What We Saw Roundup – Week 2

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Baltimore Ravens

Rashod Bateman (BAL) vs. NO: 9 Targets, 7 Receptions, 88 Yards, 1 TD

Zay Flowers in Week 1, Rashod Bateman in his place in Week 2. Flowers saw a 25% target share last week, although he did leave early, and Bateman saw a similar share this week. Bateman sees the field for enough snaps to have the potential for a pop off week any given week, but with Lamar Jackson‘s tendency to hone in on one receiver, Bateman may very well be back to the bench on fantasy rosters once Flowers returns.

Devontez Walker (BAL) vs. NO: 2 Targets, 1 Reception, 47 Yards

Chris Moore (BAL) vs. NO: 3 Targets, 1 Reception, 6 Yards

Assuming Flowers returns for Week 3, as it sounds like he will, these guys will be further buried down the depth chart for targets. Ja’Kobi Lane hitting the IR opens up some possible additional snaps for these guys in 11 personnel.

 

Buffalo Bills

Keon Coleman (BUF) vs. DET: 6 Targets, 6 Receptions, 63 Yards

Khalil Shakir (BUF) vs. DET: 6 Targets, 3 Receptions, 38 Yards

With how much Coleman was on the field in week 1, he was bound to see better days. This was amplified by DJ Moore‘s departure in the first half, but Coleman saw by far the most snaps amongst the receiver group, ran the most routes, and tied for the most receiver targets with Khalil Shakir. His time on the field certainly makes him an interesting look, but it remains to be seen who, between him and Shakir, can separate themselves in target volume.

Joshua Palmer (BUF) vs. DET: 3 Targets, 1 Reception, 43 Yards, TD

Palmer yet again produced a solid fantasy line solely from a long reception turned into a touchdown. While he doesn’t see enough usage to justify a roster spot, he could be a hold if Moore is forced to miss extended time.

DJ Moore (BUF) vs. OPP: 0 Targets | 1 Rush, -1 Yards

Left the game in the second quarter with a shoulder injury. Monitor health moving forward.

 

Cincinnati Bengals

Ja’Marr Chase (CIN) vs. HOU: 9 Targets, 7 Receptions, 75 Yards, 2 TD

Back to our regularly scheduled programming after last week’s stinker. Ja’Marr Chase and Joe Burrow connected twice in the end zone, capping off a great fantasy day for Chase.

Tee Higgins (CIN) vs. HOU: 10 Targets, 5 Receptions, 95 Yards

Tee Higgins led the team in targets this week despite drawing the tougher assignment with Derek Stingley Jr. opposite of him for much of the game. While, Higgins hasn’t been quite as efficient to begin the year in turning his targets into receptions, there’s plenty of target share to go around between both of him and Chase to start both with confidence each week.

Andrei Iosivas (CIN) vs. HOU: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 7 Yards

While still seeing the field a decent bit, Andrei Iosivas is still considered, at best, a bench stash in the event of an injury to Chase or Higgins. He also has rookie receiver Colbie Young breathing down his neck on the depth chart, so bear that in mind as well.

 

Cleveland Browns

Denzel Boston (CLE) vs. TB: 7 Targets, 5 Receptions, 95 Yards, TD

KC Concepcion (CLE) vs. TB: 6 Targets, 4 Receptions, 28 Yards

Concepcion got a lot more hype than Boston leading up to the season, but over two games, Boston has been the guy to own. He played more snaps and ran more routes than Concepcion and has been more productive. Boston has seen far more yards per reception on similar targets and receptions, also taking two of those receptions in for touchdowns. With Deshaun Watson not throwing for 400 yards and 5 touchdowns every week, I’ll take the guy with bigger play and touchdown upside vs. the shorter target, PPR-reliant receiver week to week, not that I’m trusting much of out of this offense until I see it more, but you could do worse than Boston as a bench stash.

