McConkey was second on the team in targets behind Will Dissly (7) and made a highlight reel 60 yard contested catch and run in the third quarter. The undersized wideout motored through the New Orleans secondary, breaking several tackles. He caught a second touchdown in the back of the end zone in the fourth quarter.

Jake Haener took over for Rattler in the third quarter after another disastrous outing for the rookie. Rattler, who had an adjusted yards per attempt of just 4.6 entering Week 8, completed 12 of 24 pass attempts for 156 scoreless yards. He did not throw an interception but missed several open pass catchers in the first half. Haener could get the nod in Week 9 if Derek Carr isn’t ready to return from his oblique injury.

Kittle came into the weekend listed as questionable with a sprained foot sustained in the team’s Week 7 contest while Samuel was listed as questionable with an illness after being hospitalized with pneumonia earlier in the week. Both will suit up for the team’s showdown against the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. Inactive for the 49ers are WR Jauan Jennings, QB Josh Dobbs, K Jake Moody, DT Kevin Givens, OG Ben Bartch, CB Rock Ya-Sin, and LB Jalen Graham.

Reports surfaced Sunday morning of an illness being dealt with by the Cowboys’ starting running back, which will ultimately hold him out for the team’s Week 8 meeting with the 49ers on Sunday Night Football. Dalvin Cook was elevated to the active roster on Saturday and should see significant run in conjunction with Ezekiel Elliott out of the backfield. Also inactive for the Cowboys are DE Micah Parsons, QB Trey Lance, CB Caelen Carson, CB Andrew Booth, and OT Matt Waletzko.

Per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Dowdle “became sick upon arriving to Levi’s stadium.” Players rarely miss games because of illnesses, but Dowdle being added to the report this late in the process is an obvious concern. Dalvin Cook, who was elevated from the practice squad this week, would be in line for a share of the Cowboys’ backfield by committee if Dowdle doesn’t suit up. Ezekiel Elliott led the Cowboys with eight carries last week and would be the starter without Dowdle.

White started the game and was the team’s lead rusher until the Falcons took a big lead and forced the Bucs to the air. Tampa’s offense was centered on check down passes from Baker Mayfield, who targeted his running backs 14 times on the day. White sauntered into the end zone for a short touchdown reception in the first quarter, his third of the past two games. Bucky Irving outproduced White through the air, with seven grabs for 40 scoreless yards. The loss of Mike Evans and Chris Godwin should portend plenty of targets for White going forward. He’ll be a solid PPR option in Week 9 against the Chiefs.

With Mike Evans and Chris Godwin sidelined, Otton functioned as the Bucs’ top pass-catching option and made the most of his opportunity. Otton how has 17 catches for 181 yards and two scores over his past two games and appears to be a top tight end option in the deleted Tampa offense. Baker Mayfield looks to Otton first on critical plays, including near the end zone. He has a chance to be a top three or four option in Week 9 against Kansas City.

Cousins, who threw for 509 yards and five scores in Week 3 against Tampa, ripped the Bucs again in Week 8. The Falcons moved the ball up and down the field at will, as Cousins found Kyle Pitts for two lengthy touchdowns and hit Darnell Mooney for a 30-yard TD strike. Rarely pressured, Cousins picked apart the Bucs from start to finish. He’ll be an elite fantasy play next week against the highly-exploitable Dallas defense.

Over now? The Jets are sitting at 2-6 with only the most difficult paths back into playoff contention. The only real hope is that their schedule has been unbelievably difficult to date, but the Pats were supposed to be a let-up spot. Instead, the Jets’ defense couldn’t get off the field on third down, and Rodgers couldn’t make enough big plays with his arm despite mostly clean passing. It was not clean football, however, as the Jets’ offensive operation was an absolute shambles. Pre-snap penalties and blown timeouts took the day. There’s just a dread sense hanging over this team, and particularly this offense, that refuses to dissipate. Rodgers has found trade addition Davante Adams just seven times for 84 scoreless yards across two contests. That is not going to get it done, and it is unclear what will at this point. The Texans’ feisty defense awaits as a short-week Thursday/Halloween night matchup.

Thomas got injured in the most frustrating of fashions, as he landed on the ball while scoring a 14-yard touchdown in the third quarter. He high-pointed the ball following a bobble, but paid the price. Unlike Christian Kirk, who was immediately ruled out with a shoulder injury, Thomas stayed on the sideline and tried to check back into the proceedings, but he could never get comfortable enough. That would suggest there’s at least a chance he goes for Week 9 against the Eagles, but imaging is undoubtedly coming. Stay tuned.