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Bobo had four receptions on five targets for 61 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-10 win over Arizona.

Bobo performed his best impression of injured starter DK Metcalf (ribs/hip) when he elevated above his defender to make an acrobatic catch for his second touchdown of the season Sunday. The undrafted free agent teamed up with fellow first-year receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (4-63-1) to help replace the missing production from Metcalf's absence. Seattle's star wideout may end up missing only one game after coming close to suiting up Sunday, which would push Bobo back into a smaller role on offense against the Browns next Sunday.

Goodwin caught one of two targets for six yards and rushed once for 17 yards in Sunday's 39-38 win over Indianapolis in Week 7.

Goodwin once again had a quiet day as a receiver and has just three catches, nine targets and 10 yards this season. He did, however, contribute as a runner for the second straight week. After a 20-yard end around Week 6 set up a field-goal attempt, his 17-yard run Sunday set up a Kareem Hunt touchdown run. Goodwin has three carries for 38 yards through six games.

Lockett (hamstring) had four receptions on five targets for 38 yards in Sunday's 20-10 win over the Cardinals.

Seattle was without the services of top wideout DK Metcalf (ribs/hip) on Sunday, pushing Lockett into the No. 1 role after overcoming a minor injury of his own. The veteran saw his targets decrease to five against Arizona after averaging seven over his previous six contests. Lockett gave way to rookies Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Jake Bobo, who each scored a touchdown while catching four passes apiece in a combined effort to replace the team's star offensive player. It sounds like Metcalf had a legitimate shot to suit up Sunday, so Lockett should resume his usual No. 2 role against the Browns assuming the former can return in Week 8.

Waddle (back) is questionable to return to Sunday night's matchup with the Eagles.

Waddle went down with a back injury in the second quarter, and it's unclear if the wide receiver will return. He reeled in two catches for 24 yards before leaving the game. In his absence, Braxton Berrios and Cedrick Wilson will be amongst those that see an increase in workload in Miami's offense.

Allen caught four of his nine targets for 55 yards in a 31-17 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.

Allen had a few uncharacteristic drops in a bad outing for the veteran. Prior to Sunday, the skilled route runner had at least five receptions or a touchdown in every game dating back to Week 2 of last season. While a poor game against a divisional opponent won't make fantasy managers happy, expect Allen to look much better against the Bears next week.

Pittman recorded two receptions on five targets for 83 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 39-38 loss to the Browns.

Pittman had limited involvement in the offense, as he matched his season low in targets. He was held to only eight yards through 54 minutes of the contest, but he found a seam in the middle of the Cleveland secondary and broke a few tackles to record a 75-yard touchdown catch late in the fourth quarter. Pittman entered the game with double-digit targets in four of six games, though the emergence of Josh Downs could make his volume a bit more volatile moving forward.

Palmer caught five of his seven targets for 133 yards in the 31-17 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.

The third-year wideout set a career high in receiving yards Sunday thanks to an excellent 60-yard reception that set up the team's second touchdown of the first half. Palmer has benefitted tremendously in the absence of Mike Williams (knee), posting a line of 12-270-0 in the last three games to go along with 22 targets. While he hasn't been a featured member in the red zone very often, Palmer's workload does make him a reliable option in most PPR fantasy leagues. Expect the 24-year-old to be primed for another solid outing next week against the Bears.

Downs recorded five receptions on six targets for 125 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's 39-38 loss to the Browns.

Downs led the team in targets, receptions and yards, most impressively out-pacing Michael Pittman. He began his performance with a 59-yard touchdown reception when he broke free from the Cleveland secondary down the right sideline. Downs chipped in two more receptions of more than 20 yards to top 100 yards in a game for the first time in his career. He's clearly established himself in the Colts' offense, commanding at least six targets in each of his last three games.

Smith-Njigba finished with four receptions on seven targets for 63 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-10 win over Arizona.

Starter DK Metcalf (ribs/hip) missed the first game of his career due to injury Sunday, opening the door for Smith-Njigba to make his first career start. The rookie wideout wound up leading Seattle in receiving while also cashing in the first touchdown of his career in the win. It was a game of firsts for Smith-Njigba, but he may have to wait for his next opportunity to shine if Metcalf -- who was a game-time decision for Sunday's contest -- is able to return against the Browns in Week 8.

Flowers recorded four receptions on six targets for 75 yards in Sunday's 38-6 win over Detroit.

Baltimore's target distribution was relatively flat, leaving Flowers as one of three players with either six or seven targets. Of that group, Flowers was the most efficient, thanks in large part to a 48-yard catch-and-run on the Ravens' first offensive possession of the game. He has now topped 70 receiving yards in three of his first seven games in the NFL.