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Booker recorded three tackles, including one solo and 1.0 sacks in the Bears' 42-38 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.

Booker now has 3.5 of his 4.5 sacks over his last three contests, accounting for the majority of his big-play production this season. He has posted between two and four tackles in all but two games, underscoring his reliance on sacks for fantasy value. That profile makes him a low-floor, sack-dependent IDP option.

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

Wright posted more than six tackles for the fourth time this season and for the second time since Week 9. He also has five interceptions on the year, supplying occasional splash plays despite fluctuating tackle totals. The mix leaves him as an inconsistent IDP with big-play-driven upside.

Brisker recorded eight tackles, including three solo, in the Bears' 42-38 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.

Brisker has now posted at least five tackles in nine of his last 11 contests, including back-to-back eight-tackle outings for his best two-game stretch of the season. His year-long production includes just 1.0 sacks and one interception, limiting his splash-play ceiling. He remains a moderate-floor IDP based primarily on tackle volume.

Freiermuth recorded three receptions on five targets for 63 yards in Sunday's 13-6 loss to the Browns.

Freiermuth was curiously uninvolved for most of the game, but he was easily Pittsburgh's most productive pass catcher. He logged a 23-yard reception just before halftime to set up a field goal and then recorded long gains of 29 and 11 yards on the Steelers' final drive as they attempted to tie the game. Freiermuth should have the chance to step up again in Week 18 in a pivotal matchup against Baltimore with DK Metcalf (suspension) still sidelined and Darnell Washington (arm) likely to be out.

Sampson rushed the ball 11 times for 27 yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Steelers. He added three receptions on three targets for zero yards.

Sampson was able to return from a two-game absence, and he immediately led Cleveland's backfield with 14 touches. That translated to limited production, as he was inefficient as both a rusher and receiver. However, Sampson will likely retain a significant role for a more favorable Week 18 matchup against the Bengals.

Sanders rushed the ball eight times for 21 yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Steelers. He added one reception on two targets for 10 yards.

Sanders worked closely behind Dylan Sampson in the Cleveland backfield, logging nine touches to Sampson's 14. Sanders was unable to get much going on the ground, with his longest rush going for only six yards. He should maintain a split in the Browns' backfield heading into a Week 18 matchup against the Bengals, though his fantasy appeal remains minimal.

Pierce didn't record a catch on five targets in Sunday's 23-17 loss to the Jaguars.

Pierce tied for second on the team with five targets, though he was unable to convert any into receptions. It marked the first time this season that he has been held without a catch, and his inability to get on the same page with Philip Rivers was particularly noteworthy considering the duo connected for a pair of scores in Week 16. Pierce has already set a career high in receptions and yards this season, though this performance will likely cost him a chance at 1,000 receiving yards heading into a Week 18 matchup against the Texans.

Szmyt went 2-for-2 on field-goal tries and made his only PAT in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Steelers.

Szmyt was able to make multiple field goals for the second straight week, converting a 50-yarder in the first quarter before later adding a 33-yard make in the fourth. The kicker has now gone 22-for-25 on field-goal attempts, including 6-for-7 from 50-plus yards, while making 23 of 24 extra-point tries over 16 contests in his first NFL campaign.

Stout (concussion) will not return to Sunday night's game against the Bears, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Stout banged his head on the turf in the second half against Chicago and will now presumably land in concussion protocol. Prior to exiting, Stout recorded four tackles (three solo). Chase Lucas is next up at slot cornerback for the Niners.

Downs recorded two receptions on five targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 23-17 loss to the Jaguars.

Downs tied for second on the team in targets, though Philip Rivers continued to spread opportunity evenly among his pass catchers. While he didn't convert his targets into receptions efficiently, Downs did manage to turn in long catches of 18 and 16 yards. He now has at least five targets in six consecutive games, though target allocation could change in Week 18 against the Texans if the Colts turn to Riley Leonard at quarterback now that they have officially been eliminated from playoff contention.