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Mitchell failed to haul in any of his three targets during the Jets' 28-25 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.

Mitchell was cleared to return from a four-game absence due to a finger injury. However, the third-year pro was unable to connect with Geno Smith during Sunday's loss, and Mitchell's 26 offensive snaps were third-most among Jets wide receivers behind Garrett Wilson (50) and rookie Omar Cooper (38). Mitchell logged 15 targets through the first two games of the regular season prior to his injury, but his offensive opportunities figure to be limited while competing for targets against Wilson, Cooper and tight ends Mason Taylor and Kenyon Sadiq. The Jets will stay home for Week 8 against the Raiders, whose defense has given up the second-most passing touchdowns (16) this season.

Tremble hauled in one catch for eight yards during Sunday's 43-13 loss to the Buccaneers.

Tremble had two touchdowns in the 25-14 win over the Eagles in Week 6. However, it was a different story in Week 7, with the 26-year-old catching just one pass for the second time this season. While Tremble could find the end zone again at some point moving forward, he likely won't be consistent enough to be considered anything other than a desperation fantasy option, especially while Darren Waller is on the field.

Mims caught both of his targets for 53 yards, rushed once for three yards and accumulated 103 yards over four punt returns in the Broncos' 30-16 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.

Mims played 16 offensive snaps and 10 special-teams snaps in Sunday's contest. The speedy wide receiver saw just 26 percent of the team's offensive snaps and was mainly utilized as a pressure-release option underneath for the Broncos' offense in the win.

Nailor caught two of five targets for 14 yards during Sunday's 35-21 loss to the Rams.

Nailor was able to reel in multiple passes for the first time since Week 1, but he was still limited to an uninspiring 14 receiving yards. With Brock Bowers, Tre Tucker and Ashton Jeanty combining for 28 targets in the contest, Nailor operated as a the No. 4 option at best for Las Vegas. Through six contests this year, the wide receiver has caught eight of 20 targets for 75 yards, and he is still searching for his first touchdown.

Bourne caught three of six targets for nine yards during Sunday's 30-16 loss versus the Broncos.

Coming off the heels of a second straight five-catch game, Bourne had positive momentum coming into Week 7. However, while his six targets were encouraging, his production was less efficient than a team baseline that was already not very good. With that said, teammate Jalen Brooks suffered a season-ending wrist injury Sunday, leaving Bourne as the Cardinals' undisputed second option at wide receiver moving forward.

Davis logged a five-yard carry and caught all three of his targets for 49 yards during Sunday's 28-25 loss to Miami. He also added a tackle on special teams.

Davis was on the field for 25 snaps (13 on offense, 12 on special teams) during Sunday's loss. He was barely used offensively until late in the fourth quarter, when he rattled off catches of two, 41 and six yards on consecutive plays, with the drive ending on a 12-yard touchdown pass from Geno Smith to Mason Taylor. Davis has operated as the Jets' RB2 behind Braelon Allen for the Jets' last four games, but the former's role would shrink considerably if Breece Hall (quadriceps) is cleared to return for Week 8 against the Raiders on Sunday, Nov. 1.

Fant gathered in all two targets for 11 yards during Sunday's 16-10 defeat against Pittsburgh.

After finding the end zone twice in the loss to the Raiders in Week 3, Fant has combined for just three catches in his previous three appearances. While his two receptions Sunday were a small step in the right direction, he is expected to continue to play second fiddle to Juwan Johnson moving forward. It may also be a matter of time before rookie Oscar Delp logs more snaps from week to week.

Mumpfield caught one of two targets for 15 yards during Sunday's 35-21 win at Las Vegas.

With Davante Adams (hamstring) on IR and Puka Nacua dealing with a calf injury going into gameday, it looked like Mumpfield was going to see his role expand in Week 7. While he was second on the team in snaps at wide receiver Sunday (28), he still lagged far behind Nacua (58). As long as the latter remains available, Mumpfield appears unlikely to draw more than a few targets in any given game.

Branch brought in one of two targets for nine yards, logged an eight-yard carry and returned his lone kickoff for 61 yards during the Falcons' 29-20 win over the 49ers on Sunday.

Branch saw minimal usage offensively, but he made an impact early with a 61-yard kickoff return early in the first quarter, with the Falcons' offense converting that opportunity into a 39-yard field goal five plays later. It was a solid bounce back from his Week 6 performance against the Chicago, when he lost two fumbles. The rookie third-rounder has a 10-64-0 receiving line on 12 targets through seven regular-season games, and Branch's role will continue to be a complementary one while he's situated behind Drake London, Kyle Pitts and Bijan Robinson in the pecking order. The Falcons will hit the road for Week 8 against the Buccaneers on Nov. 1.

Hooper caught both of his targets for 21 yards in the Falcons' 29-20 win over the 49ers on Sunday.

Hooper played 29 offensive snaps and four special-teams snaps in Sunday's contest. The No. 3 tight end was utilized as a blocker and pass catcher but was outshone by No. 4 option Nick Muse, who caught a key touchdown as the team took down the undefeated 49ers.