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Collins caught one of two targets for nine yards in Sunday's 22-13 win over Tennessee.

Collins had experienced an uptick in targets since returning from a foot injury Week 6, but Sunday's sloppy conditions and Houston's dedication to running the ball (although ineffectively) conspired to limit him. He remains the second wideout on the depth chart behind Brandin Cooks, and the rookie should continue to get ample playing time the rest of the season.

Conley caught four of five targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 22-13 win over Tennessee.

Conley led the wide receiver group in targets, catches and yards, as the Titans focused on stopping Brandin Cooks (two catches, three targets). Since the start of the season, Conley's role has slipped while Cooks and rookie Nico Collins have become the primary targets. Sunday's production leaves Conley with 14 catches (22 targets) and one touchdown through 10 games.

Claypool had five receptions (nine targets) for 93 yards in Sunday's 41-37 loss to the Chargers.

Claypool finished second in targets behind fellow starter Diontae Johnson, but he did not end up on the receiving end of any of Ben Roethlisberger's three touchdown passes. The second-year wideout has just one touchdown in nine appearances following his impressive 11-score rookie campaign. The rest of Claypool's production is on pace with his 2020 season, so it's just the lack of trips to the end zone that is weakening his fantasy stock. His next chance to hit pay dirt will come against the Bengals in Week 12.

Williams caught five of six targets for 97 yards and a touchdown in the 41-37 win over the Steelers on Sunday.

Williams had essentially been shut down for most of evening until the team's final possession, when Justin Herbert beautifully identified a corner blitz and lofted a pass to the big-bodied target, setting up a 53-yard catch-and-run touchdown that put the Chargers on top for good. After a blazing start to the season, Williams has been directly tied down by the offensive struggles over the last four weeks. While Sunday's outing may look good on the surface, it took until the final drive for the 27-year-old to cross 50 yards receiving for just the second time since Week 5. Up next is a difficult matchup against a gamey Broncos secondary.

Johnson had seven receptions (13 targets) for 101 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 41-37 loss to the Chargers.

Johnson led all Steelers receiving options in production while garnering a whopping 13 targets for the second consecutive game. In fact, Ben Roethlisberger's favorite option has seen double-digit targets in seven of nine games this season. Pittsburgh should keep Johnson heavily involved next Sunday against the Bengals in what could shape up to be another shootout.

Allen caught nine of his 12 targets for 112 yards in Sunday's 41-37 win over the Steelers.

After a bit of an uneven stretch to the season, Allen appears to be hitting his stride with 35 receptions and 391 receiving yards in the last four games. With four straight games of double-digit targets, it's clear the veteran wide receiver's role is relatively established even after off games from the offense each of the previous three weeks, but it's hard to imagine an uptick in touchdowns coming with Austin Ekeler, Mike Williams and an assortment of tight ends all emerging as priorities near the red zone. Allen has found the end zone just twice all season.

Westbrook-Ikhine recorded seven receptions on eight targets for 107 yards in Sunday's 22-13 loss to the Texans.

Westbrook-Ikhine was aided by the early exit of Marcus Johnson (hamstring) and a pair of injuries that A.J. Brown (chest/finger) suffered. As a result, he led the team in receptions and yards, with his primary production coming on a 46-yard catch early in the fourth quarter. He also chipped in receptions of 16 and 14 yards to record the first 100-yard game of his career. If the Titans' wide receiver corps remains banged up for a Week 12 matchup against New England, Westbrook-Ikhine could maintain a key role in Tennessee's offense.

Hill caught seven of 11 targets for 77 yards in Sunday's 19-9 win over the Cowboys.

The meeting between two of the most dangerous passing games in the league was mostly a bust for a variety of reasons, but Hill at least did his part, leading both teams in catches, targets and yards on the afternoon. The speedster has a 30-291-3 line on 50 targets over his last four games despite the sluggish performance of the Kansas City offense as a whole, and he doesn't figure to lose any momentum over the team's Week 12 bye.

Wilson caught four of seven targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 19-9 loss to Kansas City.

With Amari Cooper (COVID-19) unavailable, Wilson moved back up to the No. 3 spot on the Cowboys' depth chart at wide receiver, and his role increased even further after CeeDee Lamb left the game due to a concussion. Unfortunately, a couple drops prevented him from fully taking advantage of his increased looks. With Dallas facing a short week before a Thanksgiving Day clash with the Raiders, Wilson figures to see elevated volume once again.

Gallup caught five of 10 targets for 44 yards in Sunday's 19-9 loss to Kansas City.

With Amari Cooper (COVID-19) unavailable and CeeDee Lamb leaving the game early with a concussion, Gallup ended up leading the Cowboys in targets, although Dak Prescott didn't get enough time in the pocket to stretch the field and let routes develop. Dallas faces a short week before facing the Raiders on Thanksgiving, potentially leaving Gallup as the team's No. 1 wideout in Week 12.