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Gray caught two of three targets for nine yards in Sunday's 22-19 loss to the Broncos.

Gray played 36 of the Chiefs' 70 offensive snaps Sunday, behind Travis Kelce (55) and ahead of Robert Tonyan (8). The 26-year-old did not play a big role in Kansas City's passing attack, doing very little with the three targets he saw in the contest. Meanwhile, Kelce dominated from a statistical standpoint, recording nine catches on 13 targets for 91 yards and a touchdown. Barring an injury to Kelce, Gray is not a trustworthy option for fantasy purposes. Next up for the Chiefs is a matchup at home against the Colts.

Mitchell failed to secure his lone target in Sunday's 22-19 loss to the Broncos.

Mitchell appeared in his first game of the season Sunday, operating as the No. 3 running back behind Kareem Hunt and Brashard Smith while Isiah Pacheco (knee) was inactive for the contest. The veteran played just seven of the Chiefs' 70 offensive snaps, while Hunt and Smith handled 56 and 12 snaps, respectively. Mitchell remains far off the fantasy radar heading into a Week 12 matchup against the Colts.

Worthy caught three of five targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 22-19 loss to the Broncos.

Worthy caught three catches for the second straight game, but like in his last outing, was unable to get much going with his touches. The second-year wideout has not been a significant factor in Kansas City's passing game with teammate Rashee Rice in the lineup, despite Worthy averaging around six targets per game since Rice's return from suspension. Worthy has not had many breakout performances this season, but does typically offer a decent floor based on his involvement in the Chiefs offense. The 22-year-old will look to turn things around from his underwhelming day in Denver when the Chiefs host the Colts in Week 12.

Zappe could serve as the backup quarterback for Cleveland in Sunday's game against Las Vegas, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Cleveland's quarterback carousel took another turn last week when then-starter Dillon Gabriel suffered a concussion and was replaced by Shedeur Sanders. The practice week begins Wednesday with Sanders expected to take reps with the first-team offense while Gabriel remains in the NFL's concussion protocol. That means Zappe could be in line for his second activation from the practice squad and become the No. 2 to Sanders.

Sanders will get his first practice reps with the first-team offense Wednesday, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

This news was expected in light of Dillon Gabriel landing in the NFL's concussion protocol. Sanders' only work through the spring, training camp, preseason and in-season practices had come with other backups and young players. That was even the practice when Sanders was elevated to the No. 2 quarterback. That he'll practice with the starting offense this week indicates Sanders will make his first NFL start against Las Vegas on Sunday. Gabriel would need to practice by Thursday to alter that plan.

Brooks rushed once for five yards in Sunday's 34-12 loss to the Steelers.

Brooks had a quiet day against the Steelers, handling just one rush for the second straight game. The rookie operated as the No. 2 back behind Chase Brown with teammate Samaje Perine (ankle) out, but he played just seven of the Bengals' 66 offensive snaps. Barring an injury to Brown, Brooks is nothing more than an insurance policy for fantasy purposes. Next up for Cincinnati is a Week 12 home matchup against the Patriots.

Hudson caught all three of his targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 34-12 loss to the Steelers.

Hudson played just 22 of the Bengals' 66 offensive snaps Sunday, behind fellow tight ends Noah Fant (32) and Drew Sample (30). The 31-year-old was unable to make the most of his opportunities, contributing little on the stat sheet on a day when Cincinnati's offense struggled. Hudson remains far off the fantasy radar heading into a Week 12 matchup against the Patriots.

Collins' enhanced production over the last two weeks is partially due to being deployed more often in the slot, Sam Warren of the Houston Chronicle reports. He's accumulated 16 catches on 25 targets for 228 yards and a touchdown during a two-game winning streak.

Collins has been a key factor in the Texans getting to .500 for the season. A coaching decision to scheme him to get more open appears to have worked. During the two-game streak, he's been targeted seven times from the slot, more than he had in his first seven games combined, and those targets have led to success. Collins caught a pivotal fourth-quarter pass for 22 yards in the Week 10 win over Jacksonville and had three catches for 31 yards from the slot, including a touchdown, in a Week 11 win over Tennessee. Collins and the Texans will be challenged to repeat that success this week in a Thursday night game against the Bills, who rank second in the NFL with 169.7 passing yards allowed per game.

Iosivas had three catches for 20 yards on four targets in Sunday's loss to the Steelers. He played 48 offensive snaps, good for a 74 percent share.

With teammate Ja'Marr Chase suspended for Week 12's game against the Patriots, Iosivas could draw more targets, though that will require him to gain more separation on his routes. Mitchell Tinsley might also see an uptick in playing time.

The NFL announced Tuesday that Chase's one-game suspension for unsportsmanlike conduct was upheld following an appeal.

Chase will sit out Sunday's game against the Patriots, and then return for a Thanksgiving Day game against the Ravens. With Chase out for Week 12, look for Tee Higgins to lead Bengals wideouts, both in targets and in attention from the New England secondary.