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Lockett caught all six targets for 100 yards in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Falcons.

This was Lockett's second 100-yard receiving game of the year. Every catch Lockett made went for 12 or more yards, but it was DK Metcalf who was rewarded with two trips to the end zone. Lockett's traditionally thought of as a boom-or-bust receiver that can stretch the field, but he sports a solid fantasy floor this year with at least four catches for 51 yards in each of the last seven games. Lockett's primed for another boom against the Buccaneers' struggling secondary in Week 9.

Williams caught three of his six targets for 69 yards in the 17-16 win Sunday over the Bears.

Williams led the team in receiving yards, but a badly dropped touchdown on a deep pass in the first half likely ruined what could have been a breakout game for the 25-year-old. Quarterback Philip Rivers' lone interception came on what would probably count as a misplay by Williams, as the third-year receiver didn't come back to an errant pass far enough, resulting in cornerback Kyle Fuller jumping in front of the misguided pass attempt. Still, it seems as if Williams is knocking on the door of a fantasy outburst each week, and he should have more opportunities next week against a Packers secondary that has struggled to stop the pass in recent weeks.

Thomas secured all 11 of his targets for 112 yards and a touchdown in the Saints' 31-9 win over the Cardinals on Sunday. He also lost nine yards on his sole rush.

Thomas paced the Saints in receptions and receiving yards on the afternoon, as he helped make Drew Brees' return to action from a thumb injury a highly successful one. The star receiver now has eclipsed 100 yards receiving in three of the past four games, and his double-digit target streak stands at four contests. With Brees back in the fold and clearly back to full health, the 26-year-old's upside is through the roof moving forward.

Metcalf caught three of five targets for 13 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Falcons.

Metcalf caught touchdowns of two and four yards in this contest, as he continues to shape up as a strong red-zone target for Russell Wilson in the wake of Will Dissly's (Achilles) season-ending injury. He now has the most receiving touchdowns (four) by a Seahawks rookie through the first eight games of a season since 2000 (Darrell Jackson). It's definitely troubling for Metcalf's fantasy value that he hasn't managed more than four receptions in a game this year, so he's shaping up as a boom-or-bust receiver based on deep throws and end-zone trips.

Allen (hamstring) caught seven of his 10 targets for 53 yards in the 17-16 win Sunday over the Bears.

While head coach Anthony Lynn suggested the team would limit Allen's workload were he able to play Sunday, that quickly proved not to be the case, as the 27-year-old saw three of the first five pass attempts of the game. Allen's numbers were fairly pedestrian considering the Bears' increasing focus on covering underneath routes, but the two-time Pro Bowler likely should have a touchdown reception early in the fourth quarter on an excellent deep pass, only for the sure-handed receiver to simply drop it, setting up what would be a 42-yard missed field goal. Allen figures to be in a better spot come next week when he faces a Packers' defense that has proven to be susceptible to the pass in recent weeks.

Ridley (head) returned to Sunday's game versus the Seahawks, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

After undergoing concussion tests, Ridley has been cleared to get back on the field. He'll look to expand upon his 2-32-0 line on five targets at the time of his departure.

Ridley was removed from Sunday's game against the Seahawks to be evaluated for a concussion, Wendy Adams of the Falcons Radio Network reports.

RIdley was slow to get up after a 19-yard catch early in the fourth quarter. If he's diagnosed with a concussion, he'll end the day with two receptions (on five targets) for 32 yards. Russell Gage and Justin Hardy are the next wide receivers up in the Falcons offense.

Jones is active for the first time as a member of the Raiders in Sunday's Week 8 tilt against the Texans.

Jones will suit up against a depleted Texans secondary that will be missing Johnathan Joseph (hamstring), Bradley Roby (hamstring) and Tashaun Gipson (back). Jones was a healthy scratch in Week 7 against the Packers, but he's apparently picked up enough of the playbook at this point to take the field.

Doss (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 8 tilt against the Texans.

With Tyrell Williams (foot) back in action Sunday, Doss will lose the active status he'd enjoyed in every other game this season. Doss' status is somewhat surprising given he'd performed well in a Week 7 loss to the Packers (3-54-0 on five targets), but recent trade acquisition Zay Jones' availability appears to have played a part in bumping Doss from the game-day roster.

Olszewski (ankle/hamstring) is officially active for Sunday's game against Cleveland.

Olszewski suited up in last week's game despite coming into it with a hamstring injury, and will do the same thing for Week 8. Now that he's officially healthy, the undrafted rookie will be deployed as a depth receiver, and act as the team's starting return man on punt and kick returns.