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Metcalf hauled in six of 10 targets for 70 yards in Monday's 27-24 overtime win against the 49ers.

Metcalf enjoyed his highest target count of the season, as he trends up in that department with at least nine looks in three of the last four contests. His night may be remembered by its hiccup, however, as the rookie wideout looked like he was going to drag multiple defenders into the end zone but got stripped of the ball by Jaquiski Tartt on the two-yard line. This was Metcalf's second fumble of the season, but it shouldn't affect his reps going forward. In fact, Tyler Lockett (lower leg) left the game early, so Metcalf's value could go up further if Lockett can't recover during the bye week -- even with Josh Gordon now in the mix as well.

Samuel caught eight of 11 targets for 112 yards in Monday night's 27-24 overtime loss to the Seahawks.

Samuel's career-best outing saw him pick up the slack after fellow wideout Emmanuel Sanders was forced to exit due to a rib injury. With Pro Bowl tight end George Kittle (knee/ankle) sidelined as well, Samuel led San Francisco in all major receiving categories, adding a game-long gain of 30 yards for good measure. The rookie second-rounder would figure to remain a focal point should Sanders and Kittle remain out in Week 11 versus the Cardinals, but their availability will need to be tracked in advance of kickoff in order to form a clearer outlook.

Miller secured two of three targets for 33 yards in the Buccaneers' 30-27 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.

Miller bounced back from a pair of blankings on the stat sheet in Weeks 8 and 9 to post his fourth and fifth catches of the season. Miller has now seen at least one target in six consecutive games, but his production remains hard to trust as the Buccaneers' No. 4 receiver. The rookie will look to build on Sunday's performance against the Saints in Week 11.

Lockett suffered a lower leg injury Monday against the 49ers and is questionable to return, Liz Matthews of The Seahawks Wire reports.

Lockett began overtime on the sideline with his helmet off, so it appears unlikely that he'll be returning to the field Monday night. He has three receptions for 26 yards in the contest. Look for him to be re-evaluated when the team resumes practice later this week.

Sherfield logged just six of 70 offensive snaps during Sunday's 30-27 loss at Tampa Bay.

Sherfield had a five-game stretch Weeks 4 through 8 in which he played between 52 and 84 percent of the snaps on offense. However, he didn't produce much with the elevated role, gathering in four of 10 targets for 80 yards and no touchdowns. On Sunday, Sherfield was blanked for the third straight outing, while rookie outside receivers KeeSean Johnson (53 percent) and Andy Isabella (37 percent) led the way at the position, and Damiere Byrd was a healthy scratch. Currently, Sherfield appears to be a distant third in the pecking order.

Johnson played 53 percent of the offensive snaps during Sunday's 30-27 defeat in Tampa Bay.

Despite leading all Cardinals outside receivers in the category, Johnson was blanked in the box score, failing to haul in any of his four targets. He's has the steadiest role at his particular position this season, seeing at least 40 percent of plays on offense in seven of nine appearances. Still, fellow rookie wide receiver Andy Isabella has come on of late with a 4-166-1 line on four targets over the last two games. At the moment, it appears coach Kliff Kingsbury is comfortable with the duo operating on the outside with 2019 first overall pick Kyler Murray under center.

Isabella gathered in all three of his targets for 78 yards during Sunday's 30-27 loss in Tampa Bay.

On the first play from scrimmage of the second half, Kyler Murray connected with his fellow rookie for a 55-yard gain, marking the second game in a row that the duo hooked up on a play of at least 50 yards. On the season, Isabella has a perfect catch rate on his six targets en route to 29 yards per catch and one TD. Acting as the second outside receiver behind KeeSean Johnson, Isabella increased his share of the offensive snaps from 12 percent in Week 9 to 37 percent this past Sunday. Look for the trend to continue after Damiere Byrd was a healthy scratch in both contests.

Robinson reeled in four of his five targets for 56 yards Sunday against the Titans.

Robinson's offensive-snap rate rose by 27 percent from last week, which coincides with quarterback Patrick Mahomes tossing the rock a season-high 50 times. He clocked in third among the Chiefs' wideouts in targets and should continue to rank fourth in the pecking order among the team's pass-catchers as long as Tyreek Hill, Travis Kelce and Sammy Watkins are all healthy.

Coach Sean McVay said Monday that Cooks (concussion) is not expected to play in Sunday's game against Chicago, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Cooks is set to miss a second consecutive contest while tending to his fifth recorded concussion that he suffered Week 8. The veteran has visited a few specialists regarding his head injury but has yet to make any significant progress other than practicing in a limited fashion Friday. Considering the protocol Cooks needs to clear and his history of head injuries, there's no telling when he'll be back in the lineup. In his stead, Josh Reynolds saw a season-high 73 offensive snaps Week 10 against Pittsburgh and should be expected to see a similar output Sunday behind Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp.

Hardman reeled in his lone target for a 63-yard touchdown Sunday against the Titans.

Hardman saw a slight increase in his offensive snap percentage Sunday to 22 from 18 and 15 in the previous two weeks. He'll need to use his speed to take advantage of his minimal target share, but he's managed to do just that in three of the last four games, turning just six targets and five receptions into three touchdowns. Still, the lack of volume likely makes Hardman a flier fantasy option in most formats.