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Thompkins rushed twice for seven yards, brought in his only target for four yards and returned three punts for 21 yards in the Buccaneers' 21-18 in over the Panthers on Sunday.

Thompkins reverted back to his typically modest role from scrimmage after not logging any touches on offense in Week 12 against the Colts, but he still finished with minimal production. The speedy second-year pro isn't a fantasy option outside of very deep leagues that also count return yards.

Palmer secured two of five targets for 12 yards and rushed once for 13 yards in the Buccaneers' 21-18 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

Palmer finished a distant third in receiving yards and tied for second in targets on another modest-volume day for Tampa Bay's air attack. The speedy rookie hasn't cleared 22 receiving yards in any of the last four games, and he's logged between four and six targets in six consecutive contests. Palmer will look to up his production in a Week 14 road matchup against the Falcons.

Chark caught three of four targets for 56 yards in Sunday's 21-18 loss to the Buccaneers.

Chark placed second on the team in receiving yards, trailing only rookie Jonathan Mingo. With Carolina's offensive struggles hurting his stock, Chark's output Sunday marked just his second game with over 50 yards this season. Next up is a divisional meeting with the Saints, against whom Chark caught one pass for 15 yards back in Week 2.

Boyd secured five of seven targets for 37 yards in the Bengals' 34-31 overtime win over the Jaguars on Monday night. He also rushed once for five yards.

Boyd finished third in receptions and receiving yards on the night, playing his trademark short-area role while returning to his customary No. 3 receiver duties thanks to Tee Higgins' availability after a three-game absence. Boyd's catch total was his second highest since Week 6, but he'll remain in a relatively low-upside role during a Week 14 home battle against the Colts.

Higgins (hamstring/ankle) brought in all three targets for 36 yards in the Bengals' 34-31 overtime win over the Jaguars on Monday night.

Higgins was relatively quiet in his first opportunity to work with interim starter Jake Browning, but he was able to make it through the long night unscathed after a three-game absence. The fourth-year pro also contributed a key 11-yard catch on third down during the Bengals' game-winning drive in overtime, putting a positive cap on an otherwise quiet night. With his first game with his new signal-caller now under his belt, Higgins could be even more productive in a Week 14 home matchup against an inconsistent Titans defense.

Jones caught five of eight targets for 78 yards in Monday's 34-31 overtime loss to the Bengals.

Jones and rookie wide receiver Parker Washington (six catches for 61 yards and a touchdown) stepped up after Christian Kirk (groin) got hurt on Jacksonville's first drive. Jones finished second on the team in receiving yards and tied Calvin Ridley for second in targets, trailing the nine targets and 82 yards of tight end Evan Engram. Jacksonville's entire passing game is likely to take a step back if franchise quarterback Trevor Lawrence (ankle) misses additional time after exiting in the fourth quarter, which will make it tough for Jones to build on this season-high yardage total Week 14 against the Browns with C.J. Beathard under center.

Ridley caught four of eight targets for 26 yards while rushing three times for seven yards in Monday's 34-31 overtime loss to the Bengals.

Ridley was tackled on the 1-yard line on a third-quarter catch, narrowly missing his fourth touchdown in the last three games. The talented receiver had been playing his best football of the season in recent weeks, but the wind was taken out of Ridley's sails by Trevor Lawrence's fourth-quarter ankle injury. Ridley officially had just one catch for minus-4 yards in C.J. Beathard's two drives after the latter replaced Lawrence under center, though he had a 43-yard catch wiped out by a holding penalty in overtime. The Jaguars could be without both Lawrence and Christian Kirk (groin) -- who exited on the opening drive Monday -- for their Week 14 trip to Cleveland, which could lead to extra attention for Ridley from both Beathard and the Browns defense.

Chase brought in 11 of 12 targets for 149 yards and a touchdown in the Bengals' 34-31 overtime win over the Jaguars on Monday night.

Chase and fill-in quarterback Jake Browning put on quite the primetime display in the shocking upset, with the biggest play of the night between the two coming on the star receiver's 76-yard touchdown reception down the left sideline in the third quarter. The wide receiver also contributed two catches for 25 yards on Cincinnati's game-winning drive in overtime, and his yardage total was his second highest of the campaign. Chase has scored in three of the last four contests, with two of those touchdowns coming in conjunction with Browning. The duo will aim to keep their connection thriving in a home matchup against the Colts in Week 14.

Bowden hauled in his only target for five yards during Sunday's 33-28 defeat against Detroit. He also logged two rushes for minus-6 yards.

Bowden continued to fill the role usually occupied by starting wideout Rashid Shaheed, who was ruled inactive Sunday while dealing a thigh issue sustained Week 12. As a result, the 26-year-old backup receiver played a season-high 48 offensive snaps. He also once again got involved in the rushing game as an option on end-around and stretch runs, seeing two carries early in the fourth quarter. But he was stopped for a 10-yard loss on his second carry, and he then did not factor in for the remainder of the game aside from fielding punts. While stepping up over the last two weeks, the 6-foot wideout has tallied five touches for 41 total yards. Bowden should continue to see significant playing time -- though likely minimal production -- if Shaheed remains out Week 14 against Carolina.

Kirk (groin) will not return to Monday's matchup with the Bengals, Mark Long of the Associated Press reports.

Kirk tweaked his groin on a 26-yard reception on the Jaguars' first offensive play and subsequently limped to the locker room under his own power. In his absence, Zay Jones figures to continue seeing No. 2 receiver reps alongside Calvin Ridley, while Tim Jones and Parker Washington also could see some snaps.