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Brock Wright TE | DET
Lions' Brock Wright: Two catches in win
Wright caught two of three targets for nine yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 37-24 win over Cincinnati.
Wright was able to find the end zone for the second time this season, reeling in a three-yard score on a pass from running back David Montgomery in the second quarter. The tight end remained a distant No. 2 option at his position behind Sam LaPorta, who secured five receptions for 92 yards and a touchdown in the game. Wright had gone two consecutive games without a catch prior to Sunday, and he's now caught five of six targets for 37 yards and two touchdowns over five games this season.
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Dalton Kincaid TE | BUF
Bills' Dalton Kincaid: Career-best performance
Kincaid recorded six receptions on six targets for 108 yards in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Patriots.
Buffalo's offense looked out of sync for much of the game, but Kincaid was a bright spot. He recorded the first 100-yard receiving performance of his career in both regular-season and postseason contests, powered by a very efficient effort on six targets. Kincaid caught three passes of at least 20 yards, matching his total from the first four games of the season. Kincaid has also earned exactly six targets in three of his last four games, making him reliably involved in one of the most efficient offenses in the league.
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Isaac TeSlaa WR | DET
Lions' Isaac TeSlaa: Finds paydirt in Week 5
TeSlaa caught his only target for a 12-yard touchdown in Sunday's 37-24 win over the Bengals.
TeSlaa wasn't a major part of the offense again in Week 5, but he was able to make the most of his only opportunity, reeling in a 12-yard score in the fourth quarter. Fellow wide receiver Kalif Raymond suffered a neck injury in the second quarter of the contest, and he was unable to return to the game. If Raymond is forced to miss any action moving forward, TeSlaa would likely see an uptick in workload behind Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams as the team's No. 3 option at wideout.
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TreVeyon Henderson RB | NE
Patriots' TreVeyon Henderson: Leads team with 24 rushing yards
Henderson carried the ball six times for 24 yards and caught two of three targets for three yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over Buffalo.
Henderson finished as New England's leading rusher as part of a three-player committee, but it was Rhamondre Stevenson who cashed in both of the team's short rushing scores Sunday. The latter also coughed up his third fumble of the season, which could cut into Stevenson's playing time even after making two trips to the end zone. That potential scenario could open up more touches for Henderson going forward, though so far he has seen his fantasy value thwarted by the three-way timeshare. Until he has an uptick in usage, the second-round rookie will be stuck as a deep-league option.
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Rhamondre Stevenson RB | NE
Patriots' Rhamondre Stevenson: Scores twice, but fumbles again
Stevenson took seven carries for 14 yards, two touchdowns and a lost fumble while adding two receptions for 13 yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Bills.
Stevenson led New England's three-headed backfield with his seven carries Sunday, rewarding fantasy managers with a pair of trips to the end zone. The bad news for the veteran rusher was that his ball security woes continued with his third lost fumble in as many games. Stevenson's case of fumblitis didn't cost his team a shot at victory like it did in Week 3 against the Steelers. That said, it wouldn't be surprising if the Patriots lean more heavily on TreVeyon Henderson and Antonio Gibson going forward if Stevenson is unable to correct his turnover issues.
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James Cook III RB | BUF
Bills' James Cook: Held in check by New England
Cook rushed the ball 15 times for 49 yards in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Patriots. He did not catch his only target.
Cook endured his worst game of the season both as a rusher and receiver. His longest rush of the day went for only nine yards, and he also went without a catch for the first time on the campaign. Positively, Cook still dominated opportunity out of Bills' backfield, with Ray Davis and Ty Johnson combining to see only four rushing attempts with zero targets. Cook should have a strong chance of bouncing back in Week 6 against Atlanta.
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Kendre Miller RB | NO
Saints' Kendre Miller: Sees increased usage Week 5
Miller accrued 10 rushes for 41 yards and hauled in his only target for eight yards during Sunday's 26-14 victory against the Giants.
Miller logged double-digit carries for the second week in a row. While he wasn't as productive as the Week 4 loss to Buffalo, the third-year running back paced the Saints in rushing attempts for the first time this season. He finished with two more carries than RB1 Alvin Kamara, who has had a very slow start to the season. Kamara's slump has opened more and more opportunities for Miller, including a season-high 39 percent of offensive snaps Sunday. If Kamara continues to struggle, then Miller could be in line for even more carries during the Week 6 matchup versus New England on Sunday, Oct. 12.
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Hunter Henry TE | NE
Patriots' Hunter Henry: Gains 46 yards Sunday
Henry had two receptions on four targets for 46 yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Bills.
Henry ripped off a pair of 20-plus yard receptions in order to check in as the Patriots' second-leading receiver despite finishing with just the two receptions Sunday. The veteran starter failed to extend his modest scoring streak to three games on a night when the passing offense accounted for zero touchdowns. Henry has been a pleasant surprise in fantasy crossing the quarter point of the regular season, producing a 17-250-3 receiving line heading into a Week 6 matchup against the Saints next Sunday.
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Josh Allen QB | BUF
Bills' Josh Allen: Tops 300 total yards in loss
Allen completed 22 of 31 passes for 253 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Patriots. He added nine rushes for 53 yards while also losing a fumble.
Allen had an up-and-down showing, with his biggest mistake coming on an interception late in the third quarter that allowed New England to build a 10-point lead. He still had plenty of excellent stretches in the game, including completing five passes of at least 20 yards while delivering touchdowns of six and two yards. As is typically the case, Allen chipped in extra production on the ground, with a 19-yard scramble helping him top 50 rushing yards for the second time on the campaign. While it wasn't Allen's most prolific showing, he continues to deliver a very safe fantasy floor.
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Drake Maye QB | NE
Patriots' Drake Maye: Earns win in tough road environment
Maye completed 22 of 30 pass attempts for 273 yards, no touchdowns and no turnovers while taking three carries for 12 yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over Buffalo.
Maye continued his impressive development in Week 5 despite failing to score a touchdown for the first time this season. The sophomore signal-caller did the dirty work between the 20s, leading a pair of lengthy drives in the second half that RB Rhamondre Stevenson finished off with short rushing scores. Maye is completing an impressive 73.9 percent of his pass attempts through five starts, leading New England to a surprising 3-2 start to the campaign. The North Carolina product should continue offering starter-level production in fantasy in a road tilt against the Saints next Sunday.