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Mumpfield caught one of two targets for 15 yards during Sunday's 35-21 win at Las Vegas.

With Davante Adams (hamstring) on IR and Puka Nacua dealing with a calf injury going into gameday, it looked like Mumpfield was going to see his role expand in Week 7. While he was second on the team in snaps at wide receiver Sunday (28), he still lagged far behind Nacua (58). As long as the latter remains available, Mumpfield appears unlikely to draw more than a few targets in any given game.

Branch brought in one of two targets for nine yards, logged an eight-yard carry and returned his lone kickoff for 61 yards during the Falcons' 29-20 win over the 49ers on Sunday.

Branch saw minimal usage offensively, but he made an impact early with a 61-yard kickoff return early in the first quarter, with the Falcons' offense converting that opportunity into a 39-yard field goal five plays later. It was a solid bounce back from his Week 6 performance against the Chicago, when he lost two fumbles. The rookie third-rounder has a 10-64-0 receiving line on 12 targets through seven regular-season games, and Branch's role will continue to be a complementary one while he's situated behind Drake London, Kyle Pitts and Bijan Robinson in the pecking order. The Falcons will hit the road for Week 8 against the Buccaneers on Nov. 1.

Dotson caught one pass on three targets for six yards during Sundays' 29-20 win over San Francisco.

Dotson's lone catch came late in the second quarter as part of a 14-play, 56-yard drive that ended with a 33-yard field goal by Nick Folk as time expired. Dotson also drew a defensive pass interference penalty late in the third quarter, but it was an otherwise quiet night for the fifth-year pro, whose 38 offensive snaps were second-most among Falcons wide receivers behind Drake London (55). Dotson has two catches or fewer in six of the first seven games of the regular season and has a 12-242-2 receiving line on 26 targets this year. The Falcons hit the road in Week 8 for an NFC South tilt against the Buccaneers, whose defense stifled Panthers QB Bryce Young in a Week 7 win for Tampa Bay.

Lance reeled in all two targets for 12 yards during Sunday's 16-10 loss to Pittsburgh.

Lance had two catches for the second consecutive game, though unlike the Week 6 win over the Giants, he didn't find the end zone. The 24-year-old has logged 332 offensive snaps this season, third in the receiving corps behind Chris Olave (387) and Devaughn Vele (438). However, despite being on the field more often than most of the other wideouts on the roster, Lance hasn't been productive throughout his rookie campaign.

Bernard caught three of five targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 16-10 win over the Saints.

It was a big step back in production for the rookie wideout compared to Week 6 against the Bucs, but Bernard still ran a team-high 33 routes on Aaron Rodgers' 34 dropbacks against New Orleans. Bernard's role is secure while Michael Pittman (foot) and Roman Wilson (finger) remain sidelined for at least two more games each. Bernard will be a fantasy WR3 for next Sunday's game against the Browns.

Kirk played 20 snaps on offense but didn't show up on the box score otherwise during Sunday's 29-20 loss to Atlanta.

Kirk was activated off injured reserve Saturday and was cleared to make his 2026 debut following a near three-month absence due to a calf injury that he sustained during training camp in July. His 20 offensive snaps were fourth-most among 49ers wide receivers, and while he was being eased back into things, his lack of targets was a bit of a let down considering the 49ers were without both Mike Evans (Achilles) and Deebo Samuel (hamstring). Both of San Francisco's top pass catchers could be back in action following the Week 8 bye, so Kirk's role for Week 9 against the Raiders on Sunday, Nov. 8 is uncertain.

Smith reverted to the Steelers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Smith caught both of his targets for 24 yards in Sunday's win over the Saints in Paris. The wide receiver played 29 offensive snaps in the contest, good for 45 percent of the team's total offensive plays. Smith has no practice squad elevations remaining, meaning he will need to sign with the Steelers' 53-man roster to suit up for more 2026 contests with the team.

Osborn reverted to the Titans' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Osborn was elevated to the active roster prior to Sunday's 27-24 loss to Cleveland. He failed to record any stats during the contest while playing three snaps with the special-teams unit. The wide receiver can be elevated two more times before the Titans would have to officially sign him to the active roster.

Brown hauled in all three targets for 57 yards during Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Steelers.

Brown had the most productive game of his NFL career thus far, catching more passes than he had in his previous five appearances combined. The 2026 No. 190 overall pick should continue to get consistent work on special teams. However, despite the recent uptick in offensive snaps, it's unknown if Brown will continue to be more involved as a pass-catcher moving forward.

Cooks caught one of three targets for 13 yards during Sunday's 29-20 loss to Atlanta.

Cooks was in line to serve as the 49ers' top wide receiver for Week 7 due to the absences of Mike Evans (Achilles) and Deebo Samuel (hamstring). Cooks' 45 offensive snaps were second-most among 49ers wideouts behind Jordan Watkins (50), although the former had only once catch to show for his extra playing time, which didn't happen until the final minute of the fourth quarter. Cooks has three catches on seven targets for 33 yards and a touchdown over his last three games, but his role could shrink significantly following the 49ers' Week 8 bye depending on the statuses of Evans, Samuel and Demarcus Robinson (ankle, IR).