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Metchie caught one of five targets for six yards in Sunday's 30-6 loss to the Jets in Week 14.

Metchie saw a season highs in snaps (28) and targets following the loss of Nico Collins to a calf injury early in the first quarter. The Texans were already operating without Tank Dell (lower leg) and Dalton Schultz (hamstring), and the passing game suffered. Xavier Hutchinson (41 snaps) also received an uptick in playing time behind Noah Brown and Robert Woods. Later in the contest, starting quarterback C.J. Stroud entered the NFL's concussion protocol. With injuries impacting the passing offense and the potential of Davis Mills starting in Week 15 against Tennessee, Houston could deploy a run-heavy attack.

Hutchinson caught two of three targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 30-6 loss to the Jets in Week 14.

Hutchinson emerged as the snap-count leader (41) among the team's wideouts following Nico Collins' departure after just three plays with a calf injury. Collins joined Tank Dell (lower leg) and Dalton Schultz (hamstring) on the list of unavailable receiving options, which elevated Hutchinson and John Metchie (28 snaps). Noah Brown and Robert Woods were also in the lineup, but the passing game suffered without Collins and Dell. Adding to offense's troubles was quarterback C.J. Stroud leaving in the fourth quarter with a concussion. Houston, which travels to Tennessee in Week 15, may revert to a run-dominant gameplan if it is without its top two wideouts, top tight end and starting quarterback.

Tillman caught two of four targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 31-27 win over the Jaguars in Week 14.

Amari Cooper and Elijah Moore dwarf Tillman in terms of targets, but the rookie continues to get significant usage. He's played 81.4 percent of the offensive snaps since the Browns traded Donovan Peoples-Jones to Detroit. Recently, that usage has translated into targets with an average of five per game over the last three weeks. Now that the Browns have settled on Joe Flacco as the starting quarterback for the remainder of the season, Tillman could be in line to make a meaningful fantasy impact.

Moore caught three of six targets for 42 yards in Sunday's 31-27 win over Jacksonville in Week 14.

With Amari Cooper returning from concussion and available for a full game, Moore experienced a drop in targets from last week's season-high 12. He did have a role in Cleveland's final touchdown, when two Jacksonville defenders followed his crossing route, which left David Bell alone for a 41-yard touchdown catch. While Moore has not made the impact that was envisioned for him during the preseason, he's averaged seven targets per game. Now that quarterback Joe Flacco has revitalized the downfield passing attack, Moore could have a bigger impact over the final weeks of the regular season.

Bell caught one of three targets for 41 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-27 win over Jacksonville in Week 14.

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski gambled on a 4th-and-3 at the Jaguars' 41-yard line early in the fourth quarter, and it paid dividends. Bell was left alone with an open field in front of him on a catch-and-run that gave Cleveland a 28-14 lead. On the play, two Jacksonville defenders followed Elijah Moore's crossing route, leaving Bell unencumbered to score the first touchdown of his NFL career. The second-year wideout has played just 12.8 percent of the offensive snaps this season.

Godwin brought in five of 11 targets for 53 yards in the Buccaneers' 29-25 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Godwin led the Bucs in receptions, receiving yards and targets, helping pick up the slack for an atypically inefficient Mike Evans, who brought in one of six targets for eight yards. Godwin saved his best for last as well, recording a team-high 32-yard grab on what would turn out to be Tampa Bay's game-winning drive. Godwin's solid day was an especially welcome sight considering he was shut out of the air attack altogether in Week 13 against the Panthers. Godwin will aim to build on Sunday's production in a Week 15 road matchup against the Packers.

Cooks had two receptions on five targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 33-13 win over the Eagles.

Cooks cooled off following a torrid four-game stretch that produced 332 yards and three touchdowns for fantasy managers. The five targets weren't abnormal based on the veteran's recent results, but his 40 percent catch rate Sunday was. Cooks will look to get back on track following a down week when the Cowboys visit the Bills next Sunday.

Smith brought in five of 10 targets for 73 yards in the Eagles' 33-13 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday night.

Among Eagles pass catchers, Smith was second across the board in receptions, receiving yards and targets to A.J. Brown on a night when Jalen Hurts threw for just 197 yards. The third-year speedster has been on a steady run of individual production over the last month-plus, posting 96 receiving yards or more in four of the last six contests while also scoring on four occasions during that span. Smith next takes aim at an inconsistent Seahawks secondary on the road in a Week 15 Monday night road matchup Dec. 18.

Brown secured nine of 13 targets for 94 yards in the Eagles' 33-13 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday night. He also lost a fumble.

The Eagles offense turned in a disappointing effort as a whole, but Brown put together a productive night that featured team highs in receptions, receiving yards and targets. However, the talented wideout also fumbled on the Cowboys' 44-yard line after a seven-yard grab early in the third quarter, his first turnover of the campaign. Brown now has a 17-208 line over the last two contests, affording him plenty of momentum going into a Week 15 road battle against the Seahawks on Dec. 18.

Lamb had six receptions on 10 targets for 71 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 33-13 win over Philadelphia.

Lamb was able to extend his active touchdown streak to five games after capping the game's opening drive with a 13-yard grab. The superstar's recent scoring binge brings him up to nine total touchdowns (one rushing) through 13 games, tying his previous high from last season when he caught nine touchdowns over 17 active games. Lamb is also 11 receptions -- a single-game total he has already reached five times this year -- off of the career mark of 107 he set in 2022. He will shoot for a sixth in a road matchup against the Bills next Sunday.