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Thielen recorded a 10-yard reception on two targets in Sunday's 28-22 loss to the Eagles.

Thielen played just eight snaps on offense but was part of the passing attack after failing to get a target last week. The veteran is unlikely to see his role grow unless the Vikings are without one of Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison or Jalen Nailor for a given game.

Robinson failed to catch his only target in Sunday's 20-10 win over the Falcons.

Robinson logged 23 snaps on offense (34 percent) as the 49ers' third receiver behind Jauan Jennings and Kendrick Bourne on Sunday. The 30-year-old Robinson was an afterthought on offense in San Francisco's run-heavy game plan, resulting in zero receptions a week after recording his highest yardage total (44) this season. The fact that the coaching staff prefers Bourne -- who was claimed off of waivers in Week 2 -- over the team's biggest free agent signing this past offseason speaks volumes to how poor of a fit Robinson has been with the 49ers. Fantasy managers would have to be in a desperate situation to rely on Robinson against the Texans in Week 8.

Nailor notched two receptions for 37 yards on four targets in Sunday's 28-22 loss to Philadelphia.

Nailor worked as the No. 3 receiver and played on 41 of the offense's 69 snaps, which was similar to the last two weeks once Jordan Addison returned from a suspension. He has a steady role in the offense but won't get many looks in the passing game with Justin Jefferson, Addison and tight end T.J. Hockenson drawing the bulk of the targets.

Armstrong is expected to miss time after sustaining a knee injury in Sunday's 44-22 loss to the Cowboys, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

The veteran defensive end sustained a knee injury early in the first quarter of Sunday's loss, and it now appears it's serious enough for him to miss time. Armstrong has been Washington's most effective pass rusher through seven games, recording 24 total tackles, including 5.5 sacks. Preston Smith is currently the only healthy Commanders defensive end, with Armstrong, Javontae Jean-Baptiste (pectoral), Deatrich Wise (quadriceps) and Drake Jackson (knee) all dealing with injuries.

Whittington secured two of four targets for nine yards during Sunday's 35-7 victory against the Jaguars in London.

The second-year pro actually led all Rams wideouts in snaps played in the London contest, taking the field for 41 out of 70 snaps. Whittington wasn't able to do much with that usage, however, as Davante Adams, Terrance Ferguson and Konata Mumpfield were the targets of Matthew Stafford's five passing touchdowns on the day, with Adams garnering three by himself. Whittington hasn't hit the next level in terms of production through seven games, with a meager 12-121-0 stat line as the Rams enter their bye week. He'll look to get back on track in Week 9 in a home contest against the Saints.

Childress was waived by the Texans on Monday.

With rookie safety Jaylen Reed (knee) being activated to the Texans' active roster Monday, Childress was cut by Houston in a corresponding move. The 23-year-old from Kentucky didn't play a single snap for the Texans after being signed to the active roster in late September.

Atwell recorded 10 snaps on offense during Sunday's 35-7 victory against the Jaguars in London.

For the third time this season, Atwell failed to record a catch. This could've been a product of precaution after injuring his hamstring last week as he missed the previous game, but with Puka Nacua (ankle) out for the contest, fantasy managers likely expected more production from the speedy wideout. Atwell sports a 4-164-1 receiving line through six games, and after the Rams' bye in Week 8, he'll look to bounce back against the Saints in Week 9.

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that Tagovailoa will start on the road versus Atlanta on Sunday, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.

Tagovailoa was benched late in the fourth quarter of Miami's 31-6 loss to the Browns in Week 7, a matchup that saw the fifth-year pro succumb to adverse weather conditions and throw three interceptions with zero touchdowns and only 130 passing yards. He had previously also thrown three interceptions in the Dolphins' loss to the Chargers in Week 6. Rookie seventh-round pick Quinn Ewers didn't fare much better than Tagovailoa, as he nearly threw an INT on his first snap, fumbled two plays later and ended the game with five completions for 53 yards on eight pass attempts. Now sitting at a 1-6 record, McDaniel and Tagovialoa may both be at risk of losing their positions if the team can't right the ship against the Falcons, a task that will be all the more difficult with tight end Darren Waller (pectoral) looking unlikely to be available.

Reed (knee) was activated to the Texans' active roster Monday.

The rookie safety from Penn State was activated to Houston's active roster Monday after missing the team's first five games due to a knee injury. He's still listed as questionable for Monday night's matchup against the Seahawks, but it appears he's trending toward making his NFL debut in Week 7. If active, Reed is expected to play a depth role in the Texans' secondary, serving as the team's No. 2 strong safety.

Autry (knee) was activated to the Texans' active roster Monday.

The 35-year-old began Houston's 2025 campaign on the reserve/PUP list due to a knee injury. However, he's since been activated to the Texans' active roster and has a chance to make his season debut in Monday night's matchup against the Seahawks. Autry recorded 13 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and three passes defended over 10 regular-season games in 2024. If active in Week 7, he's expected to play a reserve role on Houston's defensive line.