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Wicks secured six of seven targets for 97 yards in the Packers' 34-20 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

The rookie became the latest young Packers pass catcher to enjoy a breakout effort, with the fifth-round pick setting new career highs in receptions and receiving yards. Wicks now has two 90-plus yard tallies in the last four games overall, and he could have a chance at another busy afternoon in a Week 16 road battle versus the Panthers if fellow rookie Jayden Reed (toe) and/or Christian Watson (hamstring) miss the contest.

Doubs secured all three targets for 30 yards in the Packers' 34-20 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Doubs disappointingly failed to take advantage of a second consecutive absence on the part of Christian Watson (hamstring), posting another sub-35-yard tally. That's been the case for five of the last seven contests, and Doubs has also gone without a touchdown reception in four straight games. The second-year wideout will look to bounce back on the road in Week 16 against the Panthers, with the possibility that emerging rookie wideout Jayden Reed (toe) sits out in addition to another possible Watson absence perhaps propping up Doubs' outlook.

Hopkins recorded two receptions on nine targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 19-16 loss to the Texans.

Hopkins was the clear focal point of the Tennessee passing attack, as his nine targets doubled any other player. However, his improved efficiency in recent weeks with Will Levis (leg) disappeared while averaging a minuscule 2.3 yards per target. Positively, Hopkins has at least nine targets in five of eight games with Levis under center, so he should continue to see plenty of opportunity in Week 16 against Seattle if the rookie signal-caller is active.

Wilson caught three of four targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 30-0 loss to the Dolphins.

Wilson finished with a season-low target total and posted his second-fewest receiving yards, one week after notching season highs with 14 targets and 108 receiving yards. Starting quarterback Zach Wilson (head) exited in the second quarter, and things didn't get any better after backup Trevor Siemian came in under center, as Wilson's 29 receiving yards actually tied for the team lead. With Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) unlikely to come back this season now that the Jets have been eliminated from playoff contention, Wilson will likely continue to be hindered by poor quarterback play in Week 16 against the Commanders.

Evans brought in four of six targets for 57 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 34-20 win over the Packers on Sunday.

Evans played a rare second fiddle to Chris Godwin for the second straight game, although in contrast to Week 14, the gulf between the two players' numbers was expansive. Nevertheless, Evans was able to round out his fantasy day nicely with his 11th touchdown of the campaign, which came on a 19-yard grab early in the second quarter. Evans has followed up a 7-162-1 line in Week 13 against the Panthers with just five receptions for 65 yards over his next two games, but he'll look to bounce back against the Jaguars' inconsistent secondary in a Week 16 home matchup on Christmas Eve.

London brought in two of three targets for 24 yards in the Falcons' 9-7 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.

London's day was disappointing under any context for fantasy managers rolling with him in their playoff games or critical late-season contests, but it was additionally alarming when considering the receiver's season-best 10-172 line on 11 targets in Week 14. London now has his two least productive games since a catchless opener in the last three contests, and he'll look to bounce back against the Colts in a Week 16 home matchup on Christmas Eve.

Shaheed (thigh) caught three of four targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 24-6 win over the Giants.

Shaheed returned from a two-game absence while Chris Olave (ankle) joined Michael Thomas (knee) on the sidelines. Shaheed's 36 receiving yards led all Saints wide receivers, but two of Derek Carr's three touchdown passes went to tight ends, and Keith Kirkwood scored the team's only touchdown by a wideout. After getting through the game without a setback to his injured thigh, Shaheed could see his role grow Thursday against the Rams, especially if Olave and Thomas remain unavailable.

Waddle caught eight of nine targets for 142 yards in Sunday's 30-0 win over the Jets.

With Tyreek Hill (ankle) sitting out for the first time this season, Waddle stepped up with his highest yardage total of 2023. Waddle briefly went to the blue medical tent to have his chest examined in the first quarter, but the receiver said after the game that he just had the wind knocked out of him, per David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel. Waddle showed no ill effects after checking back in. He got behind the defense for a 60-yard touchdown in the second quarter and had six catches for 118 yards and a touchdown on seven first-half targets. Waddle picked up where he left off after halftime, converting a fourth-and-5 with a 25-yard catch over the middle to set up a field goal on Miami's first possession of the third quarter. Regardless of Hill's availability for Week 16 against the Cowboys, Waddle should continue to play a key role, as Waddle has at least 79 receiving yards in three of the last four games after reaching that mark only twice through Week 11.

Godwin brought in 10 of 12 targets for 155 yards in the Buccaneers' 34-20 win over the Packers on Sunday.

After a season full of mostly middling outputs, Godwin finally looked like the talented and versatile threat he's served as for most of his career. Godwin did have an 8-114 line against the Saints back in Week 4, but Sunday's reception and receiving yardage totals were both season highs, while his target tally tied his high-water mark on the campaign. Godwin now has 15 receptions for 208 yards over the last two games after a catchless outing in Week 13, and he'll therefore head into a Week 16 home matchup against the Jaguars on Christmas Eve with plenty of momentum.

Reed suffered a toe injury during Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

Prior to his departure late in the fourth quarter, Reed had hauled in six of eight targets for 52 yards and one touchdown. Considering Christian Watson (hamstring) and Samori Toure (coach's decision) are inactive, the Packers are left with Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks, Malik Heath and Bo Melton at wide receiver.