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Johnston caught all four of his targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 24-9 loss to the Rams.

Johnston's four grabs marked a new personal single-game high through six games this season. One of the least efficient wideouts in the league, Johnston entered Sunday with just eight grabs for 165 yards on 22 targets. He hasn't been playable in fantasy football for weeks and will square off with a stingy Houston secondary in Week 9.

Strange caught both of his targets for 55 yards during Sunday's 42-7 win over Indianapolis.

Strange was able to make it seven games in a row with multiple catches to open the 2026 campaign. The tight end tied running back Bhayshul Tuten for the team lead in receiving yards, exceeding 50 yards for the third time in the last four games. Strange has now reeled in 28 of 35 targets for 334 yards and a touchdown over seven contests this season.

Adkins caught both of his targets for four yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 28-24 win over the Chiefs.

The block-first tight end secured a two-yard score in the fourth quarter to pull the Broncos within three points, before they scored the eventual game-winning touchdown on the next possession. Adkins now has six grabs for 44 yards and a score on seven targets this season. He has no fantasy appeal.

Gadsden caught all five of his targets for 52 yards during Sunday's 24-9 loss to the Rams.

Gadsden was able to lead the team in catches while he finished with one fewer target than team leader Ladd McConkey. The tight end has now reeled in at least three passes for the second straight game and third time over the last four contests after having failed to do so in any of the team's first three regular-season games. Gadsden and the rest of the Chargers will face a tough test in Week 9 against the Texans.

Vaki rushed 11 times for 65 yards in Sunday's 19-15 win over the Vikings. He added one catch for five yards on one target.

With Jared Goff struggling against the Vikings' blitz-heavy defense, the Lions dished out 34 carries to Jahmyr Gibbs and Vaki. It was Vaki's most extensive action of the season, and coach Dan Campbell said afterward that the Lions' RB2 took a "big step" and earned a lot of trust with his performance, according to Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News. It's unclear if that will translate to more opportunities, but it's clear Vaki has cemented himself as Gibbs' backup and a quality bench stash in fantasy leagues.

Mayer caught five of six targets for 53 yards in Sunday's 38-33 win over the Jets.

Mayer's six targets were second on the team behind Brock Bowers' 10, and only Bowers (26) ran more routes than Mayer's 20 on Kirk Cousins' 27 dropbacks. The tight end has just one touchdown this season but has remained an integral part of Las Vegas' passing attack. He's already surpassed his 2025 catches and yards totals, posting 36 grabs for 351 yards through eight games this season. Mayer will be a fantasy TE2 for next Sunday's date with the 49ers.

Mitchell rushed 11 times for 34 yards and caught four of six targets for three yards in Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Commanders.

Mitchell led the team in rushing yards while notching two fewer carries than Saquon Barkley, who was in and out of the game while playing through a back injury. Jaydon Blue, whom the Eagles signed from their practice squad Wednesday, contributed primarily as a special-teams kickoff returner while notching one catch and no carries. Mitchell has been elevated from the practice squad for each of Philadelphia's last two games, so he'll be eligible for one more elevation in Week 9 against the Giants before the Eagles have to sign him to the active roster to keep using him on gamedays.

Burks (foot) caught three of five targets for 81 yards in Sunday's 27-10 win over the Eagles.

Burks led the Commanders in receiving yards, with most of his team-high total coming on a 53-yard catch in the third quarter. He finished third on the team in targets, two behind Antonio Williams and one behind Stefon Diggs. Burks has 147 receiving yards over his last two games and is expected to work alongside Williams and Diggs in three-receiver formations moving forward as the Commanders play out the season without Terry McLaurin (knee). Washington's likely to fall behind in Week 9, which could lead to more targets for Burks, albeit against a tough Rams secondary.

Williams caught five of seven targets for 54 yards during Sunday night's 27-10 win over the Eagles.

Williams led the team in catches and targets while finishing second behind fellow wide receiver Treylon Burks (81) in receiving yards. With Terry McLaurin (knee) done for the year, Williams will have an opportunity to keep carving out a larger role for himself each week with Washington. On the year, the rookie wide receiver has now reeled in 23 of 33 targets for 259 yards and one touchdown over seven regular-season contests.

Ekeler rushed eight times for 36 yards in Sunday night's 27-10 win over the Eagles.

The veteran running back wasn't targeted in the passing game on a night Jayden Daniels attempted 29 passes. Involved in a three-way backfield that also includes Rachaad White and Jeremy McNichols (foot), Ekeler has minimal fantasy appeal headed into next Sunday's matchup with the Rams' strong defense. Jacory Croskey-Merritt (foot) is required to miss at least one more game on injured reserve.