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Duvernay secured two of three targets for 42 yards in the Ravens' 23-20 win over the Browns.

Duvernay tied Rashod Bateman for the team lead in receiving yards, but it was a modest figure overall on a day when Lamar Jackson threw for only 120 yards. Duvernay has recorded over 40 receiving yards in all but two games this season, but his overall upside remains capped thanks to Baltimore's usual run-first mentality. Duvernay's next opportunity to build up his numbers comes in a Week 8 Thursday night battle against the Buccaneers.

Carter caught three of seven targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 37-23 loss to the Seahawks.

With Joshua Palmer (concussion) inactive, Keenan Allen on a pitch count in his first game back from a hamstring strain, and Mike Williams carted off in the fourth quarter after suffering an ankle injury, Justin Herbert's option were limited as he attempted to put together a late comeback. As a result, both Carter and Michael Bandy (a woeful one catch for minus-5 yards on six targets) set new season highs for themselves in targets, although neither had much to show for it. The Chargers get a timely Week 8 bye, which should at the very least allow Allen to resume his normal workload after another week of rest, but Carter could still end up handling a bigger role in the offense if Williams' injury proves to be serious.

Samuel had five receptions (seven targets) for 42 yards and one carry for two yards in Sunday's 44-23 loss to Kansas City.

Samuel finished with his worst fantasy performance of 2022 despite the favorable game script. The dual-threat superstar received six combined touches (8.5 average prior to Sunday), but Kansas City's defense did a good job of closing in anytime he touched the ball. The mid-week addition of star running back Christian McCaffrey should result in fewer rushing attempts for Samuel moving forward (just one Sunday). This shouldn't be viewed as a negative by Deebo's fantasy managers, as it helps open up more targets for the 26-year-old if he isn't forced to supplement a backfield that lacked depth prior to the trade. Samuel remains one of the league's top fantasy assets with 525 combined yards and three touchdowns through seven contests heading into next Sunday's tilt against the Rams.

Allen (hamstring) caught both his targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 37-23 loss to the Seahawks.

Seeing his first action since suffering a hamstring injury in the Chargers' opener, Allen saw his workload limited due to his lengthy absence, and per Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times the wideout didn't play at all in the second half. With the team heading into its bye, Allen should be ready to handle his usual role after another week of rest, and he might wind up seeing massive target volume in Week 9 against the Falcons if the ankle injury Mike Williams suffered in the fourth quarter Sunday proves to be serious.

Boyd recorded eight receptions on nine targets for 155 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 35-17 win over the Falcons.

Boyd got off to a hot start, as he broke off a 60-yard touchdown reception on Cincinnati's first offensive possession of the game. He remained heavily involved in the offense thereafter and recorded season-high marks in targets, receptions and yards. Despite the strong performance, Boyd will continue to command fewer targets than both Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, and he has surpassed five receptions in a game only twice this season.

Sutton recorded three receptions on nine targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 16-9 loss to the Jets.

Sutton saw plenty of opportunity with Brett Rypien under center, but the pair struggled to get on the same page. He was also covered closely for much of the game by Sauce Gardner -- including on a shot in the end zone that could have tied the game late in the fourth quarter. Sutton has seen at least seven targets in all but one of seven games this season and had produced relatively consistently until the last two contests, when he's combined to post only 37 yards.

Goodwin caught four of five targets for 67 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 37-23 win over the Chargers.

DK Metcalf left the game in the first quarter with a knee injury and didn't return, opening the door for Goodwin to have his best game as a Seahawk -- and his first multi-TD performance since he was a 49er in 2018. The veteran wideout came into Sunday with only six catches for 79 yards on the season, but if Metcalf's injury proves to be serious, he could have a significant role in Seattle's passing game once again in Week 8 against the Giants.

Lockett caught seven of eight targets for 45 yards in Sunday's 37-23 win over the Chargers.

While Lockett led the Seahawks in receptions and targets, his production was disappointing, especially considering DK Metcalf left the game in the first quarter with a knee injury. Lockett has hauled in at least five passes in five of the last six games, and if Metcalf's injury proves to be serious, he could deliver much better numbers in Week 8 against the Giants.

Jeudy recorded seven receptions on 11 targets for 96 yards in Sunday's 16-9 loss to the Jets.

While much of the Broncos' offense struggled with Brett Rypien under center, Jeudy turned in his best performance since Week 1. He accounted for each of the team's three longest offensive gains, including a 17-yard catch late in the first quarter that set up Denver's lone touchdown of the game. While the play of his quarterback is likely to remain inconsistent, Jeudy has managed to tally at least 50 receiving yards in all but one of his seven games this season.

Smith-Schuster hauled in seven of eight targets for 124 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 44-23 win over San Francisco.

Smith-Schuster appears to be settling in with his new offense, posting consecutive games with at least 100 yards and a score. The 25-year-old now carries a 34-494-2 line while operating as the Chiefs' top wideout and Patrick Mahomes' second-favorite target. Smith-Schuster is looking like a fantasy steal through seven weeks, and should be held through the upcoming bye week. Kansas City will be back in action against Tennessee on Nov. 6.