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Grant was not targeted during Sunday's loss to the Bills.

Grant played seven snaps on offense. He also played seven snaps on special teams but didn't attempt either a kick or punt return. At this point in time, Grant doesn't appear to be operating as more than a depth receiver in Miami's offense.

Ateman caught his lone target for 36 receiving yards in Sunday's 42-24 loss to the Packers.

Ateman logged 23-plus offensive snaps for the second straight game with fellow receivers Tyrell Williams (foot), Dwayne Harris (ankle) and Zay Jones (coach's decision) all sidelined, but Ateman has recorded just one total reception during this span of increased opportunity. Williams' plantar fasciitis may keep him out in Week 8 against the Texans as well, which could lend Ateman additional chances to prove his worthiness of a roster spot in Oakland moving forward.

James hauled in his lone target for 40 yards in Sunday's 9-0 win over the Redskins.

James saw a season-high 50 percent of the offensive snaps after Marquise Goodwin (head) was limited to just seven such plays. The 24-year-old received just one target in sloppy conditions, but he made it count by recording the longest offensive play of the game. Goodwin was cleared to return before the contest concluded, so James figures to slot back into a reserve/return role against Carolina in Week 8.

Cain got the start at receiver opposite T.Y. Hilton in Sunday's win over Houston, but did not have a target.

Cain continues to get plenty of snaps but few targets in the Indy offense. He's played 42 percent or more of the offense's snaps in each of the past five games, but has just two receptions and 10 targets over that span. Until he starts getting the ball thrown his way, he's not a viable option in any fantasy format despite his nominal status as a starter.

Renfrow caught two of three targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 42-24 loss to the Packers.

Starting receiver Tyrell Williams' (foot) multi-week absence has not resulted in much of a benefit for Renfrow's production, as the slot man has accounted for just 26 total receiving yards on three catches over the Raiders' past two games. Tight end Darren Waller has been the most consistent pass catcher in Oakland, while Trevor Davis has earned at least 50 offensive snaps in consecutive tilts.

Goodwin (head) was limited to just seven snaps, failing to record a reception from his lone target in Sunday's 9-0 win over Washington.

Goodwin had to leave the game to get his head checked out after colliding with a defender. The veteran was cleared to return to action, but he wasn't used again after being on the field for just seven offensive snaps. The move has to be considered precautionary, as the 49ers never had a comfortable lead in a game with sloppy conditions. Fantasy owners should make sure that Goodwin doesn't pop up on the injury report during practice this week before considering using the wideout against the Panthers on Sunday.

Thielen (hamstring) is aiming to return Week 9 at Kansas City, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Thielen was knocked out of Sunday's win at Detroit early due to a right hamstring strain and didn't return. After undergoing an MRI on Monday, it was revealed that he didn't suffer significant damage to the hamstring, but with a Thursday night matchup against the Redskins on tap, he's unlikely to recover in time to play in that contest, per Pelissero. If Thielen indeed is inactive Week 8, the biggest beneficiaries of his absence will be rookie Bisi Johnson and tight ends Kyle Rudolph and Irv Smith Jr.

Washington (shoulder) practiced Monday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

The Steelers' Week 7 bye came at a good time for Washington, who now will set his sights on returning to action next Monday against the 0-6 Dolphins. If he's able to suit up for Week 8 action, Washington figures to serve as the team's No. 3 wide receiver target behind JuJu Smith-Schuster and Diontae Johnson.

Slayton caught both of his targets for 20 yards in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals.

Daniel Jones didn't have much time to throw, and when he did it was mostly short balls to Golden Tate. Sterling Shepard could be back soon, too, but Slayton should retain a small role as a deep threat.

Thielen's MRI revealed no major damage to his right hamstring, but the receiver is considered unlikely to play Thursday against the Redskins, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Thielen suffered the injury on an acrobatic 25-yard touchdown reception -- his only catch of the day -- in the first quarter of Sunday's 42-30 win over the Lions. Though the MRI results seem to support Thielen's own optimism that his injury isn't anything too worrisome, he'll still have a tough time gaining clearance to play due to the quick turnaround in Week 8. If the Vikings do end up ruling Thielen out versus Washington, Stefon Diggs would serve as the team's unquestioned top target, with the likes of Bisi Johnson, Kyle Rudolph and Irv Smith Jr. also potentially benefiting from heightened involvement in the passing game.