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Cooper recorded three receptions for 69 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's Week 4 win over the Panthers.

Cooper was absent early in the game and was seen on the sidelines working on his hamstring. He was able to return but did not appear to be playing at 100 percent. Even so, Cooper managed a few key catches, highlighted by a 35-yard touchdown early in the third quarter and gains of 14 and 20 yards, respectively. It was a return to form for Cooper, who had managed only six receptions for 50 yards combined across his last two contests.

Samuel caught eight of 12 targets for 156 yards and two touchdowns against Seattle on Sunday, adding one yard on one carry.

Samuel's red-hot start to the 2021 season picked up more steam against the Seahawks on Sunday. Jimmy Garoppolo (calf) left the game at halftime, but Samuel importantly showed the ability to post big numbers even with backup quarterback Trey Lance, who threw two second-half touchdowns to Samuel. It's not clear what Garoppolo's calf injury means, nor is it known whether Lance's play in relief might reopen a quarterback competition in San Francisco. The good news for Samuel managers is that it looks like the answer might not matter for his fantasy outlook -- through four games he's posting big numbers no matter who throws him the ball. He hits the road to face Arizona in Week 5.

Cobb brought in five of six targets for 69 yards and two touchdowns in the Packers' 27-17 win over the Steelers on Sunday.

Cobb fittingly truly emerged for the first time in his Packers reunion in a week during which Aaron Rodgers had a chance to tie Dan Marino for sixth all-time in touchdown passes. Cobb not only led Green Bay in receiving yards on the afternoon, he was also on the receiving end of both of Rodgers' touchdown tosses, including the record-tying throw from one yard out in the late stages of the third quarter. The season-best performance for the veteran slot receiver was certainly a nice surprise for fantasy managers rolling with him in deep season-long formats and as a dart throw in DFS contests, and it remains to be seen if Cobb will continue to enjoy an expanded role while Marquez Valdes-Scantling (IR-hamstring) remains on the shelf.

Adams secured six of 11 targets for 64 yards in the Packers' 27-17 win over the Steelers on Sunday.

The All-World wideout wasn't at his most prolific by any stretch, but considering the matchup against the tough Steelers defense, his numbers weren't a downright disappointment. In fact, Adams found himself in the familiar position of pacing the Packers in receptions and targets, but he saw both of Aaron Rodgers' scoring throws go to Randall Cobb, who also outgained Adams by five yards for the team lead in that category. Despite going without a score Sunday, Adams' fantasy managers are mostly pleased with his 31-373-1 line through four games. The veteran will look to get back into the end zone and boost his overall numbers in a Week 5 road matchup against the Bengals.

Harris caught five of eight targets for 52 yards during Sunday's 27-21 overtime loss to the Giants.

After seeing seven targets over the first three weeks of the season, Harris topped that number Sunday while no other Saints pass catcher saw more than three. However, this usage is more likely to be an outlier for Harris than any sign that he's assuming a larger role in the offense. With that said, Week 5 brings an advantageous matchup against a Washington defense that has given up 10 passing touchdowns through four weeks. With Michael Thomas (ankle) and Tre'Quan Smith (hamstring) still sidelined, Harris could be an interesting dart throw in DFS formats.

Darden (coach's decision) is listed as inactive Sunday at New England.

With return man Jaydon Mickens (abdomen) sidelined Week 3, Darden was a part of the game-day roster against the Rams, seeing three snaps on offense and 10 on special teams. But with Mickens back in the fold Sunday, Darden will be a healthy scratch for the third time this season.

Callaway caught two of two targets for 74 yards during Sunday's 27-21 overtime loss to the Giants.

Callaway was silent before popping for a 58-yard gain at the start of the third quarter. Meanwhile, Deonte Harris easily paced the team with eight targets while no other Saints player saw more than three. Though Callaway is technically the No. 1 perimeter option while Michael Thomas (ankle) and Tre'Quan Smith (hamstring) are sidelined, his upside is clearly capped by a low-volume New Orleans passing game that saw Jameis Winston set a season high with 23 passing attempts Sunday. However, his low floor is at least coupled with a high ceiling in Week 5 against a Washington defense that has surrendered 10 passing scores through four weeks.

Diggs recorded seven receptions on 10 targets for 114 yards in Sunday's Week 4 win over the Texans.

Diggs had logged only one reception of more than 20 yards across the first three contests. However, he managed long receptions of 37 and 31 yards against the Texans to top 100 receiving yards for the first time in a game this season. His performance is even more impressive considering that he and several of the Bills' key offensive players were on the field for only one offensive possession in the fourth quarter. That isn't likely to be the case in a Week 5 matchup against the Chiefs, a showdown that should give the Bills the chance to open up their offense.

Harry (shoulder) is active for Sunday night's game against the Buccaneers.

For now, Harry, who was activated from IR in advance of Week 4 action, slots in behind Jakobi Meyers, Nelson Agholor and Kendrick Bourne. Down the road, however, Harry's size and ability to make contested catches give him a degree of red-zone upside, but steady snaps and volume figure to be hard to come by in his current role. With that in mind, a wait-and-see approach is in order as it relates to using him in fantasy lineups.

Davis caught four of seven targets for 111 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-24 overtime win over the Titans.

Davis delivered in the revenge game against the team that drafted him fifth overall in 2017. He gave New York a 24-17 fourth-quarter lead with a 53-yard touchdown, turning upfield after quarterback Zach Wilson gestured for him to do so before delivering a dime right into Davis' breadbasket. With Wilson starting to look more comfortable, things are also looking up for Davis, who has three of the Jets' five touchdowns this season as the team's No. 1 receiver. Expect a boatload of targets for Davis in Week 5 when the Jets take on the vulnerable Falcons secondary in London.