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Hopkins caught six of nine targets for 87 yards and one touchdown against San Francisco on Sunday.

The nine targets occurred on just 28 targeted pass attempts by Kyler Murray, meaning Hopkins drew more than 32 percent of Arizona's targets in the game. Murray threw for a modest 239 yards, and as a result Hopkins' box score was contained somewhat despite him playing at a dominant level. Hopkins will look to keep producing in a high-stakes Week 6 road game against the Browns.

Aiyuk caught two of four targets for 32 yards against Arizona on Sunday.

Aiyuk's four targets was a decent level of activity in a game in which the 49ers attempted only 28 targeted passes, but it required George Kittle (calf) to sit out for Aiyuk to draw that usage. Deebo Samuel saw nine targets, and Aiyuk's four were tied by fullback Kyle Juszczyk. Aiyuk's strong rookie season and collegiate career give reason to believe in his talent, but for whatever reason the 49ers just haven't made him a central part of their offense through five games. Perhaps that will change after the bye -- San Francisco's 2-3 record is arguably reason for coach Kyle Shanahan to reconsider the current arrangement.

Patrick caught seven of nine targets for 89 yards in Sunday's 27-19 loss to the Steelers.

Courtland Sutton (ankle) stole the show offensively, but Patrick quietly churned out another solid performance as the Broncos' second starting wideout. The 27-year-old has done a good job filling in for the injured Jerry Jeudy (ankle) through five games, posting 22 receptions, 302 yards and two scores over that span. Patrick will receive another start while Jeudy remains on IR for at least another week.

Samuel caught three of nine targets for 58 yards against Arizona on Sunday, adding a 13-yard touchdown carry.

Samuel didn't have the greatest fantasy showing in Week 5, but the nine-target workload reiterates his indisputable WR1 status within the 49ers offense, and the rushing touchdown is a reminder that he's not truly dependent on the pass to produce. Rookie quarterback Trey Lance struggled to get Samuel the ball in the tough matchup, yet Samuel still found a way to give his fantasy investors some help. It's not clear whether Jimmy Garoppolo (calf) will be ready to return after the Week 6 bye, but if he does there's reason to think Samuel might get back on track as a pass catcher.

Goodwin caught one pass for eight yards in the Bears' 20-9 win over the Raiders on Sunday.

With just two catches for 18 yards over the last four games, Goodwin would need significantly more opportunity to be a player to consider in fantasy lineups.

Mooney caught three passes for 35 yards in the Bears' 20-9 win over the Raiders on Sunday.

In a game Chicago controlled from the second quarter on, Justin Fields threw only 20 passes, and the result was a limited passing attack that directly impacted Mooney's fantasy potential. Although he tied for the team lead with five targets, the conservative play calls limited the potential for big plays, which is Mooney's specialty. Although he's been very inconsistent this season, his ability to catch long passes will continue to make him a borderline fantasy starter.

Cobb caught two of three targets for 30 yards in Sunday's 25-22 overtime win against the Bengals.

Cobb made a couple of 15-yard receptions, including a key gain to set up Green Bay's elusive game-winning field goal. While his overall production paled in comparison to Week 4's two-touchdown outburst, Cobb still helped the Packers to another victory. With usual starter Marquez Valdes-Scantling (hamstring) set to be sidelined for at least one more game, Cobb will hope to make his presence felt with more volume in Week 6 versus the division-rival Bears.

Sutton (ankle) racked up seven receptions (11 targets) for 120 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-19 win over the Steelers.

Sutton was questionable heading into Sunday's matchup after suffering an ankle injury during Friday's practice. The fantasy managers who kept him in the lineup were undoubtedly pleased with the results. It was Sutton's first score of the season, which is more of a byproduct of Denver's conservative offense rather than a knock on the wideout himself. Sutton will attempt to repeat the success from this strong outing when the Broncos take on the Raiders in Week 6.

Robinson caught four passes for 32 yards in the Bears' 20-9 win over the Raiders on Sunday.

With the Bears playing with a lead from the second quarter on, Justin Fields threw only 20 passes, and Robinson tied for the team lead with five targets. However, Chicago didn't ask Fields to turn the ball loose downfield often, so most of Robinson's catches were designed to simply move the chains. With four games of 35 yards or fewer and a season high of 63 yards, it's fair to question whether the limitations of the Chicago passing offense will continue to make this a lost fantasy season for the superstar receiver.

Higgins caught five of seven targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 25-22 overtime loss to the Packers. He also hauled in a successful two-point conversion.

Higgins was utilized on underneath routes in his first appearance since Week 2. Although he had a drop late in the fourth quarter, Higgins still placed second across the board in receiving for the Bengals. The second-year target also tied the game with a two-point conversion grab in the fourth, boosting his output a bit. Higgins will now strive to build on Sunday's return with a good showing in Week 6 versus the winless Lions.