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Patrick caught both of his targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 31-29 win over the Vikings.

Patrick was able to record his third straight multi-catch performance in Week 7, though his 25 yards were his lowest total during that stretch. With the Lions' offense stacked with top-tier pass catchers like Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams and Sam LaPorta, Patrick remains an uninspiring fantasy option heading into Week 8. The wide receiver has now caught 10 of 12 targets for 165 yards in five games with Detroit this season.

Raymond caught three of four targets for 39 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-29 win over the Vikings.

Raymond found the end zone for the first time in 2024, notching a 21-yard score in the third quarter. The wide receiver has now caught seven passes for 112 yards and a touchdown over the last two weeks after having just four receptions for 36 yards in the team's four games prior. Raymond will look to keep it up in Week 9 when the Lions host the Titans.

Lazard caught all four of his targets for 58 yards in Sunday's 37-15 loss to the Steelers.

Lazard has dropped a peg on the totem pole after the acquisition of Davante Adams. That new reality was apparent in Sunday's loss, as Lazard had only four targets while Adams, Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall finished with nine apiece. Lazard's chemistry with Aaron Rodgers should continue to earn the former Green Bay wideout some downfield opportunities, but Lazard seems poised to slow down dramatically after a hot start that saw him catch five touchdowns through Week 6. One of those touchdowns came against the Patriots, whom the Jets will face again in Week 8.

Wilson caught five of nine targets for 61 yards and caught a two-point conversion in Sunday's 37-15 loss to the Steelers.

Wilson's first game after the arrival of trade acquisition Davante Adams was a mixed bag. Wilson caught a two-point conversion to put the Jets up 15-6 in the second quarter, but he was the intended receiver on both of Aaron Rodgers' interceptions during Pittsburgh's ensuing 31-0 run, with the second of those bouncing off Wilson's chest and right to a defender. The two big-name wide receivers had nine targets apiece in Sunday's loss, suggesting they are capable of co-existing, and Wilson posted his third-highest receiving yardage total of the season. Wilson will look to find more success in a Week 8 rematch with a Patriots defense that held him to a season-low 33 receiving yards in Week 3.

Adams (hamstring) caught three of nine targets for 30 yards in Sunday's 37-15 loss to the Steelers.

Adams was targeted on the Jets' first play, but it fell incomplete, foreshadowing an underwhelming night in Adams' reunion with Aaron Rodgers. While the Jets insisted that Adams had a strong grasp of the playbook and gave him plenty of playing time, the trade acquisition will undoubtedly be sharper as he gains familiarity with his new team and gets further removed from the hamstring injury that had kept Adams out since Week 3. Adams will look to bounce back from this disappointing debut in Week 8 against the Patriots.

Johnson recorded one catch on three targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 40-7 loss to the Commanders.

The Carolina offense had an abysmal performance overall, as Ja'Tavion Sanders was the only pass catcher to record more than two receptions. Despite putting up big numbers in most weeks with Andy Dalton under center, Johnson couldn't overcome his surroundings Sunday. Johnson should be safe for volume in most weeks, but given the volatile nature of the Panthers' offense, these types of showings will likely continue occasionally moving forward.

Shakir recorded seven receptions on seven targets for 65 yards in Sunday's 34-10 win over the Titans.

Shakir's role in Buffalo's new-look offense after the addition of Amari Cooper was unclear entering this matchup, but he still led the team in receptions. Despite that, his numbers were muted relative to both Cooper and Keon Coleman -- both of whom hit for big plays -- as Shakir was used primarily in the short areas of the field. Shakir should remain a key target for Josh Allen due to the duo's pre-existing rapport, and he could become more efficient with defensive attention spread across multiple pass catchers.

Moore caught six of seven targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 21-14 loss to Cincinnati in Week 7.

The last time Moore saw activity as significant as this was in Week 2. Sunday was the Browns' first game since they traded Amari Cooper to Buffalo, and Moore was expected to see more opportunities. In fact, Sunday's production was greater than his previous three weeks combined. That's the good news. The not-so-good news is that second-year wideout Cedric Tillman (12 targets, eight catches) emerged as a viable competitor for the available targets going forward, and quarterback Deshaun Watson suffered a potentially season-ending Achilles injury.

Whittington (shoulder) suited up against Las Vegas on Sunday, but he did not command a target in the 20-15 win.

Whittington returned from a minor shoulder injury suffered in the Rams' previous contest, but he did not see his role elevated despite the team missing multiple key receivers. Tutu Atwell and Tyler Johnson served as Matthew Stafford's top wideouts instead. With Cooper Kupp (ankle) expected to return against the Vikings on Thursday, Whittington can safely be left on the waiver wire for Week 8.

Atwell had six receptions off of nine targets for 51 yards in Sunday's 20-15 win over the Raiders.

Atwell continued to lead a banged - Rams' receiving unit, posting another useful PPR line in the team's second win of the year. The 2021 second-round pick might see his production take a hit if Cooper Kupp (ankle) returns as expected for Thursday's upcoming matchup against the Vikings, as reported by Adam Grosbard of the OC Register. In that event, Atwell should still see a handful of targets against Minnesota in Week 8, but his value may be limited to deeper formats.