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Reynolds collected three receptions for 42 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 29-27 win against the Packers.

Reynolds accumulated a season-high five targets as Cooper Kupp (knee) missed his second consecutive start Sunday, The 23-year-old seemed to inherit Kupp's red-zone target share, scoring touchdowns from one and 19 yards out against a Packers defense that entered Week 8 allowing the second-most receiving touchdowns to opposing wideouts in 2018 (12). A potential NFC Championship preview against New Orleans awaits Sunday, as Reynolds aims to capitalize on a matchup against a Saints secondary that's been picked apart to the tune of 315 passing yards per game this season.

Valdes-Scantling caught two of five targets for 45 receiving yards, including a 40-yard touchdown catch during Sunday's 29-27 loss to the Rams.

An athletic "freak," even in comparison to other world-class athletes from across the NFL, Valdes-Scantling has accounted for 100 receiving yards or a touchdown in each of Green Bay's past three games. With Randall Cobb and Geronimo Allison being forced to cope with injuries over the past month, Valdes-Scantling has garnered 22 combined targets in games against the 49ers, Lions and Rams. The rookie out of South Florida aims to continue his hot streak on Sunday night against New England, opposing a Patriots secondary that entered Week 8 allowing the 10th-fewest receiving yards to opposing wideouts.

Woods hauled in five of seven targets, racking up 70 receiving yards during Sunday's 29-27 win against Green Bay.

Though Woods has gone scoreless over the past four weeks, he's maintained steady production in accounting for five-plus catches and 70 or more receiving yards in seven straight games. The fifth-year man has been a security blanket on short to intermediate routes for quarterback Jared Goff, leading Los Angeles with 8.1 targets per game in 2018. Week 9 brings a clash of NFC titans as the Rams take on New Orleans, providing Woods with an opportunity to carve up a Saints defense that's allowed 245 or more passing yards in every game this season.

Cole caught two of three targets for 18 yards and lost a fumble in Sunday's loss to the Eagles in London.

Cole had a solid start to the season with 15 catches for 210 yards and a touchdown through the first three games, but over the last three weeks, has only eight catches for 80 yards while also having five drops and two lost fumbles, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports. Jaguars wide receivers have been difficult to trust all season due to the volatility of their offense without Leonard Fournette (hamstring), and Cole's ball-security issues only compound the problem. The Jacksonville offense heads into a Week 9 bye with a plethora of issues needing to be ironed out.

Cooks caught three of eight targets for 74 receiving yards, adding nine rushing yards on two carries during Sunday's 29-27 win against Green Bay.

The fifth-year receiver has seen a visible dip in production since returning from concussion protocol in Week 6, turning in per-game averages of three receptions and 63.7 yards over his past three outings, compared to an average output of 6.5 catches and 113 yards through the first quarter of the regular season. Despite the stymied production of late, Cooks remains a fixture in the Rams passing attack, with eight or more targets in five of seven appearances this year. The pending return of Cooper Kupp (knee) will seemingly have no impact on him being a viable WR2, as Cooks recorded five-plus receptions in every game when active alongside Kupp in the starting lineup. Sunday brings a matchup with a Patriots secondary that entered Week 8 allowing 275.9 passing yards per game (bottom 10 in the NFL).

Kirk caught three of seven targets for 42 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 18-15 win over the 49ers.

Kirk was relatively quiet for most of the game, but his 9-yard touchdown grab put his team ahead for good with just 34 seconds left on the clock. He's been somewhat productive of late, averaging 65.3 yards per game with two touchdowns over his last four. Interim offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich stated his desire to focus on feeding the likes of David Johnson and Larry Fitzgerald, but Kirk's rapport with quarterback Josh Rosen should keep him involved on a weekly basis. He'll be on bye next week before taking on the Chiefs in Week 10.

Powell gained eight yards on two punt returns during Sunday's 28-14 loss to Seattle.

Powell was active on game day for the first time in his young career but was only asked to field punts while Ameer Abdullah handled kickoff returns. It's possible the Lions will want to give him more chances in this capacity going forward in order to more fairly determine his effectiveness off a larger sample size, and it's not out of the question for the 5-foot-8 speedster to get involved on offense, too. Powell is thus someone on whom to keep an eye in deep leagues, as he could be the next man up in the slot should the injury bug strike Golden Tate sometime down the line.

Jones (coach's decision) was inactive for Sunday's 28-14 loss to the Seahawks.

Jones was a healthy scratch for the first time all season. The Lions used Ameer Abdullah at kick returner with Brandon Powell handling punts.

Goodwin was targeted four times and turned his lone reception into a 55-yard touchdown during Sunday's 18-15 loss to the Cardinals.

Goodwin made the most of his only offensive touch, taking a short pass across the middle and racing past multiple defenders on the way to the end zone. He was quiet last week against the Rams, but this outing gives him three touchdowns in his last three games. Goodwin is still rather dependent on big plays for fantasy utility, but this was a reminder that he's still able to deliver when given the opportunity. The speedster will face off against the Raiders on Thursday.

Adams hauled in five of seven targets for 133 yards during Sunday's 29-27 loss to the Rams.

The Packers' No. 1 target has had no issue finding the end zone this year (six touchdowns), but his output of 405 receiving yards over the past three weeks is a stark improvement compared to his early-season production. Adams has accumulated 135 yards per game since Week 4, after averaging an output 71.3 yards per game through the first quarter of the regular season. There's minimal evidence suggesting Adams will slow down any time soon, with a healthy target share of 44.3 percent among Green Bay receivers. Week 9 brings a matchup with a Patriots defense that holds opposing wideouts to a catch rate of 58.7 percent (fourth-best in the NFL).