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Allen Robinson WR | DET
Bears' Allen Robinson: Disappointing season continues
Robinson caught two passes for 16 yards in the Bears' 38-3 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.
In what's been a lost fantasy season for Robinson, this was his worst performance of the season, and it didn't help that the Buccaneers put heavy pressure on Justin Fields for most the game. He's been held to 35 yards or fewer in five of seven games while not finding the end zone since Week 2. Without a performance of 65 yards on the season, it's becoming increasingly difficult to place him in weekly lineups with confidence.
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Darnell Mooney WR | NYG
Bears' Darnell Mooney: Targeted five times in defeat
Mooney caught two passes for 39 yards in the Bears' 38-3 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.
The Buccaneers pressured Justin Fields throughout the afternoon, giving Mooney little chance to operate in his preferred downfield capacity, though he did have receptions of 17 and 22 yards, giving him a passable fantasy performance in a game during which the Bears failed to find the end zone. He's posted between 35 and 45 yards in each of his last three games, and until the offense shows improvement, he'll likely remain no better than a top-40 fantasy option at WR, though his big-play ability gives him some weekly upside.
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Cooper Kupp WR | SEA
Rams' Cooper Kupp: Yet another big game
Kupp totaled 10 receptions on 13 targets for 156 yards and two touchdowns against Detroit on Sunday.
It's been clear for some time now that the change from Jared Goff to Matthew Stafford created the conditions for Kupp to break out to an entirely new level, but it's still difficult to not be more impressed with Kupp each passing week. He's in the hunt for WR1 distinction in fantasy this year, and through seven games he's up to 56 receptions for 809 yards and nine touchdowns (69.1 percent catch rate, 10.0 yards per target). The Rams face the Texans in Week 8, so the sailing could remain smooth for Kupp in his next matchup.
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DJ Moore WR | BUF
Panthers' DJ Moore: Held back by offense
Moore recorded six receptions on 10 targets for 73 yards in Sunday's 25-3 loss to the Giants.
Moore accounted for 73 of the Panthers' 144 yards through the air Sunday, but he couldn't post a better line due to the poor play of Sam Darnold. He recorded receptions of 21, 19 and 12 yards to pick up most of his yardage and has now logged a catch of at least 20 yards in six of seven contests. Moore has also had consistent volume and racked up double-digit targets in five games this season while falling below 70 yards in a matchup only once.
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J.J. Arcega-Whiteside WR | ATL
Eagles' J.J. Arcega-Whiteside: Won't return Sunday
Arcega-Whiteside (back) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Raiders.
Arcega-Whiteside appeared to suffer the injury while recording a tackle on punt coverage in the third quarter of Sunday's contest. The 24-year-old wideout hasn't been a part of the Eagles' offensive game plan this season, so his absence shouldn't affect their rotations.
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Russell Gage WR | SF
Falcons' Russell Gage: Scores in return from injury
Gage (ankle) brought in four of six targets for 67 yards and a touchdown in the Falcons' 30-28 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.
Gage made a splashy return from a three-game absence due to an ankle injury, sharing runner-up status in receptions and coming in second in receiving yardage on the day for the Falcons. Gage also found the end zone for the first time this season on a 49-yard scoring grab that appeared to unfold due to a blown coverage early in the third quarter. Now apparently back to full health, Gage will look to continue serving as a dependable No. 2 receiving option for Matt Ryan in a Week 8 divisional home matchup against the Panthers.
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Rashod Bateman WR | BAL
Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Productive in Week 7 loss
Bateman caught three of six targets for 80 yards in Sunday's 41-17 loss to the Bengals.
Bateman tied Marquise Brown for the team lead in receiving yards, though Brown found the end zone and drew 14 targets to Bateman's six. Brown and tight end Mark Andrews remain the top two options in Baltimore's passing attack, but Bateman has established himself as the next man in the pecking order just two games into his NFL career. Baltimore's Week 8 bye will give the rookie first-round pick an opportunity to familiarize himself further with the offense.
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Calvin Ridley WR | TEN
Falcons' Calvin Ridley: Scores TD in return
Ridley secured four of 10 targets for 26 yards and a touchdown in the Falcons' 30-28 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.
Ridley and Matt Ryan couldn't link up consistently, but the veteran wideout, coming off a one-game absence for personal reasons, was able to salvage his fantasy day to an extent with a five-yard scoring grab in the second quarter. Ridley's target total was his fourth straight of the double-digit variety, further cementing him as a rock-solid fantasy option, particularly in PPR formats, on a week-to-week basis. Ridley will look to raise his efficiency in a Week 8 divisional home matchup against the reeling Panthers.
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Jaylen Waddle WR | DEN
Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle: Racks up catches again
Waddle brought in seven of eight targets for 83 yards in the Dolphins' 30-28 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.
The rookie shared the team lead in receptions and targets with Mike Gesicki and checked in second to his teammate in receiving yards with a tally that qualified as Waddle's career high. The Alabama product now has a whopping 17 receptions on 21 targets over the last two games alone, making him a PPR darling despite typically recording many of his receptions relatively close to the line of scrimmage. Waddle will look to continue piling up the production in a thorny Week 8 road divisional battle against the Bills.
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Terry McLaurin WR | WAS
Football Team's Terry McLaurin: Big game Sunday
McLaurin notched seven receptions on 12 targets for 122 yards and one touchdown against Green Bay on Sunday.
McLaurin had his hamstring injury designation removed Friday, and if his production against the Packers is any indication, the issue really was a thing of the past. McLaurin produced 45.5 percent of Washington's receiving yardage on the day on just over 32 percent of the targets. By now McLaurin is a proven, time-tested candidate to carry a disproportionately large share of the Washington passing game even while drastically outplaying the efficiency levels of his teammates. Washington heads to Denver on Sunday for their Week 8 matchup, and the Broncos better hope they have their secondary in order by then.