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Nacua brought in four of eight targets for 27 yards in the Rams' 37-14 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.

Nacua and Cooper Kupp curiously combined for only seven catches for 45 yards on an afternoon where Matthew Stafford threw four touchdown passes, with those scores all going to either Kyren Williams or Tyler Higbee. Nacua has now been under 50 receiving yards in three of his past four games, an undesirable stretch he'll aim to snap in a Week 13 home matchup against the Browns.

Kupp brought in three of five targets for 18 yards in the Rams' 37-14 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.

Kupp was able to come into the day free of an injury designation after overcoming his Week 11 ankle sprain, and although he appeared to be dinged up briefly early in Sunday's contest, he returned and handled a normal workload. However, the majority of the production through the air came via the unlikely duo of Kyren Williams and Tyler Higbee, who accounted for all four of Matthew Stafford's touchdown tosses. Kupp's numbers thus far have been underwhelming, but he'll draw an intriguing home matchup in Week 13 against a Browns defense that's been much more generous against the pass on the road.

Chase recorded four receptions on six targets for 81 yards in Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Steelers.

Chase was Cincinnati's most-targeted receiver by a narrow margin, but he was by far the team's most productive pass catcher. He made a few highlight reel plays, and his longest gain of the day came on a deflected pass that he collected and turned upfield for 31 yards. Chase later caught a tightly contested pass with his mouthguard in his hand. Though the catches may have come in unique circumstances, the fact that Chase was productive with Jake Browning under center for a full game is reassuring as Cincinnati heads into a Week 13 matchup against the Jaguars.

Coach Kevin Stefanski said after Sunday's 29-12 loss to the Broncos that X-rays on Cooper's rib injury came back negative, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Cooper exited due to a rib injury in the second half after catching two of six targets for 16 yards, but he avoided any broken ribs. These X-ray results suggest Cooper could have a chance to play in Week 13 against the Rams. Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (concussion) also left the loss to Denver in the second half, so if Cooper is able to return next week he could be catching passes from PJ Walker.

Cooper (ribs) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game in Denver, Ashley Bastock of Cleveland.com reports.

Cooper exited in the second half after taking a hit to the ribs from Broncos safety P.J. Locke. The veteran wide receiver caught just two of six targets for 16 yards prior to the injury. Cleveland lost both Cooper and quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (concussion) in Sunday's game, and it remains to be seen if either will be available in Week 13 against the Rams.

Beckham (shoulder) is listed as active for Sunday night's game against the Chargers.

As the contest approached, both Beckham -- who practiced fully Friday -- and Zay Flowers (hip) were listed as questionable, but both players will give it a go Sunday. Assuming no in-game setbacks or limitations due to his left shoulder issue, Beckham will have an opportunity to be a key cog in a Baltimore pass-catching corps that is coping with the extended absence of star TE Mark Andrews, who is on IR due to an ankle injury. In the Ravens' Week 11 win over the Bengals, Beckham recorded four receptions (on seven targets) for a season-high 116 yards before suffering his shoulder injury in the fourth quarter.

Flowers (hip) is listed as active for Sunday night's game against the Chargers.

Flowers, who approached the contest officially listed as questionable, missed practice Thursday, but he was a full participant Friday and declared himself "ready to go" afterward, per Jamison Hensley of ESPN. With his active status for Sunday night's contest confirmed, the Ravens' leading receiver is slated to remain a key target for QB Lamar Jackson in a pass-catching corps that will be without star tight end Mark Andrews, who was placed on IR on Saturday due to an ankle injury. Through 11 games this season, Flowers has compiled a 53/588/1 receiving line on 72 targets, with the 2023 first-rounder's standing within Baltimore's offense providing him with weekly fantasy utility.

Guyton (groin) is officially active for Sunday's home game against the Ravens.

Guyton's set to make his return after a one-game absence. He was on the PUP list for the first seven games of the season, then caught four of eight targets for 41 yards and a touchdown over a two-game span before missing the Chargers' Week 11 loss to the Packers. When healthy, the speedster has seen consistent playing time in three-receiver sets alongside Keenan Allen and Quentin Johnston.

Cooper exited Sunday's game at Denver due to an undisclosed injury, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

Cooper endured a big hit to his midsection midway through the fourth quarter, which left him writhing in pain on the field. He eventually went to the sideline tent and then walked to the locker room, per Zac Jackson of The Athletic. The nature of Cooper's issue isn't known, but if he's unable to return, he'll finish Week 12 with two catches (on six targets) for 16 yards.

Slayton (neck) caught two of three targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 10-7 win over the Patriots.

Slayton surprisingly suited up after being listed as doubtful heading into the game, but his lack of productivity may have been related to the injury that forced him to exit halfway through last week's win over Washington. Slayton scored his first touchdown of the season last week to go with a season-high 82 receiving yards, and he'll look to rekindle his chemistry with quarterback Tommy DeVito in Week 14 against the Packers after getting a chance to heal further during a Week 13 bye.