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Shakir caught three of six targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 40-14 win over the Jets.

Shakir caught nearly every pass directed his way in the first half of the season, but that hasn't been the case once the weather started to get colder. Only three of the 45 passes thrown Shakir's way through Week 9 fell incomplete, but he has been targeted on at least three incomplete passes in six of seven subsequent games. If Shakir and Buffalo's other starters are rested against the Patriots in Week 18, he'll finish the regular season with 76 catches for 821 yards and four touchdowns on 100 targets, all career highs.

Cooper caught all three of his targets for 56 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 40-14 win over the Jets.

Cooper's first two catches put him over 10,000 career receiving yards, and he celebrated the milestone in style by coming down with a contested catch for a 30-yard touchdown in the third quarter. This was a nice bounce-back performance from Cooper, who had just one catch over the previous two games combined. Cooper may not play against the Patriots in Week 18 since the Bills have secured the No. 2 seed in the AFC and can't move up or down.

Evans secured eight of nine targets for 97 yards and two touchdowns in the Buccaneers' 48-14 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

Evans and Baker Mayfield were clicking right from the onset of the high-scoring win, with the veteran wideout securing a pair of grabs on the game-opening six-play drive and capping off the possession with a two-yard touchdown. Evans subsequently recorded a one-yard scoring grab in the second quarter to lock in his fourth season with double-digit touchdown catches in the last five campaigns, and he'll need to record a manageable 85 receiving yards in the Week 18 home matchup against the Saints to tie Jerry Rice with 11 straight 1,000-yard seasons.

Adams (hip) caught five of eight targets for 47 yards in Sunday's 40-14 loss to the Bills.

Adams suited up after posting just one limited practice during the week but got off to a slow start, with only one catch for nine yards in the first half. He came alive on the first possession of the third quarter, notching two catches for 32 yards in addition to drawing a pass interference penalty, but Adams faded back into obscurity after that short burst of production. Adams was held to fewer than 11 targets for only the second time in his last eight games, and his involvement could be lower than usual again in Week 18 against the Dolphins if Adams remains bothered by his hip injury.

Wilson caught seven of eight targets for 66 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 40-14 loss to the Bills.

Wilson accounted for 42 of Aaron Rodgers' 66 first-half passing yards as the Jets continued to struggle on offense. The wideout lost a fumble in the third quarter but rebounded in the fourth, helping the Jets avoid a shutout loss by catching a nine-yard touchdown pass from Tyrod Taylor with 6:59 remaining. Having already surpassed 1,000 yards for the third time in as many seasons, Wilson will have a chance to set a new career high in receiving yards against the Dolphins, as he needs 50 to match his rookie total of 1,103.

Robinson caught five of six targets for 71 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 45-33 win over the Colts.

Robinson gave the Giants a 21-6 lead with a five-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter, while nearly half his yardage came on a 35-yard catch in the fourth. The shifty wideout tied his season high in receiving yards, and the touchdown was his first since Week 5. Robinson will look to finish the season on a high note in Week 18 against an Eagles defense that may not play all of its starters.

Nabers caught seven of eight targets for 171 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 45-33 win over the Colts.

Nabers' first catch of the game went for a 31-yard touchdown in the first quarter and raised his season total in receiving yards to exactly 1,000. He racked up 103 yards on four first-half catches, but the rookie's next target didn't come until the fourth quarter. Nabers got his hands on the ball again on a six-yard catch with 10:53 remaining, then outran the entire defense for a 59-yard touchdown three plays later. This career-best performance puts an exclamation point on what has been a sensational rookie season for the sixth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft despite putrid play from the three-win team around him. Nabers will wrap up his first NFL campaign in Week 18 against the Eagles, who may rest key defensive starters.

Heath is active for Sunday's Week 17 matchup versus Minnesota, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Heath didn't play either of the past two weeks, but he's active Sunday with Christian Watson (knee) unable to suit up. Heath may not see many opportunities on offense, though, as he's likely fifth in the pecking order among healthy Packers wideouts. The 24-year-old has six catches for 41 yards and a touchdown over 11 contests on the campaign.

Eskridge (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Browns.

The wide receiver and kick returner injured his knee in Week 14 against the Jets and missed the next two games. Eskridge has primarily served as a kick returner this season, with 146 yards, while only playing on 31 offensive snaps.

Watson (knee) is listed as inactive Sunday at Minnesota, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Watson sustained a bruised left knee during last Monday's win against the Saints. Despite being a listed DNP for the entirety of Week 17 prep, he was deemed questionable ahead of Sunday's game after coach Matt LaFleur told Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site on Friday that the third-year wide receiver had a chance to suit up. As the weekend went on, though, both Tom Pelissero of NFL Network and Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reported that Watson wasn't likely to play, which now has been confirmed. The Packers will lean on Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks, Bo Melton and Malik Heath at wide receiver this weekend.