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Hodge was not targeted in Sunday's 16-6 loss to the Raiders.

Hodge, who returned from a three-week stay on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury, played 34 snaps, which is right around his season average. He and Rashard Higgins (35 snaps) are the primary fill-ins for Odell Beckham (knee, IR) and will continue to be unless Cleveland makes a deal before Tuesday's trade deadline. However, judging from the performance of the defense, which gave up 208 rushing yards and were on the field for nearly 38 minutes, the Browns need help in other areas.

Reagor (thumb) had three receptions (six targets) for 16 yards and a touchdown while adding six more yards on his lone carry in Sunday's 23-9 win over Dallas.

Reagor's activation off of injured reserve couldn't have come soon enough for the Eagles' battered receiving corps. The 2020 first-round pick resumed his role as a starter and cashed in with the first touchdown of his young career. Philadelphia now enters its bye week, giving the rookie some extra time for his thumb to fully recover after a five-week layoff. Reagor will be an intriguing option in the second half of the season with the combination of opportunity along with a quarterback -- despite his early struggles -- who can push the ball downfield. Fantasy managers with the luxury of extra bench spots shouldn't wait until after the team's bye to take a flyer on Reagor if he is still hovering on waiver wires.

Lamb caught four of five targets for 27 yards while adding 19 yards on his lone carry in Sunday's 23-9 loss to the Eagles.

Lamb was held without a catch last week, so while his production was modest at best, it was actually a step in the right direction during the Ben Dinucci Era. The talented rookie is unlikely to put up those triple-digit receiving games we saw earlier this year until Dak Prescott (leg) returns next season, and it looks like he may not be posting any useful fantasy lines so long as the team is deploying its third-string quarterback. Andy Dalton (concussion) could return this week, but the offensive line remains in shambles heading into a rough matchup against the undefeated Steelers on Sunday, making it tough to rely on any Dallas receiver.

Gallup had seven receptions (12 targets) for 61 yards in Sunday's 23-9 loss to Philadelphia.

Gallup led all Cowboys in terms of receiving production after being held without a catch against the Football Team last week. While this was a step in the right direction for the talented wideout, it was clear that rookie third-string quarterback Ben DiNucci will not be a Cinderella story (52 percent completion percentage for 180 yards and no touchdowns). There is a chance Andy Dalton (concussion) could return for next week's tilt against the Steelers, and while the veteran is an upgrade over Dallas' current quarterback, a shoddy offensive line may not let this passing attack get anything going against a stout Pittsburgh defense in Week 9.

Cooper caught his lone target for five yards in Sunday's 23-9 loss to the Eagles.

Someone should have told Cooper -- and the Cowboys' coaching staff -- that Halloween was Saturday, because his impersonation of a ghost was more "trick" than "treat" for those counting on the star wideout for significant production. The 26-year-old almost went the entire contest without receiving a target from third-string quarterback Ben DiNucci until he finally caught a pass for five yards in a garbage-time comeback attempt in the fourth quarter. The good news for Cooper's fantasy managers is that Andy Dalton (concussion) has a good chance to return next week (the duo averaged 7.0 completions, 79.5 yards and 0.5 touchdowns across two contests). The bad news is that a tough matchup against the Steelers looms in Week 9. If DiNucci is forced to start again, managers may have to explore other options in place of the former must-start receiver.

Moore recorded three receptions on three targets for 18 yards and a touchdown in Week 8 against San Francisco. He also chipped in two rushes for 28 yards.

Moore maintained his usual role as third receiver for the team, finishing behind both DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett in targets. He got involved in the offense early on, recording two receptions for 12 yards on the team's second offensive possession. His only other reception came late in third quarter when he caught a six-yard touchdown in the middle of the end zone. It was Moore's third score of the season. Despite his reliability in the red zone, Moore has yet to surpass four targets this season and is unlikely to see his volume spike without the absence of Lockett or Metcalf.

Bourne recorded eight receptions on 10 targets for 81 yards in Week 8 against the Seahawks.

Bourne showed a connection with Nick Mullens during the fourth quarter, racking up 59 of his 81 yards on the team's final two drives. He was able to command a season-best eight targets in the absence of Deebo Samuel (hamstring) and George Kittle (ankle). Game script also aided Bourne's output, as the team was playing from behind throughout the entire second half. With a quick turnaround for a Week 9 matchup against the Packers on Thursday, Bourne could be pushed into a significant role again.

Williams recorded five receptions on eight targets for 99 yards and a touchdown in Week 8 against the Broncos.

Williams bounced back from a one-catch performance in Week 7 to provide a number of big plays. The most notable came on a 24-yard one-handed touchdown catch in the corner of the end zone. He also added a 36-yard reception and was tackled at the two-yard line, falling just short of a multi-touchdown performance. Williams has been extremely inconsistent through six games, recording under 20 yards in three games and over 65 yards in the other three. He'll look to build on this strong performance in Week 9 in a matchup against the Raiders.

Aiyuk recorded eight receptions on 11 targets for 91 yards and a touchdown in Week 8 against the Seahawks.

Aiyuk followed up his breakout performance in Week 7 with another strong effort to lead the team in targets and yards. A significant portion of his production came with Nick Mullens under center during the fourth quarter, including a leaping catch for 33 yards down the middle of the field. On the team's next drive, Aiyuk hauled in a pass from three yards away for a touchdown in the corner of the end zone. Aiyuk could be in for a significant number of targets again in Week 9 against Green Bay on Thursday, as Deebo Samuel (hamstring) could remain out and George Kittle (ankle) will have to recover in short order to be available.

Jeudy caught four of 10 targets for 73 yards during Sunday's 31-30 win over the Chargers.

The Broncos were in a bad position early in the fourth quarter, down two scores and facing third-and-16. Jeudy came free on a deep crosser, picking up a 43-yard catch-and-run, and Denver scored on the next play. Jeudy has been hot and cold as a rookie but stepped up Sunday with Tim Patrick (hamstring) out of the lineup, setting season highs in targets and yards. He'll have a chance to build on that in Atlanta in Week 8 against one of the league's weaker pass defenses.