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Dowdle rushed eight times for 54 yards and wasn't targeted in the Panthers' 40-9 loss to the Bills on Sunday. He also returned one kickoff for 29 yards.

Dowdle logged four fewer carries than backfield mate Chuba Hubbard, but he outgained the latter by 20 rushing yards. In the two games since Hubbard's return from a calf injury, Dowdle has 123 rushing yards on 25 carries to his teammate's 26-65-1 line on the ground in the same span, but the two are likely to continue working in a close workload split during a Week 9 road tilt against the Packers next Sunday afternoon.

Jeudy failed to catch either of his two targets in Sunday's 32-13 loss to the Patriots.

The veteran wideout continues to be an afterthought in the Browns' passing game, as tight ends David Njoku and Harold Fannin dominated the attention of rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel. Jeudy has managed just a 9-75-0 line on 24 targets in Gabriel's four starts, and while the coaching staff might use a Week 9 bye to recalibrate the offense, Jeudy's fantasy appeal is at an all-time low.

Fannin caught six of eight targets for 62 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 32-13 loss to the Patriots. He added two rushing yards on his lone carry.

The rookie led the Browns in receptions, targets and yards while hauling in a 18-yard TD from Dillon Gabriel in the first quarter. Fannin and fellow tight end David Njoku have emerged as the most reliable downfield options for Gabriel, as wide receivers accounted for just three of his 21 completions on the afternoon. Fannin will take a 38-352-2 line on 51 targets through eight games into a Week 9 bye before facing the Jets in Week 10.

Elliott went 1-for-2 on field-goal attempts and connected on all five of his point-after tries during the Eagles' 38-20 win over the Giants on Sunday.

Elliott's first field goal from 58 yards in the first quarter hit the right upright, but he came back out in the third quarter and connected on a 40-yard try. He has missed one field goal in each of his last two games and has gone 7-for-9 on field-goal attempts and 25-for-25 on extra-point tries through the first eight games of the regular season.

Hubbard rushed 12 times for 34 yards and a touchdown and failed to bring in his only target in the Panthers' 40-9 loss to the Bills on Sunday. He also returned one kickoff for 27 yards.

Hubbard notably out-touched backfield mate Rico Dowdle by a 12-8 margin on the ground, and although the latter was the more efficient of the two by far, Hubbard was the only one of the two to get into the end zone. The fifth-year pro's three-yard scoring run early in the fourth quarter marked his first time in the paint this season, and the two backs may continue working in a fairly close timeshare during a Week 9 road matchup against the Packers next Sunday afternoon.

Fant caught all three of his targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 39-38 loss to the Jets.

Fant tied for second on the team in targets, but 19 of Joe Flacco's 34 passes were directed toward Ja'Marr Chase. Fant has found success since Mike Gesicki (pectoral) went on injured reserve prior to Week 7 against the Steelers, catching all seven of his targets for 85 yards and a touchdown across two subsequent games. Fant will try to surpass 40 receiving yards for a third consecutive game in Week 9 against the Bears.

Njoku caught four of five targets for 37 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 32-13 loss to the Patriots.

After missing last week's game with a knee issue, Njoku returned to action and made a splash with an 11-yard TD catch from Dillon Gabriel in the fourth quarter. The veteran also saw rookie Harold Fannin hit paydirt as well, and the duo have emerged as Gabriel's most reliable options, at the expense of the team's wideouts. Njoku will rest up on the Browns' Week 9 bye before facing the Jets in Week 10.

Perine rushed nine times for 94 yards and a touchdown while catching his only target for six yards in Sunday's 39-38 loss to the Jets.

Perine gave the Bengals a seemingly comfortable 31-16 lead with a 32-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter, but the Jets won the fourth by a 23-7 margin to pick up their first win of the season. Chase Brown produced 108 total yards and two touchdowns on 15 touches, but Perine's strong play Sunday could help the veteran running back earn an expanded role moving forward. Heading into a Week 9 home game against the Bears, Brown remains the Bengals' top backfield option over Perine.

Fairbairn went 4-for-4 on field-goal attempts and made both of his point-after tries during the Texans' 26-15 win over the 49ers on Sunday.

All four of Fairbairn's field goals came from 37 yards or closer, and he was responsible for 10 of the Texans' 16 first-half points with three field goals and a PAT. The ninth-year pro has not missed a kick in three straight games, and his four made field goals Sunday were his most in a game since Week 2 of the 2024 season. Fairbairn is 17-for-19 on field-goal attempts and 12-for-12 on extra-point tries through the first seven games of the regular season.

Shakir brought in six of seven targets for 88 yards and a touchdown in the Bills' 40-9 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

Shakir helped break the game open with a nifty 54-yard catch-and-run touchdown to cap off the opening drive of the second half, extending a 19-3 halftime lead. Shakir's catch total tied a season-best figure, while his yardage tally served as a new high-water mark for him on the campaign. Shakir has at least five receptions in three of his past four games heading into a Week 9 home showdown against the Chiefs.