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Palmer caught four of his six targets for 53 yards in Sunday's 23-17 win over the Dolphins.

Despite the fact Justin Herbert attempted 51 passes, the second-year wideout saw his lowest target total since Week 5. The return of Mike Williams alongside a healthy Keenan Allen may finally bump Palmer out of must-start fantasy territory, but he still appears to have a solid floor in PPR formats given the Chargers' reliance on the passing attack.

Johnson failed to record a single reception on four targets in Sunday's 34-28 loss to the Chiefs.

With fellow receiver Courtland Sutton (hamstring) sidelined for the contest, Johnson was on the field for 74 percent of the Broncos' offensive snaps. The rookie wideout has now failed to record a catch in two straight games despite his bump in playing time. If Sutton continues to miss time, Johnson would likely play a similar role in the offense. Unfortunately, his lack of production keeps him far off the fantasy radar for a Week 15 matchup with the Cardinals, especially if Sutton returns to action.

Thornton, who was on the field for 52 of a possible 59 snaps on offense in Monday's 27-13 win over the Cardinals, caught four of his five targets for 28 yards in the contest.

Thornton saw an uptick in snaps with Jakobi Meyers (concussion) inactive and DeVante Parker (head) limited to just six snaps in the contest. If one or both of his fellow WRs are cleared to play this coming Sunday against the Raiders, the rookie wideout will profile as a risky Week 15 fantasy option.

Bourne was on the field for 42 of a possible 59 snaps on offense in Monday's 27-13 win over the Cardinals en route to catching all five of his targets for 47 yards.

The five catches marked a season high for Bourne, whose profile in the Patriots' passing game expanded with Jakobi Meyers (concussion) inactive and DeVante Parker (head) limited to just six snaps in the contest. Bourne's fantasy prospects in Week 15 hinge in large part on the availability of Meyers and Parker, but if neither are cleared for Sunday's game against the Raiders, he could merit lineup consideration in deeper formats.

Watson didn't haul in either of his targets during Sunday's 34-28 win versus the Broncos.

Despite playing 64 percent of the offensive snaps, Watson drew just two targets and couldn't reel in either of them, finishing the day with an empty stat line for the first time since Week 6. That being said, Watson hasn't topped three catches in a game this season and has just two receiving touchdowns, so there isn't a ton to like from a fantasy perspective.

Moore tallied one reception (on two targets) for seven yards during Sunday's 34-28 win over the Broncos.

Moore posted just one touch for a second straight week after tallying five catches each in Weeks 11 and 12. The rookie's role hasn't grown much as the season has gone on, as he has yet to play 50-plus percent of the snaps in a game, but he has played 39-plus percent of the offensive snaps in each of the last four. Still, Moore's primarily a stash in dynasty and keeper formats at this point.

Valdes-Scantling caught one of three targets for 20 yards during Sunday's 34-28 victory against the Broncos.

Valdes-Scantling has played around half the offensive snaps in each of the last three games, a far cry from the 70-plus percent he played in nearly every game through Week 11. MVS still drew 11 targets over the two previous games but received just three Sunday. He has gone over 100 receiving yards just once all season and has just one receiving touchdown to his name, so Valdes-Scantling can be left on the waiver wire in most formats.

Crowder (ankle) has been working off to the side during recent Bills practices but has yet to be designated for return from injured reserve, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

Though he's been sidelined since early October with a fractured ankle, Crowder hasn't been shut down for the season and is still eying a return to the field in late December. The veteran wideout thus looks on track to remain out for the Bills' Week 15 game against the Dolphins, though a return at some point during the final three weeks of the season remains feasible. Buffalo added some potential competition for Crowder and Isaiah McKenzie in the slot role earlier Tuesday, when the Bills coaxed Cole Beasley out of retirement and signed him to their practice squad.

Indianapolis signed Foster to the practice squad Tuesday.

Foster hasn't made a regular-season appearance since 2020, when he suited up for four games with Washington. He spent time earlier this season on the Giants' practice squad.

The Colts waived Coutee on Tuesday.

Coutee secured his only target for 20 yards across six appearances with Indianapolis this season, and he also contributed as a punt returner. He could be a candidate to resurface on the practice squad.