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Davis rushed nine times for 16 yards and didn't catch his only target in Sunday's 40-9 win over the Panthers.

The second-year pro from Kentucky logged 15 offensive snaps Sunday after playing just 17 across the Bills' last four contests. However, he failed to capitalize on this increased workload, averaging just 1.8 yards per carry on nine touches. Davis appears to have fallen out of favor in Buffalo's backfield, playing behind both James Cook and Ty Johnson. He's likely to handle the team's No. 3 running back duties again in the Week 9 matchup against the Chiefs.

Johnson rushed four times for six yards in Sunday's 40-9 win over the Panthers.

The Maryland product received the most carries he's had in a single game all season during Sunday's blowout win. Johnson has now accumulated 64 rushing yards on 15 attempts and caught two of seven targets for 19 yards across Buffalo's first seven games this season. He's also contributed on special teams, playing 69 snaps and recording 151 kick-return yards. He's expected to remain the Bills' No. 2 running back and kick returner heading into the Week 9 matchup against the Chiefs.

Hooper caught both of his targets for 38 yards in Sunday's 32-13 win over the Browns.

The veteran tight end, who was on the field for 57 percent of the Patriots' snaps on offense Sunday, continues to work in a timeshare with Hunter Henry (76 percent). As long as that remains the case, Hooper, who has put up a 12-154-1 receiving line on 13 targets through eight contests, will be on the fantasy radar only in deeper fantasy formats.

Head coach Aaron Glenn declined Monday to commit to Fields as the Jets' starter after the team's Week 9 bye, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Glenn praised Fields' performance during Sunday's 39-38 win over the Bengals, saying he "managed the game really well," while also noting that "there are still some things within that game that [Fields] knows he has to improve on." Still, Glenn did not reveal whether Fields or Tyrod Taylor will start under center at home against the Browns on Sunday, Nov. 9. Taylor seemed to be trending toward the start versus Cincinnati prior to being ruled out with a knee injury, but Fields' performance may have been sufficient to earn him further time in the No. 1 seat. Whoever is under center Week 10 could benefit from the return of WR Garrett Wilson (knee).

Henry's only target in Sunday's 32-13 win over the Browns resulted in a seven-yard touchdown.

Fortunately for those who had Henry in Week 8 lineups, his season low in targets still yielded fantasy production. Looking ahead to the Patriots' Week 9 game against the Falcons, Henry -- who was on the field for 52 of 68 snaps on offense versus Cleveland, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com -- merits fantasy consideration given that he continues to see steady playing time and has compiled a 25-317-4 receiving line on 37 targets through eight games.

Douglas caught his only target for 44 yards and gained three yards on two carries in Sunday's 32-13 win over the Browns.

Douglas, who was on the field for just 14 of 68 snaps on offense Sunday per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, was out-snapped in the contest by fellow WRs Kayshon Boutte (50), Mack Hollins (49), Stefon Diggs (35) and Kyle Williams (15). With a total of 14 catches on 24 targets for 162 yards and two TDs in eight games thus far, Douglas remains a hit-or-miss lineup option in deeper fantasy formats ahead of the Patriots' Week 9 contest versus Atlanta.

Bryant caught two of four targets for 40 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 44-24 win over the Cowboys.

Bryant's trip to the end zone was his first touchdown of his career, and he also earned four targets for the second straight week. The rookie wideout played 35 of the Broncos' 63 offensive snaps Sunday, behind both Courtland Sutton (53) and Troy Franklin (40). Bryant has now played over 50 percent of snaps for the past four contests after failing to reach that mark in the first four weeks of the season. With fellow receiver Marvin Mims suffering a concussion late in the win over Dallas, it's possible Bryant will see his snap share continue to climb if Mims is forced to miss time. The 22-year-old Illinois product will look to take another step forward when the Broncos visit the Texans in Week 9.

Hollins caught all seven of his targets for a team-high 89 yards in Sunday's 32-13 win over the Browns.

After combining for five catches on six targets for 81 yards over his four previous games, Hollins -- who logged a 72 percent snap versus Cleveland -- topped those marks Sunday in his most productive outing of the season. While his Week 8 output was notable, with Stefon Diggs, Kayshon Boutte and DeMario Douglas also in the Patriots WR mix and Hunter Henry getting significant looks at tight end, Hollins' weekly volume figures to fluctuate, a context that limits his fantasy utility to deeper formats.

Sanders caught all three of his targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 40-9 loss to the Bills.

Since returning from an ankle injury in the Panthers' Week 7 win over the Jets, Sanders has caught just three of five targets for 19 yards. However, he still operated as the team's top tight end in Week 8, logging 31 offensive snaps to Tommy Tremble's 28. Sanders played a significant role on Carolina's offense before sustaining an injury, catching 11 of 14 targets for 82 yards over the team's first three games. He's expected to be more involved in the passing game during the Week 9 matchup against the Packers, especially if Bryce Young (ankle) returns to action.

Tremble caught his only target for four yards in Sunday's 40-9 loss to the Bills.

Since the return of Ja'Tavion Sanders in the Panthers' Week 7 win over the Jets, Tremble's offensive role has decreased. During that span, he's caught both of his targets for just four yards. Although Sanders also underwhelmed in the Week 8 loss (3-19-0), he played three more offensive snaps than Tremble. Expect Tremble to remain Carolina's No. 2 tight end in the Week 9 matchup against the Packers, likely with limited involvement in the passing game.