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Bobo caught two passes (on two targets) for 23 yards and rushed once for a three-yard touchdown in Sunday's 24-20 win over the Browns.

Bobo cut behind the right guard on an end around to open the scoring in the first quarter, becoming the first wide receiver this season to score both a rushing and a receiving touchdown. The undrafted rookie has been a great story this season, but his playing time is slipping now that DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett and Jaxon Smith-Njigba are all healthy. In Week 8, Bobo played just 17 offensive snaps (31 percent).

Coach Ron Rivera said Monday that Samuel is dealing with soreness after leaving Sunday's loss to the Eagles early due to a toe injury, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

In the lead-up to Sunday's game, Samuel kicked off Week 8 prep with an absence before logging back-to-back limited sessions and entering the weekend as questionable to play due to a foot issue. After Samuel's exit Sunday, though, Rivera didn't get into specifics regarding the new injury Monday but did tell Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post that the wide receiver will be evaluated further to determine its extent. It's thus unclear if Samuel is in danger of missing any time, but if he does, Dyami Brown and Jamison Crowder would be candidates for increased run behind starters Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson.

Powell had one reception for 10 yards on three targets and had one carry for two yards in Sunday's win at Green Bay. He also had three punt returns for an average of 11.3 yards.

Powell left briefly due to an injury but was able to return. He played on 37 of the offense's 72 snaps as he continues to work as the third receiver with Justin Jefferson (hamstring) on injured reserve. It's possible Jefferson could return Week 10, so Powell may soon be back to a smaller role.

Agnew didn't receive a target, returned one kickoff for 27 yards and three punts for 34 yards during Sunday's 20-10 win against the Steelers.

The veteran return man had four catches for 36 yards last week but wasn't involved in the passing game Sunday despite the continued absence of Zay Jones (knee). Agnew played just 20 offensive snaps compared to Tim Jones' 25, but neither wideout received a target from quarterback Trevor Lawrence.

Claypool secured one of two targets for 15 yards during Sunday's 31-17 win over the Patriots.

Claypool split No. 3 receiver snaps with Cedrick Wilson and Braxton Berrios, though as usual it was Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle who monopolized Miami's air yards. While Claypool remains off the fantasy radar, he could have an opportunity to build on his depth role with the Dolphins if he can string together a few consistent games.

Wilson secured his only target for a one-yard touchdown during Sunday's 31-17 win over the Patriots.

Wilson recorded his first touchdown in a Dolphins uniform Sunday, though he played a season-low 29 percent of offensive snaps. He will look to get more involved versus the Chiefs in Germany in Week 9, but with Chase Claypool now also in the mix as a depth wideout, there aren't many snaps to go around behind Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.

Smith-Schuster could have an opportunity to reestablish his role in the Patriots receiving corps with Kendrick Bourne reportedly having sustained a torn ACL on Sunday at Miami, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Additionally, DeVante Parker is in the NFL's concussion protocol, so the team's Week 9 WR depth could be further taxed. In any case, rookie Demario Douglas figures to maintain a key role in the weeks ahead, while Tyquan Thornton, Kayshon Boutte and Jalen Reagor are also candidates to factor in. Through six games to date, Smith-Schuster has caught 15 of his 26 targets for 89 yards and a TD, but the Patriots' current injury situation could lead to the veteran wideout seeing an opportunity to become more involved in the offense as soon as Sunday's game against the Commanders.

Parker is in the NFL's concussion protocol after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit during Sunday's 31-17 loss to the Dolphins, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Prior to exiting Sunday's contest, Parker had logged 23 snaps on offense, while catching one of his two targets for 14 yards. It remains to be seen if Parker will be able to gain medical clearance ahead of this coming weekend's game against the Commanders, but either way once he's able to play, the 30-year-old, who has caught one pass in each of his last three outings, could be a candidate to see added targets, given that New England's top pass catcher Kendrick Bourne reportedly tore his right ACL versus Miami.

Austin secured both of his targets for 19 yards while rushing twice for 10 yards during the Steelers' 20-10 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.

Austin saw slightly more playing time Sunday with 16 offensive snaps after being on the field for just seven last week. He tied his second-highest total of the season with four touches, but he was unable to generate much yardage in the defeat. The 2022 fourth-rounder has secured 14 of 24 targets for 162 yards and a touchdown while rushing five times for 14 yards over the first seven games of the season.

Turpin caught one of two targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 43-20 win over the Rams. He added 88 yards on two kickoff returns.

The second-year speedster set up Dallas' third touchdown of the day with a 63-yard return early in the second quarter, and he took another kick to the house later in the game only to have it wiped out by a penalty. Turpin's average of 28.4 yards per kickoff return is fourth in the league among players with at least five returns, and the Cowboys' efforts to get the ball in his hands on offense have resulted in one rushing and one receiving TD this season on only 12 touches.