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Austin failed to secure his lone target during the Steelers' 17-10 win over the Ravens on Sunday.

Austin was held without a catch for the first time this season during the Steelers' Week 5 win, but he saw a slight decrease in playing time since he was evaluated for a concussion during the game before being cleared to return. The 2022 fourth-rounder had an encouraging Week 3 performance by securing two of six targets for 72 yards and a touchdown, but he's had limited fantasy value in his other appearances this year.

Robinson secured five of nine targets for 29 yards during the Steelers' 17-10 win over the Ravens on Sunday.

Robinson finished second on the team in targets in Week 5 with Diontae Johnson (hamstring) still on injured reserve. However, Robinson averaged just 5.8 yards per reception as the team's offense struggled with its efficiency once again. The 30-year-old's target share has been inconsistent in recent weeks, as he had totaled nine targets over the prior three games before logging Sunday's season-best mark in the category. The Steelers have a bye before facing the Rams in Week 7.

Pringle caught one of two targets for 10 yards in a 40-20 loss to Chicago on Thursday night.

Pringle is Washington's No. 5 receiver and doesn't stand a great chance to move up the depth chart without an injury, considering the guy ahead of him who has struggled so far (Jahan Dotson) was a first-round pick last year and scored seven TDs as a rookie. Dotson should get the chance to continue working through his struggles, leaving Pringle and Dyami Brown in depth roles unless one of Washington's top three wideouts misses time with an injury. The Commanders travel to Atlanta in Week 6.

Brown caught one of three targets for 11 yards in Thursday's 40-20 loss to the Bears.

Brown has played between 22 and 32 percent of Washington's snaps on offense each week this season, operating as the No. 4 receiver and mostly seeing looks downfield (15.0 aDOT). He could get more work in the future if Jahan Dotson continues struggling, but there's probably not upside beyond two or three targets per week unless Dotson, Terry McLaurin or Curtis Samuel misses time with an injury. Next up is a Week 6 road game in Atlanta.

Adams (shoulder) is expected to suit up for Monday's matchup against the Packers, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Adams, who is officially listed as questionable for the game, looks set to face off against his former team for the first time. The veteran wideout has practiced only once since injuring his shoulder Week 4, logging a limited session Saturday, but he may have extra motivation to suit up Monday. Official confirmation of Adams' status will arrive when the Raiders release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.

Dotson caught three of five targets for 30 yards in Thursday's 40-20 loss to Chicago.

Dotson took a step forward the previous week with his first TD and a season-high nine targets, though he caught only four of the passes for 27 yards and has now put another weak receiving line in the books. While technically just one target behind Terry McLaurin (31) for the team lead this year, Dotson has been one of the less efficient starting wideouts in the league (56.7 percent catch rate, 8.2 yards per catch) and is one of four Commanders in the range of 14-to-18 percent target share. He gets a road game in Atlanta for Week 6 and should probably only be started in deep leagues at this point, with a second-year breakout looking increasingly unlikely.

Cooks caught one of four targets for seven yards and added six rushing yards on one carry in Sunday's loss to the 49ers.

The veteran wideout once again had trouble getting on the same page as Dak Prescott, although the entire Dallas offense struggled in San Francisco. Cooks has yet to top 27 receiving yards in any of his first four games as a Cowboy, but a breakout could be coming Week 6 against a Chargers secondary that's given up six touchdowns to WRs through four contests.

Metchie caught both of his targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 21-19 loss to the Falcons in Week 5.

Metchie has three consecutive games with two targets and averages 18 yards per game since a return from a hamstring injury that cost him the season opener. The wideout played a season-high 25 snaps due to Tank Dell (concussion) being removed in the second quarter. Should Dell be unavailable in Week 6 against the Saints, Metchie could have an increased role, although Noah Brown (groin) might be ready to come off IR next week as well.

Sutton had one reception on three targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 31-21 loss to the Jets.

Sutton couldn't create separation against the Jets' secondary, failing to record a reception until late in the fourth quarter. It would wind up being the veteran wideout's lone reception in an overall forgettable performance. Sutton was providing consistent fantasy value with three touchdowns over the four games prior to Sunday's dud. He won't have much time to dwell on his down performance, as the Broncos play Thursday against Kansas City in Week 6.

Jeudy had six receptions on seven targets for 50 yards in Sunday's 31-21 loss to the Jets.

Jeudy's six receptions led all Broncos receivers while setting a new season high for the wideout. His seven targets also led the team, and only running back Samaje Perine finished with more receiving yards for Denver. Jeudy is now averaging 4.3 receptions and 52 yards through four games. The 2020 first-round pick is being held back by a lack of touchdowns, although he did see three red-zone targets in garbage time during a 70-20 loss to Miami in Week 3. Jeudy will attempt to score that elusive first touchdown of the season against Kansas City on Thursday Night Football.