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Metcalf caught three of four targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 34-22 win over the Colts.

The veteran wideout didn't make much impact as a pass catcher, but his blocking played a big role on a pair of long Jaylen Warren touchdowns. It was still a disappointing showing from Metcalf after he popped for a 5-115-0 line the week before, but he remains Aaron Rodgers' top downfield threat with a 19-225-1 line on 37 targets through five games. He'll likely be a feast or famine option once again in Week 6 against the Buccaneers.

Smith-Njigba caught five of eight targets for 102 yards and a touchdown while adding a 16-yard rush in Sunday's 32-29 loss to the 49ers.

Smith-Njigba topped 100 receiving yards for the fourth time in five games and scored his seventh touchdown of the season on a 16-yard catch in the third quarter, but his heroics weren't enough as the Seahawks fell to 3-2. Seattle's four turnovers bear most of the blame for the loss, though JSN had an uncharacteristic drop on the Seahawks' penultimate offensive play, which would have put Seattle in position for a game-tying field goal had he caught it. Smith-Njigba will have a short turnaround before Thursday's home game against the Broncos, in which the star receiver will have a chance to add to his season total of 583 receiving yards.

Vele secured four of six targets for 26 yards in the Saints' 23-13 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.

Vele finished in a three-way tie with Chris Olave and Juwan Johnson for the team lead in receptions and also drew even with Olave for top slotting in targets. However, that meant little on a day when Tyler Shough was held to 3.8 yards per attempt by an aggressive Vikings defense and finished with just 96 passing yards overall. Vele's quiet afternoon notwithstanding, the third-year wideout has now seen at least six targets in each game and has impressive converted 14 of his 25 receptions into first downs. Vele will take a 25-252-2 line on 37 targets into a Week 6 road matchup against the Giants next Sunday.

McLaurin (hamstring) caught all four of his targets for 62 yards and also caught a two-point conversion in Sunday's 27-27 tie against the Giants.

McLaurin led the Commanders in receiving yards in his return from a one-game absence due to a hamstring injury, while it was fellow veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs' turn to sit out with an injured hamstring. McLaurin's two-point conversion put the Commanders up 27-13 with 11:05 remaining in the fourth quarter, but the Giants scored 14 unanswered points to close out regulation and neither team got on the board in a back-and-forth overtime session that included a missed field goal and fumble from New York and clock mismanagement down the stretch from Washington. Next up for McLaurin and the Commanders is a Week 6 road game against the 49ers on Monday Night Football.

Downs caught three of six targets for 47 yards in Sunday's 34-22 loss to the Steelers.

The fourth-year wideout had the Colts' longest play of the day, a 42-yard connection with Daniel Jones in the second quarter that helped set up the team's only touchdown of the afternoon, but Downs was otherwise held in check. Downs is still looking for his first TD of 2026, and despite being Jones' top healthy WR he's managed just a 20-249-0 line on 34 targets through five games. He'll look to hit paydirt in Week 6 against the winless Titans.

Kennedy (knee) left Sunday's 45-21 win over the Cardinals on crutches, Richard Silva of The Detroit News reports.

Kennedy suffered a right knee injury in the second quarter, and he had a brace on it as he departed the stadium Sunday. The wide receiver appears to be set to miss action moving forward, and his absence will mostly impact the team's special-teams unit.

Washington secured six of eight targets for 43 yards, rushed once for 18 yards, returned two kickoffs for 45 yards and ran back one punt for 28 yards in the Dolphins' 31-24 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.

Washington led the Dolphins across the board in receptions, receiving yards and targets, although the middle total was relatively modest on an afternoon in which Malik Willis threw for just 137 yards. Washington's catch total was also a new season high, and he's now upped his reception tally over that of the previous week in four consecutive contests. Washington will remain a relevant asset in deeper PPR formats and as a DFS dart throw in a Week 7 road matchup against the Jets on Sunday, Oct. 25 following a Week 6 bye.

Boston caught three of seven targets for 46 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 17-12 loss to the Jets.

Boston's 29-yard touchdown catch with 6:15 left in the fourth quarter gave the Browns a 12-10 lead, but Cleveland failed to hold that advantage. The rookie second-round pick has caught 16 of 29 targets for 330 yards and three touchdowns while exceeding 40 receiving yards in each of his first five NFL outings. KC Concepcion, who was drafted 15 picks ahead of Boston at 24th overall, exited Sunday's loss due to a concussion. Boston could get a larger share of targets from Deshaun Watson if Concepcion doesn't rejoin Cleveland's WR room in Week 6 against the Ravens.

Robinson caught six of seven targets for 53 yards in Sunday's 26-3 loss to the Texans.

The 53 yards led the Titans on the afternoon, while the target and catch volume led the team's wide receivers, although running back Tyjae Spears posted a 9-28-0 line on nine targets. Robinson's strength on short routes out of the slot is matching well with Cam Ward's reluctance to stretch the field, and through five games for Tennessee the veteran wideout has a 22-176-2 line on 30 targets. He'll look to keep stacking PPR value in a Week 6 clash with the Colts.

Tate caught one of five targets for six yards in Sunday's 26-3 loss to the Texans.

It was a rough game overall for Cam Ward and the Titans' passing game, with Tate's numbers being emblematic of the unit's struggles, and it's not clear how much the back issue he dealt with in practice this week was limiting him. It was an especially disappointing showing for the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after his 9-145-0 line on 12 targets the week before, but growing pains are to be expected in Tennessee's low-wattage offense. Tate will take a 23-273-0 line on 37 targets through his first five pro games into a Week 6 tilt against the Colts.