AFC
Writer: Brett Ford (@FadeThatMan)
Baltimore Ravens
Zay Flowers (BAL) vs. DAL: 6 Targets, 5 Receptions, 84 Yards
Flowers was clearly on a snap count, but he was out there when the Ravens needed him most, pulling in a handful of extremely important receptions as the Ravens marched down the field. Most notably, he pulled in a 27-yard reception and intelligently went down with one second remaining, allowing the Ravens time to kick the game-winning field goal and earn the victory. Hopefully the soft tissue injury he was dealing with this week is a thing of the past because when he had the ball he looked twitchy and fast. Fantasy managers were likely salivating despite the limited snaps.
Devontez Walker (BAL) vs. DAL: 1 Target
Rashod Bateman (BAL) vs. DAL: 3 Targets, 2 Receptions, 37 Yards
Chris Moore (BAL) vs. DAL: 1 Targets, 1 Receptions, 4 Yards, TD
Walker got behind the defense on the Ravens’ third drive, and drew a long DPI penalty, setting Baltimore up with a goal-to-go situation that they converted for a score. He is the one guy on the Ravens offense that is out there ONLY to take the top off the defense and clear things out underneath for Flowers, Andrews and the gang.
Mr. Right-Place-Right-Time, Chris Moore found an opening in the Dallas defense on a rollout play inside the five and secured the catch for a score, giving the Ravens a late lead. Once Flowers is 100% healthy, his role will likely be reduced even further, but for now he’s the Ravens’ de facto WR4. But speaking honestly, any Ravens wide receiver not named Flowers is basically a WR4 at this point.
Buffalo Bills
Khalil Shakir (BUF) vs. LAC: 3 Targets, 1 Reception, 6 Yards
Despite leading the Bills in wide receiver snaps, Khalil Shakir finished with just three targets on 21 routes run. He was in the formation quite a bit, but never really made an impact in this one.
DJ Moore (BUF) vs. LAC: 10 Targets, 6 Receptions, 67 Yards
The Bills’ routes and target leader, Moore was on the field for 42 offensive snaps even though he was marked as questionable coming into the game. Moore continues to ascend as the lead receiver and favorite wide target of Josh Allen, and with Dalton Kincaid taking a big hit early in the game he may have benefitted from the tight end not being 100% the rest of the way.
Keon Coleman (BUF) vs. LAC: 2 Targets, 1 Reception, 37 Yards
32 snaps and 16 routes, he was the clear WR3 with Josh Palmer and Greg Dortch behind him in the depth chart.
Cincinnati Bengals
Ja’Marr Chase (CIN) vs. PIT: 12 Targets, 9 Receptions, 98 Yards, TD
Ja’Marr Chase is good at football.
Bengals go for it on 4th down….
Ja'Marr Chase 1-on-1…
1st down Bengals. pic.twitter.com/h9vVxfgYZW
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) September 27, 2026
Tee Higgins (CIN) vs. PIT: 7 Targets, 6 Receptions, 90 Yards, TD
Tee Higgins is also good at football.
How in the WORLD did Tee Higgins make this TD catch???
Joe Burrow's reaction at the end 🤣 pic.twitter.com/MCLBFOpn9n
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) September 27, 2026
Dohnte Meyers (CIN) vs. PIT: 5 Targets, 3 Receptions, 29 Yards
Colbie Young (CIN) vs. PIT: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 2 Yards
With Andrei Iosivas placed on injured reserve, Meyers and Young rotated in at the Bengals’ WR3. As promising as Young has looked through preseason and with the limited opportunities he’s earned, he injured his knee early in this game and did not return. That left Meyers with the bulk of the WR3 snaps for the rest of the game which he did just as well as any other receiver behind Chase and Higgins in this offense in the past few seasons.
Cleveland Browns
KC Concepcion (CLE) vs. CAR: 7 Targets, 2 Receptions, 9 Yards
Denzel Boston (CLE) vs. CAR: 4 Targets, 2 Receptions, 41 Yards
It’s time to clear the runway for the rookies in Cleveland. Concepcion and Boston were on the field for 60 and 62 offensive snaps, respectively, out of 70 total snaps while Jerry Jeudy played just 36 snaps and was not targeted. Concepcion was a safety outlet for Watson on several occasions, but most of the throws in his direction were uncatchable, or at the very least required a high degree of difficulty. Boston continues to be the guy that the Browns take downfield shots to. He’s probably the wide receiver I’d prefer to start, but Concepcion might be worth a look in PPR formats where he could accumulate fantasy points more consistently.
