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Bowers recorded four receptions on five targets for 46 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Broncos.

Bowers made a quick impact in the game, with his first catch going for a 15-yard score on the final play of the first quarter. That matched his longest gain of the game, and though his performance was muted for most of the remainder of the contest, Bowers ultimately finished second on the team in targets, receptions and yards. He will likely remain plagued by poor quarterback play for the rest of the season, though he has still managed six touchdowns in his last six matchups.

Nix completed 31 of 38 pass attempts for 212 yards while adding three carries for 15 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-17 win against Las Vegas.

Nix was methodical against the Raiders' coverage Sunday, completing over 80 percent of his pass attempts en route to earning his team's 11th victory of the season. The Broncos played an excellent game of ball control, nearly doubling the opposition's 20:57 time of possession. This was exhibited best on Denver's opening drive that ate up just under nine minutes of game clock, which culminated in Nix's fourth rushing touchdown of the season, tying the mark he set last year as a rookie. The Broncos' special teams and running game finished off the Raiders, which helped contribute to the signal-caller's pedestrian individual contribution to fantasy managers' box scores in Week 14. Nix will face a stiffer test next time out when the Broncos host the Packers next Sunday.

Metcalf recorded seven receptions on 12 targets for 148 yards in Sunday's 27-22 win over the Ravens.

Metcalf entered Sunday's game having failed to top 55 yards in seven consecutive games while logging only two receptions of at least 20 yards in that span. That changed quickly in the pivotal divisional matchup, as he nabbed a 52-yard reception on the Steelers' opening possession while logging three catches of at least 20 yards overall. Metcalf was able to log his first 100-yard performance since Week 4 as a result while also logging his highest reception and yardage total of the campaign. Given his track record this season, Metcalf remains difficult to trust, though he does enter a fairly favorable Week 15 matchup against the Dolphins.

Gesicki brought in all six targets for 86 yards and a touchdown in the Bengals' 39-34 loss to the Bills on Sunday.

Gesicki finished tied with Tee Higgins for the team lead in receptions and as the runner-up to his teammate in receiving yards, and both figures were also new season highs. The veteran tight end also scored his first touchdown of the campaign on a 12-yard grab with just under nine minutes remaining. Gesicki has proven to have good chemistry with Joe Burrow, so he'll remain a viable option at a tricky fantasy position in a Week 15 home rematch with the Ravens next Sunday.

Taylor (triceps) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Texans.

With both Taylor and Trey Smith (ankle) inactive for Sunday night's game, Jaylon Moore and Wanya Morris will serve as the Chiefs' starters for the right side of the offensive line.

Flowers recorded eight receptions on 11 targets for 124 yards in Sunday's 27-22 loss to the Steelers.

Lamar Jackson looked Flowers' way often, and Flowers matched his highest target total of the season while hitting double-digit opportunities for the third time this season. He took advantage with long gains of 35, 33 and 31 yards to top 100 yards for only the second time on the campaign. The only shortcoming in the performance was Flowers' inability to find the end zone, as he has not scored since Week 1.

Smith (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against Houston.

As expected, Smith will miss a second straight game due to high and low ankle sprains. Mike Caliendo will step into the starting right guard spot in Smith's absence.

Johnson secured all four targets for 38 yards in the Saints' 24-20 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.

The veteran tight end finished with modest production yardage-wise, but he did produce a team-high reception total. Johnson also finished second in receiving yards on a low-volume day for the air attack, but he now has at least four catches in six of the last seven contests going into a Week 15 home matchup against the Panthers next Sunday.

Mitchell (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Mitchell will be a healthy scratch for a third consecutive game, as the Chiefs will go with a three-man backfield Sunday in Kareem Hunt, Isiah Pacheco and Brashard Smith. Mitchell's next opportunity to play is Week 15 against the Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 14, though he's unlikely to play unless Hunt, Pacheco or Smith miss time.

Lassiter (foot) is active for Sunday night's matchup with the Chiefs.

The cornerback entered the day with a questionable tag after missing two practices this past week, though he did get in a limited session Friday. Lassiter has played nearly every defensive snap this season for Houston, recording 66 total tackles (45 solo) and 10 pass breakups, including two interceptions.