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Gage caught two of his five targets for 16 receiving yards during Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Panthers.

The LSU product burst onto the scene at the start of 2020 with 15 receptions, 160 yards and a touchdown between Weeks 1 and 2, but he has averaged just two catches and 21.3 receiving yards per game in three appearances since. Gage suffered a concussion during Atlanta's loss to Chicago and was limited to just 12 offensive snaps in Week 3, but he has been active for every game this season. He remains listed without an injury designation heading into a Week 6 showdown against a Vikings defense that allowed 217 receiving yards and three receiving TDs to Seattle on Sunday night.

Thielen (shoulder) pulled in nine receptions (13 targets) for 80 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 27-26 loss to Seattle.

Thielen abused a subpar Seahawks defense with his elite short-route running, finding the end zone from in close twice on precise zag routes that left his defender a step behind. The 30-year-old dealt with a minor shoulder injury earlier in the practice week, but it did not resurface or affect his game in any way Sunday. Thielen will look to add to an already-impressive tally of six touchdowns through five games when the Vikings take on a soft Falcons defense in Week 6.

Samuel caught two of eight targets for 19 yards and gained three yards on one carry during Sunday's 43-17 loss to the Dolphins.

Samuel tied for the team lead in targets but managed just 9.5 yards on a pair of grabs. He struggled against a talented Miami secondary and wasn't aided by lackluster quarterback play from both Jimmy Garoppolo and C.J. Beathard. The lone positive was the fact that Samuel received so many looks in just his second game back after recovering from a summer foot injury. After totaling just 67 scrimmage yards in his first two contests, he will look to get going next Sunday against the Rams.

Cole recorded two receptions on six targets for 25 yards and a touchdown in Week 5 against the Texans.

Cole's six targets were good for fourth on the team, but he was largely inefficient with his opportunity. He did come through with a grab in the corner of the end zone to record a 13-yard touchdown reception halfway through the second quarter. Though Cole has only 219 yards through five contests, he has found the end zone on three occasions. If DJ Chark (ankle) is unable to suit up in Week 6 against the Lions, Cole should be in line for increased opportunity.

Cooper caught only two of four targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 37-34 win over the Giants.

For the first time this season, Cooper failed to see at least nine targets or haul in at least 81 yards, as CeeDee Lamb and Michael Gallup were both more involved in the Dallas passing game. Cooper was bound to cede opportunities to his talented teammates sooner or later, but the whole offense carries a little more uncertainty now that Andy Dalton is forced to take over from Dak Prescott (ankle), likely for the rest of the year. How much of a connection Dalton and Cooper can establish will become clearer beginning with the Week 6 clash against the Cardinals.

Gallup caught all four of his targets for 73 yards in Sunday's 37-34 win over the Giants.

Once again, Gallup saw few looks from Dak Prescott early in the game as the quarterback showed great chemistry with rookie CeeDee Lamb. However, after Prescott was carted off the field with a likely season-ending ankle injury, Gallup found himself on the end of completions of 19 and 38 yards from Andy Dalton to set up the game-winning field goal. Gallup had often been the forgotten man in the Dallas passing game through the early part of the year, but the unfortunate switch at QB could prove to be a boon for his numbers. Dalton's tendencies should become clearer beginning in Week 6's clash with the Cardinals.

Ward recorded four receptions on five targets for 26 yards and a touchdown in Week 5 against the Steelers.

Ward saw several fewer targets in comparison to recent weeks but still managed to haul in his second touchdown of the season on an eight-yard reception with six minutes remaining in the third quarter. Otherwise, he was surpassed by Travis Fulgham, who exploded for a 10-catch performance. With DeSean Jackson (hamstring) and Alshon Jeffery (foot/illness) nearing a return, Ward could be at risk of losing more targets in a Week 6 matchup against the Ravens.

Parker caught two of three targets for 50 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 43-17 win over the 49ers.

Parker uncharacteristically finished tied for fourth on the team in targets, but he made the most of the looks he received. He hauled in a 22-yard touchdown pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick in the second quarter and added an impressive 28-yard reception as well. Parker has topped 70 receiving yards just once this season but will look to add to his numbers in a favorable matchup against the Broncos next Sunday.

Lamb caught eight of 11 targets for a career-high 124 yards in Sunday's 37-34 win over the Giants.

The rookie was Dak Prescott's favorite target through the early part of the game, and no other Cowboys receiver ended the afternoon with more than four targets. However, after Prescott left in the third quarter with a likely season-ending ankle injury and Andy Dalton took over under center, it was Michael Gallup who was on the end of two huge completions to set up the game-winning field goal. It remains to be seen what the Dallas passing game will look like with Dalton taking the reins, but Lamb should remain heavily involved heading into a Week 6 clash with Arizona.

Washington recorded three receptions on four targets for 25 yards in Week 5 against Philadelphia.

After seeing seven targets in the team's last contest in Week 3, Washington faded in the offensive game plan with Diontae Johnson (back) absent for much of the game. Rookie Chase Claypool instead emerged as Ben Roethlisberger's favorite target. Assuming Johnson is good to go for the team's Week 6 matchup against the Browns, Washington is unlikely to see a heavy target share.