 

Denver Broncos

Jaylen Waddle (DEN) vs. JAX: 10 Targets, 8 Receptions, 138 Yards

Much more like the performance many expected with Waddle joining a high-passing-volume offense. Waddle actually played fewer snaps than Courtland Sutton and Pat Bryant, although that could definitely be attributed to the amount of targets and receptions he got in this one. Nix was able to connect with him all over the field: deep, intermediate routes, over the middle, towards the sideline. After Nix not really showing an affinity towards a single receiver last year, Waddle should be a weekly start in this offense.

Courtland Sutton (DEN) vs. JAX: 4 Targets, 3 Receptions, 25 Yards

Troy Franklin (DEN) vs. JAX: 2 Targets, 1 Reception, 27 Yards

Pat Bryant (DEN) vs. JAX: 1 Target | 1 Rush, 16 Yards

Pat Bryant continues to see more field time than Troy Franklin, but is unlikely to see enough touches barring an injury to either of Sutton or Waddle.

 

Houston Texans

 

Xavier Hutchinson (HOU) vs. CIN: 9 Targets, 3 Receptions, 37 Yards

While Hutchinson certainly saw great target volume in Nico Collins‘ absence, he was only able to connect on a third of those targets. Hutchinson lined up all over the field, maintaining the outside role he saw when Collins was healthy, while also rotating into the slot. I’d bet on Hutchinson over anyone in this receiver group while Collins is out, but I’m not overly excited about any of them.

Kayshon Boutte (HOU) vs. CIN: 5 Targets, 3 Receptions, 37 Yards

Jared Wayne (HOU) vs. CIN: 7 Targets, 2 Receptions, 33 Yards

Jaylin Noel (HOU) vs. CIN: 5 Targets, 1 Reception, 31 Yards | 1 Rush, 13 Yards

All of Boutte, Wayne, and Noel saw a lot of usage in this one. All rotated in for much of the game in 11 personnel, which the Texans were in for much of the game. With targets spread as much as they were, it’s tough to trust. Although we may not have to play the guessing game in this offense if Collins isn’t forced to miss extended time.

 

Indianapolis Colts

Josh Downs (IND) vs. KC: 9 Targets, 7 Receptions, 72 Yards

Being the only constant so far this year in the receiving group alongside Tyler Warren has done well for Josh Downs so far. He’s on the field for nearly the entire game, and his targets rebounded nicely this week after only seeing 3 in Week 1. Daniel Jones was able to connect with him all over the field, and Downs has been playing bigger than he is. He should be a solid flex play moving forward with Pierce’s status up in the air and Keenan Allen‘s impending suspension.

Laquon Treadwell (IND) vs KC: 3 Targets, 3 Receptions, 61 Yards

Stepped up nicely with Pierce leaving the game early. If Pierce is forced to miss extended time, Treadwell could be a decent look, although it looks like the majority of targets will be funneled to Josh Downs and Tyler Warren.

Alec Pierce (IND) vs. KC: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 11 Yards

Pierce unfortunately left the game early. He entered the medical tent midway through the first half before ultimately taking the cart back into the locker room. He only saw 1 target prior to his departure.

 

Jacksonville Jaguars

Parker Washington (JAX) vs. DEN: 12 Targets, 7 Receptions, 98 Yards

Another big day out of Washington further asserting his case as WR1 of this offense. He got two quick targets on their first drive of the game, catching one of those for a quick 5-yard gain. Got another 9-yard reception before connecting for a big gain over the middle, ultimately getting tackled at the 1-yard line, setting up a Bhayshul Tuten touchdown. Even without the touchdown, Washington ended with a big day and showed he has weekly target volume to comfortably be a high-end WR2.

Brian Thomas Jr. (JAX) vs. DEN: 8 Targets, 3 Receptions, 30 Yards

Jakobi Meyers (JAX) vs. DEN: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 28 Yards

An odd day for Meyers as he actually led the receiver group in snaps and routes run. Given his historical slot usage and consistent targets, you would expect him to see certainly more than just 1 target. He and Washington split the majority of 12 personnel snaps, with Thomas coming back on for 11 personnel.  Still definitely possible to see more usage as the season goes on, especially with how much he is still on the field.

