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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.

Watson caught three of five targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Broncos.

Watson's output largely came from a 23-yard reception during the second half. Although he's made a catch of 20-plus yards in each of his three appearances this season, Watson hobbled off the field and was being attended to by trainers after bending awkwardly on his final target late in the game. That situation leaves some monitoring to be done ahead of the Week 8 contest versus the Vikings.

Jeudy caught all five of his targets for 64 yards in Sunday's 19-17 win over the Packers.

Jeudy hauled in everything thrown his way, resulting in him finishing second to Courtland Sutton in all major receiving categories. Although his 64 yards marked his most since Week 2, Jeudy is still yet to find the end zone through six appearances, tempering his stock ahead of next Sunday's matchup versus the Chiefs.

Godwin recorded six receptions on 12 targets for 66 yards in Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Falcons.

Despite a mediocre line, there are reasons to be optimistic about Godwin's performance and his recent involvement in the offense. He led the team with 12 targets and out-targeted Mike Evans for the first time this season in a game in which both pass catchers played a full snap count. Godwin also recorded a 33-yard reception, his fourth gain of 20 or more yards in his last three games after having only one such catch in his first three contests. However, he'll face a Bills defense in Week 8 that has effectively limited opposing receivers for much of the season.

Brown had three receptions off seven targets for 49 yards in Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Seahawks.

Brown finished as the Cardinals' leading receiver in a loss during which starting quarterback Joshua Dobbs threw for just 146 yards with no passing touchdowns. It resulted in the wideout's second subpar fantasy result in as many weeks. Hollywood has been a streaky option over his five years in the league, so inconsistencies can be expected with an inexperienced journeyman under center for Arizona. Brown will have extra motivation to find the end zone in Week 8 when the Cardinals host his former club, the Baltimore Ravens, next Sunday.

Cooper recorded two receptions on eight targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 39-38 win over the Colts.

Cooper was completely absent from the stat sheet in the first half, as he wasn't targeted by either Deshaun Watson (shoulder) or PJ Walker. He saw his opportunity rise in the second half -- with Walker under center -- though his production remained very underwhelming. As has been the case in past seasons, Cooper has been a boom-bust option. Across six games, he's reached at least 90 yards on three occasions while tallying under 40 in the other three contests.

Doubs caught two of five targets for 30 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Broncos.

Doubs was awarded his score after he and Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain came down with simultaneous possession from a 16-yard throw during the third quarter. The wideout had another would-be touchdown bounce of his hands into teammate Jayden Reed's on Green Bay's next drive. Despite his team's passing attack enduring growing pains under first-year starter Jordan Love, Doubs' four touchdowns through six games gives him decent value ahead of the Week 8 contest versus the Vikings.

Johnson brought in five of six targets for 79 yards in the Steelers' 24-17 win over the Rams on Sunday.

Johnson enjoyed a successful return from a four-game absence due to a hamstring injury, tying George Pickens for the team lead in receptions while finishing second to him in receiving yards and targets. The fifth-year wideout appeared fully healthy while frequently bedeviling Rams defensive backs with his crisp routes, and he should once again serve as an effective complement to Pickens' downfield exploits in a Week 8 home matchup versus the Jaguars.