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Cooper caught four of eight targets for 109 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Bears.

The veteran wideout was mostly held in check through three quarters, but he came up big as part of the Browns' comeback from a 17-7 deficit. Cooper ran an out toward the sideline in the fourth quarter with just over three minutes remaining, knifed through three defenders, then stayed in bounds as he raced downfield for a 51-yard score that tied the game. It's his first 100-yard performance and first TD since Week 9, but Cooper is quickly earning the trust of new starting QB Joe Flacco -- over the last two games, he's posted an 11-186-1 line on 22 targets, giving him significant momentum heading into a Week 16 clash with the Texans.

Thielen secured four of seven targets for 43 yards in the Panthers' 9-7 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Thielen set the pace for the Panthers in receiving yards and targets while sharing the team lead in receptions with Jonathan Mingo. The veteran wideout has naturally seen his production capped some weeks due to Bryce Young's struggles; however, he now has a 9-117 line on 14 targets over the last two games heading into a Week 16 home battle against a Packers team that allowed 381 passing yards and four touchdowns to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Moore caught four of eight targets for 52 yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Browns.

Tight end Cole Kmet wound up pacing the Bears in receptions, but Moore was the team leader in targets and yards. It was still his worst output since Week 9, but a minor ankle injury that limited him during practice leading up to Sunday's contest could help explain the modest numbers. Moore has posted a 28-330-2 line on 40 targets in four games since Justin Fields returned to the lineup, making him a strong fantasy option in Week 16 against the Cardinals.

Brown recorded eight receptions on 11 targets for 82 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 19-16 win over the Titans.

With Nico Collins (calf) sidelined, Brown unsurprisingly led the way for Houston pass catchers in terms of targets, yards and receptions. He did the majority of his work in the short areas of the field, though he did manage long gains of 22 and 20 yards. Brown then tacked on a clutch three-yard touchdown catch with 3:03 left in the game that ultimately sent the contest into overtime. Brown's production has largely been dictated by the availability of the team's other wide receivers, as he had failed to record a catch in each of the last two games. However, even if Collins returns, Brown should see a projected bump in production with the likely return of starting quarterback C.J. Stroud (concussion) for a Week 16 matchup against the Browns.

Brown departed Sunday's game against the 49ers with a heel injury, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Brown dealt with a heel injury prior to each of the Cardinals' last three contests, and he now has exited early for a second straight game. If he's unable to return, he'll finish Week 15 with no targets on his ledger.

Gipson caught two of six targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 30-0 loss to the Dolphins.

Gipson tied Garrett Wilson for the team lead in receiving yards and came one target shy of Tyler Conklin's team-leading total as the entire Jets offense struggled. After posting a career-high 77 receiving yards in Week 13 and scoring his first offensive touchdown in Week 14, Gipson maintained a prominent role against the Dolphins despite his lack of success on the stat sheet, which bodes well for his potential involvement in Week 16 against the Commanders. It remains to be seen whether Zach Wilson -- who left Sunday's loss in the first half with a head injury -- or Trevor Siemian will be throwing to Gipson versus Washington.

Wicks secured six of seven targets for 97 yards in the Packers' 34-20 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

The rookie became the latest young Packers pass catcher to enjoy a breakout effort, with the fifth-round pick setting new career highs in receptions and receiving yards. Wicks now has two 90-plus yard tallies in the last four games overall, and he could have a chance at another busy afternoon in a Week 16 road battle versus the Panthers if fellow rookie Jayden Reed (toe) and/or Christian Watson (hamstring) miss the contest.

Doubs secured all three targets for 30 yards in the Packers' 34-20 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Doubs disappointingly failed to take advantage of a second consecutive absence on the part of Christian Watson (hamstring), posting another sub-35-yard tally. That's been the case for five of the last seven contests, and Doubs has also gone without a touchdown reception in four straight games. The second-year wideout will look to bounce back on the road in Week 16 against the Panthers, with the possibility that emerging rookie wideout Jayden Reed (toe) sits out in addition to another possible Watson absence perhaps propping up Doubs' outlook.

Hopkins recorded two receptions on nine targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 19-16 loss to the Texans.

Hopkins was the clear focal point of the Tennessee passing attack, as his nine targets doubled any other player. However, his improved efficiency in recent weeks with Will Levis (leg) disappeared while averaging a minuscule 2.3 yards per target. Positively, Hopkins has at least nine targets in five of eight games with Levis under center, so he should continue to see plenty of opportunity in Week 16 against Seattle if the rookie signal-caller is active.

Wilson caught three of four targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 30-0 loss to the Dolphins.

Wilson finished with a season-low target total and posted his second-fewest receiving yards, one week after notching season highs with 14 targets and 108 receiving yards. Starting quarterback Zach Wilson (head) exited in the second quarter, and things didn't get any better after backup Trevor Siemian came in under center, as Wilson's 29 receiving yards actually tied for the team lead. With Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) unlikely to come back this season now that the Jets have been eliminated from playoff contention, Wilson will likely continue to be hindered by poor quarterback play in Week 16 against the Commanders.