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Samuel (hamstring) had two receptions (six targets) for 24 yards to go along with four rushing attempts for 27 yards in Sunday's 22-16 win over the Chargers.

Samuel returned from a one-game absence due to a hamstring injury after practicing in full this week. The dual threat wasn't visibly limited, exhibiting his signature explosiveness on a couple of hard runs. The four carries and six targets are in line with Samuel's season averages, so concerns over the return of Elijah Mitchell (knee) and the addition of Christian McCaffrey cutting into his usage were put to rest. Samuel will look to follow up this down game with a strong performance against a vulnerable Arizona defense next Monday.

Westbrook-Ikhine recorded five receptions on eight targets for 119 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 17-10 win over the Broncos.

Westbrook-Ikhine entered Sunday's game having seen only 15 targets across eight games, so his eight targets were a significant surprise. He didn't waste the opportunity, tallying nine and 63-yard touchdowns -- the latter of which he ran uncovered down the left sideline. The Broncos were one of the few teams that have proven capable of slowing Derrick Henry, which led to increased opportunity for Tennessee's pass catchers, though that isn't likely to continue moving forward.

Hinton recorded four receptions on five targets for 62 yards in Sunday's 17-10 loss to Tennessee.

Denver entered the game without KJ Hamler (hamstring), and Jerry Jeudy (ankle) was injured on the first play from scrimmage. That opened the door for Hinton to serve a significant role in the offense, and he took advantage by tallying long receptions of 35 and 17 yards. Hinton's role moving forward will be heavily dependent on the health of Jeudy and Hamler, though he showed the ability to capitalize when provided an opportunity Sunday.

Carter caught all four of his targets for 64 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 22-16 loss to the 49ers.

Carter was the recipient of a wide-open touchdown to begin the Chargers' opening possession, but the speed receiver was held relatively in check from that point forward as the 49ers limited any subsequent big plays. Carter's been an offensive factor with both Keenan Allen (hamstring) and Mike Williams (ankle) sidelined, but both receivers could be returning soon, which would relegate the 29-year-old back to his typical special teams duties.

Palmer caught three of his eight targets for 44 yards in the 22-16 loss Sunday to the 49ers.

Palmer got another opportunity as the Chargers' No. 1 wideout with Keenan Allen (hamstring) and Mike Williams (ankle) sidelined, but he wasn't able to make the most of the opportunity, seeing a three-week low of eight targets thanks in large part to a fearsome pass rush from the opposition. It's unclear when Allen and Williams will eventually make their returns, but expect Palmer to be a fantasy option for however long they're out.

Jefferson caught all three of his targets for 27 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Cardinals.

After being held without a catch in his first two games of the season after recovering from knee surgery and coming off injured reserve, Jefferson finally made an impact. All three of his receptions came late in the fourth quarter after Cooper Kupp (ankle) had exited the game. If Kupp is forced to miss a Week 11 clash with the Saints, Jefferson could find himself with a significant role in the offense whether Matthew Stafford (concussion) or John Wolford is under center.

Coach Kyle Shanahan revealed after Sunday's 22-16 win over the Chargers that Gray rolled his ankle in pregame warm-ups, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Gray wasn't targeted in the game, though the rookie wasn't expected to play a significant role even when healthy. His practice participation will be worth monitoring ahead of the 49ers' Week 11 trip to Arizona for MNF.

Moore caught nine of 13 targets for 94 yards in Sunday's 27-17 win over the Rams.

Despite the fact that Colt McCoy was at quarterback for the Cardinals instead of Kyler Murray (hamstring) -- or maybe because of it -- Moore set new season highs in targets, catches and yards in an impressive performance highlighted by a dazzling fourth-down grab along the sideline in the fourth quarter that helped set up Arizona's final TD of the afternoon. It's not yet clear if Murray will be back under center in Week 11, but regardless of who is throwing the ball to him, Moore will take plenty of confidence into a key NFC West battle with the 49ers.

Woods recorded two receptions on seven targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 17-10 win over the Broncos.

Woods tied for second on the team with seven targets, but he failed to show any rapport with Ryan Tannehill. While lack of a passing game offered some explanation for Woods' slow start to the season, volume was not an issue for him Sunday. Instead, he simply couldn't do anything with his opportunity, and he has surpassed 40 yards in only one game this season.

Hopkins caught 10 of 14 targets for 98 yards in Sunday's 27-17 win over the Rams.

Kyler Murray (hamstring) was inactive, but Hopkins didn't miss a beat with Colt McCoy under center for the Cardinals instead. The 30-year-old wideout has seen at least 13 targets in three of four games since making his belated season debut, turning that outstanding volume into 36 catches for 396 yards and two TDs, and Hopkins figures to be productive again in Week 11 against the 49ers regardless of whether McCoy or Murray is holding the reins on the offense.