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Shepard brought in one of two targets for five yards in the Buccaneers' 20-17 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.

With Chris Godwin upping his involvement in his second game back from an extended absence and Tez Johnson functioning as the clear No. 3 receiver, Shepard saw just 16 snaps (26 percent) and was minimally involved. The veteran wideout's drop in playing time was alarming, considering he'd played over 40 snaps in each of the previous three games. Moreover, with Mike Evans (IR, collarbone) reportedly making progress toward a return and Godwin likely to continue ramping up in coming games, Shepard may be consistently relegated to No. 4 receiver status down the stretch.

Hill could not secure his only target during Sunday's 21-17 win over the Saints.

Hill's 56 percent snap share was the highest of any of Miami's tight ends, but he mostly contributed as a blocker. Darren Waller saw more involvement in the passing game and led Miami with 47 receiving yards on just two catches. Meanwhile, No. 3 tight end Greg Dulcich was also more involved than Hill as a receiver, securing both of his targets for 24 yards. Hill will likely reprise a similar level of involvement in Week 14 versus the Jets.

Johnson had three receptions (on eight targets) for 29 yards in Monday's 33-15 loss to the Patriots.

Johnson matched his previous single-game high in targets (eight) set back in Week 10 against the Bears, but the large volume didn't translate into proportional production this time around. The 24-year-old was New York's fourth-leading receiver despite tying Wan'Dale Robinson for the most looks from Jaxson Dart on Monday Night Football. Johnson has still been a pleasant surprise in fantasy this season by generating a 42-456-5 receiving line across 13 games while catching passes from three different quarterbacks. The Penn State product has carved out a significant role on offense and should maintain steady value when the Giants return from the upcoming bye week to host the Commanders in Week 15.

Dulcich secured both of his targets for 24 yards during Sundays' 21-17 win over the Saints.

Dulcich saw his workload diminish to 36 percent of offensive snaps with Darren Waller back from IR. He had played around 50 percent of offensive snaps in each of Miami's two games prior to the team's Week 12 bye. Waller played only 46 percent of offensive snaps in his first game back from a pectoral injury, and he could see his involvement ramp up as early as Week 14 against the Jets, to Dulcich's further detriment.

Westbrook-Ikhine was not targeted during Sunday's 21-17 win over the Saints.

Westbrook-Ikhine has now gone back-to-back games without a target, having played 15 and 13 offensive snaps in those contests, respectively. With such minimal involvement in the passing game for Miami, he remains distinctly off the fantasy radar heading into a Week 14 matchup against the Jets. The return of tight end Darren Waller from IR further diminishes Westbrook-Ikhine's prospects.

Gordon rushed three times for 10 yards during Sunday's 21-17 win over the Saints.

Gordon logged the same number of carries as fellow reserve running back Jaylen Wright, who managed 16 yards on the ground. Both remain in clear reserve roles behind starter De'Von Achane, who had 22 carries for a whopping 134 yards and one score, but Gordon may be facing actual competition for Wright as the clear No. 2 back in Miami heading into a Week 14 divisional matchup against the Jets.

Wright carried the ball three times for 16 yards during Sunday's 21-17 win over the Saints.

Wright logged the same amount of carries as No. 2 running back Ollie Gordon, who garnered 10 rushing yards. Meanwhile, De'Von Achane racked up 134 rushing yards and one touchdown across his 22 carries. Wright will continue competing with Gordon for reserve opportunities as the Dolphins head into a Week 14 divisional matchup against the Jets.

Slayton finished with two receptions (on three targets) for 41 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 33-15 loss to the Patriots.

Slayton wound up being the beneficiary of Jaxson Dart's (concussion) only touchdown strike in the rookie signal-caller's return to action Monday night. The 28-year-old Slayton finished well behind fellow starter Wan'Dale Robinson and TE Theo Johnson in terms of targets (eight apiece), so fantasy managers shouldn't overreact to the former's first trip to the end zone in 2025. The Giants will be on a bye Week 14, with Slayton profiling as only a deep-league option in fantasy when the team resumes play on Sunday, Dec. 14 against the Commanders.

Robinson corralled seven of eight targets for 34 yards in Monday's 33-15 loss to New England.

Robinson finished in a tie with TE Theo Johnson for the team lead in targets in QB Jaxson Dart's (concussion) return to action Monday. The 24-year-old Robinson was dealing with an injury of his own during the practice week, but he avoided a designation, and the minor ankle issue didn't limit New York's No. 1 receiver in the loss. Robinson recorded at least seven receptions for the fourth time this season (after generating a career-high 93 receptions in 2024) as he continues to put in work for managers in PPR leagues. He'll look to add to a current high-water mark of 828 receiving yards when the Giants return from their Week 14 bye to face the Commanders on Sunday, Dec. 14.

Boutte brought in four of five targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in the Patriots' 33-15 win over the Giants on Monday night.

Boutte tied Hunter Henry for the team lead in receptions and brought in one of Drake Maye's two touchdown passes, recording a three-yard scoring grab with one minute remaining in the first quarter. Five of Boutte's six touchdowns on the campaign have come within the last six contests, although he's only totaled 50 receiving yards in the last three games. Boutte next takes aim at the Bills' talented secondary in a Week 15 home clash on Sunday, Dec. 14 following a Week 14 bye.