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Coming off one of the worst games by any receiver all season, Johnston was the most distant of No. 2 wideouts as Justin Herbert targeted Ladd McConkey on 12 of his 23 pass attempts. Even with six teams on bye for Week 14, Johnston has lost his shot at WR4 relevance.

Tired of Palmer and Quentin Johnston's "prayer yards," Justin Herbert decided to target No. 1 receiver Ladd McConkey on 12 of his 23 attempts. That won't be a sustainable approach going forward, but Palmer has no shot at WR4 relevance in the near future. The only thing that might change that is McConkey's (shoulder, knee) health.

Cooking with his legs of late, Herbert managed only five carries for one total yard. He also took five sacks against a Falcons pass rush that entered the proceedings as one of the league's worst. That was the bad. The good was him heating his Ladd McConkey connection up for 9/117 and avoiding big mistakes as Kirk Cousins melted down for four interceptions on the other side, including a pick-six. Hebert's fantasy returns have been poor the past two weeks after a mid-season hot streak, but he continues to look more comfortable with Jim Harbaugh's offense and personnel. Herbert now has a stiff Week 14 road test in the Chiefs' defense, albeit one that has been slumping in recent weeks.

Saints defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd was fined $11,817 for grabbing Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert's leg and twisting him to the ground during a Week Eight game, but he will reportedly be holding onto his money.