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Smith-Schuster caught five of eight targets for 46 yards in Sunday's 41-31 win over the Buccaneers.

Smith-Schuster posted another solid PPR stat line and now has 21 receptions for 224 yards through four games with his new club. The 6-foot-1, 215-pound wideout figured to make a better red-zone target for Patrick Mahomes this year, but the duo have yet to connect for a score. Juju has lost some of the explosiveness from his heyday with the Steelers, but he is in a role that provides him with flex appeal heading into a matchup against the Raiders next Monday.

Valdes-Scantling (abdomen) caught three of five targets for 63 yards in Sunday's 41-31 win over Tampa Bay.

Valdes-Scantling was limited at practice this week with an abdomen injury, but he was able to suit up and even absorbed a blow to his midsection on one of his three receptions. The former Packer now has 13 receptions on 23 targets for 168 yards through four games with his new club. MVS will look for his first touchdown of the season in a Week 5 matchup against the Raiders next Monday.

Slayton hauled in one of two targets for 11 yards in a 20-12 victory versus the Bears on Sunday.

After being inactive in Week 1, Slayton suited up in each of the subsequent two weeks but didn't see any targets. He finally got into the action against Chicago, drawing a pass-interference penalty that netted 40 yards in the third quarter, though it wasn't the best look that he dropped what was still a catchable ball. Slayton did haul in a pass for 11 yards in the next period, which incredibly made him the leading gainer among New York's wide receivers in the victory. It's painfully clear that the Giants' passing game is a tumultuous work in progress, so it's not unfeasible that Slayton or any other wideout on the squad could carve out a considerable role with a breakout game, though that may be hard to do next Sunday in London given the possibility that neither Daniel Jones (ankle) nor Tyrod Taylor (concussion) may be able to play.

Godwin (hamstring) had seven receptions (10 targets) for 59 yards in Sunday's 41-31 loss to the Chiefs.

Godwin came into the game on a hobbled leg and suffered another injury scare late in the third quarter, according to JC Allen of the Pewter Report. The talented wideout was able to return to the game after a brief absence, and it appeared that he was favoring his midsection as opposed to it being his ailing hamstring acting up. Godwin appeared to have escaped the game without a serious setback heading into a matchup against the Falcons next Sunday.

Evans (suspension) had eight receptions on 10 targets for 103 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 41-31 loss to Kansas City.

Evans looked rejuvenated after being forced to miss last week's narrow loss to Green Bay due to a one-game suspension. Both he and Chris Godwin (hamstring) were tied for the team lead with 10 targets, but it was Evans who was Tom Brady's preferred downfield and red-zone target. The duo even went for a third touchdown on a goal-line fade late in the contest, but the play was defended well by L'Jarius Sneed. Evans bolstered his season line to 16/235/3 heading into a divisional matchup against the Falcons next Sunday.

Woods recorded four receptions on four targets for 30 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Colts.

Woods served as the Titans' top wide receiver and tied for the team lead in both targets and receptions. His upside was limited as Ryan Tannehill attempted only 21 passes, but Woods still managed to tally his first touchdown in Tennessee on a seven-yard reception midway through the first quarter. Woods now has three consecutive games with four receptions, but he may struggle to produce more as the team remains reliant on Derrick Henry to power its offense.

Pierce recorded four catches on six targets for 80 yards in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Titans.

Pierce posted his best game as a pro, primarily on the strength of a pair of big plays that went for 44 and 25 yards, respectively. Matt Ryan spread the ball around fairly evenly between several Colts pass catchers, which could bode well for Pierce's ongoing involvement in the offense. Pierce has also shown the ability to deliver big plays, as three of his first seven receptions as a pro have gone for more than 20 yards.

James recorded one catch on three targets for nine yards and lost a fumble in Sunday's 20-12 win over the Bears.

James was expected to serve as the Giants' lead pass catcher with Wan'Dale Robinson (knee), Kadarius Toney (hamstring) and Sterling Shepard (knee) all sidelined. The Giants attempted only 16 total passes, which limited all pass catchers. However, James had a particularly disappointing effort, especially considering he lost a fumble on his lone catch of the day.

Hollins caught three of five targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 32-23 win over the Broncos.

After a career-best performance last week, Hollins crashed back to earth in this one, but with Derek Carr managing only 188 passing yards, there wasn't much production to go around for anyone not named Davante Adams. Hollins' role and target volume could be dependent on how quickly Hunter Renfrow (concussion) returns to action, but the entire Las Vegas passing game will probably need to make a much bigger impact in Week 5 against Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City.

Adams caught nine of 13 targets for 101 yards in Sunday's 32-23 win over the Broncos.

He also added four yards on one carry. Adams continues to enjoy his reunion with Derek Carr, topping 100 receiving yards in two of four games as a Raider so far, and his volume was especially impressive in this one as Carr managed to throw for only 188 yards in total on the afternoon. Adams saw his TD streak end at three games to begin the season, but he'll look to start a new one in Week 5 in an AFC West clash with Kansas City.