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Williams caught his only target for 18 yards in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Bengals.

With fellow WR Kayshon Boutte back in the mix after a two-game absence, Williams was on the field for just five of 71 snaps on offense Sunday per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com. The 2025 third-rounder will remain off the fantasy radar unless injuries hit New England's WR corps once again.

Hollins caught two of his six targets for 30 yards in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Bengals.

Hollins led New England's wide receivers in playing time Sunday, logging 61 of 71 snaps on offense per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com. However, tight ends Hunter Henry and Austin Hooper recorded 10 catches on the afternoon while none of the Patriots' WRs had more than two catches. Looking ahead to next Monday's game against the Giants, game flow could lead to more production from Hollins, but Drake Maye's tendency to spread the ball around makes the wideout a speculative fantasy lineup option in Week 13.

Douglas, who was on the field for 12 of 71 snaps on offense in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Bengals per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, caught his only target for 37 yards.

Douglas added 14 rushing yards on his lone carry. With Stefon Diggs, Kayshon Boutte and Mack Hollins all typically seeing more playing time than Douglas, the 24-year-old slot man remains a risky fantasy option ahead of next Monday's game against the Giants.

Boutte was on the field for 57 of 71 snaps on offense in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Bengals per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, catching both of his targets for 15 yards in his return from a two-game absence.

Given that he logged an 80 percent snap share Sunday, Boutte appears to be past the hamstring issue that had sidelined him, positioning him to maintain his steady role in the Patriots' WR corps. Drake Maye's tendency to spread the ball around could lead to some quiet games for Boutte, but the 25-446-5 line he's compiled on 33 targets through 10 games highlights the 23-year-old's ceiling.

Coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that Waller (pectoral) will be designated for return from injured reserve Wednesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Waller suffered a pectoral injury Week 7 against the Browns but appears to be nearing a return to action, as Wednesday's activation will open his 21-day practice window. He's appeared in just four games this season, producing a 10-117-4 line on 12 targets as a red-zone presence for the Dolphins. Greg Dulcich and Julian Hill have been Miami's top tight-end options in Waller's absence.

Wallace was held without a catch on 15 snaps Sunday against the Jets. He was targeted once.

Wallace's snap count dipped Sunday, going from 26 in Week 11 to 17 against the Jets. Devontez Walker appeared to get the nod over Wallace with Rashod Bateman (ankle) out, as the second-year wideout played 25 snaps. Wallace has not seen more than two targets in any game this season, and his primary usage is as a special-teamer, even when other starting receivers are out.

Jennings, who was on the field for only three of 71 snaps on offense in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Bengals per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, gained zero yards on his only carry.

With Rhamondre Stevenson back in the mix Sunday following a three-game absence, Jennings worked as New England's No. 3 RB in a backfield led by TreVeyon Henderson. As long as both Henderson and Stevenson are available, Jennings won't have a path to steady playing time or touches in New England's offense.

Hopkins had two catches for 13 yards on three targets Sunday against the Jets.

The veteran had another healthy snap share Sunday with Rashod Bateman (ankle) sidelined. It didn't translate into a ton of opportunities, though, as Lamar Jackson only went to him three times. The two narrowly missed on a touchdown in the second half when Hopkins broke free of a defender, but the ball was slightly overthrown. Hopkins has played at least 50 percent of the snaps in the last two games, but his target count is not seeing the same relative bump. The Ravens' passing game as a whole is struggling of late, as Jackson has been held under 200 passing yards. Baltimore hosts Cincinnati on Thanksgiving this week.

Hill did not record a carry or target in Sunday's win over the Jets. He played 16 snaps.

Hill was back in action after missing Week 11 with a toe injury. However, he was not involved in the game plan, as he played 25 percent of the snaps and did not record a touch. Hill has not played more than 19 snaps in any of his four games since the bye, nor has he gotten more than one carry in any of those outings. Fellow running back Keaton Mitchell is still not out-snapping Hill, but he tends to get the ball when he's on the field. Hill and the Ravens return to action Thanksgiving night against the Bengals.

Campbell (knee) is a candidate to be placed on injured reserve after sustaining an MCL sprain during Sunday's 26-20 win over the Bengals, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

In such a scenario, Campbell would have to miss at least the Patriots' next four games, but the rookie left tackle would be a candidate to return in time for the playoffs. That development is close to a best-case scenario for the Patriots after Campbell was carted off the field Sunday. Vederian Lowe is likely the next man up at left tackle for as long as Campbell is sidelined, though with starting left guard Jared Wilson (ankle) also having suffered an injury versus Cincinnati, the entire left side of the offensive line could be shaken up when New England next takes the field versus the Giants on Dec. 1.