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Golden was limited to three catches for four yards on three targets in Sunday's 35-25 win over the Steelers.

Green Bay activated another downfield threat in Christian Watson (knee) from the reserve/PUP list for his 2025 debut, but the absence of Dontayvion Wicks (calf) may have been a factor in both Watson and Golden seeing ample playing time in top-three roles at receiver. In Golden's case, he played 42 of Green Bay's 64 offensive snaps (66 percent), running a route on 28 of the 29 passing downs in which he was on the field. However, after delivering five receptions of 20-plus yards from Weeks 3 through 6, Golden was unable to provide a splash play for the second game in a row, with his average depth of target on the night settling at a season-low 1.3 yards. Better days should be ahead for the rookie first-round pick, but because Golden hasn't commanded heavy target volume in any game this season, he possesses a low floor that will make it difficult to include him in weekly fantasy lineups with much confidence.

Moore caught one of four targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 40-9 win over the Panthers.

With Joshua Palmer (knee) sidelined in Week 8, Moore had an expanded offensive role and logged his second-highest snap count of the season (29 offensive snaps). The Ole Miss product has now caught five of 11 targets for 78 yards and rushed five times for 25 yards and a touchdown across six appearances this year. He may be in line for another increased role in the Week 9 matchup against the Chiefs if Palmer remains out.

Hawes caught two of three targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 40-9 win over the Panthers.

The rookie tight end from Georgia Tech logged his second-highest snap share of the season (34 offensive snaps) during Sunday's blowout win. Prior to Week 8, Hawes hadn't received a target in each of the Bills' previous two games. He's now caught six of seven targets for 69 yards and a touchdown across his first seven NFL games. He's expected to continue playing behind Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox in the Week 9 matchup against the Chiefs.

Knox caught his only target for 15 yards during Sunday's 40-9 win over the Panthers.

Knox has been more involved in the Bills' offensive game plan over the past three games, catching three of five targets for 49 yards and a score. He logged his second-lowest snap count of the season (25 offensive snaps) in Sunday's win, but that's largely due to the second-half blowout. Knox is expected to continue operating as Buffalo's No. 2 tight end heading into the Week 9 matchup against the Chiefs.

Trautman wasn't targeted while playing 40 of the Broncos' 63 snaps on offense Sunday in a 44-24 win over the Cowboys.

With fellow tight end Nate Adkins (knee) making an early exit from the Week 8 contest, Trautman ended up matching his highest snap share of the season (63 percent). Despite the increased playing time, however, Trautman went without a target for the third game in a row, as Denver continued to utilize Evan Engram as its top pass-catching tight end. Even if he continues to play more than half of Denver's snaps if Adkins is sidelined for a Week 9 matchup with the Texans, Trautman will continue to be deployed primarily as a blocker.

Samuel was not targeted while playing 17 of the Bills' 63 offensive snaps during Sunday's 40-9 win over the Panthers.

Samuel returned from a ribs injury in the Bills' Week 8 win but wasn't involved in the offensive game plan. The veteran wideout has now caught three of four targets for 35 yards and a touchdown over three games with Buffalo this season. He's expected to continue playing a depth role in the Bills' wide-receiver corps while operating as the top kick returner in the Week 9 matchup against the Chiefs.

Davis rushed nine times for 16 yards and didn't catch his only target in Sunday's 40-9 win over the Panthers.

The second-year pro from Kentucky logged 15 offensive snaps Sunday after playing just 17 across the Bills' last four contests. However, he failed to capitalize on this increased workload, averaging just 1.8 yards per carry on nine touches. Davis appears to have fallen out of favor in Buffalo's backfield, playing behind both James Cook and Ty Johnson. He's likely to handle the team's No. 3 running back duties again in the Week 9 matchup against the Chiefs.

Johnson rushed four times for six yards in Sunday's 40-9 win over the Panthers.

The Maryland product received the most carries he's had in a single game all season during Sunday's blowout win. Johnson has now accumulated 64 rushing yards on 15 attempts and caught two of seven targets for 19 yards across Buffalo's first seven games this season. He's also contributed on special teams, playing 69 snaps and recording 151 kick-return yards. He's expected to remain the Bills' No. 2 running back and kick returner heading into the Week 9 matchup against the Chiefs.

Hooper caught both of his targets for 38 yards in Sunday's 32-13 win over the Browns.

The veteran tight end, who was on the field for 57 percent of the Patriots' snaps on offense Sunday, continues to work in a timeshare with Hunter Henry (76 percent). As long as that remains the case, Hooper, who has put up a 12-154-1 receiving line on 13 targets through eight contests, will be on the fantasy radar only in deeper fantasy formats.

Head coach Aaron Glenn declined Monday to commit to Fields as the Jets' starter after the team's Week 9 bye, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Glenn praised Fields' performance during Sunday's 39-38 win over the Bengals, saying he "managed the game really well," while also noting that "there are still some things within that game that [Fields] knows he has to improve on." Still, Glenn did not reveal whether Fields or Tyrod Taylor will start under center at home against the Browns on Sunday, Nov. 9. Taylor seemed to be trending toward the start versus Cincinnati prior to being ruled out with a knee injury, but Fields' performance may have been sufficient to earn him further time in the No. 1 seat. Whoever is under center Week 10 could benefit from the return of WR Garrett Wilson (knee).