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Brown rushed five times for 37 yards and one touchdown and was targeted once without a reception in the Bears' 47-42 win over the Bengals on Sunday.

Elevated from the practice squad due to injuries to D'Andre Swift (groin) and Roschon Johnson (back), Brown logged his first NFL touches. Despite the solid effort, he's expected to revert to the practice squad once the backfield is healthy.

Austin recorded five receptions on six targets for 56 yards in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Colts.

Austin led the Steelers' pass catchers in receptions and yards while tying Darnell Washington in targets. As is typically the case, he was targeted in short areas of the field, though he did manage gains of 18 and 14 yards primarily on yards after the catch. Austin is a key part of Pittsburgh's passing game, though he's reached 30 yards in only half of his six games, minimizing his fantasy impact.

Sweat logged two tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks and one tackle for loss, in the Bears' 47-42 win over the Bengals on Sunday.

Sweat now has 4.0 sacks this season and continues to deliver as a pressure specialist. He remains a sack-dependent IDP option on the defensive line.

Wright collected four tackles (two solo) and intercepted one pass for a six-yard return in the Bears' 47-42 win over the Bengals on Sunday.

Wright has recorded a takeaway in two of his last three games and continues to see significant outside-corner snaps. His fantasy value hinges on turnover production, making him a matchup-based IDP play.

Martin (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday night's contest against Seattle.

Martin suffered a hamstring injury in the second half, and his status for the rest of the game is now uncertain. In his absence, Tyler Owens and Darnell Savage are candidates to operate in larger roles at safety versus the Seahawks.

Edwards notched five tackles (one solo) in the Bears' 47-42 win over the Bengals on Sunday.

Edwards' posted his lowest tackle total since returning to the lineup in Week 6, though he remains on the field for nearly all defensive snaps. He profiles as a reliable IDP for managers seeking tackle stability.

Goldman is being evaluated for a possible concussion during Sunday night's contest against the Seahawks.

Goldman took a blow to the head in the second half, and his status for the rest of the game is now uncertain. In his absence, Jer'Zhan Newton stands to see an uptick in usage as the top reserve option behind Daron Payne and Javon Kinlaw at defensive tackle.

Byard recorded five tackles, including one for loss, in the Bears' 47-42 win over the Bengals on Sunday.

Byard continues to play almost every defensive snap and has reached five or more tackles in five of his last six appearances. He's a steady high-floor IDP contributor at safety.

Brisker totaled six tackles (two solo) in the Bears' 47-42 win over the Bengals on Sunday.

Brisker has at least five tackles in his last three games, maintaining a stable tackle floor at safety. He remains a dependable depth IDP option with consistent snap volume.

Smith completed 29 of 39 pass attempts for 284 yards, four touchdowns and an interception while taking five carries for nine yards in Sunday's 30-29 overtime loss to the Jaguars.

Smith rebounded nicely from a historically poor performance against the Chiefs (67 passing yards, no touchdowns) in the Raiders' last appearance. The 34-year-old welcomed Brock Bowers (knee) back with open arms Sunday, hooking up in the end zone with his talented tight end on three separate occasions. The four passing touchdowns set a new single-game high for Smith since joining the silver and black this past offseason. It's been a true boom-or-bust situation for the veteran signal-caller in Las Vegas, as he has now finished with less than 200 passing yards in half of his eight starts. Managers should be wary of trusting Smith on a short week in a tough matchup against Denver on Thursday Night Football in Week 10.