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Slayton recorded two receptions on three targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 34-10 win over the Raiders.

Wan'Dale Robinson was the focal point of the Giants' offense, but Slayton played well in a complementary role. He tallied long catches of 21 and 15 yards, both of which helped set up scoring plays for the team. Despite the efficiency, Slayton has now seen three or fewer targets in four of his last five games.

Valdes-Scantling recorded three receptions on nine targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 13-6 loss to the Browns.

Valdes-Scantling led Pittsburgh in targets in the absence of both DK Metcalf (suspension) and Calvin Austin (hamstring). However, he was unable to get on the same page with Aaron Rodgers, often seemingly a step or more off from where throws arrived. That was particularly noteworthy on the Steelers' final possession, as he was targeted three times unsuccessfully in the end zone to end the game. Even if Austin can return in Week 18 against the Ravens, Valdes-Scantling is likely to see a significant opportunity in a must-win matchup.

Pineiro didn't attempt a field goal in Sunday night's 42-38 win over the Bears but converted all six of his extra-point tries.

The Niners scored touchdowns on six of their 10 possessions against Chicago, and Pineiro has now kicked six PATs in back-to-back games after doing it last Monday night against the Colts. On the season, Pineiro is 27-for-28 on field goals and 34-for-38 on extra points.

Burden (leg) was seen grabbing his left hamstring on the way to the X-ray room after getting injured on the final play of Sunday's 42-38 loss to the 49ers, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Burden stayed down in the end zone after Caleb Williams threw an incompletion from the 2-yard line as Chicago came up just short in a back-and-forth battle. Prior to the injury, Burden posted a breakout performance, racking up career highs in catches (eight) and receiving yards (138) on nine targets, including a 35-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter. The Bears have clinched the NFC North and will close out the regular season with a Week 18 home game against the Lions.

Santos made his lone field-goal attempt and all five PATs in Sunday night's 42-38 loss to the 49ers.

Chicago and San Francisco were trading punches all night on offense. Santos' lone field goal was good from 29 yards, and his five PATs tied a season-high mark from Week 9 against the Bengals. On the year, Santos has made 25 of 30 field-goal tries and all 39 of his extra points.

Kmet caught both targets for 16 yards in the Bears' 42-38 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.

Kmet has caught two or three passes in five straight contests, including two targets in this game while operating behind Colston Loveland. After posting between 28 and 45 receiving yards in four of those games, he has been held to 16 yards or fewer in his last two. The limited target volume keeps him confined to deep-league tight end consideration.

Walker caught two of three targets for 30 yards in the Bears' 42-38 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.

Walker played extended snaps with Rome Odunze (foot) and Olamide Zaccheaus (illness) sidelined, finishing with three targets for the second straight contest. He has now caught four passes on six targets over his last two games, accounting for all of his offensive production this season. As long as multiple receivers remain out, he profiles as a low-volume depth option tied to opportunity rather than consistent usage.

Smythe caught his lone target for 11 yards in the Bears' 42-38 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.

Smythe has now recorded one reception for 11 or fewer yards in four of his last seven contests, drawing just one target in this game. Those four catches account for all of his receiving production this season. His role remains too limited to provide reliable fantasy value outside of emergency depth situations.

Edwards returned an interception for a touchdown while recording nine tackles, including six solo, in the Bears' 42-38 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.

Edwards has now posted more than seven tackles in four of his eight games this season while never falling below four stops in any appearance. This marked his first interception of the year, and the return touchdown added a rare splash play to his stat line. He remains a moderate-floor IDP based on consistent tackle involvement.

Edmunds recorded nine tackles, including seven solo, in the Bears' 42-38 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.

Edmunds posted at least seven tackles in nine of his first 10 games this season before returning from a four-game absence with a groin injury last week. He followed up a six-tackle effort against Green Bay with another high-volume outing. The tackle consistency keeps him in the high-floor IDP tier when he's active.