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Evans brought in six of nine targets for 59 yards in the Buccaneers' 48-10 loss to the Bears on Sunday.

Evans' catch total drew even with Adam Humphries for the team lead, but given the blowout defeat, it was a rather hollow accomplishment. However, the 2014 first-round pick continues to undoubtedly please fantasy owners -- especially in PPR formats -- as he has no fewer than six receptions in any contest and has already logged a whopping 39 targets while scoring in all but Sunday's loss. With Jameis Winston having played the second half against Chicago and likely to regain his starting job following a Week 5 bye, Evans will seek to revive his traditionally strong connection with the quarterback against the Falcons in Week 6.

Jones caught four of seven targets for 38 yards in Sunday's 22-0 loss to the Packers.

Jones led his team in targets, though three guys came in right behind him with six. The No. 2 wide receiver in arguably the league's least threatening passing game isn't a very appealing option most weeks. Week 5 against the Titans should be no exception.

Pettis (knee) won't return to Sunday's contest against the Chargers, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

After his first-half visit to the locker room, Pettis was seen riding a stationary bike on the sideline but eventually ruled out at the start of the third quarter. He was blanked for the second consecutive game Sunday, leaving him with three catches (on seven targets) for 96 yards and one touchdown on the season. Until his knee injury has a specific diagnosis, there's no telling how long he may be sidelined, if at all.

Hopkins was targeted 12 times and converted them into 10 catches for 169 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 37-34 win over the Colts.

Hopkins hauled in a five-yard fade for the Texans' third touchdown of the game just before halftime. It was Hopkins' second score of the season. Though he faces a tough Dallas defense Sunday, Hopkins remains one of the most reliable receivers in the game. He has been targeted at least 10 times, caught at least six passes, and tallied at least 70 yards in every game thus far this season. His star appears to be rising as Deshaun Watson gets closer to 2017 form.

Ridley hauled in four of six targets for 54 yards and two touchdowns, as the Falcons suffered a 37-36 loss to Cincinnati on Sunday.

Ridley now has six touchdowns over his last 11 quarters of play, totaling 15 receptions for 264 yards between Week 2 and Week 4 after being shut out in the season opener against Philadelphia. The 23-year-old rookie has vaulted himself well inside the top 10 in terms of wide receiver scoring in PPR formats with 25.8 points per game over his last three outings. Another tasty matchup looms Sunday, as Ridley and the Atlanta receiving corps face a Steelers secondary that entered Week 4 allowing the fourth-most fantasy points (PPR) to opposing wideouts.

Boyd turned 15 targets into 11 catches for 100 yards in Sunday's 37-36 win over Atlanta.

No other Bengal saw more than eight targets, including A.J. Green, who scored the go-ahead touchdown in the final seconds. While Green is still the bigger red-zone threat, Boyd has established plenty of value for himself with 323 yards and two touchdowns over the past three weeks. He'll be in the flex conversation at minimum against the Dolphins in Week 5.

Dorsett brought in four of seven targets for 55 yards and a touchdown in the Patriots' 38-7 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.

One week after exiting a loss to the Lions with a knee injury, Dorsett bounced back with another solid performance and his first touchdown of the season. The 25-year-old now has seven targets apiece in each of his three non-injury-shortened games and has no fewer than Sunday's four receptions in any of them. It remains to be seen how Julian Edelman's return from suspension will affect Dorsett's opportunities, but he'll look to continue producing against the Colts in a Thursday night matchup Week 5.

Pettis is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chargers due to a knee injury, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Injured on a punt return in the first quarter, Pettis required assistance to get to the sideline and eventually rode a cart to the locker room, per Matt Barrows of The Athletic. Pettis has been hit or miss as a rookie, averaging 32 yards and scoring one touchdown on his three receptions. As long as he's in recovery mode, Kendrick Bourne should benefit among the fringes of the 49ers receiving corps.

Adams caught eight of 14 targets for 81 yards in Sunday's 22-0 win over the Bills.

Adams led his team in targets, catches and receiving yards, but Green Bay's passing game wasn't very stressed in this one given Buffalo's ineptitude on offense. Tight end Jimmy Graham scored the team's lone touchdown through the air while No. 2 wide receiver Geronimo Allison turned 11 targets into 80 yards. Adams should once again serve as Aaron Rodgers' primary target in the Week 5 divisional clash with the Lions.

Allen (knee/tooth) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

The Chargers' top pass-catcher is thus good to go Sunday and should see his share of targets in the team's Week 4 attack. Through three games to date, Allen has parlayed his 17 catches (on 26 targets) for 219 yards and a TD.