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Cooper caught his lone target for five yards in Sunday's 23-9 loss to the Eagles.

Someone should have told Cooper -- and the Cowboys' coaching staff -- that Halloween was Saturday, because his impersonation of a ghost was more "trick" than "treat" for those counting on the star wideout for significant production. The 26-year-old almost went the entire contest without receiving a target from third-string quarterback Ben DiNucci until he finally caught a pass for five yards in a garbage-time comeback attempt in the fourth quarter. The good news for Cooper's fantasy managers is that Andy Dalton (concussion) has a good chance to return next week (the duo averaged 7.0 completions, 79.5 yards and 0.5 touchdowns across two contests). The bad news is that a tough matchup against the Steelers looms in Week 9. If DiNucci is forced to start again, managers may have to explore other options in place of the former must-start receiver.

Moore recorded three receptions on three targets for 18 yards and a touchdown in Week 8 against San Francisco. He also chipped in two rushes for 28 yards.

Moore maintained his usual role as third receiver for the team, finishing behind both DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett in targets. He got involved in the offense early on, recording two receptions for 12 yards on the team's second offensive possession. His only other reception came late in third quarter when he caught a six-yard touchdown in the middle of the end zone. It was Moore's third score of the season. Despite his reliability in the red zone, Moore has yet to surpass four targets this season and is unlikely to see his volume spike without the absence of Lockett or Metcalf.

Bourne recorded eight receptions on 10 targets for 81 yards in Week 8 against the Seahawks.

Bourne showed a connection with Nick Mullens during the fourth quarter, racking up 59 of his 81 yards on the team's final two drives. He was able to command a season-best eight targets in the absence of Deebo Samuel (hamstring) and George Kittle (ankle). Game script also aided Bourne's output, as the team was playing from behind throughout the entire second half. With a quick turnaround for a Week 9 matchup against the Packers on Thursday, Bourne could be pushed into a significant role again.

Williams recorded five receptions on eight targets for 99 yards and a touchdown in Week 8 against the Broncos.

Williams bounced back from a one-catch performance in Week 7 to provide a number of big plays. The most notable came on a 24-yard one-handed touchdown catch in the corner of the end zone. He also added a 36-yard reception and was tackled at the two-yard line, falling just short of a multi-touchdown performance. Williams has been extremely inconsistent through six games, recording under 20 yards in three games and over 65 yards in the other three. He'll look to build on this strong performance in Week 9 in a matchup against the Raiders.

Aiyuk recorded eight receptions on 11 targets for 91 yards and a touchdown in Week 8 against the Seahawks.

Aiyuk followed up his breakout performance in Week 7 with another strong effort to lead the team in targets and yards. A significant portion of his production came with Nick Mullens under center during the fourth quarter, including a leaping catch for 33 yards down the middle of the field. On the team's next drive, Aiyuk hauled in a pass from three yards away for a touchdown in the corner of the end zone. Aiyuk could be in for a significant number of targets again in Week 9 against Green Bay on Thursday, as Deebo Samuel (hamstring) could remain out and George Kittle (ankle) will have to recover in short order to be available.

Jeudy caught four of 10 targets for 73 yards during Sunday's 31-30 win over the Chargers.

The Broncos were in a bad position early in the fourth quarter, down two scores and facing third-and-16. Jeudy came free on a deep crosser, picking up a 43-yard catch-and-run, and Denver scored on the next play. Jeudy has been hot and cold as a rookie but stepped up Sunday with Tim Patrick (hamstring) out of the lineup, setting season highs in targets and yards. He'll have a chance to build on that in Atlanta in Week 8 against one of the league's weaker pass defenses.

Lockett recorded four receptions on five targets for 33 yards in Week 8 against the 49ers.

Coming off a massive Week 7 performance, Lockett was held in check by San Francisco's defense. Instead, DK Metcalf was peppered with 15 targets and posted 161 receiving yards with two scores. Though Lockett has seven touchdowns, he's accumulated six of them in two games. Similarly, he has accounted for 300 of his 575 receiving yards in two games this season. That leaves him with huge upside in every game, but also with a limited floor. Lockett will try to get back on track in Week 9 against Buffalo.

Smith made a 13-yard catch on his lone target in Sunday's 35-9 loss to Kansas City.

The catch was Smith's first of the season in his third game. The speedy receiver caught 17 balls last season and will hope to take on a larger role in the injury-riddled Jets receiving corps moving forward.

Pascal caught three of six targets for 44 yards during Sunday's 41-21 win over the Lions.

Pascal led the team in targets while tying for the lead in receptions and finishing second in yardage. He recorded a long gain of 20 yards, which tied his third-longest of the season, and converted first downs on his other two receptions as well. T.Y. Hilton (groin) left the game with an injury, which in theory created more opportunities for Pascal, but he finished with modest numbers nonetheless. Whether Hilton plays or not next Sunday against the Ravens, Pascal will face a tough matchup and probably doesn't carry much fantasy upside given the nature of the Indianapolis offense.

Smith caught five of seven targets for 43 yards in Sunday's 26-23 overtime win over the Bears.

While he didn't turn his opportunities into much production, Smith did tie his season highs in catches and targets as Drew Brees' top option at wide receiver, although tight end Jared Cook matched his volume and Alvin Kamara topped them both. Depending on the health of Michael Thomas (hamstring) and Emmanuel Sanders (COVID), Smith could again see a significant workload in Week 9's tough road matchup against the Buccaneers.