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Godwin secured eight of 11 targets for 114 yards and failed to complete his only pass attempt in the Buccaneers' 26-9 win over the Saints on Sunday.

Godwin paced the Buccaneers across the board in a pass-catching capacity with what were also season-high figures across the board. He benefited from the early exit of teammate Mike Evans, who was forced from the game in the first half with a hamstring injury. Godwin now will have a chance to build additional rapport with Baker Mayfield during a Week 5 bye, and if Evans isn't ready to return for a Week 6 home showdown against the Lions, Godwin will have a chance to serve as the team's top target in that contest.

Cooper caught one of six targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 28-3 loss to the Ravens.

Cooper was held without a catch on two first-half targets with rookie fifth-round pick Dorian Thompson-Robinson under center, as Deshaun Watson (shoulder) was ruled out during pregame warmups. The veteran wide receiver finally made a catch in the third quarter, but that was Cooper's only reception of the game, as Thompson-Robinson threw for only 121 yards with three interceptions. A tough matchup with the 49ers looms in Week 6 following a Week 5 bye, but Cooper's chances of bouncing back would be boosted substantially if Watson's able to return following the Week 5 bye.

Smith caught seven of nine targets for 78 yards in Sunday's 34-31 overtime win over the Commanders.

A.J. Brown was the receiving star for Philly with two long TDs en route to 175 yards, but Smith posted strong numbers of his own as he continues to show excellent chemistry with Jalen Hurts. Smith has caught at least four passes in every game so far this season, and he could be busy again in a possible Week 5 barnburner against the Rams.

Downs secured two of three targets for 34 yards during Sunday's 29-23 overtime loss to the Rams.

Downs made his biggest contribution to the game during the second quarter, snaring a deep ball from Anthony Richardson for 30 yards. The rookie wideout had enjoyed an expanding role on offense through the previous three games, but the entire Colts' receiving corps struggled against the Rams with no receiver topping 48 yards, which may help explain a dismal game for Downs.

Brown caught nine of 13 targets for 175 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 34-31 overtime win over the Commanders.

The former Titan topped 130 receiving yards for the second straight game and got into the end zone for the first time in 2023, hauling in a 59-yard bomb from Jalen Hurts in the third quarter before giving the Eagles a 31-24 lead with less than two minutes left in the fourth on a 28-yard TD. Brown has a 29-414-2 line on 43 targets through four games, and he could keep rolling in Week 5 against the Rams.

Adams, who exited Sunday's game against the Chargers with a shoulder injury, was subsequently able to return to action, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

Prior to his exit, Adams didn't catch his lone target, but it looks like the Raiders' top wideout will now have chance to get back in gear during the second half of Sunday's tilt.

Atwell secured five of nine targets for 24 yards during Sunday's 29-23 overtime victory against the Colts.

Atwell's yardage totals have dropped every week since his explosive 6-119-0 performance in Week 1, a troubling trend with another target hog in Cooper Kupp (hamstring) likely to return soon. The third-year wideout still enjoyed a healthy target share, third on the team behind rookie breakout Puka Nacua and Tyler Higbee, and through four games, he's already matched his target total from 2022 with 35. The speedster will look to bounce back in Week 5 against an Eagles defense that has shown to be susceptible to the pass.

Samuel caught seven of eight targets for 51 yards and scored a one-yard touchdown on his lone carry in Sunday's 34-31 overtime loss to the Eagles.

The grabs and targets were season highs for Samuel, but his first score of the year came on a jet sweep at the goal line in the first quarter. Samuel has been a steady contributor in the Washington passing game so far, topping 50 receiving yards in three of four games, and he stands a good chance of being productive again in Week 5 against the Bears.

Dotson caught four of nine targets for 27 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-31 overtime loss to the Eagles.

The second-year wideout continued his early-season struggles into the second half, but Dotson came up big when it mattered most, getting free in the end zone and catching a 10-yard TD strike from Sam Howell as time expired to force the extra quarter. It's his first score of 2023 after Dotson racked up seven touchdowns in 12 games as a rookie, and he could add to that total in Week 5 against a Bears defense that just gave up three passing TDs to the Broncos while blowing a big fourth-quarter lead.

Waddle brought in four of five targets for 46 yards in the Dolphins' 48-20 loss to the Bills on Sunday.

Making his return after a Week 3 absence due to a concussion, Waddle was relatively quiet but still finished as the runner-up or tied for second on the team in receptions, receiving yards and targets. The third-year wideout's day was serviceable, especially in the context of an afternoon during which Tua Tagovailoa spread the ball around to eight different pass catchers. Waddle should have a good chance of improving on Sunday's modest numbers in a Week 5 home battle versus the Giants.