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Noel caught all four of his targets for 35 yards and returned one punt for eight yards in Sunday's 36-29 win over the Jaguars in Week 10.

Noel was more involved Sunday than in Week 9, when he played just 11 offensive snaps and went untargeted, but that performance looks like a outlier. Other than last week's shutout, Noel has at least four catches and four targets in three of the last four games.

Kirk caught one of three targets for three yards in Sunday's 36-29 win over Jacksonville in Week 10.

The veteran slot receiver had a subdued effort in the win, and his 32 snaps were fewer than rookie Jayden Higgins, who had seven targets, five catches and a red-zone touchdown on 43 snaps. The Texans' other rookie wideout, Jaylin Noel (four targets, four catches, 35 yards), also outproduced Kirk over 25 snaps. It's been an unremarkable first season in Houston for Kirk, who missed four games with a pair of hamstring injuries. He's yet to find the end zone while failing to record more than 26 yards in four of five games played.

Thrash couldn't haul in his lone target in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Jets in Week 10.

Cedric Tillman's return from the injured list impacted several of Cleveland's depth wideouts including Thrash, who had multiple targets over the previous three games. The Browns' passing game is not at a point where it can feed multiple receivers with ample targets, meaning players like Thrash, Malachi Corley (one target) and Gage Larvadain (one) should not offer much fantasy value.

Corley failed to catch his lone target, had two carries for 32 yards and returned one kickoff for 22 yards in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Jets in Week 10.

Cleveland's passing attack under rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel isn't strong enough to support fringe receivers like Corley. Cedric Tillman's return from injury also impacted the depth wideouts Sunday and Corley's 20 snaps were in line with Jamari Thrash (22) and Gage Larvadain (18). Corley has been effective as a runner however, ripping off two 16-yard gains Sunday while averaging 18.5 yards over four carries this season.

Raymond caught all four of his targets for 49 yards and had a 10-yard rush in Sunday's 44-22 win over the Commanders.

Raymond posted season highs in both receptions and receiving yards in Week 10 after he had reeled in just three of four targets for 17 total yards over the team's last four games. The wide receiver remains the team's No. 3 option at his position behind Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams, and considering Sunday represented high-water marks for 31-year-old, his fantasy value remains rather low.

Wilson recorded two receptions on three targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 25-10 loss to the Chargers.

Wilson's three targets were his second-highest mark of the season, though nearly the entirety of his production came in garbage time. He caught a pass from Aaron Rodgers over the middle before turning upfield for a 27-yard score with three minutes remaining in a three-score game to tally his second career touchdown. Wilson has shown occasional signs of progress this season, but he remains a peripheral part of the offense.

Austin recorded two receptions on seven targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 25-10 loss to the Chargers.

Austin tied DK Metcalf for the team lead in targets, also his highest mark of the season. However, the results didn't follow in a poor offensive showing from the Steelers. Austin had miscues of his own, including a dropped pass that was intercepted midway through the fourth quarter. Austin has earned at least six targets in each of three games since returning from a shoulder injury, though he has only 98 total yards in that span.

Johnston had five receptions on 10 targets for 42 yards in Sunday's 25-10 win over Pittsburgh.

Johnston paced the Chargers in targets on Sunday Night Football, finishing with his second game recording double-digit targets this season. The large volume didn't result in a notable fantasy score this time around, as it was Ladd McConkey (4-107-1) who cashed in Justin Herbert's lone touchdown pass of the evening. Johnston is still on pace for a career year with a 37-502-6 receiving line through nine appearances. The 23-year-old will look to enter Los Angeles' Week 12 bye on a high note with a strong showing against the Jaguars next Sunday.

Metcalf recorded three receptions on seven targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 25-10 loss to the Chargers.

Metcalf saw a decent amount of opportunity with seven targets, the fourth time he's hit that mark this season. His longest gain went for 19 yards late in the first quarter, which came shortly after he narrowly missed out on a long touchdown. Regardless, Metcalf has only 41 total yards across his last two games while recording five receptions on 11 targets.

Vele had one reception (on three targets) for 15 yards during Sunday's 17-7 win against Carolina.

Vele was expected to see more playing time after the Saints traded away their WR2 Rashid Shaheed on Tuesday, but the second-year wideout didn't see a corresponding uptick in targets. Four of New Orleans' pass-catchers logged three targets, including running backs Alvin Kamara and Devin Neal along with tight end Foster Moreau. WR1 Chris Olave and TE1 Juwan Johnson led the team with eight and four targets, respectively. If New Orleans' offense continues to lean into their running backs and tight ends, then Vele doesn't figure to see much increase in production after this Shaheed trade. His next opportunity to play will be after the Saints' Week 11 bye week when they face Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 23.