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Coker (quadriceps) had two receptions on five targets for eight yards in Sunday's 36-30 overtime win over Arizona.

Coker was unable to replicate last week's 83-yard touchdown catch against the Cowboys, finishing with meager production against the Cardinals despite his team picking up the win. It is worth noting that the UDFA continues to play through a quadriceps injury that cost him three games of action prior to returning against Dallas in Week 15. Coker's inconsistent production and lingering injury concerns limit him to a deep-league option for next Sunday's tilt against the Buccaneers.

McCloud caught three of four targets for 19 yards and added eight rushing yards on his only carry in Sunday's 34-7 win over the Giants.

With rookie Michael Penix getting his first start at quarterback, the Falcons' passing game took a back seat to Bijan Robinson and the team's defense, and there wasn't much volume available for McCloud. Drake London did leave the game in the fourth quarter with a hamstring issue, however, and while initial reports suggest the injury isn't serious, his absence for a Week 17 clash with the Commanders would thrust McCloud into a larger role. The 28-year-old wideout has already set new career highs in 2024 with 57 catches for 607 yards on 79 targets.

Harrison had four receptions on eight targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 36-30 overtime loss to Carolina.

Harrison finished with three more targets than any teammate Sunday, but he failed to lead Arizona in any other receiving category in the overtime loss. The rookie prodigy has been a boom-or-bust asset in his first year as a pro, with more busts than booms in recent weeks. Harrison has finished above 50 receiving yards in just three of his last eight appearances, with all three of his touchdowns over that span coming in the games during which he eclipsed 50 yards. That rate of inconsistency makes Harrison a risky fantasy play in standard formats against the Rams in Week 17.

Mooney caught five of six targets for 82 yards in Sunday's 34-7 win over the Giants.

While the Falcons' passing game took a back seat to Bijan Robinson and the team's defense in Michael Penix's first NFL start, Mooney still posted respectable numbers and led Atlanta in receiving yards. He also tied with Drake London (hamstring) for the lead in receptions, although the latter made a late exit from the game. It was a reassuring rebound from Mooney after he failed to catch a pass in Week 15 -- Kirk Cousins' last start. The veteran wideout sits only 45 yards short of reaching 1,000 on the season for the second time in his career. He will try to build more chemistry with his new QB in Week 17 against the Commanders.

Kupp caught three of four targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 19-9 win over the Jets.

Kupp has faded at the worst possible time for fantasy managers, with just 24 yards on seven targets in Weeks 15 and 16 combined. Puka Nacua has 153 receiving yards on 17 targets over that span, so Nacua has pulled away from Kupp as the clear No. 1 option in the passing game. Kupp and the Rams will be back in Los Angeles for a Week 17 home game against the Cardinals, which should help the entire passing offense get back on track after struggling in the cold confines of MetLife Stadium.

Metchie (shoulder) was listed as limited on Sunday's practice estimate, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

The Texans played the Chiefs on Saturday, so the team didn't actually hold a practice a day later. In any case, the status of Metchie -- who was inactive against Kansas City -- gains added import ahead of Wednesday's game against the Ravens, given that fellow wideout Tank Dell is in line to miss time with a knee injury.

Nacua caught eight of nine targets for 56 yards in Sunday's 19-9 win over the Jets.

Nacua accounted for more than half of Matthew Stafford's 110 passing yards as the Rams' passing game was stuck in first gear in freezing conditions. The second-year wideout fell short of 97 receiving yards for only the second time in his last seven games, but he'll be well positioned to bounce back in Week 17, when the Rams return home to host the Cardinals. That change in venue will be a welcome sight for the entire passing game after LA struggled to move the ball through the air in freezing conditions against the Jets.

Thielen corralled five of six targets for 43 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 36-30 overtime win over the Cardinals.

Thielen cashed in one of Bryce Young's two touchdown strikes Sunday, bringing the receiver's season line up to 38-461-3 in eight starts. The 33-year-old Thielen has been particularly lethal since returning from injured reserve in Week 12, averaging 6.0 receptions and 70.4 yards with two of his three TDs coming over that five-game span. Those numbers are good enough for starting consideration in Week 17 against Tampa Bay in virtually any format.

Robinson caught seven of 12 targets for 62 yards in Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Falcons.

The slot receiver tied Malik Nabers for the team lead in receptions, and Robinson's seven catches and 62 yards were his highest totals since he posted an 11-71-0 line in Week 4. The 2022 second-round pick offers little fantasy value outside of full PPR formats, as he's gone 10 straight games without getting into the end zone, but his role in the Giants' offense at least seems secure. Robinson needs two more catches to reach 80 on the season, a mark he could reach in Week 17 against the Colts.

Nabers caught seven of 14 targets for 68 yards in Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Falcons.

The rookie wideout lead the Giants in receiving yards and targets while tying Wan'Dale Robinson in receptions, but the team's passing game couldn't get much going on a day in which Drew Lock threw two pick-sixes. Nabers has dealt with a variety of lower-body issues in practice in recent weeks but hasn't missed a game since Week 6, and neither the nagging injuries nor the Giants' QB turmoil have slowed him down much -- he's seen double-digit targets in four straight games, posting a 30-298-1 line on 51 targets over that stretch. He sits 31 yards shy of 1,000 for the season, a milestone he'll look to reach in Week 17 against the Colts.