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Cole caught one of two targets for six yards in Sunday's 54-13 loss to the Patriots.

Outside of a 92-yard performance in the Jets' Week 4 win over the Titans, Cole has just 74 receiving yards this season. Cole's depth role on one of the league's least effective offenses rarely translates to fantasy success.

Crowder caught four of six targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 54-13 loss to the Patriots.

Crowder saw modest usage in a game that starting quarterback Zach Wilson left in the second quarter due to a knee injury. Whether it's Wilson or backup Mike White under center Week 8 against the Bengals, Crowder should maintain a significant role in New York's passing game, albeit as an underneath option rather than a downfield threat.

Moore caught one of six targets for 13 yards and added a 19-yard touchdown run in Sunday's 54-13 loss to New England.

Moore remained inefficient as a receiver but showcased his open-field ability on an end around to score the first touchdown of his career. Given Moore's struggles on the outside, it could behoove the Jets to give him more opportunities in the slot, where the rookie second-round pick excelled at Ole Miss. However, moving Moore to the slot would mean a reduced role for veteran slot receiver Jamison Crowder, so it remains to be seen whether New York opts for such a move Week 8 against the Bengals.

Davis caught four of six targets for 47 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 54-13 loss to New England.

Davis' three-yard touchdown catch was thrown by Mike White, who replaced Zach Wilson (knee) under center in the second quarter. While Davis is almost assured decent volume on a weekly basis as the Jets' top option on the outside, White's reluctance to push the ball downfield in this one suggests Davis' production could take a hit if Wilson remains sidelined Week 8 against the Bengals and beyond.

Slayton recorded five receptions on nine targets for 63 yards in Sunday's 25-3 win over the Panthers.

Slayton led the team in both targets and receiving yards in the absence of Kadarius Toney (ankle), Sterling Shepard (hamstring) and Kenny Golladay (knee). Given the game script, the Giants didn't need to push the ball much through the air, which in turn limited the potential for him to turn in a big game. Nevertheless, he recorded four receptions of 15 or more yards to serve as the team's primary threat down the field. Slayton's potential to produce moving forward likely depends on the rest of the Giants' receiving corps heading into a Week 8 matchup against Kansas City.

Woods caught six receptions for 70 yards on six targets against Detroit on Sunday.

Woods was automatic with his targets and played well for his own part, but it still seems safe to say that he's the clear WR2 to Cooper Kupp, who caught 10 receptions for 156 yards and two touchdowns on 13 targets Sunday. Not just Kupp, but Tyler Higbee (eight) and Van Jefferson (seven) out-targeted Woods, who tied with running back Darrell Henderson for fourth on the team. Defenses will try new ways to slow Kupp as long as he produces like this, and perhaps a new opportunity will spring Woods' usage if defenses start playing the Rams differently, but for now the Rams have a well-built machine of an offense and little reason to tinker with it. Woods should in any case project well against the Texans in Week 8.

Raymond caught six receptions for 115 yards on eight targets against the Rams on Sunday.

Raymond has made some impressive plays over the past few weeks, but Sunday's game might be the best of his career to this point. Quarterback Jared Goff rarely makes it easy and struggled like usual Sunday, completing just 22 of 36 passes for 268 yards (61.1 percent completed, 7.4 yards per attempt), which makes Raymond's box score (75 percent caught, 14.4 yards per target) that much more impressive. Raymond is somewhat overmatched in his current lead wideout role, but his usage seems locked into place as long as Quintez Cephus (collarbone) and Tyrell Williams (concussion) are out. Raymond has a home game against the Eagles in Week 8.

Godwin brought in eight of 11 targets for 111 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 38-3 win over the Bears on Sunday.

Although Mike Evans stole the headlines with three touchdown grabs, Godwin was actually the player to pace the Buccaneers in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the afternoon. The fifth-year wideout was also on the receiving end of the first of Tom Brady's four scoring tosses, recording a four-yard touchdown grab late in the first quarter. Godwin now has at least five receptions in three straight contests, and his yardage tally Sunday was a season high. He'll look to build on the dominant effort against the Saints in a Week 8 road clash.

Byrd caught one pass for 10 yards in the Bears' 38-3 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Byrd has just four receptions for 29 yards on the season, and unless his role in the Chicago offense changes significantly, he lacks the opportunity to be a reliable fantasy option.

Goodwin caught two passes for 16 yards in the Bears' 38-3 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Goodwin tied a season high with four targets, but without a game with 20 yards in any of his last six outings, he'll need an expanded role before being considered a recommended fantasy option.