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Mitchell brought in all six targets for 71 yards in the Colts' 30-20 loss to the Bills on Sunday. He also committed a fumble, but it was recovered by Indianapolis.

The rookie set new career highs in receptions and receiving yards while also setting the pace in catches on the day for the Colts. Mitchell's target total was also the second highest of his young career, with the fact Michael Pittman (back) was inactive undoubtedly helping the second-round pick's cause. Mitchell should continue to see a progressively larger role through the second half of the season, although his outlook is arguably brighter with the more accurate Joe Flacco under center as opposed to the more erratic Anthony Richardson.

McConkey caught both of his targets for 52 yards in a 27-17 win over the Titans on Sunday.

McConkey had the team's most explosive play of the afternoon, a nice 18-yard out route deep in enemy territory that the rookie then jettisoned for nearly another 20 yards. The reception was part of a 95-yard touchdown drive early in the fourth quarter that effectively iced the game. The 22-year-old has typically been the go-to wide receiver for the offense, but in a game during which Justin Herbert attempted just 18 passes there was never going to be a ton of volume to prop up a massive fantasy day. That should change in Week 11 when the porous Bengals defense comes to Los Angeles.

Pierce secured four of seven targets for 81 yards and a touchdown in the Colts' 30-20 loss to the Bills on Sunday.

Pierce recorded a team-high yardage total and checked in second in targets, an extension of a resurgent season for the third-year pro. Pierce also tallied his career-high fourth touchdown of the campaign on a 10-yard pass from Joe Flacco with two seconds remaining, a score that still carried plenty of meaning for fantasy managers. Pierce benefited from the absence of Michael Pittman (back) in Sunday's game, but he should continue in a solid complementary role at minimum even if Pittman returns for a Week 11 road matchup against the Jets.

Johnston caught both of his two targets for 24 yards and a touchdown in the Chargers' 27-17 win over the Titans on Sunday.

That's now five touchdowns in seven games for the second-year wide receiver after he struggled to the tune of just two touchdowns over 17 games in his rookie season. Once again Johnston was effectively left wide open on his score, but at some point flukiness can be credited more towards an offensive scheme that has allowed Johnston to be a successful depth piece for a receiving corps desperate for a big-play threat. Johnston could be poised for a bit more volume when the Chargers take on the hapless Cincinnati defense next week.

Hollins brought in all four targets for 86 yards in the Bills' 30-20 win over the Colts on Sunday.

Hollins recorded a team- and personal season-high yardage total. The veteran logged a game-high 44-yard catch as well, and he's now posted a 9-116-1 line on nine targets over the last two games. Hollins benefitted from the absences of both Keon Coleman and Amari Cooper due to wrist injuries Sunday, but he does appear to have burgeoning chemistry with Josh Allen heading into a Week 11 home showdown against the Chiefs.

Shakir brought in six of nine targets for 58 yards in the Bills' 30-20 win over the Colts on Sunday.

Shakir recorded team-high reception and target numbers while checking in second in receiving yards. Shakir primarily works in a short-area role but did log a 30-yard catch Sunday, and he now has at least six receptions in four consecutive contests. Shakir will look to record his first touchdown catch since Week 3 in a Week 11 home showdown against the Chiefs.

Dell (back) is listed as active for Sunday night's game against the Lions.

Dell, who worked fully Wednesday and Thursday, approached the contest listed as questionable after being limited in practice Friday, but he'll be available to face Detroit, unlike fellow wideout Nico Collins (hamstring), who was activated off injured reserve Saturday but deemed inactive Sunday. In that context, barring any in-game setbacks or limitations, Dell should have an opportunity to remain a key cog in Houston's passing game in Week 10 while leading a WR corps that also includes Xavier Hutchinson, Robert Woods, John Metchie and Steven Sims.

Collins (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Collins, who landed on injured reserve Oct. 9 due to a hamstring injury, was designated to return from IR on Friday and practiced in a limited fashion that day before being listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's contest. Though the wideout was activated from IR on Saturday and has recovered well from his hamstring issue, his return to action is on hold until at least Nov. 18, when Houston faces Dallas on the road. In his continued absence, Tank Dell, Xavier Hutchinson, Robert Woods and John Metchie are slated to headline Texans' wideout corps.

Valdes-Scantling caught all three of his targets for 109 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Falcons.

He hauled in both of the Saints' touchdowns on the day, and his only non-scoring catch went for 67 yards. It was a stunning performance from the veteran wideout, who came into Sunday with only three catches for 31 yards on the year, but with Rashid Shaheed (knee) lost for the season and Chris Olave (concussion) lacking a clear return date, Derek Carr seems to have found his new big-play threat. Valdes-Scantling will try to solidify his spot in the New Orleans passing attack in Week 11 against Cleveland.

Mooney caught five of 10 targets for 96 yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Saints.

It's the second time this season Mooney has seen double-digit targets, and the third straight game in which he's topped 80 receiving yards. The former Bear is on track for his second career 1,000-yard campaign, with the last coming back in 2021. Mooney will look to stay productive in Week 11 on the road against the Broncos.