 

Kansas City Chiefs

Rashee Rice (KC) vs. IND: 6 Targets, 4 Receptions, 83 Yards

Tyquan Thornton (KC) vs. IND: 4 Targets, 4 Receptions, 86 Yards

Xavier Worthy (KC) vs. IND: 7 Targets, 5 Receptions, 25 Yards, TD

With 382 passing yards, there’s definitely plenty to go around in this Chiefs offense. So far, none of the receivers have separated themselves in target volume in the way we had seen Rashee Rice do previously. All three of these receivers have seen similar snaps and routes run, although it’s worth noting that Rice has seen much lower than usual targets per route run to start the year. Given that, I would expect to see more targets come his way as the season goes on, but this offense has looked so good so far by not forcing much and controlling the game through the run game with Kenneth Walker III.

Las Vegas Raiders

Tre Tucker (LVR) vs. LAC: 7 Targets, 5 Receptions, 119 Yards, TD

Tucker once again led the team in routes run. It remains to be seen who Kirk Cousins hones in on as his go-to receiver, but this game for Tucker was definitely a step in the right direction for establishing him as WR1 in the offense.

Jack Bech (LVR) vs. LAC: 2 Targets, 2 Receptions, 25 Yards

Jalen Nailor (LVR) vs. LAC: 3 Targets, 1 Reception, 9 Yards

Both Bech and Nailor played as many snaps as Tucker, but didn’t have the targets to show for it. Depending on when Brock Bowers returns to the offense, these guys will get further squeezed, as, so far, it doesn’t seem like this offense will produce more than two fantasy-relevant pass catchers.

 

 

Los Angeles Chargers

Ladd McConkey (LAC) vs. LVR: 3 Targets, 3 Receptions, 35 Yards

Not quite what we might have expected after the game McConkey had last week before leaving with an injury. We can’t be sure how close to 100% he was coming into this one; he was notably off the field in situations early in the game, 3rd and 10 midway through the first quarter, for example, and ended up playing far fewer snaps than both Tre’ Harris and Quentin Johnston. He becomes a hesitant start depending on his health through practice this week and if it seems they may limit him again.

Tre’ Harris (LAC) vs. LVR: 3 Targets, 1 Reception, 53 Yards

Quentin Johnston (LAC) vs. LVR: 5 Targets, 1 Reception, 7 Yards

It’s been tough for the offense to get anyone going aside from first-half, first-week McConkey. After a good-looking preseason, Johnston and Justin Herbert haven’t looked to be on the same page, and the offensive line, again, hasn’t been great. Harris played a lot more in 12 personnel with McConkey limited, but still was only able to see 3 targets.

 

Miami Dolphins

Ryan Miller (MIA) vs SFO: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 77 Yards, TD

Talk about making the most of your lone target. Ryan Miller had the best day fantasy-wise among the Dolphins receiver group. However, as he only played seven snaps, he certainly has too small a role to expect much of anything consistent.

Malik Washington (MIA) vs. SFO: 5 Targets, 4 Receptions, 43 Yards

Malik Washington and Caleb Douglas are the only two receivers on this Dolphins offense who may be able to be trusted to be a flex play week to week. Both have played over 40 snaps each of the first two weeks of the season. However, Malik Willis‘ passing volume will limit each of their upside.

Caleb Douglas (MIA) vs. SFO: 3 Targets, 2 Receptions, 19 Yards

Caleb Douglas was forced to leave the game early in the fourth quarter. Following his departure, Chris Bell saw the largest increase in snap share and should be expected to take on the largest additional workload if Douglas misses time.

