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Jones caught five of eight targets for 59 yards before suffering a hamstring injury in the second half of Sunday's 23-7 loss to the Ravens, according to Jaguars' beat reporter John Shipley.

Jones did not return to the game, and head coach Doug Pederson commented that the injury "looked bad on the field." This isn't great news for Jones, who was already dealing with a knee injury prior to leaving Sunday's contest. The team will likely release more details in the coming days as Jones receives treatment. For the time being, the wideout should be considered questionable for next Sunday's matchup against Tampa Bay.

Ridley finished with five receptions and 39 yards off 12 targets in Sunday's 23-7 loss to Baltimore.

Ridley posted a similarly inffefficient stat line to last week's four-catch, 53-yard performance off 13 targets. The absence of Christian Kirk (groin) has resulted in back-to-back games with double-digit targets for Ridley after he reached that total just twice in his previous 12 contests. Despite the increased attention, the results haven't been there for the wideout since quarterback Trevor Lawrence suffered, and continues to play through, a high-ankle sprain back in Week 13. That said, Ridley is still a viable starting option for next Sunday's tilt against Tampa Bay based on his target volume alone.

Bateman caught three of six targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 23-7 win over the Jaguars.

Bateman tied tight end Isaiah Likely for the team lead in targets, while Odell Beckham and Zay Flowers were held to just one catch apiece on five combined targets. The 24-year-old wideout set new season highs in both targets (six) and receiving yards (39). While his uptick in usage was encouraging, Bateman remains stuck on one touchdown heading into a Week 16 matchup with the 49ers.

Flowers caught one of two targets for seven yards in Sunday's 23-7 win over the Jaguars.

Flowers barely saw any involvement as the Ravens went with a run-heavy approach, while tight end Isaiah Likely accounted for 70 of Lamar Jackson's 171 passing yards as well as Jackson's lone passing touchdown. This was a disappointing step back for the rookie wide receiver, who had 18 targets over the previous two games and came into Sunday's win on a two-game touchdown streak. Flowers will look to bounce back in a high-profile Monday Night Football clash with the 49ers in Week 16.

Robinson corralled all four of his targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Saints.

No player on the Giants posted gaudy numbers Sunday, but Robinson can hang his hat on doing his part by catching every target thrown his way in the rough loss. The 22-year-old has failed to corral just five of his targets over his last six contests while maintaining a steady starting role. Despite his recent improved play, Robinson remains a deep-league option for next Monday's matchup against the Eagles.

Slayton had four receptions on eight targets for 63 yards in Sunday's 24-6 loss to New Orleans.

Slayton finished as the Giants' leading receiver on a low-volume passing day, producing modest fantasy results in the process. The 63 yards represented the No. 1 wideout's third-highest yardage total through 14 games this season, highlighting how anemic the Giants' offense has been in 2023. Slayton should continue to operate as New York's top receiver against Philadelphia next Monday, but his fantasy appeal remains limited to those in deeper formats.

Chark secured one of two targets for 18 yards in the Panthers' 9-7 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Chark did make good use of his one reception, but he was limited to under 30 receiving yards for the second straight contest. The speedy veteran hasn't topped three catches or 56 receiving yards in any game since Week 3, keeping his fantasy value significantly capped even in deep formats heading into a Week 16 visit from the Packers.

Mingo secured four of five targets for 32 yards in the Panthers' 9-7 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Mingo led the Panthers in receptions while tying for second in receiving yardage and serving as the runner-up in targets. The rookie second-round pick is still in search of his first career touchdown, but Mingo now has at least four receptions in three of the past four games, which is what passes for reliable in a middling Bryce Young-led air attack.

Aiyuk finished with three receptions on five targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 45-29 rout of the Cardinals.

Christian McCaffrey (three touchdowns) and Deebo Samuel (4-48-2) did the brunt of the damage in the box score Sunday, leaving little work for Aiyuk, who finished with his lowest yardage output in a single game this year. The 25-year-old was coming off of a five-game string of strong performances, so fantasy managers should continue to roll with the stud without hesitation. Aiyuk will attempt to bounce back when the 49ers host the Ravens for Monday Night Football in Week 16.

Cooks recorded two receptions on six targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 31-10 loss to the Bills.

Cooks' six targets were his highest mark since Week 10, though he turned in a dismal performance. His day could have turned out differently had Dak Prescott been able to connect with him on a deep pass on the Cowboys' first offensive possession, but instead he was limited to short-area targets for the rest of the game. With CeeDee Lamb accounting for so many targets in the offense, Cooks will likely remain an inconsistent contributor for the rest of the season.