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London logged two receptions on four targets for 29 yards during Sunday's 19-13 defeat to the Commanders.

London finished second on the team in receptions, targets and yards behind Olamide Zaccheaus. The rookie first-round pick continues to be limited in Atlanta's run-heavy offense, but despite Zaccheaus' breakout game, London figures to be the Falcons' go-to pass catcher in the absence of Kyle Pitts (knee). London will look to bounce back against the Steelers in Week 13 before Atlanta heads into its Week 14 bye.

Shaheed had two receptions on three targets for 53 yards during Sunday's 13-0 loss to San Francisco. He also added a six-yard run.

Shaheed played his biggest all-around role of the year as he lined up on a season-high 53 percent of the Saints' offensive snaps. The rookie wideout logged the team's longest play from scrimmage, hauling in a 35-yard pass down the middle of the field in the first quarter. New Orleans will likely look for ways to get the ball in Shaheed's hands more often given his upside as a playmaker.

Johnson caught two of four targets for 10 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's 23-10 loss to the Panthers.

Johnson's one-yard touchdown was the first of his career and the only trip to the end zone for the Broncos in yet another disappointing outing. The rookie was elevated from Denver's practice squad for the second straight week with both Jerry Jeudy (ankle) and KJ Hamler (hamstring) sidelined for the contest. Johnson operated as the No. 3 receiver, playing 70 percent of the the Broncos' offensive snaps behind Courtland Sutton (93) and Kendall Hinton (92). Though he may have additional opportunities for playing time if Jeudy and Hamler remain out, the 24-year-old's fantasy relevance will likely be difficult to trust in the Denver's weak offensive attack. The Broncos visit the Ravens in Week 13.

Cobb was targeted four times and caught two passes for 19 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 40-33 loss to the Eagles.

Cobb did not do much in the receptions or receiving yards columns, but he did reach the end zone for the first time in eight 2022 appearances. He has finished third in snaps among Packers wideouts in two games since returning from a four-game absence, but he could slip further down the depth chart if Romeo Doubs (ankle) returns in Week 13, as Green Bay could maximize the rookie's snaps with the team's playoff hopes fading fast.

Smith didn't play any offensive snaps and was stripped of his job as starting punt returner in Sunday's 23-10 win over the Broncos.

Smith dealt with illness during the week, but his role reduction also comes after he was criticized by Carolina's coaching staff for fumbling in Week 11. With him not involved offensively, Laviska Shenault assumed the Panthers' third wideout role, while Raheem Blackshear replaced him returning punts. However, with Blackshear muffing a punt during the second quarter, Smith replaced him for one return (a fair catch) before Blackshear ultimately reclaimed the spot. As the team now embarks on its bye week, it'll be interesting to monitor whether Smith returns to his former offensive and special-teams roles or mostly remains on the sideline in Week 14 versus the Seahawks.

Shenault caught both of his targets for 19 yards and rushed once for two yards in Sunday's 23-10 win over the Broncos.

Shenault trailed only starters DJ Moore and Terrace Marshall in snaps among Carolina's receivers, as teammate Shi Smith surprisingly didn't feature on offense at all. While Smith dealt with illness earlier in the week, the playing time distribution between he and Shenault could prove worthwhile to monitor once the Panthers return from their bye week.

Cracraft secured all four of his targets for 55 yards during Sunday's 30-15 win over Houston.

Cracraft was involved in Sunday's gameplan, one that saw Tua Tagovailoa spread the ball around between nine different pass-catchers while still focusing most on Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill (undisclosed), who combined for 19 targets. In seven prior appearances this season Cracraft combined for just two catches, so he's not yet on the fantasy radar, but it's noteworthy to see the 28-year-old so involved Week 12.

Chase (hip) is expected to return from his four-game absence versus Kansas City in Week 13, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The Bengals reportedly considered having Chase retake the field for Sunday's win over Tennessee, but the team ultimately opted to play it safe with the star wideout and give him a bit more time to fully recover. The expectation is that Chase will be available alongside Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd for Sunday's potentially high-scoring affair.

Dorsett caught one of two targets for five yards in Sunday's 30-15 loss to the Dolphins.

Dorsett's caught just 10 of 24 targets this season, but that says more about the quarterback situation in Houston than the wide receiver. He's survived numerous challenges from practice-squad members and waiver claims but has held onto the No. 4 wideout job. The next challenger for his spot could be Amari Rodgers, claimed off waivers from Green Bay, but he's has been a healthy inactive for two games since he was added to the roster.

Bell caught four of six targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 23-17 overtime win over the Buccaneers.

Bell remains the No. 3 wideout, but the rookie out of Purdue has developed into a reliable receiver and his usage has increased as a result -- just in time for Deshaun Watson to take over as the starting quarterback. Bell's brought in 20 of 27 targets on the year, with 16 of those looks coming in the last three weeks.