Chris Bell (MIA) vs. SFO: 1 Target, 0 Receptions

 

New England Patriots

Romeo Doubs (NE) vs. PIT: 4 Targets, 3 Receptions, 96 Yards

Mack Hollins (NE) vs. PIT: 2 Targets, 2 Receptions, 18 Yards

Doubs and Hollins had near-identical days as far as number of snaps and targets go, but Doubs was able to record a 63-yard reception, making his day far better than that of Hollins. These two seem to be the most likely to have quality performances while AJ Brown is on IR, leaning towards Doubs as he continues to work to build chemistry with Drake Maye.

DeMario Douglas (NE) vs. PIT: 2 Targets, 1 Reception, 9 Yards

After getting open for a quick reception early, it seemed like Douglas might be the guy to step up in Brown’s absence, getting open quickly for Maye out of the slot, but was unable to add any more receptions after that.

Kyle Williams (NE) vs. PIT: 2 Targets, 1 Reception, 10 Yards

Williams rotated in for 11 personnel at times, but is on the field far, far less than the three listed above.

 

New York Jets

Garrett Wilson (NYJ) vs. GB: 7 Targets, 5 Receptions, 57 Yards, 1 TD

Wilson is again doing enough to be satisfied with his day. While he didn’t see the same amount of targets, receptions, and yards as he recorded last week, this week he added a touchdown to the stat sheet. This should be who he is all season long and is a comfortable start regardless of having to play in this Jets offense.

Adonai Mitchell (NYJ) vs. GB: 12 Targets, 6 Receptions, 63 Yards

While Mitchell had been touted as a big-play threat all his career to this point, Geno Smith at quarterback might just give this offense enough passing volume to make him less reliant on converting the big one to have a productive day. While not an overly efficient day, catching only 50% of his targets, he still managed more receptions than Garrett Wilson in this one. He’s still tough to trust week to week, but this one gives some hope.

Isaiah Williams (NYJ) vs. GB: 6 Targets, 6 Receptions, 34 Yards

Williams ran just as many routes as Wilson and Mitchell and connected on all 6 of his targets. It will be tough for all three of these receivers to produce quality stat lines each week, but he’ll more consistently see the field with Omar Cooper Jr. being placed on IR.

 

Pittsburgh Steelers

Germie Bernard (PIT) vs. NE: 8 Targets, 4 Receptions, 35 Yards

The rookie made the most of his increased usage with Michael Pittman Jr. out for this one. He looked like he really had some chemistry already established between him and Aaron Rodgers when he got 4 receptions on the same drive. However, he was unable to get any more after that. Still, plenty of reason to be optimistic about Bernard, although he still may be more of a dynasty hold rather than someone to expect consistent, startable performances this year.

DK Metcalf (PIT) vs. NE: 9 Targets, 4 Receptions, 27 Yards

Metcalf and Rodgers just have not been able to consistently connect this season. Metcalf is seeing elite target volume (19 through two weeks) but only 8 receptions to show for it, along with what would be a career-low in yards per reception by far. The Steelers tried to force some targets his way just as a means of manufacturing some touches to their best playmaker to try to make something happen, but the offense as a whole just didn’t have the juice today, and that was reflected in all of the receiver stat lines.

Roman Wilson (PIT) vs. NE: 6 Targets, 5 Receptions, 28 Yards

Wilson saw about the same snaps, routes run, and targets as Bernard. He was on the field in Pittman’s place for 12 personnel, while ceding snaps to Ben Skowronek in 11 personnel. I would still expect him to see more targets down the stretch this season than Bernard, but worth monitoring their usage, especially during 11 personnel.

 

Tennessee Titans

Elic Ayomanor (TEN) vs. PHI: 3 Targets, 2 Receptions, 69 Yards

Carnell Tate (TEN) vs. PHI: 5 Targets, 3 Receptions, 27 Yards

Calvin Ridley (TEN) vs. PHI: 2 Targets, 2 Receptions, 35 Yards

Wan’Dale Robinson (TEN) vs. PHI: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 9 Yards

All of this group saw a similar amount of snaps and routes run today. Between Cam Ward spreading the ball around amongst all of his receivers and his low passing volume, it’s tough to trust any of these guys week to week. I’d still hold Tate and Robinson over Ayomanor and Ridley, but this offense has not shown anything yet to think they might be able to maintain any level of consistently solid performances.

