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Thielen recorded eight receptions on nine targets for 72 yards in Sunday's 28-25 win over the Saints.

Thielen continued to see increased usage in the Vikings' offense, as he has 24 total targets across his last three games. He worked primarily in the intermediate areas of the field, with his longest catch of the day going for 16 yards. Thielen has had a narrow range of outcomes through four games this season, tallying between 52 and 72 receiving yards in each of his last three games. For a big performance, he'll likely to need to find the end zone -- which he's done once this season.

Toure (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Patriots, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Toure was unable to suit up when Green Bay's receiving corps was banged-up recently, but only Sammy Watkins (hamstring, IR) isn't healthy at the moment, and the 2022 seventh-rounder still is unavailable to the offense. This may be Toure's reality as a rookie, while Allen Lazard, Romeo Doubs, Randall Cobb, Christian Watson and Amari Rodgers serve as Aaron Rodgers' options at wide receiver Sunday.

Crowder was forced out of Sunday's game against the Ravens with an ankle injury.

Prior to his exit from the contest, Crowder caught one of his four targets for seven yards. In his absence, the Bills' Week 4 wide receiver corps will continue to be led by Stefon Diggs, Gabe Davis and Isaiah McKenzie.

Marshall (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Cardinals, Darin Gantt of Panthers' official site reports.

Marshall will sit again, as Laviska Shenault has pushed him down the wide receiver depth chart. He'll use practice this week to try and earn a chance to be active in Week 5 against the 49ers.

Shenault (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

The recently signed Shenault made an immediate impact in his Panthers debut in Week 3 with a 2-90-1 line, and he'll be available to Baker Mayfield again Sunday. Shenault could begin eating into Shi Smith's No. 3 receiver snaps in fairly short order if he carries over the momentum from the strong start to his Carolina tenure into Sunday's contest.

Moore (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game at Carolina.

Moore's season debut was delayed due to a hamstring injury that he suffered in advance of Week 1, but after putting together limited sessions Wednesday through Friday, he's been cleared to suit up Week 4. In a receiving corps that will be without DeAndre Hopkins (suspension) and A.J. Green (knee), Moore still may not be more than the Cardinals' No. 3 wide receiver Sunday behind Marquise Brown (foot) and Greg Dortch, who have combined for 42 targets the last two contests.

Brown (foot) is listed as active Sunday at Carolina.

Despite capping Week 4 prep with a limited practice due to a foot issue, Brown will be available to the Cardinals offense, as expected. With fellow wide receivers DeAndre Hopkins (suspension) and A.J. Green (knee) absent, Brown again should serve as the team's top receiver, which has resulted in a 20-208-0 line on 28 targets the last two games.

Olave recorded four receptions on seven targets for 67 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 28-25 loss to the Vikings.

Olave led the Saints receiving corps in targets, receptions and yards in the absence of Michael Thomas (foot). He showed good rapport with Andy Dalton, tallying long receptions that went for 32 and 20 yards. Olave also added a four-yard touchdown reception midway through the second quarter -- the first of his career. Olave has had a strong start to his rookie season and has tallied at least five receptions in three consecutive games. After Sunday's loss, Olave disclosed that he suffered a bone bruise on his leg, but it is not expected to be a serious issue, per Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football.

Jefferson recorded 10 receptions on 13 targets for 147 yards in Sunday's 28-25 win over the Saints. He added one rush for three yards and a touchdown.

After consecutive down games, Jefferson returned to provide an explosive performance in London. He delivered long receptions, highlighted by gains of 41, 39 and 17 yards. However, he found his way to the end zone on a sweep by the goal line after going in motion pre-snap and taking a handoff. Jefferson has three total touchdowns across his first four games this season, as well as 29 receptions and 393 receiving yards.

Johnson is active for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Johnson has not suited up for a game this season, but he will have a chance to see action Sunday for the first time since being claimed off waivers from the Buccaneers in late August. Johnson will be one of five active Texans receivers, so it's unlikely he will fill a key role even if he does get on the field.