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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.

Coker caught three of four targets for 26 yards during Sunday's 40-9 loss to the Bills.

Coker recorded his first three catches of the season Sunday after going without a reception in the Panthers' Week 7 win over the Jets. The 23-year-old logged 39 offensive snaps and served as Carolina's third wide receiver, playing behind Tetairoa McMillan (56 snaps) and Xavier Legette (53 snaps). Expect Coker to remain involved in the Panthers' offense heading into the Week 9 matchup against the Packers.

Etienne rushed four times for 16 yards during Sunday's 40-9 loss to the Bills.

The rookie running back from Georgia was not involved in the Panthers' offense until late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss, receiving four consecutive carries. Etitenne also contributed on special teams, logging a career-high 100 kick-return yards and 13 punt-return yards on six opportunities. He's expected to continue playing a depth role in Carolina's backfield heading into the Week 9 matchup against the Packers.

Tremayne didn't draw a target while playing seven of the Panthers' 61 offensive snaps in Sunday's 40-9 loss to the Bills.

Tremayne has now gone without a target in three consecutive games after recording nine catches for 108 yards over Carolina's first five contests. The Stanford product's seven offensive snaps Sunday also marked his lowest total in a single game this season. His role on the Panthers' offense has diminished, and he's likely to contribute on special teams in the Week 9 matchup against the Packers.

Abdullah had two carries for five yards and one reception for three yards on his lone target in Sunday's 38-14 win over Tennessee.

Tyler Goodson returned after missing three games due to a groin injury but Abdullah saw slightly more work, playing 10 snaps compared to four for Goodson, while DJ Giddens was a healthy inactive. Both active backups had only two carries, however, and none of the Colts' backfield depth options will get enough touches for viable fantasy value as long as Jonathan Taylor dominates the workload even in blowouts, as Sunday's win was essentially wrapped up before the fourth quarter.

Goodson had two carries for two yards in Sunday's 38-14 win over Tennessee.

Goodson returned after missing three games due to a groin injury. He's clearly ahead of DJ Giddens on the depth chart, as the rookie was a healthy inactive. However, Ameer Abdullah may be the No. 2 running back even with Goodson healthy as he played 10 offensive snaps compared to four for Goodson. Both had only two carries however, and none of the backups will get enough touches to have viable fantasy value as long as Jonathan Taylor dominates the workload even in blowouts, as Sunday's win was essentially wrapped up before the fourth quarter.

Harvey carried the ball seven times for 42 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 44-24 win over the Cowboys, and he hauled in his only target for a five-yard touchdown.

Harvey scored on the ground via 40- and 1-yard carries, the first two rushing touchdowns of his NFL career, while adding a third receiving score to his season totals. Meanwhile, top running back J.K. Dobbins rushed for 111 yards on 15 carries and caught both of his targets for 10 yards. While Dobbins remains the lead backfield option for Denver, continued impressive performances on Harvey's part could allow his usage to steadily grow as the 2025 campaign continues. The rookie second-round pick will work to keep up his momentum Week 9 on the road versus Houston.

Thrash caught two of three targets for 31 yards in Sunday's 32-13 loss to the Patriots in Week 8.

Behind top wideout Jerry Jeudy, who isn't producing as a No. 1, Thrash (24 snaps) was among a group of receivers filling in for Cedric Tillman (hamstring), including Isaiah Bond (29 snaps, four targets, zero catches) and Gage Larvadain (28 snaps, zero targets). Tillman is eligible to return in Week 10 following Cleveland's bye, which would likely alter the pecking order and target opportunities for Thrash and the rest of WR room.

Wayne caught both of his targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 26-15 win over the 49ers.

Wayne was elevated from the practice squad due to both Nico Collins (concussion) and Christian Kirk (hamstring) being unavailable. He played 35 snaps, third-most among the wideouts, and recorded the first two receptions of his career after seeing action in three games during the regular season and one playoff game in 2024. He's eligible to be elevated from the practice squad on two more occasions this season while Collins and Kirk work their way back to full health.

Pierce didn't log any snaps on offense and returned three kickoffs for 70 yards in Sunday's 26-15 win over San Francisco.

Even with Joe Mixon (foot) missing in action, Pierce has been a forgotten piece on offense and had been a healthy inactive in four of the Texans' first six contests before suiting up Sunday. He has experience as a kickoff returner and could carve out a role on special teams going forward, but Pierce's chances of reclaiming a significant role in the backfield are slim, as Nick Chubb and Woody Marks have formed a fairly effective tandem.