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Hurst failed to haul in his lone target during the Buccaneers' 27-24 loss to the Bears on Sunday.

For a third consecutive game, the rookie third-rounder didn't record a catch while seeing only one target. Of more concern was the fact that Hurst was on the field for only one offensive snap in Week 9 after logging at least 25 offensive snaps in each of the first eight games of the regular season. That lack of offensive playing time coincided with the return of Emeka Egbuka, although Hurst also saw less snaps than Chris Godwin (62), Tez Johnson (52) and even David Sills (six), although Sills was cut by the Buccaneers on Tuesday. With the Buccaneers on a bye for Week 10, Hurst will look for better results in Week 11 against the Lions on Sunday, Nov. 22.

Metchie caught both of his targets for 40 yards Sunday in a loss to the Broncos.

Both of Metchie's receptions came in the second half -- he brought in a 15-yarder midway through the third quarter and added a 25-yarder near the end of the fourth. The latter catch took the ball down to Denver's nine-yard line and set up a Panthers touchdown, but Carolina ultimately was unable to complete the comeback. Metchie has been consistent but relatively unremarkable this season, logging either two or three receptions in six straight games but not surpassing Sunday's 40 yards in any of those contests.

Mims caught one of two targets for zero yards, added a five-yard carry and returned three punts for 22 yards during the Broncos' 26-21 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

Nineteen of Mims' 24 snaps came on offense, although he logged only two touches in the process. He hasn't seen more than four targets in a game this season, with most of his output coming on special teams as a returner on both kickoffs and punts. The Broncos are on a bye for Week 10, so their next game will take place in Week 11 against the Raiders on Sunday, Nov. 22

Franklin brought in three of four targets for 31 yards during the Broncos' 26-21 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

Franklin drew a 27-yard pass interference penalty on the Broncos' second offensive play of the game, but the third-year wide receiver didn't log his first catch until early in the fourth quarter. He has operated in a rotational role for most of the season, and even with Jaylen Waddle in the league's concussion protocol, Franklin will likely maintain that workload following the Broncos' Week 10 bye.

Thomas hauled in one of his two targets for 13 yards and returned three kicks for 88 yards during Chicago's win versus Tampa Bay on Sunday.

Thomas continues to see limited action offensively, playing just five snaps Sunday and no more than 15 on offense in any game this season, though he did manage to record his seventh reception of the season. The rookie third-round pick should continue to see the majority of his action come on special teams, and he's now amassed 715 kick-return yards across nine outings this season.

Moore caught one of two targets for minus-3 yards during the Eagles' 19-11 loss to the Giants on Sunday.

Week 9 was the Eagles' first game with Joe Milton as the starter, with Tanner McKee relegated to backup duties. Milton completed 18 of his 34 passes, and his lone connection with Moore resulted in a three-yard loss. The Eagles are on a bye for Week 10, and Moore's role on the offense would evaporate if one or both of DeVonta Smith (hamstring) or Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) was cleared to play in Week 11 against the Steelers on Sunday, Nov. 22.

Brown recorded one catch for 16 yards on one target Sunday in a loss to the Giants.

Brown logged 35 offensive snaps, well behind fellow wideouts Makai Lemon and Darius Cooper (65 snaps apiece). The Eagles were without both DeVonta Smith hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) for the third straight week, but Brown hasn't done much in their absences, tallying just five catches for 63 yards on eight targets during that span. Philadelphia is on bye for Week 10, and if Smith and/or Wicks return for Week 11 versus Pittsburgh, Brown's role figures to decrease.

Zaccheaus caught one of three targets for five yards during the Falcons' 34-17 loss to the Bengals on Sunday in Madrid. He also returned one kickoff for 28 yards and returned two punts for minus-three yards.

Zaccheaus briefly left Sunday's game while being evaluated for a possible concussion, but the veteran wide receiver was quickly cleared to return. He has only six catches (on 16 targets) for 26 yards through eight regular-season games, and he's caught one pass or zero in seven of those contests. Zaccheaus isn't a key piece in the Falcons' offense, and that's unlikely to change heading into Week 10 against the Chiefs on Nov. 15.

Brown caught his only target for 52 yards during Sunday's 23-22 overtime win versus the Browns. He also lost a fumble on a punt return.

Brown showed off his plus speed in the second quarter, blowing by safety Ronnie Hickman and coming down with a 52-yard bomb from quarterback Tyler Shough. One series later, though, he coughed up the football during an erratic punt return. Barring an injury to one of the wideouts ahead of him on New Orleans' depth chart, there likely won't be much room in the short term for him to earn a significant role outside of special teams.

Lambert-Smith registered one catch (on four targets) for 50 yards in Sunday's loss to Houston.

Lambert-Smith wasn't exactly prolific in spite of logging a hearty 40 offensive snaps, but he made his one catch count, hauling in a 50-yard reception in the third quarter. However, the woeful Chargers turned the ball over on a fumble two plays later. Lambert-Smith has spent much of the season on IR and has had an inconsistent role when suiting up, but he was deployed pretty heavily Sunday because Ladd McConkey couldn't play due to back spasms. If McConkey is also sidelined next Monday in Baltimore, Lambert-Smith could again be a fairly big part of Los Angeles' air attack.