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Brown recorded six receptions on eight targets for 46 yards in Sunday's 25-24 loss to the Chargers.

Brown returned to action for the first time since Week 6 and immediately led Arizona in targets and receptions. His yardage total was held in check as he worked in short areas of the field. That limited him to only 5.8 yards per target while his longest reception of the day went for 13 yards. The Cardinals will now head into their Week 13 bye, though Brown should be back at near full strength by the time the team takes on New England in Week 14.

Samuel (hamstring) caught three of seven targets for 43 yards and rushed twice for no gain in Sunday's 13-0 win over the Saints.

Samuel -- who entered the contest already dealing with a hamstring issue -- appeared to aggravate his injury in the third quarter and needed to be assisted off the field. The dual-threat superstar did not enter the medical tent and was eventually able to re-enter the game, which bodes well for his Week 13 availability. Samuel turned in his worst rushing performance of the season, but he could be busier in that department moving forward if running back Elijah Mitchell (knee) is forced to miss extended time after going down Sunday. Assuming his hamstring is fine, Samuel will look to shine in a matchup littered with superstars when the 49ers take on the Dolphins on Sunday.

Mooney likely needs season-ending surgery for the left ankle injury he suffered in Sunday's 31-10 loss to the Jets, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Mooney went down in pain after having his leg rolled up on. It turns out the injury was to his ankle, and while further tests are necessary for confirmation, the expectation is that Mooney will need season-ending surgery. He'll likely finish his third NFL season with 40 catches for 493 yards and two touchdowns on 61 targets, getting less than halfway to last year's career-high 1,055 yards.

Allen recorded five receptions on seven targets for 49 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 25-24 win over the Cardinals.

Allen was seemingly the primary focus of the Arizona defense, as peripheral options in the Chargers' offense such as DeAndre Carter and Joshua Palmer were both allowed to out-gain him. However, Allen still managed to make an impact by finding the end zone from two yards away and with receptions of 16 and 13 yards. In two games since returning from a hamstring injury, Allen has recorded 10 receptions for 143 yards and a touchdown.

Jones rushed twice for six yards in the Bears' 31-10 loss to the Jets on Sunday.

Jones has 45 rushing yards and 24 receiving yards this season, and his biggest impact is as a kick returner. Aside from leagues that include kick return yardage, Jones has yet to become a fantasy factor as a receiver.

St. Brown caught a seven-yard pass in the Bears' 31-10 loss to the Jets on Sunday.

St. Brown has 37 yards over his last five games while posting fewer than 25 yards in nine of his last 10 contests. Unless he sees a significant uptick in weekly targets, he'll remain a low-upside fantasy option.

Pettis caught one pass for 12 yards in the Bears' 31-10 loss to the Jets on Sunday.

Pettis has surpassed 18 yards once over his last 11 games, and he's been targeted just four times over his last four games. Unless he sees an increase in targets, he'll continue to have a low weekly scoring floor.

Pringle caught two passes for 12 yards and a touchdown in the Bears' 31-10 loss to the Jets on Sunday.

On a pass that appeared to have a high probability of being intercepted, Pringle made an excellent play by going over the top of the defender to secure his first touchdown reception as a member of the Bears. With four catches and 45 yards over four games this year, he'll remain an unreliable fantasy option unless his role in the offense changes.

Claypool caught two passes for 51 yards in the Bears' 31-10 loss to the Jets on Sunday.

Claypool led all Chicago wide receivers with five targets, and Trevor Siemian threw him a pair of downfield passes. On his 31-yard gain, Claypool beat standout cornerback Sauce Gardner, but the Chicago offense struggled to move the ball from the middle of the second quarter on, limiting Claypool's potential for additional production. This was the first time in four games that Claypool posted more than 13 yards, and he's yet to become a reliable fantasy option with the Bears.

Hopkins recorded four receptions on six targets for 87 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 25-24 loss to the Chargers.

For the first time this season, Hopkins shared the field with Marquise Brown and seemingly lost targets as a result. Hopkins still managed a relatively strong performance, highlighted by long gains of 33, 29 and 21 yards -- the first of which went for his third touchdown of the season. One game can't perfectly predict how Hopkins will be used with Brown back in the fold, but the initial returns suggest he'll have to rely upon big plays to remain an elite producer.