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Gage brought in two of four targets for 20 yards in the Buccaneers' 20-18 loss to the Steelers on Sunday.

Gage once again spent plenty of time on the field -- he logged 53 snaps overall -- yet had little to show for it. The veteran now has three straight two-catch efforts, and he's eclipsed 28 receiving yards all of one time in the first six games, despite the prolonged absence of Julio Jones (knee). Gage's fantasy value remains muted heading into a Week 7 divisional matchup on the road against the Panthers.

Carolina traded Anderson to Arizona on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The trade comes one day after Anderson was sent off the field by interim head coach Steve Wilks during the team's Week 6 loss to the Rams. Anderson wasn't targeted during the game and was spotted in a verbal argument with receivers coach Joe Dailey, per Joe Person of The Athletic. Per Rapoport, the Panthers had been shopping Anderson since the firing of Matt Rhule after Week 5 and even contemplated releasing the wideout, but they were able to get a 2024 sixth-round pick and a 2025 seventh-round pick from the Cardinals, who may be without Marquise Brown (ankle) potentially out for the rest of the season. However, Arizona is expected to get back DeAndre Hopkins in Week 7 after he served a six-game suspension for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances, so Anderson may be a regular in the team's receiving corps in short order. Given the upgrade at quarterback, this seems to be a positive development for Anderson's overall fantasy potential, but he may face an adjustment period to start.

Thomas wasn't recently placed on injured reserve by the Saints in case he progressed quickly from his foot injury, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

After not playing at all during the 2021 campaign due to an ankle injury, Thomas returned to action in the season opener and caught 16 passes for 171 yards and three scores across his first three appearances. However, the veteran wideout has remained sidelined since due to a foot injury. His next chance to suit up will arrive Thursday night against the Cardinals, though it remains to be seen if that's in the cards.

Olave passed all of the league's concussion protocol steps Monday and is waiting for final clearance, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Olave suffered the concussion during a touchdown catch Week 5 and was sidelined for Week 6. However, he appears to be progressing well and soon may be uninhibited. Nonetheless, New Orleans has a quick turnaround into Thursday Night Football, so the Saints may not rush the rookie wideout into action Week 7. Michael Thomas (foot) has missed three straight games, and Jarvis Landry (ankle) hasn't practiced since Week 4 prep, so if Olave is available against Arizona, he'd likely operate as the Saints' No. 1 receiver.

Jennings caught two of three targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 28-14 loss to Atlanta.

Jennings continues to be Jimmy Garoppolo's go-to man on third down, with two of the receiver's three targets coming on the crucial down. The 25-year-old hasn't recorded more than two receptions since Week 1, so he's more valuable to the 49ers than he is to fantasy managers. That said, Jennings could see an extra target or two next Sunday if San Francisco is forced to play from behind against a high-powered Chiefs offense.

McMath (undisclosed) is not expected to return in Week 7 versus the Colts, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports.

McMath has been out since Aug. 31 while on injured reserve with an unspecified injury. Head coach Mike Vrabel said Monday that the wide receiver wouldn't be back for Week 7, but he "might be back eventually". With the vague answer from Vrabel, it doesn't seem likely that McMath is a large part of Tennessee's game plan moving forward.

Thornton, who was on the field for 40 of a possible 70 snaps on offense in Sunday's 38-15 win over the Browns, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, caught four of his five targets for 37 yards with a TD and carried three times for 16 yards and a rushing score in the contest.

Thornton saw an expanded role Week 6 alongside Jakobi Meyers and DeVante Parker, with Nelson Agholor (hamstring) inactive and Kendrick Bourne limited to four snaps due to a toe injury. The 2022 second-rounder's volume and fantasy upside Week 7 versus the Bears likely hinges on the availability of Agholor and Bourne, but in any case Thornton's speed gives him the potential to make plays in the coming weeks, thus making him a sleeper candidate in deeper formats.

Wilson was not targeted during the Dolphins' 24-16 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.

Wilson was silent while Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle drew 15 and 10 targets, respectively, in a game that saw Teddy Bridgewater pass for over 300 yards after replacing Skylar Thompson (thumb) in the second quarter. Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) could return to the starting lineup in Week 7 versus Pittsburgh, but even if Miami's offense gets its rhythm back, Wilson can safely be left out of fantasy lineups until he shows some flashes of the big-game upside he demonstrated in Dallas last season.

Fryfogle (hamstring) will work out with the Packers on Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Fryfogle began training camp with the Cowboys but was waived/injured in late August due to a hamstring issue. However, his workout with the Packers signals that he's moved past his injury and is in the mix to provide depth at wide receiver after Randall Cobb sustained an ankle injury Sunday against the Jets.

Brown caught one of three targets for 10 yards in Sunday's loss to the Eagles.

The 26-year-old wideout very nearly had a spectacular touchdown catch in the back corner of the end zone just before halftime, but upon review it was ruled he didn't get a second foot or other body part down in bounds after securing the ball. Brown has seen his target volume dwindle the last couple games with Michael Gallup back in action, but the entire Cowboys passing game could get a boost Week 7 if Dak Prescott (thumb) is able to return to action.