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Darden caught his lone target for six yards in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Eagles in Week 6. He also returned two punts for 26 yards.

Darden was activated from the practice squad for the second time this season after the Browns released James Proche on Saturday. Darden finished with seven snaps on offense and could be in line for a role as the primary returner, if Cleveland signs him to the active roster. He has experience returning both kicks and punts during all four seasons of his NFL career.

Jeudy caught one of three targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Eagles in Week 6.

Jeudy was held to one catch for the second consecutive game and has just six targets over the last two weeks. It's become evident that Cleveland's offense is in disarray, and quarterback Deshaun Watson is a large part of the problem. For a silver lining, Nick Chubb (knee) is due back in Week 7, which could bring some harmony to the offense and have an impact on Jeudy and the rest of the receiving corps.

Thomas recorded three receptions for 27 yards on six targets in Sunday's 35-16 loss to the Bears in London.

Though he played 49 of the Jaguars' 62 offensive snaps for a season-high 79 percent snap share, Thomas finished with the lowest yardage total of his rookie campaign. His fantasy line would have looked more palatable had he not dropped a wide-open touchdown midway through the fourth quarter, with quarterback Trevor Lawrence ultimately finding Gabe Davis for a five-yard score later in the drive. Despite the subdued performance, Thomas continues to see enough playing time and involvement in the passing game to at least warrant weekly consideration in fantasy lineups. He'll head into a Week 7 matchup with the Patriots having put together a 25-424-3 receiving line on 40 targets through the first six games of his career.

Tolbert recorded four receptions on five targets for 43 yards in Sunday's 47-9 loss to the Lions.

The Cowboys struggled to get their offense going throughout the game, which hurt Tolbert's stat line. He still managed to finish second on the team in yards thanks to a 26-yard reception midway through the first quarter. Dallas will head into its bye week, but Tolbert should keep his role as a key pass catcher in a Week 8 matchup against the 49ers.

Robinson finished with five receptions (11 targets) for 50 yards in Sunday's 17-7 loss to the Bengals.

Robinson tied teammate Darius Slayton for the team lead in targets (11) while Malik Nabers (concussion) remained sidelined for the second consecutive game. The 23-year-old Robinson couldn't replicate his trip to the end zone from last week's depth chart promotion, but he still produced decent numbers considering the Giants were held to just seven points at home. The 11 targets marked the third time in six games this season that Robinson has hit double-digit targets. Despite his unpredictable workload, Robinson is providing fantasy value for those in deeper formats off of volume alone heading into a Week 7 matchup against Philadelphia.

Slayton finished with six receptions (11 targets) for 57 yards in Sunday's 17-7 loss to the Bengals.

Slayton was briefly evaluated and cleared from a concussion after landing hard in the end zone on a missed connection late in Sunday's loss, according to Giants beat reporter Dan Salomone. The injury scare actually drew a pass interference flag that led to the ensuing Tyrone Tracy rushing touchdown. The 27-year-old Slayton finished the contest with a solid PPR performance, but his upside leaves much to be desired heading into next Sunday's tilt against the Eagles. He will receive a small boost in projections should Malik Nabers (concussion) remain sidelined for a third straight game.

Higgins recorded seven catches on seven targets for 77 yards in Sunday's 17-7 win over the Giants.

Higgins led the Bengals in targets, receptions and yards in a relatively muted offensive performance in Sunday night's win. While the majority of his targets came in short areas of the field, Higgins did manage his first reception of at least 20 yards this season after a tough catch-and-run midway through the second quarter. Due to his limited route depth, Higgins will likely need to find the end zone to put up elite fantasy scores, but he now has a minimum of six targets in his four games this season to give him a very safe weekly floor.

Chase recorded five receptions on six targets for 72 yards in Sunday's 17-7 win over the Giants.

Chase entered the game on an impressive three-game tear, during which he combined to record 19 receptions for 396 yards and five scores. He found much less room to work against the Giants, who consistently got pressure on Joe Burrow, which led to a lackluster performance for the Bengals' entire passing offense. Despite the relative disappointment, Chase still managed an impressive 37-yard catch late in the third quarter to help his stat line.

St. Brown recorded four catches on four targets for 37 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 47-9 win over the Cowboys.

St. Brown saw his fewest targets of the season, primarily due to game script as the Lions took to the air only nine times in the final two quarters. He still managed to save his day early in the fourth quarter with a four-yard touchdown reception, marking his third straight game with a trip to the end zone. Overall, St. Brown has now topped 100 yards or found the end zone in four of five matchups on the campaign.

Williams recorded three receptions on four targets for 76 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 47-9 win over the Cowboys. He added one rush for 11 yards.

The Lions had relatively flat target distribution in Sunday's blowout win, with Kalif Raymond surprisingly leading the way with six looks. Though Williams has now seen only nine targets combined across his last three games, he continues to deliver electric plays. Against the Cowboys, that came early in the third quarter on a 37-yard touchdown during which Williams beat Trevon Diggs to the corner of the end zone to haul in a deep pass. Williams' profile suggests he should be a boom-or-bust option, but he has at least 75 receiving yards in four of five games on the campaign.