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Williams returned two kickoffs for 47 yards and failed to haul in his lone target during the Patriots' 30-24 loss to the Bears on Thursday.

It was the second game in a row in which Williams saw one target from Drake Maye, and the second-year pro's 21 offensive snaps were fourth-most among Patriots wide receivers. He's been surpassed by Efton Chism in the passing game, and with A.J. Brown back in the mix, it seems like most of Williams' impact moving forward will be on kickoffs as a returner. His playing time will take an even greater hit upon the returns of Mack Hollins (calf) and Romeo Doubs (shoulder) from injured reserve. The Patriots will stay on the road for Week 8 against the Dolphins on Sunday, Nov. 1.

Raymond did not catch either of his two targets and returned one punt for seven yards Thursday in a 30-24 win over New England.

Raymond started at WR for Chicago and got plenty of playing time, logging 48 of 69 snaps on offense. However, he was unable to make an impact, finishing without a catch for the first time this season. Top wideouts Luther Burden and Rome Odunze combined for eight catches, 199 yards and a touchdown Thursday, and Raymond figures to compete for scraps whenever that pair is healthy.

Kiner rushed four times for 13 yards in Thursday's Week 7 loss to Chicago. He also returned four kickoffs for 102 yards.

Kiner came into Thursday having gained 50-plus rushing yards in consecutive contests, but he was much less impactful versus the Bears. Part of that was due to New England playing from behind and tallying just 17 total carries as a team (to 31 pass attempts), but it's also notable that Kiner logged just six offensive snaps, well behind Rhamondre Stevenson's 37 and less than half of TreyVeon Henderson's 13. While Kiner's previous two performances gave him a little momentum in fantasy, he's unlikely to be a reliable asset while Stevenson and Henderson are healthy.

Raridon caught three of four targets for 56 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's Week 7 loss to the Bears.

Raridon got open late in the third quarter and hauled in a nicely placed pass from Drake Maye for a 30-yard score. The rookie tight end finished third on the team with 56 receiving yards and tied for third with three receptions. Raridon is clearly behind Hunter Henry, who posted a 7-71-0 receiving line on seven targets, in the tight-end pecking order, but he's shown promise early in his career with 12 catches on 16 targets for 168 yards and two TDs through six games.

Chism caught his sole target for 16 yards in the Patriots' 30-24 loss to the Bears on Thursday.

Chism saw the third most offensive snaps at wide receiver for the Patriots behind A.J. Brown's 49 and DeMario Douglas' 35. The 24-year-old was not given as much attention as in the prior two weeks, with his target share dropping from four targets in Week 5 and six targets in Week 6 to just one in Week 7.

Johnson rushed twice for 13 yards in the Bears' 30-24 victory over the Patriots on Thursday.

Johnson played just 10 offensive snaps to D'Andre Swift's 54 in the contest. The running back did not see much action as he filled in for the injured Kyle Monangai (toe) as a rotational option for the Bears' offense. Johnson also saw one snap with the special teams unit.

Wallow (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Both Wallow and Luke Gifford (groin) are unavailable for Sunday's contest, leaving Tatum Bethune as the primary depth option at linebacker behind Jaden Dugger, Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw. Wallow will have extra rest courtesy of the Week 8 bye, so he could be back for Week 9 against the Raiders on Sunday, Nov. 8.

Douglas caught three of his four targets for 23 yards in the Patriots' 30-24 loss to the Bears on Thursday.

Douglas played 35 of the Patriots' 54 offensive snaps in the contest and did not find the end zone. The wide receiver had logged three touchdowns in the prior two contests but has now returned to a role with lower priority as A.J. Brown becomes reacquainted with the offense.

Lampkin (illness) was a limited participant in Friday's practice.

Lampkin was unable to participate in Thursday's practice due to a new illness. The left guard upgraded to a limited participant Friday and will likely be able to overcome the illness in time for Monday night's divisional showdown with the Cowboys.

Gifford (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Gifford didn't practice during Week 7 prep due to a groin injury he picked up against the Commanders in Week 6. The 49ers have a bye for Week 8, so his next chance to play is Week 9 against the Raiders on Sunday, Nov. 8. Garrett Wallow (hamstring) is also out, so Tatum Bethune is currently the lone depth option at linebacker ahead of Sunday's contest.