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Higbee caught two of three targets for 14 yards during Sunday's 35-21 win over the Raiders.

Higbee was expected to have a chance to see an increase in production with wide receiver Davante Adams (hamstring) unavailable, but the tight end put together a disappointing performance. Fellow tight ends Colby Parkinson (5-48-0) and Davis Allen (4-20-2) had more impressive days, and it may be hard to predict which of the three will be the go-to option any given week until Terrance Ferguson (ankle) returns from injured reserve.

Bernard caught three of five targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 16-10 win over the Saints.

It was a big step back in production for the rookie wideout compared to Week 6 against the Bucs, but Bernard still ran a team-high 33 routes on Aaron Rodgers' 34 dropbacks against New Orleans. Bernard's role is secure while Michael Pittman (foot) and Roman Wilson (finger) remain sidelined for at least two more games each. Bernard will be a fantasy WR3 for next Sunday's game against the Browns.

Kirk played 20 snaps on offense but didn't show up on the box score otherwise during Sunday's 29-20 loss to Atlanta.

Kirk was activated off injured reserve Saturday and was cleared to make his 2026 debut following a near three-month absence due to a calf injury that he sustained during training camp in July. His 20 offensive snaps were fourth-most among 49ers wide receivers, and while he was being eased back into things, his lack of targets was a bit of a let down considering the 49ers were without both Mike Evans (Achilles) and Deebo Samuel (hamstring). Both of San Francisco's top pass catchers could be back in action following the Week 8 bye, so Kirk's role for Week 9 against the Raiders on Sunday, Nov. 8 is uncertain.

Smith reverted to the Steelers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Smith caught both of his targets for 24 yards in Sunday's win over the Saints in Paris. The wide receiver played 29 offensive snaps in the contest, good for 45 percent of the team's total offensive plays. Smith has no practice squad elevations remaining, meaning he will need to sign with the Steelers' 53-man roster to suit up for more 2026 contests with the team.

Washington caught his lone target for a four-yard touchdown in Sunday's 16-10 win over the Saints in Paris.

Washington made his one catch count, out-muscling a defender for the goal-line score. The burly tight end has Aaron Rodgers' eyes in the scoring area and now has a touchdown in back-to-back weeks and three of his last four outings. On the year, Washington has 16 grabs for 160 yards and three scores on 23 targets. He's a touchdown-or-bust fantasy bet most weeks.

Osborn reverted to the Titans' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Osborn was elevated to the active roster prior to Sunday's 27-24 loss to Cleveland. He failed to record any stats during the contest while playing three snaps with the special-teams unit. The wide receiver can be elevated two more times before the Titans would have to officially sign him to the active roster.

Miller rushed eight times for six yards in Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Steelers in Paris.

The Saints got absolutely nothing going on the ground against Pittsburgh, rushing 17 times for 18 yards as a team, so it's not like Miller and his team-leading eight carries was the only issue. New Orleans heads into its bye in Week 8, and Travis Etienne (hamstring) will be eligible to come off injured reserve for Week 9 against the Browns. When both Etienne and Alvin Kamara were healthy and active together earlier this season, Miller was a healthy inactive.

Brown hauled in all three targets for 57 yards during Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Steelers.

Brown had the most productive game of his NFL career thus far, catching more passes than he had in his previous five appearances combined. The 2026 No. 190 overall pick should continue to get consistent work on special teams. However, despite the recent uptick in offensive snaps, it's unknown if Brown will continue to be more involved as a pass-catcher moving forward.

Cooks caught one of three targets for 13 yards during Sunday's 29-20 loss to Atlanta.

Cooks was in line to serve as the 49ers' top wide receiver for Week 7 due to the absences of Mike Evans (Achilles) and Deebo Samuel (hamstring). Cooks' 45 offensive snaps were second-most among 49ers wideouts behind Jordan Watkins (50), although the former had only once catch to show for his extra playing time, which didn't happen until the final minute of the fourth quarter. Cooks has three catches on seven targets for 33 yards and a touchdown over his last three games, but his role could shrink significantly following the 49ers' Week 8 bye depending on the statuses of Evans, Samuel and Demarcus Robinson (ankle, IR).

Johnson reverted to the Steelers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Johnson played eight offensive snaps for the Steelers in Sunday's win over the Saints. The wide receiver did not appear in the box score. Johnson has one practice squad elevation remaining before the team must promote him to the active roster to suit up for game day.