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Hopkins recorded four receptions on five targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Patriots.

Hopkins has made a limited impact this season, though he emerged in the second half of Sunday's loss with Tyler Huntley under center. The duo connected on gains of nine, 16 and eight yards, resulting in Hopkins' highest yardage total since Week 5. Even if Huntley remains under center in Week 17 with Lamar Jackson nursing a back injury, Hopkins is likely to return to a minimal role in the Baltimore offense.

Raymond recorded four receptions on five targets for 62 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 29-24 loss to the Steelers.

Jared Goff took to the air 54 times, and Raymond took advantage by earning a season-high five targets. He played a key role in the Lions' fourth quarter comeback effort, catching a short pass over the middle before turning upfield for a 27-yard score midway through the fourth quarter. Raymond has still topped 20 receiving yards only three times in 13 games, and he's likely to return to a peripheral role in Week 17 against the Vikings.

Engram recorded two receptions on four targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 34-20 loss to the Jaguars.

Engram remained relatively uninvolved in the Broncos' offense, finishing fifth on the team in targets. He did manage a long catch of 33 yards, which ultimately helped set up a touchdown. Engram has two or fewer catches in three consecutive games and has combined to record only 56 yards in that span.

Franklin recorded four receptions on five targets for 66 yards in Sunday's 34-20 loss to the Jaguars.

Franklin retained a solid role in the Denver offense despite the return of Pat Bryant from a hamstring injury, with the former tying for third on the team in targets. He produced little for much of the game, though he ended with a solid yardage total thanks to a long 48-yard grab early in the fourth quarter. Franklin has re-emerged in the Broncos' offense, recording 10 catches for 151 yards combined across the last two games. He should continue to see added opportunity if Bryant, who suffered a head injury in the game, is forced to miss Denver's Week 17 matchup Thursday.

Strange recorded five receptions on seven targets for 39 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-20 win over the Broncos.

Strange matched his season high with seven targets, good for third on the team. Though he was limited to a modest yardage total, Strange found the end zone from three yards away late in the second quarter to reach the end zone for the second time in five games since returning from a hip injury. Strange has been limited to work primarily in the short areas of the field, but he has a consistent role in the Jaguars' passing offense, which has excelled of late.

Thomas recorded two receptions on three targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 34-20 win over the Broncos.

Thomas had shown some promising signs in recent weeks after underperforming for most of the season. However, he found opportunity hard to come by in Sunday's upset win, as he finished fifth on the team in targets. His longest gain went for only nine yards, and he was held to his lowest yardage total from scrimmage on the campaign.

Meyers recorded four receptions on eight targets for 45 yards in Sunday's 34-20 win over the Broncos. He added one rush for one yard.

Parker Washington took over as the Jaguars' top pass catcher in the win, though Meyers still managed eight targets -- his second-highest mark with the team. He failed to record a catch on his first three opportunities, though he managed to make a 25-yard reception just before halftime, setting up a field goal. Meyers continues to have a consistent role in the team's offense, though he's now been held to 50 yards or fewer in four of seven games with the Jaguars.

Metcalf recorded four receptions on nine targets for 42 yards in Sunday's 29-24 win over the Lions.

The Steelers ran an uncharacteristically pass-heavy offense, which should have led to a big performance from Metcalf. His nine targets were his second-highest mark of the season, yet he was held below 50 receiving yards for the sixth time in his last eight games. To make matters worse, Metcalf was engaged in an altercation with a fan, and his behavior will be reviewed by the league in the upcoming week, per Brooke Pryor of ESPN.

Williams recorded five receptions (on nine targets) for 70 yards in Sunday's 29-24 loss to the Steelers.

Williams tied for second on the team with nine targets, as there was plenty of opportunity for all of Detroit's pass catchers due to Jared Goff taking to the air 54 times. Williams was quiet for much of the game, though he logged a pair of 21-yard receptions and served as the Lions' primary deep threat as they attempted a dramatic comeback late in the fourth quarter. Williams took a slight step back relative to his recent performances, but he has at least 70 receiving yards in six of eight games while also recording five touchdowns since the team's bye in Week 8.

Kirk (illness) had three receptions on five targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 23-21 win over Las Vegas.

Kirk overcame an illness during the practice week in order to suit up for Sunday's narrow victory over the lowly Raiders. The veteran wideout had seen his role reduced to dust in recent weeks, so it was an encouraging sign to see the slot extraordinaire reintegrated into the offense after recording just one catch over his last three appearances. Fantasy managers will still find it hard to trust Kirk in Week 17 given his recent struggles and low upside as part of Houston's ball-control offense.