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Johnson hauled in one of his three targets for six receiving yards during Sunday's 28-24 win against Baltimore.

Johnson was forced to sit out Week 6 because of a back injury, but he re-emerged last Sunday against the Titans with a nine-catch, 80-yard, two-touchdown performance. The 2019 third-round pick enjoyed an exciting start to the season with 14 receptions, 149 yards and a touchdown Weeks 1 and 2, but he's since dealt with injury and has been held under 10 receiving yards over three of his past four appearances. An upcoming matchup against the Cowboys' 32nd-ranked scoring defense provides Johnson with an opportunity to get back on track after he was slowed during the Steelers' most recent practice week because of toe and ankle issues.

Metcalf recorded 12 receptions on 15 targets for 161 yards and two touchdowns in Week 8 against the 49ers.

After being shut down for 23 total yards in Week 7, Metcalf exploded to top 100 receiving yards for the third time this season. While Metcalf continued to deliver splash plays -- he had a 36-yard touchdown and a 35-yard reception -- his performance was notable because of the target share he commanded. Specifically, Metcalf's 15 targets was a career-high mark and only the fourth time in his career that he's been targeted more than 10 times in a contest. While Tyler Lockett and Metcalf will likely continue to take turns as the top receiver in the Seahawks passing attack, Metcalf has managed to rack up 680 receiving yards and seven touchdowns in seven games. He'll look to keep up that impressive pace in Week 9 against the Bills.

Claypool reeled in five of his nine targets for 42 receiving yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 28-24 win against the Ravens. He also lost one fumble.

Boosted by an incredible 116-yard, four-touchdown performance Week 5 against the Eagles, Claypool has posted six touchdowns over his past four appearances. Though he finished third among Steelers pass-catchers in receiving Sunday, the rookie's target total paced the team, an encouraging signal of his ongoing fantasy potential. A Week 9 matchup against the Cowboys provides ample opportunity for Claypool to continue his scoring spree, as Dallas entered Sunday allowing an NFL-high 12 receiving TDs to opposing wide receivers.

Reynolds brought in four of nine targets for 44 yards in the Rams' 28-17 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.

Six days after seeing a season-high eight targets against the Bears, Reynolds beat that tally by one Sunday while also equaling his season high in receptions. The fourth-year wideout drew even with Gerald Everett for a distant second on the day in looks behind Cooper Kupp's astounding 21, and it appears his profile in the air attack is on the upswing. Reynolds will be a player to monitor in Week 10 against the Seahawks following a Week 9 bye.

Grant secured one of two targets for 15 yards and notched an 88-yard touchdown on his only punt return in the Dolphins' 28-17 win over the Rams on Sunday. He also returned his sole kickoff for 45 yards.

It was a banner day for Grant in the return game, with his 88-yard score in the second quarter giving the Dolphins a surprising two-touchdown lead. With just 14 receptions and 19 targets through seven games, Grant's fantasy value is significantly higher in formats that count return yards and touchdowns, although the elite speed that allows him to thrive on special teams always gives him theoretical upside as a wideout. He'll look to up his production from scrimmage in a Week 9 interconference showdown against the Cardinals.

Pettis (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Keiana Martin of the 49ers' official site reports.

Pettis suffered his shoulder injury in the second half, when he was brought down hard and fumbled while returning a kickoff. If Pettis can't return, River Cracraft will be the 49ers' only healthy wideout behind Brandon Aiyuk, Kendrick Bourne and Trent Taylor.

Parker secured one of two targets for a three-yard touchdown in the Dolphins' 28-17 win over the Rams on Sunday.

Parker logged his lowest reception and receiving yardage totals of the season while tying his fewest amount of targets. However, he prevented his day from being a total fantasy bust with his three-yard touchdown grab on the last play of the first quarter -- his third score of the campaign and second in the last three games -- which served as rookie signal caller Tua Tagovailoa's first scoring toss. Parker will look to raise his numbers across the board in what could be a pass-heavy attack against the fast-paced Cardinals in Week 9.

Berrios caught eight of 11 targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 35-9 loss to Kansas City.

Berrios got a steady diet of screens and short passes, but he couldn't replicate Jamison Crowder's (groin) ability to make defenders miss after the catch. Coach Adam Gase's love for short passes to the slot receiver should give Berrios some PPR value against the Patriots in Week 9 if Crowder's not ready to return. Should Crowder suit up, Berrios would return to a bench role.

Byrd caught three of four targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 24-21 loss to Buffalo.

Byrd finished second on the team in both catches and receiving yards behind Jakobi Meyers. If neither Julian Edelman (knee) nor N'Keal Harry (concussion) suits up in Week 9 against the Jets, Byrd should continue to start opposite Meyers against New York's vulnerable secondary.

Woods brought in seven of eight targets for 85 yards and a touchdown and rushed twice for nine yards and another score in the Rams' 28-17 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.

The veteran wideout allowed the Rams to fully capitalize on an early Tua Tagovailoa fumble, scoring his second rushing touchdown of the season on a four-yard jet sweep. Woods then tacked on his fourth receiving score of the campaign with 9:58 remaining from 11 yards out, giving Los Angeles a glimmer of hope before the comeback fell short. Woods' reception tally served as a season-high figure, while his yardage total was his best since Week 1 against the Cowboys. The eight-year pro will now rest up over the bye week before jumping back into action in Week 10 against the Seahawks.