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Tolbert finished with seven receptions (10 targets) for 87 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Steelers.

Tolbert saw his role on offense increase with Brandin Cooks (knee) unavailable Sunday. The former wound up being the hero of Sunday's victory by catching the game-winning touchdown pass with seconds remaining in regulation. Even more impressive is the fact that Tolbert appeared to injure his hand on the previous play, forcing Dallas to use its final timeout so the wideout could remain in the game. Cooks was shifted to injured reserve this weekend, so Tolbert could solidify his grip on the No. 2 behind CeeDee Lamb over the next few weeks, assuming the third-year wideout's injury is minor.

Lamb had five receptions (nine targets) for 62 yards while adding one rush for three yards in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Steelers.

Lamb didn't have a standout performance on Sunday Night Football, and teammates Rico Dowdle and Jalen Tolbert collected both of Dak Prescott's touchdown passes in the comeback victory. The 25-year-old Lamb has produced a 25-378-2 receiving line through five games with Dallas this year as the team prepares to host Detroit next Sunday.

Pickens caught three of seven targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Cowboys.

Pickens accounted for the only first-half catch by a Steelers wide receiver, as Justin Fields completed only four of nine pass attempts before halftime. Fields was better in the second half, but Pickens remained a near non-factor despite finishing with the team lead in targets. Pickens' yardage totals have fluctuated, but he has yet to score a touchdown heading into a Week 6 road game against the Raiders.

Robinson recorded three receptions on five targets for 28 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-19 loss to the Packers.

Robinson continued to see his role fade relative to Tutu Atwell and Jordan Whittington. However, he contributed a few key catches, the most important of which was a one-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter that got the Rams within one score. Despite the key reception, he has failed to reach 50 yards in all but one game on the season.

Whittington recorded seven receptions on 10 targets for 89 yards in Sunday's 24-19 loss to the Packers.

Whittington had a slow start to the game, as he had just one catch for seven yards at halftime. However, his role grew as the Rams went into catch-up mode in the final quarter when he managed three catches for 43 yards and a 31-yard reception immediately after halftime for his longest gain of the day. Whittington has stepped up in the absence of Cooper Kupp (ankle) to record a combined 18 targets in the last two games, though Kupp could return in Week 7 after the team's Week 6 bye. That would likely make Whittington an afterthought in the Rams' offense once again.

Atwell recorded six receptions on 10 targets for 58 yards in Sunday's 24-19 loss to the Packers.

Atwell saw a season-high 10 targets, though he failed to showcase the big-play ability he flashed in the Rams' last two games. He managed a lengthy catch that went for 24 yards midway through the first quarter but was otherwise limited to work in short areas of the field. While Atwell has cemented a role in the offense due to both Cooper Kupp (ankle) and Puka Nacua (knee) sidelined, Kupp may be able to return as the team comes out of a Week 6 bye for a matchup with the Raiders in Week 7. Even if Atwell remains on the field, his opportunity would likely take a significant blow with Kupp back in action.

Meyers recorded six receptions on nine targets for 72 yards in Sunday's 34-18 loss to the Broncos.

Meyers finished second on the team in targets behind Brock Bowers and now has 19 targets combined across two games without Davante Adams (hamstring). He also managed his highest yardage total of the season thanks to long gains of 21, 18 and 16 yards. Quarterback play will remain a question in Las Vegas, but Meyers should have a key role in the offense assuming Adams is traded, as is currently expected.

Wicks recorded two catches on seven targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 24-19 win over the Rams.

As anticipated, Wicks stepped into a bigger role with both Christian Watson (ankle) and Romeo Doubs (suspension) unavailable. Wicks led the team in targets, though he struggled to get on the same page with Jordan Love, particularly on deep targets. The duo have shown rapport in the past, and there's a strong chance that Wicks will operate as a key part of the Green Bay offense in Week 6 against Arizona, making him a decent bounce-back candidate.

Sutton recorded two receptions on five targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 34-18 win over the Raiders.

Sutton led the Broncos' wide receivers in targets, though Javonte Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin were used heavily as pass catchers and diminished Sutton's volume. His most impactful contribution was a 24-yard reception midway through the fourth quarter to set up a touchdown to Josh Reynolds on the next play. Sutton has had reliable targets early this season, but he has yet to reach 70 yards in a game.

Smith-Njigba hauled in four of his seven targets for 31 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 29-20 loss to the Giants.

Smith-Njigba finally cashed in his first receiving touchdown of the season after being held scoreless in Seattle's previous four contests. The sophomore receiver is now up to a 29-257-1 receiving line through five weeks, giving him modest fantasy value just past the quarter point of the regular season. Smith-Njigba and the Seahawks will have a short week of preparation ahead of Thursday's tilt against the 49ers.