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Bourne was not targeted as a receiver in Sunday's 41-22 win over the Cardinals.

Bourne saw his target share evaporate completely after recording just one catch in the 49ers' last contest. The healthy return of Ricky Pearsall (knee) was the primary reason for the fill-in starter's demotion. Bourne was on the field for 13 snaps on offense (24 percent), finishing behind third-string wideout Demarcus Robinson (29 percent) in the pecking order for playing time. If any managers were still hanging on to Bourne following his brief run of fantasy utility earlier in the schedule, they can safely move off the veteran ahead of next Monday's tilt against Carolina.

Johnson corralled three of four targets for 36 yards in Sunday's Week 11 loss to Green Bay.

Johnson set career-high marks with seven catches for 75 yards the previous Sunday against Chicago, but he went back to something close to his usual level of production versus the Packers. That may have had something to do with a change at QB -- Jaxson Dart (concussion) didn't play, and the Giants elected to go with Jameis Winston rather than Russell Wilson behind center. Johnson's stat line Sunday was slightly better than his averages of 2.9 receptions for 26.6 yards over the first nine games of the campaign, and he seems to have built a decent weekly floor with at least three catches in seven of his past eight contests. Should Dart be able to return to action against Detroit on Sunday, Johnson's outlook would likely bump up a bit.

Brooks had one carry for eight yards in Sunday's 27-20 victory over the Giants.

It was a typical appearance for Brooks, who got a few snaps -- five, even with starter Josh Jacobs (knee) leaving the game -- but hardly enough to make a fantasy impact. Jacobs is not believed to be facing an extended absence, but his status is uncertain for Green Bay's Week 12 matchup with the Vikings, and if he is unable to go, Brooks could see a few more opportunities, particularly on passing downs. Fellow reserve Emanuel Wilson, though, would be the heavy favorite to be the lead back for the Packers if Jacobs misses one game or more.

Parsons recorded six total tackles (one solo), including 1.5 sacks, and one forced fumble in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Giants.

The All-Pro edge rusher went without a sack in each of his last two games prior to Sunday's win. He got after Jameis Winston in the second half and even notched a strip-sack on the last play of the game. Through his first 10 games in Green Bay, Parsons has now recorded 28 total tackles, including 8.0 sacks (tied for the seventh most in the NFL), and one forced fumble. Parson next sets his sights on the struggling J.J. McCarthy in a Week 12 divisional clash against the Vikings.

Hyatt caught two of four targets for 18 yards against the Packers in a Week 11 loss Sunday.

Hyatt came into Sunday having missed two of the Giants' previous three games, including once as a healthy scratch. In the one contest he did play during that span, he worked exclusively on special teams. However, with Mike Kafka filling in as New York's interim head coach following the dismissal of Brian Daboll, Hyatt logged a season-high 62 percent offensive snap share, third highest among the team's wideouts. That resulted in a season-best 18 receiving yards on a pair of catches, though it has to be mentioned that Jameis Winston's game-sealing interception came on a play during which Hyatt inexplicably stopped his route toward the corner of the end zone. It remains to be seen if that mistake costs Hyatt playing time, and Hyatt's role will likely shrink anyway once Darius Slayton (hamstring) is able to return to action, but for one game at least it appeared the Giants were willing to give the 2023 third-round draft pick a chance to make an impression amidst what has been a hugely disappointing season.

Head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Monday that Robinson is considered day-to-day after sustaining a knee injury in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Ravens, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Robinson exited early in the second quarter after sustaining a knee injury, but it now appears as if he avoided a serious issue. The veteran offensive lineman from Alabama will likely need to practice in a limited capacity at some point this week in order to play in the Week 12 matchup against the Raiders.

Head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Monday that Jones (knee) will likely be placed on injured reserve, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

The Colorado State product sustained a knee injury in the Browns' Week 11 loss to the Ravens, and it now appears serious enough to land him on IR. Jones has contributed primarily on special teams this season, appearing in eight games and recording five total tackles across 106 total snaps (57 on special teams, 49 on defense). If he's placed on IR as expected, he'll be forced to miss at least the Browns' next four games, with the earliest possible return coming in the Week 16 matchup against the Bills.

Head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Monday that Conklin (knee) is considered day-to-day, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Conklin exited the Browns' Week 11 loss to the Ravens late due to a knee injury, but it appears he avoided a serious issue. The veteran's practice participation throughout the week will likely provide the best indication of whether he can play in the Week 12 matchup against the Raiders.

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Gabriel remains in the NFL's concussion protocol and that he will provide an update about the team's plans at quarterback Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Gabriel suffered a concussion during Cleveland's loss to the Steelers on Sunday, paving the way for Shedeur Sanders to take over in relief to begin the third quarter. Neither rookie was particularly effective, with Gabriel completing seven of 10 pass attempts for 68 yards without a touchdown or INT, and Sanders completing four of 16 pass attempts for 47 yards and an interception. If Gabriel isn't able to make some sort of tangible step in his recovery by the time the Browns return to practice Wednesday, the team may prepare as though Sanders will line up under center versus the Raiders in Week 12.

Olszewski didn't log a target or a touch in Sunday's Week 11 loss to Green Bay. He returned two punts for 17 yards.

Olszewski had been building up a role in the passing game over the previous two weeks and particularly last Sunday against Chicago, when he logged a season-high 38 percent offensive snap share. However, he was left out of the offensive game plan entire against the Packers, as all nine of his snaps came on special teams. The change in role probably was due in part to the Giants replacing former head coach Brian Daboll with Mike Kafka, who has taken over in an interim role. It's also worth noting that newcomer Isaiah Hodgins -- who was added to the 53-man roster Thursday -- took on a prominent role in the offense right away, leading New York with five catches and 57 yards while finishing with a 79 percent offensive snap share. Finally, Jalin Hyatt -- who had missed two of the team's previous three games (once as a healthy scratch) -- was given a chance to see more work, tallying a season-high 62 percent offensive snap share and recording a season-best 18 receiving yards. Add it all up and it looks like Olszewski is going to revert to his previous role as a return specialist, which led to him receiving just three offensive snaps over the first eight games of the campaign.