 

NFC

Writer: Pranav Babarjung

Arizona Cardinals

Michael Wilson (ARI) vs. SEA: 7 Targets, 2 Receptions, 18 Yards

The first half made it seem like this was going to be a low-scoring but nonetheless competitive NFC West showdown. Arizona just disappeared in the second half, demonstrated by both the scoreline and the receiving numbers. Wilson was the most productive receiver, but still only showed two receptions and 18 yards. He did have a sideline DPI that kept a drive alive, but that unfortunately doesn’t get you any fantasy points.

Kendrick Bourne (ARI) vs. SEA: 3 Targets, 2 Receptions,16 Yards

Unlike last week, Bourne did not lead this receiving room in targets, nor did he look as good in the face of a dominant Seattle defense. He dropped a pass that hit him in the hands on third down early in the second quarter.

Marvin Harrison Jr. (ARI) vs. SEA: 1 Target, 0 Receptions

Harrison is an afterthought. The fourth pass-catching option in this offense is just not startable.

 

Atlanta Falcons

Drake London (ATL) vs. CAR: 5 Targets, 4 Receptions, 51 Yards | 1 Carry, -2 Yards

Zachariah Branch (ATL) vs. CAR: 2 Targets, 2 Receptions, 14 Yards

Jahan Dotson (ATL) vs. CAR: 4 Targets, 2 Receptions, 11 Yards

Chris Blair (ATL) vs. CAR: 3 Targets, 1 Reception, 6 Yards

Olamide Zaccheaus (ATL) vs. CAR: 3 Targets, 1 Reception, 3 Yards

This was not a football game. Despite a worse showing than last week, London came out with a better stat line. Cooper Rush threw two interceptions and fumbled once. Jack Strand made his NFL debut, only to immediately throw a pick-six, which admittedly was more on Dotson for bobbling a short pass up to the defender. He ALSO lost a fumble later in this game. No one here is startable for the time being.

 

Carolina Panthers

Tetairoa McMillan (CAR) vs. ATL: 10 Targets, 5 Receptions, 101 Yards

McMillan reclaimed his role as the lead receiver in this offense. He chunked the field with multiple 20+ yard receptions and had three end zone targets, though none of them were successful. His usage was encouraging, and touchdowns should follow if he keeps getting targeted like this. Darren Waller is the biggest obstacle to this, known for being a red zone monster and scoring twice in this game.

Jalen Coker (CAR) vs. ATL: 9 Targets, 8 Receptions, 66 Yards

Coker is looking to be the steal of the draft, especially in PPR leagues. His performance wasn’t as flashy as last week, but he was consistently targeted and led the team in receptions. He had an unsuccessful end zone look on the same drive as McMillan.

Xavier Legette (CAR) vs. ATL: 4 Targets, 2 Receptions, 64 Yards

Legette actually saw some usage in this outing. He came down with a 55-yard bomb in the two-minute drill, which was crucial to setting up the Waller TD to end the half. He also had an end zone target in the first quarter.

 

Chicago Bears

Rome Odunze (CHI) vs. MIN: 4 Targets, 3 Receptions, 43 Yards

Kalif Raymond (CHI) vs. MIN: 5 Targets, 5 Receptions, 40 Yards

Luther Burden III (CHI) vs. MIN: 7 Targets, 3 Receptions, 32 Yards

Caleb Williams going down with a non-contact injury does not bode well for this offense. However, in this rainy-day game, this group of wide receivers was targeted only three times in the first half, including one for Burden that ended up getting picked off. Just like last week, Ben Johnson was content to pound the rock ad nauseum. When Tyson Bagent came in (for one drive, mind you), Burden got the most looks and all of his fantasy production, and Odunze added a 21-yard reception. This was the last drive of the game, when the Bears were down six late in the fourth. If crunch time is the only time this receiver corps is going to produce, fantasy owners are in for a rough season.

