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Johnson secured two of four targets for 11 yards while rushing twice for 11 yards during the Steelers' 24-20 loss to the Jets on Sunday.

Johnson was held without a catch during the first half of Sunday's matchup, but he secured both of his targets in the second half after Kenny Pickett entered the game at quarterback. However, Johnson was held under 50 yards for the first time this season, and he had just four targets after tallying double-digit looks in each of the first four weeks of the season. The 26-year-old will face a tough test in Week 5 against Buffalo's stingy pass defense.

Lamb caught six passes for 97 yards and one touchdown on eight targets in a loss to Washington on Sunday.

Lamb has seemed locked in since his brutal dropped pass in Week 3, both in that game and in this strong Week 4 showing. Although Washington's pass defense is among the league's weakest, it's still reassuring to see Lamb post this clean box score with his backup quarterback, especially after a slow start to the season. Lamb will need to keep playing well to maintain his momentum against the Rams in Week 5 -- a matchup where hopefully he can avoid the coverage of Jalen Ramsey as much as possible.

Mooney caught four of five targets for 94 yards in Sunday's 20-12 loss to the Giants.

Mooney came into this one averaging just nine receiving yards per game in 2022 but posted a performance reminiscent of last season's 1,055-yard campaign. He accounted for most of Justin Fields' 174 passing yards, with the majority of Mooney's production coming on a 56-yard catch in the first quarter. Mooney should remain the top fantasy option in Chicago's low-volume passing game against the Vikings in Week 5.

Pickens secured six of eight targets for 102 yards during the Steelers' 24-20 loss to the Jets on Sunday.

Pickens was held to 31 yards on two receptions in the first half of Sunday's matchup, but he had increased success after Kenny Pickett entered the game to begin the second half. Pickens had the team's longest reception for a third consecutive week and topped 100 yards for the first time in his career. The Steelers haven't yet indicated which quarterback will start next week against the Bills, but it's possible that Pickens remains more involved if Pickett serves as the team's starter under center.

Samuel caught four passes for 38 yards on six targets against Dallas on Sunday.

Samuel saw zero carries for the first time all year, and he otherwise was limited by the poor production of quarterback Carson Wentz. The pass rush was once again a big issue for Washington, and until that's figured out, it might be difficult for Samuel to spring the big play, though he certainly has the ability to.

McLaurin caught two passes for 15 yards on six targets in a loss against Dallas on Sunday.

For the second consecutive week, quarterback Carson Wentz struggled badly, taking far too many hits and displaying scattershot accuracy. McLaurin's abilities are well documented and rarely are his struggles his fault, but he really needs Wentz and the Washington offensive line to get its act together. The good news is that Washington plays Tennessee in Week 5, and its pass rush should prove less threatening than those of the Eagles and Cowboys over the last two weeks.

Burks was using crutches and sporting a boot on his left foot after Sunday's 24-17 win over the Colts, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports.

While the Titans have yet to detail the severity of Burks' foot issue, the rookie wideout looks iffy for next Sunday's game against the Commanders. If Burks is forced to miss time, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Kyle Philips and Cody Hollister would be candidates for added WR snaps for Tennessee.

Diggs secured four of six targets for 62 yards in the Bills' 23-20 win over the Ravens on Sunday.

Diggs turned in a relatively quiet performance by his lofty standards, even though his reception, yardage and target totals all paced or co-led the Bills on the afternoon. The Ravens did a solid job containing Buffalo's normally potent air attack overall, so the lack of prolific numbers for Diggs wasn't exactly surprising. Despite the modest showing, Diggs still eclipsed the 60-yard mark for the fourth time in as many games this season, and he'll aim to boost his numbers back up across the board at the expense of the Steelers in a Week 5 home matchup.

Collins caught three of five targets for 82 yards in Sunday's 34-24 loss to the Chargers.

Collins led the Texans in receiving yards, with a long gain of 58 fueling his performance and helping him post his highest yardage of the campaign. Through four games, however, Collins is yet to find the end zone, leaving something to be desired ahead of Week 5's matchup versus the Jaguars.

Brown injured his neck during Sunday's 25-10 win against the Commanders, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

During the fourth quarter, Brown ran to the sideline, seemingly favoring his left arm, but he eventually was deemed questionable to return due to a neck issue. He was unable to retake the field, ending his day with three catches (on six targets) for 61 yards. Michael Gallup (knee) was back in the lineup Sunday and figures to earn more work as he gets his feet under him, which could hinder Brown's potential moving forward. First, though, Brown may have some practice limitations this week as the Cowboys prepare for next Sunday's visit to the Rams.