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Slayton recorded five receptions on nine targets for 63 yards in Sunday's 25-3 win over the Panthers.

Slayton led the team in both targets and receiving yards in the absence of Kadarius Toney (ankle), Sterling Shepard (hamstring) and Kenny Golladay (knee). Given the game script, the Giants didn't need to push the ball much through the air, which in turn limited the potential for him to turn in a big game. Nevertheless, he recorded four receptions of 15 or more yards to serve as the team's primary threat down the field. Slayton's potential to produce moving forward likely depends on the rest of the Giants' receiving corps heading into a Week 8 matchup against Kansas City.

Woods caught six receptions for 70 yards on six targets against Detroit on Sunday.

Woods was automatic with his targets and played well for his own part, but it still seems safe to say that he's the clear WR2 to Cooper Kupp, who caught 10 receptions for 156 yards and two touchdowns on 13 targets Sunday. Not just Kupp, but Tyler Higbee (eight) and Van Jefferson (seven) out-targeted Woods, who tied with running back Darrell Henderson for fourth on the team. Defenses will try new ways to slow Kupp as long as he produces like this, and perhaps a new opportunity will spring Woods' usage if defenses start playing the Rams differently, but for now the Rams have a well-built machine of an offense and little reason to tinker with it. Woods should in any case project well against the Texans in Week 8.

Raymond caught six receptions for 115 yards on eight targets against the Rams on Sunday.

Raymond has made some impressive plays over the past few weeks, but Sunday's game might be the best of his career to this point. Quarterback Jared Goff rarely makes it easy and struggled like usual Sunday, completing just 22 of 36 passes for 268 yards (61.1 percent completed, 7.4 yards per attempt), which makes Raymond's box score (75 percent caught, 14.4 yards per target) that much more impressive. Raymond is somewhat overmatched in his current lead wideout role, but his usage seems locked into place as long as Quintez Cephus (collarbone) and Tyrell Williams (concussion) are out. Raymond has a home game against the Eagles in Week 8.

Godwin brought in eight of 11 targets for 111 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 38-3 win over the Bears on Sunday.

Although Mike Evans stole the headlines with three touchdown grabs, Godwin was actually the player to pace the Buccaneers in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the afternoon. The fifth-year wideout was also on the receiving end of the first of Tom Brady's four scoring tosses, recording a four-yard touchdown grab late in the first quarter. Godwin now has at least five receptions in three straight contests, and his yardage tally Sunday was a season high. He'll look to build on the dominant effort against the Saints in a Week 8 road clash.

Byrd caught one pass for 10 yards in the Bears' 38-3 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Byrd has just four receptions for 29 yards on the season, and unless his role in the Chicago offense changes significantly, he lacks the opportunity to be a reliable fantasy option.

Goodwin caught two passes for 16 yards in the Bears' 38-3 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Goodwin tied a season high with four targets, but without a game with 20 yards in any of his last six outings, he'll need an expanded role before being considered a recommended fantasy option.

Evans brought in six of 10 targets for 76 yards and three touchdowns in the Buccaneers' 38-3 win over the Bears on Sunday.

The towering wideout served as Tom Brady's most effective red-zone target on the day, recording touchdown grabs of nine, two and eight yards in the first half. Evans was second in receptions, receiving yards and targets to Chris Godwin on the Bucs for the afternoon, and he's now recorded three multi-touchdown efforts on the season, including two in the last three contests. Evans will look to keep up the momentum in a Week 8 divisional road matchup versus Marshon Lattimore and a Saints secondary that's often given him trouble in the past.

Robinson caught two passes for 16 yards in the Bears' 38-3 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

In what's been a lost fantasy season for Robinson, this was his worst performance of the season, and it didn't help that the Buccaneers put heavy pressure on Justin Fields for most the game. He's been held to 35 yards or fewer in five of seven games while not finding the end zone since Week 2. Without a performance of 65 yards on the season, it's becoming increasingly difficult to place him in weekly lineups with confidence.

Mooney caught two passes for 39 yards in the Bears' 38-3 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

The Buccaneers pressured Justin Fields throughout the afternoon, giving Mooney little chance to operate in his preferred downfield capacity, though he did have receptions of 17 and 22 yards, giving him a passable fantasy performance in a game during which the Bears failed to find the end zone. He's posted between 35 and 45 yards in each of his last three games, and until the offense shows improvement, he'll likely remain no better than a top-40 fantasy option at WR, though his big-play ability gives him some weekly upside.

Kupp totaled 10 receptions on 13 targets for 156 yards and two touchdowns against Detroit on Sunday.

It's been clear for some time now that the change from Jared Goff to Matthew Stafford created the conditions for Kupp to break out to an entirely new level, but it's still difficult to not be more impressed with Kupp each passing week. He's in the hunt for WR1 distinction in fantasy this year, and through seven games he's up to 56 receptions for 809 yards and nine touchdowns (69.1 percent catch rate, 10.0 yards per target). The Rams face the Texans in Week 8, so the sailing could remain smooth for Kupp in his next matchup.