDs to the Broncos while blowing a big fourth-quarter lead.

Waddle brought in four of five targets for 46 yards in the Dolphins' 48-20 loss to the Bills on Sunday.

Making his return after a Week 3 absence due to a concussion, Waddle was relatively quiet but still finished as the runner-up or tied for second on the team in receptions, receiving yards and targets. The third-year wideout's day was serviceable, especially in the context of an afternoon during which Tua Tagovailoa spread the ball around to eight different pass catchers. Waddle should have a good chance of improving on Sunday's modest numbers in a Week 5 home battle versus the Giants.

Pittman secured one of five targets for 15 yards during Sunday's 29-23 overtime loss to the Rams.

After starting the year with three straight games with double-digit targets, the Rams kept rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson mostly in check until the fourth quarter, which left little opportunity for any Colts receiver to produce. Despite tying for the team lead in targets, Pittman could come down with only one catch, albeit one that helped lead the Colts to their second touchdown of the game. Despite the poor outing, Pittman still boasts a respectable 26-245-1 line through four games and is the clear top option in the Colts' receiving corps. The veteran wideout will look to bounce back in Week 5 against the Titans.

Flowers caught three of four targets for 56 yards and rushed once for minus-6 yards in Sunday's 28-3 win over Cleveland.

With Odell Beckham (ankle) and Rashod Bateman (hamstring) unavailable, Mark Andrews was Lamar Jackson's favorite target, catching all five of his targets for 80 yards and two touchdowns. Flowers finished second on the team in targets, and most of his production came on a 43-yard catch in the final minute of the first half, which set up Baltimore's third touchdown. The 2023 first-round pick out of Boston College has caught 24 of 29 targets for 244 yards through four games, but Flowers is still searching for his first NFL touchdown heading into his Week 5 introduction to the Ravens-Steelers rivalry.