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Boerkircher caught his lone target for a 31-yard touchdown in Sunday's 42-7 win over the Colts.

The rookie tight end converted his long touchdown on a busted coverage, putting the Jaguars up 14-0 in the second quarter. Boerkircher entered Sunday with six grabs for 52 yards and a touchdown on eight targets across six games. He has minimal fantasy appeal outside of single-game DFS slates ahead of Thursday night's date with the Ravens.

Sampson rushed one time for seven yards and caught six of eight targets for 62 yards in Sunday's 27-6 loss to the Steelers.

Sampson was out-carried 11 to one by Quinshon Judkins, but the former has carved out a role as the preferred pass-catching back for Cleveland since returning from injured reserve in Week 7. Over the last two games, Sampson has turned 11 targets into nine catches for 94 yards, while adding seven carries for 52 yards. Sampson will have some PPR fantasy appeal during weeks when the Browns are projected to trail on the scoreboard.

Freiermuth caught both of his targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 27-6 win over the Browns. He added one rushing attempt for a one-yard touchdown.

With time expiring in the second quarter, Freiermuth took a direct snap and punched in a one-yard rushing score to put the Steelers up 20-6 headed into halftime. The tight end entered the season with zero career carries but now has four through eight games, turning them into five yards and a touchdown. As a receiver, Freiermuth has been held to exactly two catches in each of the last three games and has yet to hit 50 yards in any game this season. He's a touchdown-or-bust fantasy bet with the Steelers headed into their bye week.

Barkley rushed 13 times for 30 yards and a touchdown while catching his only target for 24 yards in Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Commanders.

Barkley got to the edge to score a three-yard rushing touchdown out of the wildcat formation and give the Eagles a 10-0 first-quarter lead, but it was all Washington after that. He came into the game averaging 5.7 yards per carry but mustered only 2.3 YPC in this one while playing at less than full health. Barkley didn't sit down when on the sideline in an effort to stay loose and mitigate the effects of the back injury he sustained in Week 7 against Dallas while compensating for a hamstring injury that kept him out of the previous two games. The banged-up Barkley, who didn't notch a touch in the fourth quarter, will likely try to gut it out again in Week 9 against the NFC East-leading Giants.

Williams caught his lone target for a 43-yard touchdown during Sunday's 24-19 win over the Dolphins.

Williams made the most of his only touch in Week 8, scoring on a 43-yard deep ball from Drake Maye in the third quarter. The wide receiver had an opportunity to be more involved with A.J. Brown (knee) sidelined Sunday, but Williams saw just one target for the third game in a row. On the year, the wide receiver has now caught seven of 13 targets for 190 yards and two touchdowns over eight regular-season contests.

Flournoy caught three of four targets for 38 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 33-30 overtime loss to the Cardinals.

Flournoy ran 26 routes on Dak Prescott's 38 dropbacks against Arizona, and with Dallas moving more toward three-wide sets and away from multiple tight-end sets while decreasing Jake Ferguson's (ankle) playing time, Flournoy has been a big beneficiary in recent weeks. Over the last four weeks, Flournoy has recorded 238 yards and two touchdowns on 18 grabs across 21 targets. He's achieved WR4 valuation in fantasy and would receive a major boost if CeeDee Lamb or George Pickens ever went down with an injury.

Rodriguez registered 41 yards and a touchdown on six carries while reeling in his only target for 17 yards during Sunday's 42-7 win over the Colts.

Rodriguez was able to exceed 40 rushing yards for the second straight game after failing to do so in any of the team's first five contests of the year. Additionally, the running back slashed through the Colts' defense for a 26-yard touchdown in the third quarter, reaching the end zone for the third time this season. Rodriguez has now rushed 45 times for 209 yards and three scores while reeling in one of two targets for six yards over seven contests so far during the 2026 campaign.

Nailor caught all four targets for 38 yards in Sunday's 38-33 win over the Jets.

Both the catches and yards marked new season highs for Nailor, who entered Sunday with eight grabs for 75 yards and no touchdowns across six games. No team uses its receivers less than the Raiders, and Nailor accounted for four of the five targets between he and Tre Tucker against the Jets. Nailor has minimal fantasy appeal headed into next Sunday's road date with the 49ers.

Carter (abdomen) is questionable to return to Sunday night's contest against the Commanders.

Carter entered Week 8 questionable to play after missing the team's last two contests with an injured abdomen, and it's possible that he tweaked the injury during Sunday Night Football. In his absence, Kenny Moore is a top candidate to see an increase in opportunities at safety versus Washington.

Dike caught five of six targets for 61 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 43-36 overtime loss to the Bengals.

With Carnell Tate (shoulder) inactive against Cincinnati, Dike receiving the biggest playing-time boost on offense, as he ran 40 routes on Cam Ward's 46 dropbacks. Only Gunnar Helm produced more receiving yards than Dike in the Week 8 defeat, and only Wan'Dale Robinson (six) recorded more catches. With the Titans headed into their Week 9 bye, Tate figures to be back the following week versus Jacksonville. Perhaps Dike can earn more playing time at Elic Ayomanor's expense, and Calvin Ridley's name has been linked to trade speculation.