 

Dallas Cowboys

CeeDee Lamb (DAL) vs. WAS: 9 Targets, 8 Receptions, 153 Yards, 2 TDs

WELL DON’T I LOOK STUPID. Lamb ran circles around this Washington secondary, going for 41 Yards and a TD in the first drive alone. He had only one catch throughout the second and third quarters, but came back with a vengeance in the fourth, adding 35 more yards and a second touchdown to round out his 2023-esque game.

George Pickens (DAL) vs. WAS: 8 Targets, 6 Receptions, 40 Yards

Pickens also had a solid target share, but with much less to show for it. The vertical threat wound up with only 40 yards on Ceedee’s big day. It’s looking like Pickens will need a touchdown, or at least some better looks downfield, to get there in fantasy as long as Lamb is on the field.

Ryan Flournoy (DAL) vs. WAS: 6 Targets, 5 Receptions, 23 Yards

Flournoy’s longest target depth was 10 yards, which he caught in the second quarter. He out-targeted Jake Ferguson in this outing, but the latter came away with two scores.

Kavontae Turpin (DAL) vs. WAS: 1 Carry, 1 Yard

 

Detroit Lions

Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) vs. BUF: 13 Targets, 9 Receptions, 142 Yards, 2 TDs

Detroit was getting destroyed by Buffalo’s D-line for most of the first half. St. Brown only had two receptions going into the break. Coming out of it was a different story. The Lions started running more play action, giving the receivers time to develop their routes, and St. Brown started getting peppered with targets. Jahmyr Gibbs was the next most targeted player, with only eight. St. Brown already had himself a solid fantasy performance, including a touchdown, but turned it into a standout game with a garbage-time 27-yard touchdown.

Jameson Williams (DET) vs. BUF: 4 Targets, 2 Receptions, 33 Yards

Under Drew Petzing, Williams seems to be the fourth pass-catching option on this team (behind St. Brown, Gibbs, and LaPorta). On top of that, he added another dropped pass that hit him in the hands this week. Fantasy owners hope to see a boom game out of this boom-or-bust player soon.

Isaac TeSlaa (DET) vs. BUF: 5 Targets, 2 Receptions, 26 Yards

TeSlaa surprisingly out-targeted Williams this week and saw an end zone target in the fourth quarter. Still not startable, though.

 

Green Bay Packers

Matthew Golden (GB) vs. NYJ: 6 Targets, 4 Receptions, 58 Yards

Golden had a solid performance as a receiver, though not as a fantasy asset. He got most of his looks in the second half, but still ended up leading this receiving room in yards. He had the game-sealing 14-yard catch-and-run in OT, which set up the walk-off field goal.

Christian Watson (GB) vs. NYJ: 11 Targets, 4 Receptions, 41 Yards, TD

Watson gets there with a short TD reception. He absolutely dominated targets this week, but had little to show for it in the way of yards and receptions. It’s clear that Watson is the number one option in this passing attack.

Skyy Moore (GB) vs. NYJ: 3 Targets, 2 Receptions, 6 Yards

Jayden Reed (GB) vs. NYJ: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 4 Yards

Reed was carted off with a neck injury in the first quarter. Hopefully it’s nothing serious.

Bo Melton (GB) vs. NYJ: 1 Target, 0 Receptions

 

Los Angeles Rams

The Rams host the New York Giants on Monday night. Both of those teams will be covered in our Monday Night edition of What We Saw, published on Tuesday morning.

