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  • Packers' Matthew Golden: Suiting up in Week 8

    Golden (hip) is listed as active Sunday in Pittsburgh, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

    Golden ended Week 8 prep Friday by being added to the injury report as limited due to a hip injury, leaving him questionable for Sunday's game. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network then reported earlier Sunday that Golden was in line to suit up, which now has been confirmed. With Christian Watson back in action for the first time since Week 18 of last season after completing his recovery from a torn right ACL, Golden will have additional competition for deep routes in Green Bay's passing game.

  • Packers' Christian Watson: Returning to action Sunday

    Watson (knee) is active for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

    Watson thus is back in action for the first time since he suffered a torn ACL in his right knee Week 18 of last season. However, considering he wasn't able to log a full practice during his 21-day window in which to mix into drills before the Packers activated him from the reserve/PUP list Saturday, he may operate with a cap on his snaps Sunday. In any case, Watson will be available along with fellow WRs Matthew Golden (hip), Romeo Doubs, Malik Heath and Savion Williams for QB Jordan Love, while Dontayvion Wicks (calf) is inactive.

  • Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Extends TD streak to three games

    Boutte caught three of five targets for 75 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 32-13 win over the Browns.

    Mack Hollins surprisingly led the Patriots in catches, receiving yards and targets, but Boutte made a big splash with a 39-yard TD strike from Drake Maye, one of three passing touchdowns by the second-year QB in the third quarter. Boutte has gotten into the end zone in three straight games, posting a 10-223-4 line on 12 targets during that surge, and he'll look to keep rolling in Week 9 against the Falcons.

  • Stefon Diggs WR | NE

    Patriots' Stefon Diggs: Ends TD drought

    Diggs caught three of five targets for 14 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 32-13 win over the Browns.

    Drake Maye didn't need to air it out too much, but the second-year quarterback still tossed three TDs in the third quarter to ice the game, with Diggs catching a one-yard score as part of the barrage. It was the veteran wideout's first touchdown of the season, a welcome sight for fantasy investors even if it came along with a season-low yardage total. Diggs will take a 42-470-1 line on 49 targets through eight games into a Week 9 clash with the Falcons.

  • Panthers' Tetairoa McMillan: Just under century mark in loss

    McMillan brought in seven of 10 targets for 99 yards in the Panthers' 40-9 loss to the Bills on Sunday.

    McMillan was essentially the lone bright spot for the Panthers in the embarrassing loss, easily leading Carolina across the board in receptions, receiving yards and targets. The rookie first-round pick showed good chemistry with Andy Dalton, and the talented wideout's catch total was a new career high while his target tally tied his high-water mark over the first eight games. McMillan should remain busy in a Week 9 road trip to Green Bay, a game in which the Panthers may have to eventually take a pass-centric approach.

  • Jerry Jeudy WR | CLE

    Browns' Jerry Jeudy: Invisible in Week 8 loss

    Jeudy failed to catch either of his two targets in Sunday's 32-13 loss to the Patriots.

    The veteran wideout continues to be an afterthought in the Browns' passing game, as tight ends David Njoku and Harold Fannin dominated the attention of rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel. Jeudy has managed just a 9-75-0 line on 24 targets in Gabriel's four starts, and while the coaching staff might use a Week 9 bye to recalibrate the offense, Jeudy's fantasy appeal is at an all-time low.

  • Khalil Shakir WR | BUF

    Bills' Khalil Shakir: Scores long TD in easy win

    Shakir brought in six of seven targets for 88 yards and a touchdown in the Bills' 40-9 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

    Shakir helped break the game open with a nifty 54-yard catch-and-run touchdown to cap off the opening drive of the second half, extending a 19-3 halftime lead. Shakir's catch total tied a season-best figure, while his yardage tally served as a new high-water mark for him on the campaign. Shakir has at least five receptions in three of his past four games heading into a Week 9 home showdown against the Chiefs.

  • Jaylen Waddle WR | MIA

    Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle: Stands out in upset victory

    Waddle brought in five of six targets for 99 yards and a touchdown in the Dolphins' 34-10 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

    Although he came up just short of the century mark, Waddle still paced the Dolphins in receptions and receiving yards while checking in second in targets. Nearly half of his yardage came on the highlight play of his afternoon, a 43-yard touchdown grab in the latter portion of the third quarter. Waddle's production has unsurprisingly picked up since Tyreek Hill's season-ending knee injury, as the talented fifth-year wideout has recorded at least 95 receiving yards in three of his last four games while logging at least six targets in each of those contests. Waddle next sets his sights on an inconsistent Ravens secondary, which he'll face off against in a Week 9 home matchup Thursday night.

  • Tyler Johnson WR | NYJ

    Jets' Tyler Johnson: Scores first TD of season

    Johnson caught three of five targets for 64 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 39-38 win over the Bengals.

    Johnson stepped up in the absences of Garrett Wilson (knee) and Josh Reynolds (IR, hip). The highlight of Johnson's performance was a 15-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter. This was the second straight game in which Johnson reached the 60-yard threshold and led the Jets in receiving yards. The Jets may get Wilson back in Week 10 against the Browns following a Week 9 bye, but with Reynolds required to miss at least three more games, Johnson could maintain a solid complementary role.

  • Darius Slayton WR | NYG

    Giants' Darius Slayton: Has long TD called back in return

    Slayton (hamstring) caught two of five targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 38-20 loss to the Eagles.

    Slayton's stat line would have looked much better if his 68-yard fourth-quarter touchdown catch hadn't been called back due to a ticky-tack offensive pass interference call. Even so, Slayton still led the Giants in targets in his return from a two-game absence. With Malik Nabers (knee) done for the year and Wan'Dale Robinson rarely capable of contributing more than a few yards beyond the line of scrimmage, Slayton should continue to work as Jaxson Dart's top downfield target in Week 9 against the 49ers.

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