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Chism caught two of four targets for 42 yards and a touchdown in the Patriots' 29-26 win over the Bills on Sunday.

Chism ran only 18 routes on Drake Maye's 42 dropbacks as New England's fourth receiver, playing behind all three of Romeo Doubs, Mack Hollins and slot man DeMario Douglas. Chism's 23-yard touchdown with 1:50 left in the fourth quarter proved to be the game-winning score. It was the second touchdown of Chism's regular-season career. He has four grabs for 41 yards and a score through three appearances in 2026.

Burks caught one of three targets for a 47-yard touchdown in Sunday's 30-13 loss to the Colts.

With Terry McLaurin (hamstring) inactive, Burks saw increased snaps in the Commanders' wideout rotation that also involved Stefon Diggs, Dyami Brown and rookie Antonio Williams. Burks saw the fewest targets of the four and made the most of his one grab, breaking off a 47-yard score in the third quarter. If McLaurin continues to miss time, Burks should see rotational playing time at wideout, but he's not currently a playable fantasy option.

Thornton (ankle) is out indefinitely after dislocating his ankle during Sunday's 30-27 win over the Raiders, Ian Rapoport of ESPN and NFL Network reports.

Thornton had his dislocated ankle put back into place by doctors Sunday and flew home with the team, but he's facing an extended absence due to the injury he sustained in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win in Vegas. He scored twice before getting injured at the end of a 55-yard catch, which brought Thornton up to five receptions for 111 yards on eight targets. Thornton will undergo a full evaluation of the injured left ankle Monday morning.

Addison caught four of six targets for 52 yards in Sunday's 15-10 win over the Dolphins. He added minus-1 yard on his only carry.

With Justin Jefferson (ankle) out of commission, Addison was expected to step up as Kyler Murray's top downfield option. Instead, it was tight end T.J. Hockenson who emerged as the veteran QB's favorite target, posting a 13-119-0 line. Jefferson may not be sidelined for long, and with Hockenson now building chemistry with Murray, there may not be much volume left over for Addison in a lackluster passing attack. He'll look to make a bigger impact in a Week 5 road trip to New Orleans.

Shaheed caught one of three targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 30-23 win over the Chargers. He added two carries for 33 yards and a touchdown.

Shaheed had been mostly nonexistent through the first three games of the season, totaling 57 yards on seven touches, but he was able to break out for a long touchdown in this one, scoring from 28 yards out as a rusher in the second quarter. With Jaxon Smith-Njigba completely dominating the targets in Seattle's passing game, Shaheed has remained a low-floor fantasy option early on in 2026.

The Chiefs reached out to Hill's (knee) agent Sunday, Mike Silver of The Athletic reports.

Kansas City lost Rashee Rice (hamstring) and Tyquan Thornton (ankle) to injuries in Sunday's win over the Raiders, depleting the team's wideout depth. Thornton suffered a long-term injury, while the severity of Rice's hamstring issue is uncertain. Provided he's back somewhere close to his normal self, Hill would be a logical replacement for deep-threat Thornton.

Fields caught two of three targets for 52 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 36-24 win over the Cardinals.

Fields has emerged as the Giants' clear WR3 in terms of routes, as he ran 22 routes to Malik Nabers' 30 and Darnell Mooney's 26 against Arizona. On the season, Fields has out-targeted Mooney 15 to 10. Fields caught a 12-yard score from Jameis Winston on Sunday and now has eight catches for 126 yards and the one score through four contests to begin his rookie season.

Samuel caught five of six targets for 26 yards and a touchdown while also adding 44 yards on three carries and 49 kickoff-return yards during Sunday's 24-14 win over the Broncos.

Samuel was able to reach the end zone for the second straight week, reeling in a one-yard touchdown from quarterback Brock Purdy in the third quarter. The wide receiver went without a target in Week 3, but he has now registered at least four targets in each of the team's other three contests. Samuel has now caught 14 of 17 targets for 185 yards and three touchdowns while also adding seven rushes for 74 yards and 231 yards as a kick returner over four games in 2026.

Williams caught two of three targets for 73 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-12 loss to the Bears.

The lowly Jets ran a total of 32 offensive plays to Chicago's 89 in this one, and Geno Smith attempted just 15 passes, as the Bears dominated the time of possession. Williams got loose for a meaningless 58-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter. On the season, he has 10 catches for 135 yards and a touchdown on 12 targets. If Adonai Mitchell (finger) is back, Williams won't carry much fantasy appeal into next Sunday's game against the Browns.

Cooper caught three of seven targets for 33 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Rams.

With DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and Dallas Goedert (knee) out versus Los Angeles, Cooper actually led the Eagles in targets and receiving yards while securing both of Jalen Hurts' touchdowns. Each score was of the red-zone variety. Despite carrying a 20-10 lead into halftime, Philly was unable to do anything on the scoreboard after the break. Cooper is unlikely to have much fantasy appeal moving forward if Smith is able to return next Sunday against Jacksonville.