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Claypool caught eight of 13 targets for 69 yards in Sunday's 24-19 win over the Cowboys. He also carried the ball once for four yards.

Ben Roethlisberger attempted 42 passes in the comeback win, and Claypool set a new career high in targets as a result. The high volume didn't result in huge production, however, as the QB made sure all his main options stayed involved -- Claypool and Diontae Johnson each saw double-digit targets, but it was JuJu Smith-Schuster, James Washington and Eric Ebron who got into the end zone. Claypool will look to make a bigger impact in Week 10 against a vulnerable Bengals defense.

Smith-Schuster caught six of seven targets for 93 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-19 win over the Cowboys.

He set a season high in receiving yards in the comeback win, and Smith-Schuster's fourth-quarter TD catch was his first score since Week 3. Despite the productive afternoon, he was only third on the Steelers in targets, and the competition for looks from Ben Roethlisberger should remain fierce in Week 10 against a vulnerable Bengals defense.

Renfrow caught two of three targets for 60 yards in Sunday's 31-26 win over the Chargers.

His 53-yard grab in the third quarter set up a Darren Waller touchdown and wound up making Renfrow the Raiders' leader in receiving yards on the afternoon. The second-year slot receiver isn't getting a lot of volume, seeing four targets or less in five of eight games so far this year, but he's earned the trust of Derek Carr. He could be more involved in Week 10 against a Broncos defense that's been stingier on the ground than through the air.

Agholor caught two of three targets for 55 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-26 win over the Chargers.

The former Eagle has seen more than four targets in a game only once all season, but Agholor has made them count -- Sunday's 45-yard scoring grab in the third quarter was his fifth TD in eight games and fourth in the last five. He'll look to keep rolling in Week 10 against the Broncos.

Jeudy caught seven of his 14 targets for 125 receiving yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 34-27 loss to the Falcons. He also fumbled once but the ball rolled out of bounds.

Jeudy was somewhat inefficient in corralling just 50 percent of the passes thrown his way during Week 9, though he was explosive enough with those opportunities to make up for it, most notably logging a 20-yard TD catch off the arm of Drew Lock. The Alabama product also picked up a 41-yard gain as his longest of the afternoon, along with two more catches of 18-plus yards against the Falcons' 31st-ranked pass defense. Jeudy may be beginning to blossom into the star receiver Denver drafted him to be at No. 15 overall in April's draft. He now has TDs in two of his past five outings after going scoreless in September, and he has set new career bests in receiving yards each of the past two weeks against the Chargers and Falcons.

Jefferson recorded three receptions on four targets for 64 yards in Week 9 against Detroit.

Kirk Cousins only attempted 20 passes, limiting all the Vikings' receivers' chances to produce. Despite that, Jefferson managed to produce splash plays of 35 and 22 yards. The rookie has proved early in his career that he is capable of big production, though when the Vikings are working from ahead, opportunity will be minimal for all players involved in the passing attack. That will likely be the case again in Week 10, as the Vikings figure to engage in a slow-paced showdown with the Bears.

Shepard secured six of his eight targets for 39 receiving yards during Sunday's 23-20 win against Washington. He also recorded an 18-yard rush.

Shepard has proven to be a high-floor option since returning from a toe injury that kept him on IR for four weeks, collecting six-plus receptions in each of his three most recent outings. The 27-year-old wideout has also averaged 57.3 receiving yards per game with one touchdown since his Week 7 return, after posting a reduced 38 yards per contest and being held scoreless over his first two appearances of 2020. In the Giants' upcoming matchup, Shepard will face the same Philadelphia defense that he tallied his lone TD of the year against Week 7.

Parker caught six of seven targets for 64 yards during Sunday's 34-31 win over the Cardinals.

Parker led the team in targets, catches and receiving yardage as he came through with his best output since Week 4. He didn't break off any long gains but showed a solid rapport with Tua Tagovailoa as he led the team in all major receiving categories. Perhaps most importantly, Tagovailoa looked much more comfortable in this one than he did last week in his first NFL start and should be a boon for Parker's fantasy value if he can continue his ascent next Sunday in a home matchup with a beatable Chargers defense.

Cooks recorded three receptions on nine targets for 83 yards and a touchdown in Week 9 against the Jaguars.

Cooks started the game with a big play, taking off for a 57-yard score on the Texans' second play from scrimmage. He was largely inefficient with his remaining targets, though he did manage two additional receptions of 17 and nine yards. Most importantly, Cooks had plenty of opportunity to produce and now has nine or more targets in four consecutive contests. He and the Texans will head to Cleveland for a Week 10 matchup against the Browns.

Williams registered five receptions off seven targets for 81 yards in the 31-26 loss to the Raiders on Sunday.

After just one game with 60-plus receiving yards through the first four weeks of the season, Williams now has three such games (and two in back-to-back weeks) in his last four contests. The nice day will be overshadowed by what amounted to a dropped touchdown from four yards out in the waning seconds as quarterback Justin Herbert lofted a pretty fade route near the right side of the end zone only to have Raiders cornerback Isaiah Johnson break up the pass at the last moment. Williams was escorted off by trainers following the play, but he eventually walked off the field under his own power once the game concluded. Provided the big-bodied wideout is healthy, Williams should see another favorable matchup next week when the team travels to take on the Dolphins.