 

Minnesota Vikings

Justin Jefferson (MIN) vs. CHI: 6 Targets, 3 Receptions, 55 Yards

Jordan Addison (MIN) vs. CHI: 5 Targets, 2 Receptions, 21 Yards

Myles Price (MIN) vs. CHI: 1 Target, 0 Receptions

Not a very productive passing day against a Bears defense that gave up 37 points last week, but that largely has to do with the rain. Carson Wentz only had 11 completions, and the Vikings were ahead for most of this game. Why risk passing in bad weather while having the advantage? Unfortunately, that meant lackluster showings for Jefferson and Addison. Jefferson’s first play of the game was a 30-yard grab, which accounted for most of his production. On that same drive, he had his only end zone target, which he did not come down with. Addison’s usage was significantly higher than last week, but yielded nothing of value. This group should have a better time next week against Tampa Bay.

New Orleans Saints

Chris Olave (NO) vs. BAL: 10 Targets, 8 Receptions, 86 Yards, TD

Olave had another productive fantasy day, finding his first score of the season on the way to a Saints W. He split defenders for a wide-open 21-yard touchdown to set up the game-tying 2-pt conversion in the fourth. Bonafide WR1 ROS (duh). This team takes it to another gear as soon as the first half is over.

Devaughn Vele (NO) vs. BAL: 7 Targets, 5 Receptions, 64 Yards

Vele saw meaningful targets again this week. As long as Jordyn Tyson is out, he remains a solid flex option as the clear number two option in this passing offense. He technically had an end zone look, but it was just Tyler Shough throwing it away.

Bryce Lance (NO) vs. BAL: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 8 Yards

Kevin Austin (NO) vs. BAL: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 7 Yards

 

New York Giants

The Giants travel to Los Angeles on Monday night to face the Rams. Both of those teams will be covered in our Monday Night edition of What We Saw, published on Tuesday morning.

 

Philadelphia Eagles

DeVonta Smith (PHI) vs. TEN: 13 Targets, 10 Receptions, 117 Yards, TD

Smitty’s draft capital pays off in week 2, as he dominates targets, receptions, and yards, in addition to finding the end zone. Although he played great, Jalen Hurts made some questionable decisions throughout this game. He targeted a double-covered Smith in the end zone, which resulted in a 90-yard interception. Just before the half, he followed Hurts to the right to nab a 22-yard score. He also caught two first downs on the game-winning drive. Against Chicago next week, he should have another good performance.

Dontayvion Wicks (PHI) vs. TEN: 6 Targets, 5 Receptions, 74 Yards

Wicks claims his role as the clear number two receiver in this offense. He adds 74 more yards on a much higher target share this week.

Darius Cooper (PHI) vs. TEN: 3 Targets, 2 Receptions, 26 Yards, TD

I can’t lie, I didn’t even know who this was. The second-year receiver caught a three-yard touchdown to seal the game. Good for him.

Makai Lemon (PHI) vs. TEN: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 14 Yards | 1 Carry, -5 Yards

Looks like it’ll still be a little while before Lemon becomes a key piece of this offense.

 

Seattle Seahawks

Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA) vs. ARI: 11 Targets, 9 Receptions,  155 Yards, 3 TDs

QB-proof. JSN set the tone for an absolute blow-up game when his first reception went for 82 Yards and a house call. This route running is a sight to behold; it seemed like he was wide open more often than he wasn’t. Even in one instance of man coverage, his defender stumbled to let in Smith-Njigba’s third score of the day.

Rashid Shaheed (SEA) vs. ARI: 6 Targets, 3 Receptions, 35 Yards | 1 Carry, 4 Yards

Shaheed once again had the majority of his touches as a returner, but saw more targets than last week. He seemed to be a real part of today’s game plan; most of his targets came before Seattle ran away with the game. A 30-yard pass that would have set up a field goal going into the half was slightly tipped, preventing Shaheed from coming down with the ball.

Cooper Kupp (SEA) vs. ARI: 2 Targets, 2 Receptions, 20 Yards

Kupp wasn’t nearly as involved as last week, but came down with a nice 16-yard reception during the first-half two-minute drill.

