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Pickens secured five of eight targets for 107 yards in the Steelers' 24-17 win over the Rams on Sunday.

Pickens tied for the team lead in receptions and set the pace in receiving yards and targets in the upset road victory. The second-year wideout made several impressive grabs along the way, including a 31-yarder that served as the Steelers' second longest of the day and helped fuel Pittsburgh's second-half surge. Pickens has now cleared the 100-yard mark in consecutive games for the first time in his career, giving him plenty of momentum going into a Week 8 home matchup against the Jaguars.

Evans recorded six receptions on eight targets for 82 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Falcons.

Evans was out-targeted by Chris Godwin in a full game for the first time this season, though that didn't prevent him from having a strong performance. He delivered a 40-yard touchdown reception deep down the left sideline on Tampa Bay's second offensive possession and also chipped in a 16-yard reception in the second quarter to account for the majority of his production. Though Evans has only one 100-yard performance this season, he now has four touchdowns and has at least eight targets in five of his six games.

Chosen (coach's decision) won't play against the Eagles Sunday.

Chosen will be inactive for the first time since the Dolphins signed him to their active roster back in September. The 30-year-old has caught one of his two targets for 68 yards and a touchdown in four games this season, and Chase Claypool should see more playing time in his absence.

McLaurin caught six of nine targets for 90 yards in Sunday's 14-7 loss to the Giants.

With Sam Howell under near-constant pressure early in the game, the Washington passing game had trouble getting anything going, but McLaurin was the young QB's top option in the second half as the team tried to mount a comeback. The yardage total was the highest of the season for McLaurin, but he hasn't gotten into the end zone since Week 2, limiting his fantasy ceiling despite his prominent role. The fifth-year wideout will look to end his TD drought in Week 8 against an Eagles secondary that's given up eight touchdowns to WRs through its first six games.

Douglas (concussion) caught four of six targets for 54 yards and added a 20-yard rush in Sunday's 29-25 win over the Bills.

Douglas was productive after missing the previous game due to a concussion. The 2023 sixth-round pick out of Liberty set a new career high in receiving yards while tying his previous high with four catches. Douglas' 20-yard run in the third quarter was New England's longest rushing play of the season. His speed should continue to earn Douglas touches in Week 8 against the Dolphins.

Bourne caught six of seven targets for 63 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 29-25 win over the Bills, and he also lost a fumble.

Bourne's four-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter was his first trip to the end zone since a two-touchdown performance against the Eagles in the season opener. That play put the Patriots up 22-10 with 7:36 remaining, but after Buffalo responded with a touchdown, Bourne made a critical error on New England's next possession, as he lost a fumble to set the Bills up in Patriots territory. Buffalo capitalized on the miscue and scored the go-ahead touchdown, but Bourne's teammates bailed him out by responding with a game-winning touchdown drive. Bourne didn't contribute on the final drive but still finished with team-high totals in targets and receiving yards, affirming his spot as the Patriots' top receiver heading into a Week 8 trip to Miami.

Reed (shin) returned to Sunday's game in Denver, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.

Reed made his way to sideline slowly after making a five-yard catch in the last minute of the second quarter and was deemed questionable to return. After halftime, he was able to do so, rejoining Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks and Samori Toure as the Packers' available wide receivers.

Moore caught eight of nine targets for 54 yards in Sunday's 30-12 win over the Raiders.

With undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent under center in place of Justin Fields (thumb), the Bears' passing game was limited to short, safe tosses, but Moore was still the team's top option through the air. The former Panther has exactly eight catches in three of the last four games, amassing a 29-466-4 line on 36 targets over that stretch, but if Fields isn't able to return in Week 8 against the Chargers, Moore will likely be more of a floor than a ceiling play.

Reed departed Sunday's game at Denver in the second quarter due to a shin injury.

Reed appeared to get hurt on a five-yard catch just before halftime. With Malik Heath a healthy scratch Sunday, the Packers' other available wide receivers are Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks and Samori Toure.

St. Brown recorded 13 receptions on 19 targets for 102 yards in Sunday's 38-6 loss to the Ravens.

The Lions offense was stalled for the entire game except for one late possession in garbage time, but that didn't stop St. Brown from recording his fourth 100-yard performance of the season. He did so almost entirely based on volume, as he averaged only 5.4 yards per target with his longest gain of the day going for 15 yards. While the performance wasn't one of his best, it does illustrate the safety of his weekly stat lines thanks to his integral role in the Detroit offense.