Jeudy and any other wide receivers on this roster are waiver wire fodder.
Denver Broncos
Jaylen Waddle (DEN) vs. LAR: 7 Targets, 2 Receptions, 10 Yards | 1 Carry, 14 Yards
It was clear that the Broncos were determined to get Waddle involved early and often, but the Rams did a good job of taking him (and everything else that Broncos offense tried to do) away early in the game. Denver got more creative in the second half, including end around carries and different routes to find him space and get him more involved. He made a wild toe-tapping catch in the end zone for a two-point conversion
Courtland Sutton (DEN) vs. LAR: 7 Targets, 3 Receptions, 46 Yards
Sutton was a vital part of the Broncos offense, gaining some big first downs on important plays in the second half. On the field for nearly every two-wide receiver set, Sutton may not have earned a lot of receptions, but the ones he did pull in felt extremely important to the Broncos’ momentum and progression down the field as they attempted to comeback from a 16-point first half deficit.
Pat Bryant (DEN) vs. LAR: 2 Targets, 2 Receptions, 44 Yards, TD
On the field for a majority of 11 personnel snaps, Bryant leaked into the end zone on a mesh route where two Rams defenders ran into each other, springing him in acres of space for an easy touchdown completion. Later in the half, he high-pointed a 50/50 ball to Moss the defensive back and pull in a two-point conversion. And he drew a massive DPI penalty on the Broncos late in the fourth quarter (I guess) to set up the Broncos final go-ahead touchdown.
Troy Franklin (DEN) vs. LAR: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 21 Yards
Houston Texans
Nico Collins (HOU) vs. IND: DID NOT PLAY
Kayshon Boutte (HOU) vs. IND: 2 Targets, 2 Receptions, 21 Yards
Xavier Hutchinson (HOU) vs. IND: 6 Targets, 3 Receptions, 51 Yards | 2 Carries, 4 Yards
Jaylin Noel (HOU) vs. IND: 2 Targets, 2 Receptions, 17 Yards | 1 Carry, 8 Yards
Jared Wayne (HOU) vs. IND: 4 Targets, 1 Reception, 20 Yards
The Texans rotated their wide receivers relatively evenly throughout this game with Boutte (37 snaps), Wayne (33) and Hutchinson (299) each splitting time in 12 personnel.
With Nico Collins missing, the Texans are waiting for someone to pull away from the pack and establish themself as the true WR2 in this offense. So far, Xavier Hutchinson has been the closest one to doing that, but it hasn’t been enough to draw any real conclusions. Boutte’s usage in 11 and 12 personnel increased this week from last, but overall usage did not as the Texans went heavy personnel more often. Until Collins comes back, it doesn’t appear that the Texans have a playable wide receiver for fantasy purposes.
Indianapolis Colts
Alec Pierce (IND) vs. HOU: DID NOT PLAY
Josh Downs (IND) vs. HOU: 11 Targets, 5 Receptions, 77 Yards
So believe it or not, Downs’ snap share actually decreased from last week when Alec Pierce was dressed. Now with the Colts’ WR1 on IR, Downs saw a ton of targets but was on the field less overall. Suffice to say that the increase in usage is exciting even if the decrease in snap share is slightly concerning. It’s clear when he’s on the field, he’s a focal point of the offense, which is what fantasy managers are more concerned with in the long run.
Keenan Allen (IND) vs. HOU: 9 Targets, 6 Receptions, 63 Yards, TD
The wily veteran found his way to the end zone, pulling in six out of nine targets for 63 yards. Allen played on 52 of 71 offensive snaps, and looked completely healthy after battling an early season injury. He played as the lone wide receiver in 13 personnel on several occasions, which is encouraging for fantasy managers. We’ll see if he maintains that role as the season progresses.
Laquon Treadwell (IND) vs. HOU: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 20 Yards
Treadwell led the team in snap share, but ran just two more routes than Downs despite being on the field for 20% more snaps.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Brian Thomas Jr. (JAX) vs. NEP: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 8 Yards
Oh no. We’ve reached Marvin Harrison Jr. levels of panic for Brian Thomas Jr. in Jacksonville. BTJ’s snap share dipped below 40%, on the field for just 23 of 62 offensive snaps and garnering just one target. He’s definitely not a startable fantasy wide receiver and might as well be considered droppable in most leagues.
