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Pickens was limited in practice all of last week and ultimately didn't suit up Sunday against Indianapolis. There had been some optimism that he'd be able to participate in that contest, so there's a decent chance that he'll be able to return to action versus the 49ers. Nonetheless, Pickens could again be given a designation heading into this weekend if he doesn't manage at least one full practice before the Cowboys' final injury report is released Friday.
Hunter now has seven catches for 75 yards and one touchdown on the season, with four of those catches and the touchdown coming in one game against the Texans this year. Hunter looks like a gadget player on offense and a full-time player on defense at the moment. As tough as it is for dynasty managers to admit, anyone who burned a top pick on him hoping for a two-way superstar has been burned. He doesn't merit much roster consideration in a non-IDP league at this point.
Nabers recorded at least 111 receiving yards in four consecutive games prior to the Giants' Week 8 bye but failed to extend that streak in Sunday's low-scoring win, during which J.J. McCarthy (hip) and Jameis Winston combined to throw for just 198 yards. The star wide receiver led the team with eight targets but finished third in receiving yards behind Darnell Mooney (54) and Isaiah Likely (53). Nabers had his hands on what would have been a 20-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter but failed to secure a diving catch attempt. McCarthy left in the third quarter but managed to return later in the second half, and he can be tentatively penciled in as the starting QB for Thursday's home game against the leaky Commanders pass defense.
Rice led the Chiefs in targets while finishing as the runner-up in both receptions and receiving yards. The veteran receiver has been busy the last two games while turning 15 targets into a 12-102-1 line, but he has just one catch of 20-plus yards in that span. Rice is averaging a relatively modest 11.7 yards per catch heading into a Week 10 road matchup against the Falcons.
Per Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com, head coach Kyle Shanahan acknowledged Monday that Evans was unlikely to take part in the 49ers' first practice of the week Wednesday. The veteran wideout appears unlikely to be anything more than a limited participant Thursday or Friday either, so barring dramatic improvement in his recovery from right Achilles tendinitis, he'll miss a third straight game this weekend.
Higgins' yardage numbers didn't amount to what we would expect but dynasty managers won't be too upset as the two touchdowns more than made up for it. Higgins may never get the respect he deserves with Ja'Marr Chase playing opposite him but he's having another incredible season. Higgins is the rare WR2 on his own team but a WR1 in dynasty leagues.
TeSlaa played 33 offensive snaps for the Lions in the contest. The wide receiver participated in 49 percent of the team's offensive snaps but failed to receive much attention from Jared Goff for the second week in a row.
Per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, coach Mike Vrabel indicated that for now the team plans for the wideout to make the trip, but a decision on that front has yet to be locked in. In Brown's second consecutive missed game, Sunday against the Packers, DeMario Douglas, Mack Hollins, Efton Chism and Kyle Williams handled the Patriots' Week 9 WR duties.
It's amazing that Golden is doing this every week and is still just the second option on the team. Such is life with Christian Watson playing this well at the same time. The Packers have been trying desperately to have anyone step up to be a reliable option in the passing game but have somehow had not one, but two receivers ascend to elite-level status. There are few players whose dynasty value has risen more than Golden, who will see another bump this week.
With Wilson set to miss the contest, the Jets will be without their top wide receiver as he remains in concussion protocol. His absence leaves targets available to Adonai Mitchell and Omar Cooper, who get significant boosts to their respective Week 9 fantasy stocks, while Isaiah Williams figures to handle WR3 duties.