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Godwin caught seven of 11 targets for 70 yards in Sunday's 45-17 win over Miami.

Godwin paced the Buccaneers in targets, but Mike Evans and Antonio Brown each needed just eight targets to score two touchdowns apiece, while Godwin remains stuck on two touchdowns this season. With at least 55 receiving yards in every game, Godwin has a tremendous floor while working as a key cog in the high-powered Buccaneers passing attack. He'll look to end his three-game touchdown drought Thursday in Philadelphia.

Chase caught six of 10 targets for 159 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 25-22 overtime loss to the Packers.

Chase continued his sensational start to his NFL career with his best performance yet. This year's fifth pick had a drop early but compensated with an impressive 70-yard touchdown catch off a scramble drill just before halftime, again showing his unique chemistry with quarterback Joe Burrow. That play gave Chase five scores through as many games as a pro, including four of 30-plus yards. The 21-year-old star then made an acrobatic catch along the sideline to help set up Cincinnati's chance to win the game in overtime, surpassing the 150-yard mark in the process. Although his team ultimately endured an epically wacky defeat, Chase is flying high ahead of Week 6's matchup against the winless Lions.

Adams caught 11 of 16 targets for 206 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 25-22 overtime win against the Bengals.

Adams had his way in the first half, making a few big gains on crossing and seam routes before scoring on a five-yard fade. With six catches for 117 yards and that touchdown by halftime, Adams then hauled in a 59-yard bomb from quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the second half and made additional meaningful contributions in the fourth quarter and overtime. Overall, the superstar wideout finished with a career high in yardage, continuing his dominant start to the season. Next up for Adams is another favorable matchup against the division-rival Bears in Week 6.

Brown (hamstring) caught three of six targets for 38 yards against Jacksonville on Sunday.

The six targets were encouraging as Brown returned from the hamstring injury that kept him out in Week 4, especially given that Ryan Tannehill attempted only 21 targeted passes, but the output was a bit disappointing in a game during which Tennessee scored 37 points. Derrick Henry did almost all of the necessary lifting for Tennessee, producing 130 yards and three touchdowns on the ground, so there wasn't much slack for Brown to pick up anyway. That should change against Buffalo in Week 6, because the Bills should be a much more imposing opponent for Tennessee than the Jaguars were Sunday.

Evans caught six of eight targets for 113 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 45-17 win over Miami.

Evans was overshadowed by Antonio Brown (124 yards and two touchdowns) and Chris Godwin (seven catches for 70 yards) for most of this one, but he turned it on late with touchdowns of 34 and 22 yards in the fourth quarter. The 28-year-old wideout has a pair of two-touchdown performances this season, and while he hasn't found the end zone outside of those games, Evans has racked up at least 75 receiving yards in every game since a 24-yard dud in the season opener. He'll remain an elite fantasy option in Week 6 against the Eagles, even with prominent cornerback Darius Slay guarding him Thursday.

Samuel (groin) won't return to Sunday's contest against the Saints.

There's a good chance Samuel aggravated the hamstring injury that has plagued him since the offseason program back in June. If so, there's no telling when he may gain clearance to play again. Washington's wide receiver room is banged up at the moment, with Dyami Brown (knee) and Cam Sims (hamstring) inactive Sunday. With that trio on the sideline, Terry McLaurin, Adam Humphries, DeAndre Carter, Dax Milne and Antonio Gandy-Golden are the team's healthy and available players at the position.

Harris (hamstring) has been ruled out of Sunday's game in Washington, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Prior to his departure in the first half, Harris reeled in his only target on a deep shot from Jameis Winston for a 72-yard touchdown. With an upcoming bye week, Harris will have time to get himself healthy for the Saints' next contest Monday, Oct. 25 at Seattle.

Cooper (hamstring) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Giants, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

After logging limited practices Thursday and Friday, Cooper headed into the weekend listed as questionable with a hamstring issue. He'll give it a go Sunday against the 1-3 Giants and, assuming no setbacks, should continue to head Dallas' wideout corps alongside CeeDee Lamb. Through four games, it's an assignment that has resulted in Cooper bringing in 22 of his 29 targets for 258 yards and three TDs.

Cephus (shoulder) was ruled out of Sunday's game in Minnesota.

A shoulder injury was the impetus for the Lions' decision to keep Cephus on the sideline for the rest of Week 5. He'll join Tyrell Williams (concussion, IR) as wide receivers unavailable to Detroit's offense, leaving Kalif Raymond, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Trinity Benson and KhaDarel Hodge to man the position.

Perriman (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Raiders Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Perriman has yet to suit up for the Bears after signing a one-year contract at the conclusion of training camp. Jakeem Grant and Damiere Byrd will serve as the team's primary depth receivers.