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Sutton caught one of eight targets for a 27-yard gain during Sunday's 20-3 loss in Buffalo.

Sutton snagged a 27-yard pass over the deep middle on a play action pass during Denver's opening drive. He and Brandon Allen failed to connect on his next seven targets as Tre'Davious White shadowed him and Allen struggled to throw through the Buffalo wind. Sutton has the size and deep-play ability to win some 50-50 balls against top corners and even double-coverage, but Allen's ability to get the ball downfield down the stretch should concern Sutton fans. Sutton takes on a Chargers defense Sunday that has done well to limit the deep ball and Sutton's value may depend on whether Allen gets a fourth start or the Drew Lock era begins.

Ridley caught six of 14 targets for 85 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 35-22 loss to Tampa Bay.

The second-year wideout has provided rampant fantasy production over his past two games after falling into a brief mid-season slump, amassing 14 receptions for 225 yards and two touchdowns in outings against the Panthers and Buccaneers over the past two Sundays. While Ridley is riding a hot streak at the moment, he's been known to fade into the background certain weeks depending on the opponent and circumstance. Prior to his recent two-game breakout, Ridley had averaged fewer than four receptions and 45 receiving yards per game, with zero touchdowns in outings against the Rams, Seahawks and Saints between Weeks 7 and 10. Upcoming on Thanksgiving night, Ridley will be facing New Orleans for the second time this season, just three weeks removed from a three-catch, 28-yard dud against the Saints on Nov. 10.

Goodwin (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Packers.

Goodwin will be a healthy scratch for the second time this year. He's been unproductive over eight games this season, recording 12 catches for 186 yards and a touchdown. Emmanuel Sanders (ribs), Deebo Samuel (shoulder) and George Kittle (ankle/knee) will all suit up Sunday.

Anderson caught four of five targets for 86 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-3 win over the Raiders.

Anderson got his mojo back, recording two catches of 30-plus yards and following up the second one with a one-yard touchdown to make it 27-3 in the third quarter. He has a two-game touchdown streak going after finding the end zone only once through the season's first nine games, and Anderson was able to top 80 yards for the third time in this one. Those who held onto him through his early struggles or scooped him up recently should consider deploying Anderson against the winless Bengals in Week 13.

Samuel (shoulder) is listed as active Sunday versus the Packers.

Samuel didn't take contact during his two limited practices this week, but his shoulder injury isn't severe enough to keep him sidelined from actual games. With Emmanuel Sanders (ribs) available as well, the 49ers have the usual suspects operating at wide receiver, which could be a fruitful endeavor with George Kittle (knee/ankle) back in action but potentially limited. In the two contests that Kittle missed, Samuel erupted for 100 yards both times en route to a combined line of 16-246-0 on 21 targets.

Cain had one catch for 35 yards in Pittsburgh's 16-10 win over Cincinnati on Sunday.

Signed just over a week ago, Cain saw just one target from Mason Rudolph before Pittsburgh made the switch at quarterback to Devlin Hodges. Cain was targeted once by Hodges, which resulted in a pass interference call which led to a field goal that proved to be the game-winner. Cain had four receptions on 14 targets for 52 yards in six games with Indianapolis before joining Pittsburgh, and he has little fantasy value heading into a Week 13 game against Cleveland.

Crowder caught two of four targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 34-3 win over Oakland.

Crowder came into this one riding a three-game touchdown streak, but he wasn't heavily involved in the game plan this time around. While the slot receiver remains a player who should be universally owned with quarterback Sam Darnold finding his game in recent weeks, this game proved that the Jets can get by just fine offensively while emphasizing their other weapons. Up next is a Week 13 trip to Cincinnati to face the 0-11 Bengals.

Slayton caught four of seven targets for 67 yards in Sunday's 19-14 loss to the Bears.

Fellow wide receiver Sterling Shepard returned from a concussion and led the Giants with nine targets, but Slayton led the team in receiving yards and tied with Golden Tate for second in targets with seven. While Shepard is another mouth to feed, it appears Slayton has emerged as a legitimate weapon for the Giants. The rookie fifth-rounder should remain on the fantasy radar in deeper formats when his team hosts the Packers in Week 13.

Erickson caught two of his eight targets for 43 yards during Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Steelers.

Erickson finished second on the team in targets, but he struggled time and again to connect with Ryan Finley. He did make a flashy 30-yard gain at one point but was otherwise held in check. This was certainly an improvement over his last two games, during which he caught one of seven targets for zero yards, but it's tough to endorse Erickson's fantasy value for next week's matchup with the Jets.

Jones caught five of 11 targets for 46 yards during Sunday's 19-16 loss to Washington.

Jones, like the Lions' offense has a whole, has missed Matthew Stafford (back), but the veteran wide receiver has made the most of playing with backup Jeff Driskel, enjoying a team-high 21 targets in Driskel's three starts. Driskel showed Sunday that he's willing to force the ball to Jones, sometimes to the Lions' advantage -- such as on a 14-yard sideline throw to set up a field goal just before halftime -- and sometimes to the team's detriment, such as on an ill-timed interception in the closing moments of the game that sparked Washington's win. Though Stafford has voiced his hope to play again this season, Jones will still be working with Driskel Thursday against a Bears defense that surrendered 77 yards on five catches to Jones in Week 9.