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Parker was on the field for 45 of a possible 60 snaps on offense in Sunday's 21-17 loss to the Raiders, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Given that JuJu Smith-Schuster and Demario Douglas were both out with concussions, Parker and Kendrick Bourne headed the Patriots' Week 6 WR corps, but Parker wound up with just one catch on three targets for seven yards. With Smith-Schuster and Douglas candidates to return in Week 7 and Tyquan Thornton also in the mix, Parker looks like a speculative lineup option ahead of this Sunday's game against the Bills. In five games this season, the 2015 first-rounder has caught 13 of his 22 targets for 136 yards, a rate of production that limits his fantasy value to deeper formats.

Hyatt caught three of four targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 14-9 loss to the Bills.

Hyatt played on 73 percent of New York's offensive snaps, the highest mark of his career thus far. His three catches also were a campaign high, though he was able to turn the receptions into only 21 yards. The rookie looked like he could emerge as the Giants' much-needed deep threat when he caught two passes for 89 yards Week 2 against Arizona, but his other five receptions this season have gone for just 31 combined yards. While the increased snap count Sunday is an encouraging sign for his outlook going forward, the Giants' passing game as a whole has struggled this season, and Hyatt has yet to put up the type of production that should inspire confidence in fantasy managers.

The Steelers announced Monday that Johnson (hamstring) has been designated to return from injured reserve.

The transaction opens up Johnson's 21-day practice window in which he can work out with teammates without counting against the 53-man roster. At any time in that span, Pittsburgh can fully activate Johnson, which would make him eligible to retake the field as early as Sunday versus the Rams. The veteran wideout has missed four games so far due to a right hamstring injury sustained Week 1.

Hardman didn't catch either of his two targets in Sunday's 20-14 win over the Eagles.

Trade rumors have been swirling around Hardman due to his lack of playing time, and while he got back on the field after being a healthy scratch for the previous game, Hardman remains stuck on one catch for the season. With a bye in Week 7, the Jets will have extra time to explore trade options for the little-used receiver, should they opt to go that route.

Cobb didn't catch any of his three targets but scored a two-point conversion in Sunday's 20-14 win over the Eagles.

After Breece Hall's eight-yard rushing touchdown gave New York its first lead at 18-14 with 1:46 remaining in the fourth quarter, Cobb helped the Jets stretch their advantage to six points by catching a two-point conversion over the middle on an extended play. With just three catches on the season, Cobb remains off the fantasy radar.

Gipson (ankle) rushed once for 18 yards in Sunday's 20-14 win over the Eagles.

Gipson suited up after hurting his ankle in practice during the week. The electric return man didn't get a chance to make any returns on special teams, perhaps due to the ankle injury, but Gipson looked spry on his only offensive touch, which produced the longest rushing play for either team.

Marshall didn't catch any of his three targets in Sunday's 42-21 loss to the Dolphins.

Marshall at least saw the field after being surprisingly unused in Week 5. However, with no receptions, Marshall still posted a goose egg for the second straight week. According to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer, Marshall is reportedly available on the trade market as Carolina now enters its bye week.

Woods caught one of three targets for six yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Saints.

Woods found a space between defenders in the second quarter on a third-and-goal for Houston's second touchdown of the day. The TD was Woods' first of the season. Nico Collins has become C.J. Stroud's go-to option and leads the Texans with 547 receiving yards and three TDs, but Woods holds an edge in targets (43 to 42) and red-zone targets (six to three). The veteran wideout has 22 receptions for 227 yards after six games.

Palmer (groin) is officially listed as questionable but is expected to suit up for Monday's game against the Cowboys, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Palmer practiced in full all week before being marked as questionable Saturday with a groin injury, indicating he may have tweaked it during the Chargers' final session of the week. Nonetheless, he's expected to play versus Dallas. Palmer caught three of eight targets for 77 yards versus the Raiders in Week 4 while playing a season-high 85 percent of snaps, and he could once again be primed for a big role as the Chargers continue to try and fill the hole left by the absence of Mike Williams (knee). Los Angeles will officially reveal Palmer's status roughly 90 minutes prior to Monday's 8:15 p.m. EDT kickoff.

Mingo caught two of three targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 42-21 loss to the Dolphins.

Mingo's production was similar to DJ Chark's three catches for 26 yards, while No. 1 wideout Adam Thielen comfortably led the Panthers with 11 grabs for 115 yards and a touchdown. Carolina has a Week 7 bye, but Mingo is unlikely to come out the other side with a larger role in the team's lackluster passing attack.