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Smith-Schuster hauled in four of six targets for 36 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 37-20 win versus the Ravens.

The veteran wideout's workload is set to decline in a couple weeks when Rashee Rice returns from his six-game suspension, but Smith-Schuster continues to play a key role in the offense for KC in the meantime, as he led the wideout room with 57 offensive snaps (78 percent) in Week 4. Sunday's effort marked the first time he's reached double-digit PPR points this season, and he'll likely remain a touchdown-dependent fantasy option while in a prominent role. That said, he has a decent matchup ahead versus the Jaguars in Week 5.

San Francisco general manager John Lynch said Tuesday that he expects Pearsall (knee) to be listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Rams, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Pearsall is on the mend from what the 49ers have labeled as a minor PCL injury to his right knee, which the second-year wideout sustained in the third quarter of Sunday's 26-21 loss to the Jaguars. He was sent in for further testing Monday and was listed as a non-participant on the team's estimated practice report later that day. The 49ers will hold a walk-through session Tuesday for their lone on-field workout for Week 5, and if Pearsall isn't able to take any reps, he could face an uphill battle to gain clearance. Through the first four weeks of the season, Pearsall leads the 49ers in receiving yards (327) and ranks second to only running back Christian McCaffrey in catches (20) and targets (29).

Bateman caught one of two targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Chiefs.

Bateman took on his highest offensive snap share of the season (81 percent), but the box-score production didn't follow. He had his lowest target count of the season and was held to just one reception after seemingly having a breakout in the Week 3 loss to Detroit with five catches for 63 yards and a touchdown. Baltimore's passing attack suffered in the second half against the Chiefs after quarterback Lamar Jackson exited midway through the third quarter with a hamstring injury. Bateman's fantasy upside for the Ravens' Week 5 matchup with the Texans largely hinges on Jackson's health and availability for that contest.

Bech was not targeted by quarterback Geno Smith in Sunday's 25-24 loss to the Bears.

Not only was Bech absent from Sunday's box score, but he also played just five offensive snaps while Jakobi Meyers, Tre Tucker and fellow rookie Dont'e Thornton remain well ahead in the pecking order at wide receiver. Bech figures to retain a special teams role with limited opportunities on offense against the Colts in Week 5.

Thornton was unable to haul in either of his two targets in Sunday's 25-24 loss to the Bears.

Thornton posted a zero in the fantasy scoring column, while quarterback Geno Smith struggled to get much of anything going through the air, completing 14 of 21 pass attempts for just 117 yards. On a more positive note for Thornton, he continues to retain the WR3 role behind Jakobi Meyers and Tre Tucker, with fellow rookie Jack Bech logging only five offensive snaps Sunday.

Westbrook-Ikhine hauled in his lone target for a one-yard gain in Monday's 27-21 win over the Jets.

Westbrook-Ikhine's 47 percent snap share placed him behind fellow wideouts Jaylen Waddle (90 percent) and Malik Washington (48 percent), but the workloads for both Westbrook-Ikhine and Washington should rise with Tyreek Hill having suffered a season-ending knee injury during the contest. While Westbrook-Ikhine had nine touchdowns in 17 games with the Titans in 2024, the scoring output came on just 32 catches and 60 targets, making it tough to rely on him repeating that sort of production even if his snaps increase dramatically in the weeks to come. Waddle, Washington, running back De'Von Achane and tight end Darren Waller are all likely to be higher priorities in the passing game than Westbrook-Ikhine, who has earned plaudits mainly for his blocking rather than his receiving abilities through his first six NFL seasons.

Washington reeled in two of three targets for 13 yards and added eight yards on two carries in Monday's 27-21 win over the Jets.

Washington started and was on the field for 28 of the Dolphins' 58 offensive plays (48 percent), but his snap share appears destined to rise in the upcoming weeks after star wideout Tyreek Hill sustained a season-ending knee injury during Monday's contest. Jaylen Waddle is expected to settle in as the clear No. 1 target for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa sans Hill, but fellow receivers Washington and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine as well as running back De'Von Achane and tight end Darren Waller could all see their profiles in the passing game expand to varying degrees.

Hill was diagnosed with multiple ligament tears, including one to his ACL, after dislocating his left knee during Monday's 27-21 win over the Jets, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Hill is slated to undergo surgery Tuesday, and based on the severity of his injury, the wideout is facing a lengthy recovery process that could extend into the start of the 2026 season. In the looming absence of Hill, Malik Washington and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine are candidates to see added snaps at receiver alongside new No. 1 wideout Jaylen Waddle, while running back De'Von Achane and tight end Darren Waller could also be in line for expanded pass-game roles. In addition to his surgery Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network notes that Hill could require additional procedures to address the extensive damage to his knee. The 31-year-old is under contract at a non-guaranteed salary of $29.9 million for 2026, though $11 million will become fully guaranteed if he remains on the roster by the third day of the new league year in March.

Reynolds (hamstring) had no receptions (on two targets) in Monday's 27-21 loss to the Dolphins.

Reynolds returned from a hamstring injury that he suffered back in Week 1. The veteran wideout resumed his unappealing role as the Jets' No. 2 receiver behind Garrett Wilson (6-82-1), but he still finished in a tie for fourth in targets while failing to record a reception. While Reynolds technically is a starter for the Jets, he's not involved enough offensively to generate fantasy appeal even in a soft matchup against the Cowboys on Sunday.

Mims had six receptions on as many targets for 69 yards while taking his only carry for a 16-yard touchdown in Monday's 28-3 win over Cincinnati.

Mims saved his best for the bright lights of Monday Night Football, finishing with a team high six receptions while scoring his second touchdown of the season. This was clearly a standout performance from the Broncos' third receiver, with Monday's receiving yardage surpassing the combined totals from his previous three outings. Mims possesses big-play ability that could show up on any given week, but his role is too unpredictable to warrant starting him in standard leagues against the Eagles on Sunday.