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Brown caught one of six targets for 13 yards and added four rushing yards on one carry in Sunday's win over the 49ers.

With Amari Cooper being held in check by the Niners' secondary and Michael Gallup (hip) exiting the game late, Andy Dalton found himself looking for other options. The result was Brown's largest target volume of the season, but the extra looks didn't turn into much production. If Gallup is forced to miss more time, Brown could be elevated to the No. 3 receiver role Week 16 against the Eagles.

Berrios caught two of three targets for nine yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Rams.

Berrios' lone miss was more memorable than either of his short connections, as the ball clanked off his hands in the end zone after a strong effort from quarterback Sam Darnold to escape pressure and deliver an accurate pass on the run. Had Berrios caught the ball, it would have been his third touchdown of the season. Up next for the no-longer winless Jets is a Week 16 date with the Browns.

Reynolds caught both of his targets for nine yards during Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Jets.

After being targeted 39 times during a five-game stretch from Week 7 through 12, Reynolds has just four receptions for 36 yards on five targets the past three weeks. The Rams are utilizing 12 personnel more frequently, and the fourth-year wide receiver's numbers have taken a noticeable hit as a result. It's likely best to consider Reynolds a desperation start in the majority of fantasy settings Week 16.

Jefferson played 14 offensive snaps and failed to catch his only target during Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Jets.

The rookie has now failed to collect a reception in three of the past four games. To make matters worse, with the Rams 17.5-point favorites at home, this should have set up for Jefferson to see an extended role, especially considering veteran receiver Robert Woods missed Wednesday's practice and was limited Thursday with a thigh injury. Jefferson projects to remain a depth option over the final two weeks of the regular season with Los Angeles battling for the best playoff seeding possible.

Kupp caught all five of his targets for 39 yards during Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Jets.

It's been an up-and-down campaign for Kupp. He's failed to top 50 receiving yards in three of the past four games and also only gone over the century mark three times all year. Additionally, after 10 touchdown receptions last season, the fourth-year wideout has only three scores in 2020. The Rams aren't airing it out as often, and their improved defense and running game have limited Kupp's role in the offense. It's also worth noting that he was held to just five catches for 50 yards during Los Angeles' Week 10 win over Seattle. While Kupp probably shouldn't be viewed as a must-start receiver in the upcoming matchup against the Seahawks, he still offers a respectable floor with some upside.

Perriman caught his lone target for 21 yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Rams.

New York shockingly played from ahead throughout the game, so the offense was able to settle into a rhythm consisting of runs and safe, short throws rather than downfield shots to Perriman. Assuming the Jets are unable to carry over the momentum from their first win of the season into a Week 16 matchup with the likely playoff-bound Browns, Perriman should get more opportunities to stretch the field against the mistake-prone Cleveland secondary.

Moore caught two of four targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 20-15 win over Washington. He also gained five yards on one carry.

Moore finished with fewer than 20 yards for the sixth straight game. He continues to run ahead of rookie Freddie Swain, but the margin is getting slimmer, as Moore out-snapped Swain just 21-16 in this outing. Moore has appeal in daily fantasy purposes due to his use on deep routes, but he's not dependable in weekly formats.

Jones caught one of two targets for nine yards in Thursday's 30-27 overtime loss to the Chargers.

Jones' nine-yard reception came in overtime as the Raiders eventually ended their 6:42 drive with a 23-yard field goal. Despite logging 53 offensive snaps with fellow receiver Henry Ruggs sidelined on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Jones' minuscule target share continued as the Raiders also rushed 41 times. Hunter Renfrow has entered the league's concussion protocol, however, so Jones could be in line for more work again in Week 16 against the Dolphins.

Peoples-Jones caught all three of his targets for 55 yards in Sunday's 20-6 win over the Giants.

Even with the return of KhaDarel Hodge from a hamstring injury, Peoples-Jones was still part of the wideout rotation. The rookie has been a consistent deep threat since becoming a regular in the lineup. Over the last three weeks, he has eight receptions for an average of 27.6 yards per catch. Going forward, the question is whether Hodge will take on a greater role as his hamstring gets stronger.

Slayton had four receptions (nine targets) for 74 yards in Sunday's 20-6 loss to the Browns.

Slayton continues to lead the Giants in targets despite the recent return of Sterling Shepard. The 2019 fifth-round pick has seen his production come to a screeching halt after a solid start to his sophomore campaign due to the recent drop-off in quarterback play. Colt McCoy is a decent veteran backup, but he lacks physical skills and is not going to light up the stat sheet. Despite generating his first relevant fantasy line in recent weeks, Slayton is going to need Daniel Jones (hamstring) to return in order to boost his fantasy stock next week against the Ravens.