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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.

Allen (illness) caught nine of his 11 targets for 103 yards and a touchdown in the 31-26 loss Sunday to the Raiders.

Allen was a late add to the team's injury report thanks to an illness, but the wideout was able to pass multiple COVID-19 tests to clear him for the divisional matchup Sunday. It certainly didn't seem to affect Allen, however, as he once again led the team in targets and found his way into the end zone to close out the first half thanks to a bit of shoddy coverage on the part of the Raiders. It was a bit curious Allen didn't see a single target in the final three minutes of the game, especially with the final two passes both coming within the six-yard line as the Chargers attempted a last-second come-from-behind win, but it was still one of Allen's best games of the 2020 campaign regardless. Since the Week 6 bye, Allen has put together 28 receptions for 295 receiving yards and two touchdowns, which should put him in line for career-high numbers if he can keep this pace.

Kirk caught five of eight targets for 123 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 34-31 loss to the Dolphins.

With DeAndre Hopkins struggling, Kirk led the team in targets, catches and receiving yards as he set or tied season highs across the board. The highlight of his day was a 56-yard touchdown grab in the second quarter that gave him five scores in his last three outings. Kirk now has three plays of at least 49 yards this season, and two have gone for touchdowns over the same three-game stretch. The Bills secondary could key in on Hopkins as well next Sunday, potentially setting up Kirk for another productive effort.

Hopkins caught all three of his targets for 30 yards during Sunday's 34-31 loss to the Dolphins.

Hopkins hauled in every pass thrown his way but struggled to break free against a talented Miami secondary. He managed a long of just 17 yards and was held to short gains on his other two touches. This was easily the least involved Hopkins has been in his first eight games with the Cardinals, and he should be targeted much more in next Sunday's matchup with the Bills.

Watson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday night's game against the Saints.

Watson now finds himself as the odd man out in a Tampa Bay receiving corps headlined by the likes of Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Antonio Brown, with Rob Gronkowski occupying the tight end slot. Unless the Buccaneers' pass catching group suffers attrition, Watson could have a tough time earning snaps going forward.

Montgomery (coach's decision) is listed as inactive Sunday at Tampa Bay.

Montgomery last saw the field Week 2, as he's missed five games due to a hamstring injury. He was activated from IR just this past week, but with all of Alvin Kamara, Latavius Murray and Dwayne Washington healthy and active, Montgomery will make it six straight absences Sunday.

Godwin (finger) is active for Sunday's game versus the Saints.

After putting in a full practice Friday, Godwin will miss just one contest following Oct. 27 surgery to repair a fractured left index finger. He could get back in the box score in a big way against a New Orleans defense that has given up 10.1 yards per target (second worst in the NFL) and 12 touchdowns (fourth most) to wideouts in seven outings this season.

Thomas (ankle/hamstring) is active for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

For the first time since the season opener, Thomas is back in the Saints' lineup after six games missed due to first a left ankle injury, and subsequently, a Grade 1 hamstring strain. It'll be interesting to see the breakdown of targets between Thomas and Alvin Kamara, but the former will be facing a Bucs defense that has allowed 7.9 yards per target and six touchdowns to wide receivers (both top 10 toughest in the NFL) in eight contests this season.

Thielen recorded two receptions on five targets for 38 yards in Week 9 against the Lions.

The Vikings attempted only 20 passes in their victory over Detroit, limiting Thielen's chances for a big performance. Even with the opportunities given, Thielen had disappointing production as he converted less than half of his targets into receptions. On the positive side, he logged a 30-yard reception -- his sixth of greater than 20 yards on the season. Thielen will likely be in for a tough matchup in Week 10 against the Bears.

Pascal secured five of six targets for 55 yards in the Colts' 24-10 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.

With T.Y. Hilton (groin) out of action and Jack Doyle (concussion) exiting the game in the first quarter, Pascal led the Colts in receptions while checking in second in receiving yards by one to Michael Pittman. Pascal remains a solid possession option, but he lacks the explosiveness to offer next-level fantasy upside and therefore isn't a reliable candidate to take over the deep routes Hilton often runs. Pascal will look to continue making solid contributions in a Week 10 Thursday night battle against the Titans.