 

San Francisco 49ers

Mike Evans (SF) vs. MIA: 3 Targets, 3 Receptions, 54 Yards

This game was just not about the receivers. San Francisco just didn’t need to push the ball downfield in this 35-13 stomping. Brock Purdy did thread the needle on a phenomenal play to connect with Evans for 27 yards, setting up Christian McCaffrey’s second score of the day. He left early with a hip injury, which is said to be precautionary.

Demarcus Robinson (SF) vs. MIA: 3 Targets, 3 Receptions, 34 Yards

Robinson went down in the second quarter after a reception set up the 9ers’ second score of the game. He did not return, but was still the second-leading receiver on the team.

Deebo Samuel Sr. (SF) vs. MIA: 4 Targets, 3 Receptions, 31 Yards | 1 Carry, 4 Yards

Deebo didn’t see as much usage as last week. This coincided with both George Kittle and Kyle Juszczyk seeing more use, and a generally negative game script for passing.

Khadarel Hodge (SF) vs. MIA: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 18 Yards

 

 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tez Johnson (TB) vs. CLE: 4 Targets, 1 Reception, 49 Yards

Johnson led the team in receiving yards off one huge reception in the fourth quarter. He was targeted in the red zone heading into the half, but didn’t hold on to the ball.

Chris Godwin Jr. (TB) vs. CLE: 3 Targets, 3 Receptions, 46 Yards | 1 Carry, 12 Yards

Godwin caught all three of his targets, but had an unimpressive fantasy performance. All of his touches went for first downs, I guess (if your league gets points for those). The Bucs just look sloppy.

Ted Hurst III (TB) vs. CLE: 7 Targets, 2 Receptions, 27 Yards

The rookie led the team in targets, but had little to show for it. He was targeted twice in the end zone, but came down with neither ball. He was the target on Baker Mayfield’s lone interception.

Emeka Egbuka (TB) vs. CLE: 5 Targets, 3 Receptions, 16 Yards, TD

Even with the touchdown, Egbuka had a relatively disappointing day. He had just beaten his man, but was overthrown on what would have been the game-winning second touchdown for the second-year receiver. Overall subpar play from Mayfield the whole day.

 

Washington Commanders

Terry McLaurin (WAS) vs. DAL: 9 Targets, 2 Receptions, 50 Yards

Jayden Daniels went down with another left elbow dislocation to close out the first half. Although McLaurin led this team in receiving yards and targets, all of his production came from just two receptions. The target share is encouraging, especially compared to last week when he contributed almost nothing. He had a long touchdown reception overturned by replay, saw an unsuccessful red zone target from the one-yard line, and couldn’t stay in bounds on a 34-yard sideline pass from Marcus Mariota. He was targeted only twice by Mariota compared to Daniels. Overall, just an unlucky day for Scary Terry.

Stefon Diggs (WAS) vs. DAL: 6 Targets, 5 Receptions, 47 Yards, 2 TDs

Diggs comes down with two more touchdowns off six targets this week. He was targeted equally by Daniels and Mariota, and was a consistent red zone target for both. As long as he scores, Diggs is a solid flex play.

Antonio Williams (WAS) vs. DAL: 3 Targets, 3 Receptions, 24 Yards

Williams didn’t have as exciting a game as last week, though he did attempt to throw a TD pass to McLaurin, which was just off the mark. All of his targets came after Mariota entered the game, which could be a good sign for the rookie if Mariota is the starter moving forward.

Dyami Brown (WAS) vs. DAL: 6 Targets, 4 Receptions, 21 Yards, Fumble (LOST)

Similar to McLaurin, Brown had a one-yard end zone target that was unsuccessful. He threw a pass to Rachaad White for no gain. Most of his targets came from Mariota.

Treylon Burks (WAS) vs. DAL: 1 Target, 0 Receptions

 

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Brett Ford

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