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Higbee caught one of two targets for 14 yards against the Chargers in Sunday's 24-9 victory.

Higbee logged a hearty 83 percent offensive snap share, most among Rams tight ends. However, he got little attention from quarterback Matthew Stafford, recording just two targets. Higbee had a nice run in Weeks 3-5, when he logged 18 catches for 212 yards across the three-game span. However, since then he's posted just seven receptions for 50 yards across his subsequent three contests. As such, it's hard to trust Higbee on a week-to-week basis right now even with the Rams down multiple pass catchers in Davante Adams (hamstring - IR), Terrance Ferguson (ankle - IR) and Colby Parkinson (ribs).

Treadwell caught one of two targets for 18 yards during Sunday's 42-7 loss to the Jaguars.

Treadwell failed to record multiple receptions in a game for the first time since Week 3 against Houston. The wide receiver could be set to operate in a more prominent role if the team decides to deal fellow wideout Josh Downs prior to the trade deadline Nov. 10. For the time being, Treadwell doesn't figure to have much fantasy appeal Sunday against the Cowboys.

Higgins tallied two catches for 10 yards on four targets Sunday in a 33-30 overtime win over Dallas.

Wideout Michael Wilson missed a portion of the contest due to an injury to his ribs, and Kendrick Bourne (lower leg) exited for good late in the first half. That resulted in a need for other Cardinals pass catchers to step up, and Higgins ended up getting targeted a season-high four times. However, he didn't do much with the opportunity, finishing with his lowest yardage total since he was shut out in Week 2. Meanwhile, No. 1 tight end Trey McBride had another big game with seven catches for 72 yards and a touchdown on eight targets. McBride's elite status will likely continue to make Higgins an afterthought most weeks.

Cuevas caught one of two targets for 15 yards during Sunday's 36-10 loss at Buffalo.

Cuevas played 13 offensive snaps in Week 8, again trailing behind veteran Mark Andrews (29) and rookie fourth-rounder Matthew Hibner (21). With that said, Cuevas ran routes on most of those snaps, and he drew multiple targets for the fourth straight game Sunday. He still won't be a viable fantasy option in most formats as long as Andrews and Hibner remain healthy.

Moore did not garner a target during Sunday night's 27-10 loss to the Commanders.

Moore was held without a catch for the first time since Week 5, failing to take advantage of DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) being unavailable. Moore figures to remain an afterthought on offense in Week 9 against the Giants.

Johnson took four carries for four yards and caught all three of his targets for 19 yards during Sunday's 36-10 win versus the Ravens.

In a game that Buffalo ran away with in the second half, Johnson's four carries were a season high, but he couldn't produce much on those rush attempts. Ray Davis actually saw more carries (six) in Week 8 and was more effective as a rusher (30 yards). As long as lead back James Cook is available, Johnson won't have much utility in most fantasy formats.

Brown finished Sunday's loss to the Commanders with two catches for 17 yards on two targets.

With both DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) missing the contest, Brown ranked third among Eagles wideouts with 32 offensive snaps. He didn't do much with the opportunity, as the veteran wideout notched just two receptions for the second straight week. If Smith and/or Wicks return in Week 9 against the Giants, Brown may see his role diminish.

Virgil failed to reel in either of his targets during Sunday's 33-30 overtime victory against Dallas.

Virgil played a season-high 38 offensive snaps, but he went without a reception for the third straight week. The Cardinals placed Kendrick Bourne (lower leg) on injured reserve Tuesday after the wide receiver fractured his right tibia in Week 8, so more opportunities could come Virgil's way moving forward. Regardless of an increase in workload, the team's Week 9 matchup versus Seattle will be a challenging one for the 22-year-old.

Duvernay caught both of his targets for 14 yards while also adding 75 yards as a kick returner and 12 punt-return yards during Sunday's 33-30 overtime win against the Cowboys.

Duvernay reeled in his first two passes of the year while playing 34 offensive snaps in the victory. Fellow wideout Kendrick Bourne (lower leg) fractured his right tibia during the contest, and he is likely set to miss the rest of the 2026 campaign. Duvernay will likely see an increased role on offense in Bourne's absence, but he will remain an unappealing fantasy option ahead of the team's Week 9 matchup against Seattle.

Cooper caught two of six targets for 19 yards Sunday in a Week 8 loss to Washington.

Both of Cooper's catches came in the first half -- he didn't haul in any of his three targets in the second half. The second-year wideout led Eagles wideouts with 66 offensive snaps and finished second with the six targets, but it didn't amount to much production, as he couldn't form much of a connection with QB Tanner McKee. Despite an elevated role due to injuries to DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) the past two weeks, Cooper has just three catches for 36 yards in that span, making him an unappealing fantasy option.