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Conner secured both of his targets for six yards during Miami's 34-10 win over the Falcons.

Conner didn't see much of an uptick in receiving opportunities despite Darren Waller (pectoral, IR) and Julian Hill (ankle) both sitting out versus Atlanta, and Tyreek Hill (knee - ACL) out for the year. While that was a disappointing result with Tua Tagovailoa throwing for a season-high four touchdowns, Miami was able to lean heavily on the run after getting out to a convincing early lead. Conner could draw more targets on Thursday night versus Baltimore in Week 9, but as he's yet to either score or tally 30 receiving yards in a single game this season, he remains off the fantasy radar in the majority of formats.

Westbrook-Ikhine secured one of three targets for 18 yards during Miami's 34-10 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Westbrook-Ikhine once again finished with a quiet fantasy day despite Tua Tagovailoa putting up a season best-passing performance with 205 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions, and neither Darren Waller (pectoral) or Tyreek Hill (knee - ACL) on the field to hog opportunities. Despite the targets available for distribution to the Dolphins' depth pass-catchers with Waller and Hill both out, Westbrook-Ikhine effectively remains off the fantasy radar heading into a home matchup against the Ravens on Thursday Night Football in Week 9. He has yet tally 20 receiving yards in a single game across seven regular-season appearances.

Goedert caught all three of his targets for 28 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 38-20 win over the Giants.

While he didn't see much volume, Goedert celebrated National Tight End Day in style with a six-yard TD in the second quarter and a 17-yard score in the fourth. The veteran TE may be disappointed he won't get to play the Giants again in 2025 after racking up 12 catches on 14 targets for 138 yards and three touchdowns against them in two meetings. Goedert rolls into the Eagles' Week 9 bye with an overall 30-289-7 line on 39 targets through seven contests.

Smith caught six of nine targets for 84 yards in Sunday's 38-20 win over the Giants.

With A.J. Brown (hamstring) sidelined, Smith led the Eagles in catches, targets and receiving yards, although he watched all four of Jalen Hurts' TD passes go to teammates. Philly gets a Week 9 bye, so Brown may not miss any further action, but the bigger issue for the defending champions might be the groin injury Saquon Barkley picked up in Sunday's win. Even if Barkley is healthy when the Eagles head to Green Bay in Week 10, Smith still sports an impressive 44-588-2 line on 55 targets through eight games as part of a surging passing attack.

Washington secured four of five targets for 36 yards and one touchdown during Miami's 34-10 win over Atlanta on Sunday.

Washington finished second on the team in receiving yardage behind Jaylen Waddle (5-99-1 on six targets), though running back De'Von Achane (5-24-1) also had seven targets. The placement of Darren Waller (hamstring) on IR paved the way for Washington, rather than tight ends Tanner Conner or Greg Dulcich, to handle an expanded role in the passing game. With Tyreek Hill (knee - ACL) already out for the year, Washington figures to remain one of Tua Tagovailoa's top three targets until Waller retakes the field. That puts him on the radar as a potential fantasy starter in deeper leagues heading into a Week 9 matchup against the Ravens on Thursday Night Football.

Brinson has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers due to a hamstring injury, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Brinson popped up on Friday's practice report as a limited participant due to a hamstring injury and was tagged as questionable for Week 8. The rookie sixth-rounder has not been cleared to play Sunday, which leaves Nazir Stackhouse and Karl Brooks as the Packers' two rotational defensive tackles behind starters Colby Wooden and Devonte Wyatt.

Adkins (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Cowboys, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Adkins suffered an apparent knee injury in the second half, and his status for the rest of the game is now up in the air. In his absence, Evan Engram will continue to handle the majority of the workload at tight end versus Dallas.

Frazier (calf) is active for Sunday night's contest against the Packers.

Frazier will be able to go in Week 8 after being considered questionable due to a calf injury. The 24-year-old will be in his starting role at center versus Green Bay.

Wyatt (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Wyatt drew the questionable tag for Week 8 after being limited in practice all week, and he has been cleared to return from a two-game absence due to a knee injury. His return means Karl Brooks and Nazir Stackhouse will both see a small dip in rotational snaps at defensive tackle, though rookie sixth-rounder Warren Brinson (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game.

Bigsby carried the ball nine times for 104 yards in Sunday's 38-20 win over the Giants.

Saquon Barkley left early in the fourth quarter with a groin injury, and Bigsby did most of his damage as the Eagles put the game to bed. It was still a very impressive performance from the former Jaguar, who came into the afternoon with just 23 rushing yards on the season between Jacksonville and Philly while being primarily used as a kickoff returner. The Eagles get a well-timed Week 9 bye, so Barkley may not miss any further action, but if he's not ready to return for a Week 10 clash with the Packers, Bigsby could find himself handling a very significant role in the offense.