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Jennings had two receptions on four targets for 42 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 42-38 victory over Chicago.

Jennings was quiet for most of this contest before breaking loose for the game-winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win. The veteran starter's two receptions checked in as his lowest total since being held to one catch back in Week 6. Jennings countered the decreased volume by hitting pay dirt for the fifth consecutive contest, helping him record double-digit touchdowns for the first time in his career. The 27-year-old will aim to extend his scoring streak to six games in a pivotal matchup against Seattle that will decide the NFC's No. 1 seed in Week 18.

Tonges corralled seven of nine targets for 60 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 42-38 win over the Bears.

Tonges got the spot-start in place of George Kittle (ankle) on Sunday Night Football and took full advantage of the opportunity. The 25-year-old Tonges posted his best receiving line as a pro while leading the 49ers in targets and receptions in the primetime win. Savvy fantasy managers would have gotten ahead of this performance after monitoring the backup's role elevation when Kittle missed time earlier this season. Kittle's status for next week's matchup against Seattle -- which will determine the No. 1 seed in the NFC -- remains up in the air, but Tonges would retain his vaunted streaming status in fantasy if the former remains sidelined in Week 18.

Kinsey recorded one reception on one target for 34 yards in Sunday's 34-26 loss to the Saints.

Van Jefferson (forearm) exited the game in the second quarter, creating a void in the Titans' receiving corps. James Proche earned the majority of the targets, though Kinsey made the most of his one chance and helped set up a field goal for the Titans early in the third quarter. He could be asked to step into a larger role in Week 18 against the Jaguars, though Kinsey only has two catches across nine games in 2025.

Proche recorded one reception on five targets for five yards in Sunday's 34-26 loss to the Saints.

Van Jefferson (forearm) suffered an injury early in the second quarter and did not return, creating some opportunity amongst the Titans' receiving corps. Proche stepped up in the fourth quarter, logging a season high in targets. He was very inefficient with the opportunity, however, and he's unlikely to have much of an impact in Week 18 against the Jaguars.

Pearsall (ankle/knee) had five receptions on eight targets for 85 yards in Sunday's 42-38 win over the Bears.

Pearsall returned from a one-game absence to lead the 49ers in receiving yards while finishing second behind TE Jake Tonges in targets (eight) and receptions (seven). The 24-year-old Pearsall's second return from injury this season came at an opportune time, as the 49ers were without the services of star TE George Kittle (ankle), who was also shelved for the sixth time this year following last week's win. Pearsall is averaging 5.5 receptions and 90.5 yards in two active games since the 49ers' Week 14 bye, making him a solid fantasy play against the Seahawks in Week 18.

Spears rushed the ball six times for two yards in Sunday's 34-26 loss to the Saints. He added one reception on two targets for minus-2 yards.

Spears saw a significant uptick in usage in Week 16 and tallied 105 yards from scrimmage. However, he returned to a complementary role in Week 17, earning only seven touches compared to 20 for Tony Pollard. Spears was also shut down as both a rusher and receiver, and he's now been held below five rushing yards in four of his last seven games.

Loveland finished with six receptions on 10 targets for 94 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 42-38 loss to San Francisco.

The rookie tight end was asked to take on a larger role in the passing game with wideouts Rome Odunze (foot) and Olamide Zaccheaus (illness) sitting out Sunday Night Football in Week 17. Loveland responded to the moment with a 36-yard touchdown in the first half while finishing the primetime loss with his second largest fantasy score as a pro. The Michigan product has come on strong over his last nine contests, averaging 56.2 yards per game while scoring all five of his touchdowns this season over that span. TE Cole Kmet remained involved with two receptions for 16 yards, but Loveland is the Chicago tight end to target in fantasy when the Bears face the Lions in Week 18.

Monangai handled eight carries for 38 yards and caught three of four targets for nine yards in Sunday's 42-38 loss to the 49ers.

Monangai and D'Andre Swift (9-54-2) both averaged well over 4.0 yards per carry against the 49ers' porous run defense Sunday, but the latter's pair of rushing touchdowns gave the veteran counterpart of Chicago's backfield duo the fantasy edge in Week 17. Monangai has cooled off a bit since exploding on the scene midseason, averaging 44.5 rushing yards per game with no touchdowns over his last four contests. That said, the seventh-round rookie remains a featured piece on offense for Chicago heading into a Week 18 matchup against the Lions.

Washington secured one of three targets for four yards during Sunday's 20-17 win over Tampa Bay. He also carried the ball once for one yard.

Washington failed to make a significant impact in the receiving game Sunday despite the fact that Jaylen Waddle was forced to the sideline due to a ribs injury midway through the second quarter and didn't return to action until late in the third. Overall, Washington's most significant contribution to Miami's win over the Buccaneers may have been the 47-yard kick return he managed late in the third quarter. He'll have one more chance to demonstrate chemistry with Quinn Ewers in the Dolphins' regular-season finale on the road at New England in Week 18.

Swift took nine carries for 54 yards and a pair of touchdowns while adding two receptions on three targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 42-38 loss to the 49ers.

Swift actually finished with fewer carries and less yardage than in his quiet fantasy outing against the Packers in Week 16, but he was able to do far more with less against the 49ers on Sunday Night Football. The 26-year-old averaged 6.0 yards per carry while scoring multiple rushing touchdowns for the second time over his last three starts. Swift and backfield mate Kyle Monangai (11 touches for 47 yards) split work evenly as they have been doing for most of the season, with the veteran outshining the rookie this time around. Fantasy managers can confidently start both of Chicago's talented backs in the regular-season finale against the Lions.