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Kupp has been diagnosed with a torn ACL, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Testing confirmed the Rams' fear of a season-ending injury. The talented second-year wideout will hope to make it back for Week 1 of 2019, while Josh Reynolds figures to step in as the No. 3 receiver in an offense that almost exclusively uses three-wide sets. The Rams could alter their strategy to account for Kupp's absence, potentially using more formations that keep tight ends Tyler Higbee and Gerald Everett on the field at the same time. Kupp injured the same left knee in which he suffered an MCL sprain four weeks prior.

Agholor caught five of seven targets for 83 yards in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Cowboys.

Zach Ertz's huge day overshadowed all of the Eagles wideouts, but Agholor did finish tops among all receivers in yardage. Trade deadline acquisition Golden Tate (two catches for 14 yards) was quiet in his debut, but he figures to have a bigger presence as he gets more familiar with his new playbook and teammates. For now, Agholor is still the starting wideout opposite Alshon Jeffery, which could be the ideal position Sunday against the Saints in the event the latter draws the attention of shutdown corner Marshon Lattimore.

Cooper caught six passes on 10 targets for 75 yards in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Eagles.

Cooper wasn't able to find the end zone like he did in his Cowboys debut last week, but he still produced a usable fantasy line. By giving him 18 targets through two games, Dallas appears intent on feeding its new weapon. Dak Prescott doesn't provide Cooper with huge upside on a week-to-week basis, but the high volume should keep the wideout relevant in most formats. A soft matchup against an injury-riddled Atlanta defense Sunday bodes well for another strong game for the 24-year-old.

Ridley hauled in three of five targets for 37 yards, adding one rush for three yards during Sunday's 28-16 loss to the Browns.

Ridley has exceeded 70 yards on two occasions thus far in 2018 (Week 3 and Week 9). In the weeks following those two outings, the rookie receiver has seen a 68 percent reduction in terms of receiving output (91 combined yards in games following 146- and 71-yard displays). It's possible that opposing defenses are keying on the explosive Ridley, as he's averaged 5.5 targets in the "comedown" games, compared to 8.5 targets in his two 70-yard receiving performances. We may normally expect a rebound here, but facing one of the NFL's most resistant pass defenses in Dallas (under 220 passing yards allowed per game) keeps Ridley in fantasy flex territory for Week 11.

Humphries brought in two of three targets for 53 yards and added eight yards on one punt return in the Buccaneers' 16-3 loss to the Redskins on Sunday.

Humphries had much more of a reduced role than in Week 9, when he'd managed eight catches for 82 yards. The fourth-year wideout does continue to see a greater depth of target than in previous seasons, as he's now hauled in a pass of over 25 yards in each of the last two games. Humphries' production will inevitably fluctuate game to game based on his secondary role in the offense, but he's certainly displayed some viability in PPR formats in recent weeks.

Marshall will visit the Saints on Monday, with the team hoping to sign him to a contract, Nick Underhill of The New Orleans Advocate reports.

Marshall worked out for the Saints last week, but despite him showing well, the team opted to sign Dez Bryant to boost its ailing receiving corps. Of course, Bryant would go on to tear his Achilles in his second practice with New Orleans, sending the Saints back to square one. With the 34-year-old Marshall still available, he could join the fold Monday. In seven games with the Seahawks this season, Marshall caught 11 of 23 targets for 136 yards and a touchdown but was released late last month.

Woods caught four of five targets for 89 yards, adding three rushes for 17 yards during the Rams' 36-31 victory against Seattle on Sunday.

Woods has been a symbol of consistency in the Rams passing attack, with five-plus receptions or 85 receiving yards in every game since Week 1 -- among NFL wideouts, only Antonio Brown and Julio Jones can say the same. He's had more than the requisite number of targets to remain a viable fantasy WR2 (7.9 per game), and with Cooper Kupp (knee) now pending a potential season-ending diagnosis, that work share is likely to trend upward if anything. Upcoming next Monday is a matchup against a Kansas City defense that ranks among the league's 10 worst teams in both catches (138) and total yards (1,730) allowed to opposing wide receivers.

Before exiting with a knee injury late in third quarter of Sunday's 34-22 loss to the Bears, Jones brought in three of seven targets for 55 yards.

Jones generated a team-high 18.3 YPC on the afternoon before his exit. The veteran receiver suffered the injury late in the third quarter on an unsuccessful catch attempt down the sideline over Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller, and he did not return to the contest as Detroit tried to mount a comeback. Further details are likely forthcoming regarding the severity of the injury, which is of paramount concern to a Lions squad that just traded Golden Tate to the Eagles at the trade deadline.

Valdes-Scantling caught six of seven targets for 44 yards during Sunday's 21-12 win over the Dolphins.

Valdes-Scantling led the team in receptions while finishing tied with Davante Adams for the most targets. His long gain went for just 11 yards, however, and he finished with an underwhelming average of 7.3 yards per catch. Only three other targets went to wide receivers on the day as Randall Cobb was sidelined, so Valdes-Scantling unfortunately didn't do more with his featured role. Fantasy players still have plenty to like about a wideout who has the attention of Aaron Rodgers each week, and he'll look to bounce back Thursday against the Seahawks.

Cooks hauled in 10 of 12 targets for 100 receiving yards, adding a 9-yard rushing touchdown during Sunday's 36-31 win against the Seahawks.

Following a fourth-quarter strip sack and recovery by Dante Fowler Jr., Cooks helped put the Seahawks in a two-possession hole by scoring on a jet sweep right from nine yards out on the ensuing play (his first rushing touchdown since Week 8 of his rookie season in 2014). What's been encouraging about his debut season in Los Angeles is the consistent volume of work despite there being a plethora of weapons in the passing game. Cooks has five-plus targets in every game but one this year, and five or more catches in six of 10 outings. Prior to the Week 12 bye, he and the Rams receiving corps will have an opportunity to tee off against a porous Kansas City pass defense (138 catches allowed to wide receivers this year, tied for fourth-most in NFL).