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  • 49ers' Kendrick Bourne: Held to two catches in Week 9

    Bourne caught both of his targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 34-24 win over the Giants.

    Bourne's two targets tied for fourth on the team as Mac Jones didn't target any player more than six times. After back-to-back 142-yard receiving performances in Weeks 5 and 6, Bourne has just seven catches for 92 yards across three subsequent games. Even if San Francisco doesn't get any healthier at wide receiver in Week 10 against the Rams, Bourne may not see a significant target share.

  • Darius Slayton WR | NYG

    Giants' Darius Slayton: Team's leading receiver in Week 9

    Slayton caught five of seven targets for 62 yards in Sunday's 34-24 loss to the 49ers.

    Slayton led the Giants in receiving yards despite making four fewer catches than Wan'Dale Robinson, who finished with only 46 receiving yards. Slayton will likely continue to play a significant role in Week 10 against the Bears as the top downfield target for Jaxson Dart in the injury-riddled Giants offense.

  • Christian Kirk WR | HOU

    Texans' Christian Kirk: Snags four passes in return

    Kirk caught four of eight targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 18-15 loss to the Broncos.

    The veteran slot receiver saw his first action since Week 5 after recovering from a hamstring strain, and Kirk finished second on the Texans in targets while catching passes from both C.J. Stroud (concussion) and Davis Mills. The volume is encouraging, and Kirk has logged at least three receptions in all four games he's been healthy enough to play in this season. He'll still be a much less appealing fantasy option, even in PPR formats, if Stroud ends up sitting out a Week 10 contest against the Jaguars.

  • Nico Collins WR | HOU

    Texans' Nico Collins: Team-high seven grabs Sunday

    Collins caught seven of 11 targets for 75 yards in Sunday's 18-15 loss to the Broncos.

    The star wideout returned from a one-game absence due to a concussion, and he took advantage of Patrick Surtain (pectoral) being missing from the Denver secondary by leading Houston in catches and targets. Collins' production took a hit when C.J. Stroud (concussion) was knocked out of the game in the second quarter, however. Collins remained the top option for Davis Mills, but he doesn't have the same chemistry with the team's backup QB. If Stroud remains sidelined in Week 10 against the Jaguars, Collins may be more of a floor than a ceiling play for fantasy purposes despite his 33-414-3 line on 57 targets through seven games this season.

  • 49ers' Jauan Jennings: Scores TD in Week 9 win

    Jennings caught four of five targets for 41 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-24 win over the Giants.

    Jennings continues to gut it out while playing through multiple injuries, but he has reportedly started to feel healthier in recent weeks, which is supported by an uptick in production. He has notched four receptions in three consecutive games after reaching that threshold only once through Week 6. Jennings scored his second touchdown of the season on an 11-yard catch in the second quarter. It remains to be seen if he'll be catching passes from Mac Jones again in Week 10 against the Rams or if Brock Purdy (toe) will be back under center.

  • Tee Higgins WR | CIN

    Bengals' Tee Higgins: Two-TD effort in loss

    Higgins secured seven of nine targets for 121 yards and two touchdowns in the Bengals' 47-42 loss to the Bears on Sunday. He also recorded a two-point conversion catch.

    Higgins was the star of the first three quarters for the Bengals, making a picturesque contested 44-yard touchdown grab along the left sideline with under two minutes remaining in the first half before tacking on a two-yard scoring catch with just over five minutes left in the third quarter. Higgins added his two-point conversion reception following a Noah Fant 23-yard TD catch with under two minutes remaining, and the former has now visited the end zone four times in the last three games. Higgins also has at least 62 receiving yards in three of the last four contests, affording him plenty of momentum going into Cincinnati's Week 10 bye.

  • Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Nine short catches in Week 9

    Robinson caught nine of 11 targets for 46 yards in Sunday's 34-24 loss to the 49ers.

    Robinson led the Giants in targets and catches but averaged just 5.1 yards per reception and fell 16 receiving yards shy of Darius Slayton's team-high total. Though Robinson rarely catches the ball more than a few yards downfield, his significant target share from Jaxson Dart gives Robinson a high fantasy floor, especially in PPR formats. Heading into a Week 10 road game against the Bears, Robinson has recorded at least six receptions in five of nine games.

  • Puka Nacua WR | LAR

    Rams' Puka Nacua: Hurts chest Sunday

    Nacua sustained a chest injury during Sunday's game against the Saints, Greg Beacham of the Associated Press reports.

    Nacua took a jet sweep for three yards in the middle of the third quarter, and, as he was tackled, his chest took the brunt of the football hitting the ground. The Rams are running away with Sunday's contest, so the team may exercise caution and keep him on the sideline for the final quarter and change. Nacua had seven catches (on eight targets) for 95 yards and one touchdown and the sole rush at the time of his exit.

  • Ja'Marr Chase WR | CIN

    Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase: Eclipses 100-yard mark in loss

    Chase brought in six of eight targets for 111 yards in the Bengals' 47-42 loss to the Bears on Sunday.

    Chase played a rare second fiddle to fellow wideout Tee Higgins, who recorded one more reception and target apiece while also outpacing Chase by 10 yards. Nevertheless, Chase still continued to display excellent chemistry with Joe Flacco, who has peppered him with an astounding 50 targets in the last three games alone. Chase has eclipsed the century mark on four occasions overall, and he's carrying a bloated 76-831-5 receiving line into a Week 11 road matchup against the Steelers on Sunday, Nov. 16 following a Week 10 bye.

  • Patriots' DeMario Douglas: Best game of season in Week 9 win

    Douglas caught four of six targets for 100 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-23 win over the Falcons.

    Douglas scored a 16-yard touchdown on New England's first drive and broke free for a 58-yard gain in the second quarter. He accounted for 100 of Drake Maye's 259 passing yards, while no Patriots teammate had more than 51 receiving yards. Douglas should remain involved out of the slot in Week 10 against the Buccaneers after setting season highs Sunday in both catches and receiving yards.

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