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Evans is slated to undergo an MRI on Monday as the Buccaneers look to determine the severity of the right hamstring injury he suffered in Sunday's 38-35 win over the Colts, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

The Buccaneers seem to be bracing for bad news on Evans' tests, as coach Bruce Arians said after Sunday's game that he would be "shocked" if the wideout is ready to play before Week 17, per Laine. Evans at least made an impact for fantasy managers before departing in the first quarter with the hamstring injury, which he tweaked while outrunning Colts cornerback Pierre Desir on a 61-yard touchdown reception. Second-year receiver Justin Watson stepped up the most following Evans' exit, finishing with five grabs on eight targets for 59 yards and his first career touchdown.

Hollins did not catch his only target during Sunday's 22-21 loss to the Jets.

Hollins played only 10 snaps (14 percent) on offense in his Dolphins debut during Sunday's divisional loss, even after top wideouts DeVante Parker and Albert Wilson exited with concussions. Instead, Isaiah Ford and Allen Hurns took over as Ryan Fitzpatrick's main targets. If Parker and Wilson sit out Week 15's matchup against the Giants, Hollins could see an uptick in his workload as he becomes more familiar with the playbook, but he'll likely remain in a depth role.

Smith-Schuster (knee) is eyeing a return to the lineup for the Steelers' Week 15 game against the Bills, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Smith-Schuster has missed the past three games, including Sunday's 23-17 win over Arizona. The Steelers have stayed in the wild-card race with three consecutive wins, and another victory Week 15 would move them up to the No. 5 seed. Smith-Schuster still hasn't practiced since he suffered a concussion and a knee injury Week 11, but he was cleared to resume running last Wednesday. He's been out of the concussion protocol for a while, so his Week 15 availability strictly depends on the progress of the injured knee.

Chark (ankle) was seen with a protective boot on his left foot and left the locker room utilizing a scooter following Sunday's loss to the Chargers, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Chark was forced from Sunday's 45-10 loss in the second half after he'd already amassed nine receptions for 75 yards. This latest development implies that the surging second-year wideout could be in for a multi-game absence, which, at this point of the year, could equate to the balance of the regular season. An update on Chark's status is likely during head coach Doug Marrone's customary Monday press conference.

Kupp had four catches (four targets) for 45 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 28-12 win over the Seahawks. He also threw an incomplete pass on a trick play.

Kupp saw his targets drop to four after watching them go from 10 to six a week ago. The Rams stated that they are going to return to featuring star running back Todd Gurley in order to save their season down the stretch, which could explain the recent dip in Kupp's offensive looks. The 26-year-old remains Jared Goff's favorite option, especially in the red zone -- Kupp had two more red-zone targets Sunday -- which keeps his value afloat even in contests in which he doesn't see double-digit targets. The Cowboys always present a tough matchup for opposing passing units, but Kupp has become a must-start receiver this season and should be trotted out with confidence for Sunday's tilt in Dallas.

Woods had seven catches (nine targets) for 98 yards and touchdown in Sunday's 28-12 win over Seattle. He added 29 rushing yards on two carries.

Woods has racked up 71 receptions and 933 receiving yards through 12 games this season, so it may come as a surprise that Sunday's score was the receiver's first touchdown of the 2019 campaign. Jared Goff simply prefers Cooper Kupp (seven touchdowns) as a target in the red zone when Todd Gurley (10 touchdowns) is not taking it in. A few more touchdowns would certainly boost Woods' fantasy value, but the veteran remains a strong PPR option for his work between the 20s heading into a tough matchup against Dallas on Sunday.

Snead caught three of four targets for 13 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Bills.

Snead tied for the team lead in targets, and although none of his catches went for more than seven yards, he salvaged his performance with a short touchdown grab in the fourth quarter. The veteran now has three touchdowns in his last three games, giving him a new career high of five for the season. Snead hasn't surpassed 18 receiving yards in any of his last eight outings, however, and will be a risky fantasy play Thursday against the Jets.

Beasley caught four of seven targets for 29 yards and a touchdown, plus a two-point conversion, during Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Ravens.

Beasley finished third on the team in targets, and although he finished second in receptions, his mark of 7.3 yards per catch was rather unimpressive. He did manage to haul in a three-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter, however, giving him three scores in his last three games. Beasley is up to six trips to the end zone on the season and will look to add to his numbers next Sunday against the Steelers.

Cain caught his only target for 22 yards in Pittsburgh's 23-17 win over Arizona on Sunday.

Since joining Pittsburgh last month, Cain has caught exactly one pass in each of the three games in which he has played. There is little reason to expect his volume to increase in Week 15 against the Bills and even less reason he should be rostered by fantasy owners.

Zaccheaus hauled in one of two targets for 93 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 40-20 win against Carolina.

It surely can be said that Zaccheaus' first NFL reception was memorable, as his catch and run provided Atlanta with its longest play from scrimmage all season. The rookie's monstrous gain culminated in a 93-yard score to provide Atlanta with a three-possession lead at the 6:30 mark of the third quarter. Though his final fantasy output in Week 14 was eye-catching, Zaccheaus' overall offensive involvement hasn't been near the requisite level to make him a trustworthy fantasy starter.