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Tyson (hamstring) is said to be making progress and feeling good but isn't expected to be activated from injured reserve until Week 7 at the soonest, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

New Orleans placed Tyson on IR with a designation to return back on Aug. 30, making him eligible to resume practicing and playing with the team as soon as Week 5. Saints head coach Kellen Moore previously disclosed Thursday that Tyson wasn't on track to resume practicing during the upcoming week, and Schefter's report further fuels the notion that the team will take a deliberate approach with the rookie first-round draft pick, who is on the mend from a right hamstring strain and had a history of soft-tissue injuries during his time in college. Though a Week 7 return is on the table, the Saints will go on bye Week 8, which could make a Week 9 home matchup with the Browns a more likely target for Tyson's NFL debut.

LaPorta brought in eight of 13 targets for 84 yards and a touchdown in the Lions' 32-26 loss to the Panthers on Sunday night.

LaPorta turned in season-high numbers across all three components of his receiving line, and he added his second touchdown of the campaign on an eight-yard grab with 3:38 remaining to bring the Lions within six points. LaPorta has had a steady role through the first four games of the season, netting a 22-228-2 line on 32 targets. It's worth noting many of LaPorta's receptions have had an impact, as he's produced 12 first downs and already has three catches of 20-plus yards heading into a Week 5 road matchup against the Cardinals next Sunday.

Robinson caught three of five targets for 19 yards during Sunday's 24-18 loss to the Ravens.

Robinson was able to find paydirt for the second straight week, connecting with quarterback Cam Ward for a three-yard touchdown with 1:16 left in regulation. The wide receiver finished second on team behind rookie first-rounder Carnell Tate (12), and Robinson has now caught 16 of 23 targets for 123 yards and two touchdowns over the first four contests of the 2026 campaign.

Washington rushed nine times for 18 yards in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Chiefs. He added one catch for minus-1 yard on two targets.

Washington's nine carries were his most in a single game to begin the season and came one week after he broke out for 54 yards and a touchdown on five carries against the Saints. The rookie running back closed the gap some on Ashton Jeanty atop the backfield, but Washington didn't do much with his chances against Kansas City. He remains one of the stronger fantasy bench stashes.

Williams secured six of eight targets for 102 yards in the Lions' 32-26 loss to the Panthers on Sunday night.

Williams led the Lions in receiving yards on the night, and all three components of the fourth-year speedster's receiving line were also season-high figures. The productive performance was an especially welcome sight for fantasy managers who were banking on a true breakout season for Williams after back-to-back 1,000-yard campaigns, and the 2022 first-round pick should have a good opportunity to carry over the momentum into a favorable Week 5 road matchup against the Cardinals next Sunday.

Meyers caught three of four targets for 33 yards during Sunday's 22-17 win against the Bengals.

Meyers finished second on the team in targets behind tight end Brenton Strange (8), but his performance was far from noteworthy. The wide receiver has operated as a distant No. 2 option behind Parker Washington at his position this season, and Sunday's performance was his third game with 40 or fewer receiving yards over four contests this season.

Ferguson caught three of four targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 34-30 win over the Texans.

Ferguson is averaging a career low 2.5 yards after catch per reception and just 0.71 yards per route run through four games to begin the season. He has three touchdowns on the year but otherwise has caught just 12 passes for 83 yards on 15 targets in Dallas' high-volume passing attack. He's merely fighting for scraps behind CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens and has devolved into a touchdown-or-bust fantasy bet.

McLaughlin did not attempt a field goal and made both of his PATs during Sunday's 17-14 loss to Green Bay.

McLaughlin went without a field-goal try for the first time in a regular-season contest since Week 12 of the 2025 campaign. The remains perfect on the season, going 9-for-9 on field-goal attempts, including 3-for-3 from 50-plus yards, while also making all seven of his PATs over the team's first four games.

Waller caught three of six targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 32-26 win over the Lions.

Waller finished second on the Panthers in targets and was one yard behind John Metchie for second on the team in receiving yards, but Tetairoa McMillan (14 catches for 192 yards and two TDs on 16 targets) was the clear No. 1 option in the passing game as the Panthers played without starting wide receiver Jalen Coker (quadriceps). The Lions had given up a league-high six touchdowns to tight ends entering play Sunday, but Waller was unable to add to that total. Waller and the Panthers will be on bye in Week 5 before facing the Eagles in Week 6.

Johnston caught one of two targets for 44 yards in Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Seahawks. He added one carry for minus-4 yards.

Despite Ladd McConkey (foot) playing just 24 of 71 offensive snaps, including zero in the second half, Johnston was a ghost most of the afternoon before hauling in a deep ball in the fourth quarter. Johnston continues to pace the team in snaps and routes at wide receiver, but he has little to show for it this season, posting just seven catches for 108 yards and no touchdowns on 19 targets. Johnston won't be a recommended fantasy play next Sunday against the Broncos, even if Patrick Surtain (ankle) and Riley Moss (ribs) are still banged up.