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Bourne had three receptions (six targets) for 33 yards in Sunday's 25-20 loss to the Eagles.

Bourne's six targets actually led all San Francisco wideouts, but in true Kyle Shanahan style, a running back and tight end surpassed his target share. The veteran wideout has had a steady floor through four games, but the lack of touchdowns has hurt the potential for fantasy value. The return of Deebo Samuel (foot) and the emergence of rookie Brandon Aiyuk could end up cutting into Bourne's production going forward.

Woods caught six of seven targets for 35 yards and rushed once for two yards during Sunday's 17-9 win over the Giants.

While this was the veteran's first fantasy dud of the season, it's actually his second poor receiving showing through four games. Woods was held to just two receptions for 14 yards in Week 2 against Philadelphia, but a rushing touchdown kept him productive for fantasy managers. Quarterback Jared Goff threw to nine different receivers Sunday, but Woods remained a go-to option. He tied with fellow wideout Cooper Kupp for tops on the team with seven targets Sunday. It's definitely discouraging that Woods didn't capitalize on a soft matchup against the basement-dwelling Giants, but the entire Rams offense was in a funk. Look for a bounce-back showing from the typically reliable Woods in Week 5 against Washington.

Hodge did not play in Sunday's win over Dallas after suffering a hamstring injury during pre-game warmups.

The Browns went to the next man up as the No. 3 wideout, using rookie Donovan Peoples-Jones as a fill-in. Hodge had cemented the job as the third wideout, so if healthy, he will resume the role Week 5 against the Colts.

Samuel (foot) caught all three of his targets for 35 yards and added 10 yards on one carry in Sunday's 25-20 loss to the Eagles.

Samuel was activated off injured reserve prior to Sunday's contest after undergoing offseason surgery on his injured foot. The 24-year-old was eased back into action in a limited role, but still produced numbers similar to his pre-injury performance, at least on a per-snap basis. Expect Samuel's workload to increase next week against the Dolphins as the wideout inches toward being back to full strength.

Ward caught four of seven targets for 38 yards in Sunday's 25-20 win over San Francisco.

With the majority of the Eagles' wideout corps sidelined, Ward became Carson Wentz's favorite target. Practice squad receiver Travis Fulgham caught the lone passing touchdown of the game, but Ward was clearly the top receiver while operating out of the slot. The former quarterback has PPR appeal heading into a matchup against the Steelers on Sunday after garnering 18 targets (12 receptions) over his previous two contests.

Aiyuk had two receptions (five targets) for 18 yards, but did most of his damage on a 38-yard touchdown run in a loss to the Eagles on Sunday.

Aiyuk remained in the starting lineup as Deebo Samuel (foot) was eased back into action. The dynamic rookie put his after-the-catch skills on display when he took a backwards pass behind the line of scrimmage and bounced off of two tackles before hurdling a diving defender and landing in the end zone. It was a highlight-reel play that flashed the potential Aiyuk has to rip off a big play at any moment. It is unclear if the Arizona State product will remain a starter against the Dolphins on Sunday now that the receiver he was replacing (Samuel) is back in the fold. Either way, Aiyuk proved that he doesn't need a ton of touches -- or receptions for that matter -- to make an impact on the scoreboard.

Beasley caught three of four targets for 32 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 30-23 win over the Raiders.

Beasley finished fourth on the team in targets but did quite well with the looks he received, converting an 11-yard touchdown grab in the second quarter. The veteran reached the end zone for the first time this season Sunday, and while his yardage total was his lowest of the season, he is still on pace to top 1,000 yards for the campaign. He left briefly in the first half because of a foot injury but was able to return to the contest. If he is at full strength, Beasley should continue to serve as one of Josh Allen's security options in next Sunday's favorable matchup against the Titans.

Diggs caught six of seven targets for 115 yards during Sunday's 30-23 win over the Raiders.

Diggs led the team in targets, receptions and receiving yards while averaging a healthy 19.2 yards per reception. He came through with a season-high gain of 49 yards and continues to build an excellent rapport with ascending quarterback Josh Allen. Diggs is now on pace for over 1,600 yards through four games and will look to continue his excellent season in another favorable matchup next Sunday against the Titans.

Pascal recorded three receptions on eight targets for 58 yards in Week 4 against the Bears.

Pascal worked as the Colts' deep threat -- he averaged 19.3 yards per reception -- but also led the team with eight targets. He accounted for Indy's longest gain of the day on a 36-yard reception during their first drive of the contest, helping set up a touchdown to cap the possession. With Parris Campbell (knee) and Michael Pittman (leg) both out, Pascal should continue to see plenty of targets as the team's number two receiver behind T.Y. Hilton. Pascal will have an exploitable matchup in Week 5 against a leaky Browns secondary.

Agholor caught all four of his targets for 44 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Bills.

He made a good play to snatch the ball away from Bills safety Jordan Poyer in the end zone as the Raiders tried to mount a comeback inside the final two minutes of the fourth quarter. Agholor set season highs in catches, targets and yards with rookies Henry Ruggs (hamstring) and Bryan Edwards (ankle) sidelined, potentially setting the former Eagle up for an expanded role again in Week 5's tilt against Kansas City.