Parker Washington (JAX) vs. NEP: 5 Targets, 3 Receptions, 40 Yards, TD
Another game, another WR1 output for Parker Washington III, although it appears that the Patriots were at least cognizant that he was a major cog in the Jags offense. Washington had a touchdown catch called back for illegal formation, but the Jaguars came back to him on the next play for a score (and five more yards, woohoo)! It goes to show the connection that he and Trevor Lawrence have and the consistency in which the Jaguars continue to attempt to get him the ball.
Jakobi Meyers (JAX) vs. NEP: 8 Targets, 7 Receptions, 64 Yards, TD
A busy game for Jakobi Meyers as he led the team in snaps (50), routes run (30) and targets (8). The veteran wide receiver established himself as second on the Jags’ wide receiver pecking order with seven catches and a score. He’s a rock solid option at flex and will see a bump in value during bye weeks with other notable receivers out of action.
Josh Cameron (JAX) vs. NEP: 2 Targets, 1 Reception, 12 Yards, TD
Cameron matched BTJ’s total snaps and is creeping up on the third-year receiver in the depth chart. I wouldn’t be shocked to see Thomas’ name involved in trade rumors because of the emergence of Cameron (and the looming presence of Travis Hunter).
Kansas City Chiefs
Rashee Rice (KC) vs. MIA: 9 Targets, 7 Receptions, 88 Yards
The Chiefs seemed to be focused on getting Rice more involved in this game, knowing they out-matched the Dolphins across the board. This was a clear get-right spot for the wide receiver. Mahomes targeted Rice at a 40% clip, peppering the wide receiver with opportunities at a far higher rate than Weeks 1 and 2. Rice took advantage with a team-high seven catches for 88 yards and looked more engaged and involved than in previous weeks. Maybe this is a turning point, but I still question his ability to separate after a tumultuous offseason that clearly was not spent working out.
Xavier Worthy (KC) vs. MIA: 2 Targets, 2 Receptions, 20 Yards
Worthy was on the field for a team-high 43 snaps and ran a team-high 23 routes but was hardly involved in this Chiefs offense that was aligned in heavy formations more often than they have been in previous weeks.
Tyquan Thornton (KC) vs. MIA: 2 Targets, 2 Receptions, 22 Yards
Same with Thornton, the Chiefs didn’t really need to go over the top in this game, so they chose not to. That’s Thornton’s niche role in this offense.
Jalen Royals (KC) vs. MIA: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 11 Yards
Las Vegas Raiders
Tre Tucker (LVR) vs. NOS: 4 Targets, 4 Receptions, 43 Yards
This was a let down after last week’s offensive explosion, but Tucker is running routes at a reliable rate. With the return of Bowers, the target share will reduce certainly, but at least he’s still on the field.
Jalen Nailor (LVR) vs. NOS: 3 Targets, 1 Reception, 16 Yards
Nailor appears to be the WR2 in this offense, but he’s still rotating with Cody White and Jack Bech, making him nearly impossible to roster. Especially in an offense with two tight ends that have garnered as much attention as Michael Mayer and Brock Bowers, Nailor’s fantasy value is very low at the moment.
Cody White (LVR) vs. NOS: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 4 Yards, TD
So this guy is now officially the poster boy of vultured touchdowns now, right? That’s three scores in two games since being elevated off the practice squad. He is helping absolutely nobody.
Los Angeles Chargers
Quentin Johnston (LAC) vs. BUF: 6 Targets, 3 Receptions, 40 Yards
He and Ladd were on the field for the majority of the Chargers’ snaps, but Herbert seemed to throw Johnston more contested catches instead of the patented Mike McDaniel crossing routes in space.
Ladd McConkey (LAC) vs. BUF: 5 Targets, 4 Receptions, 66 Yards
He’s still a route technician and one of Justin Herbert’s favorite target, but the Bills seemed focused on limiting his touches as they funneled a lot of targets underneath in the short areas where Harris was waiting.
Tre’ Harris (LAC) vs. BUF: 7 Targets, 6 Receptions, 76 Yards
This might be the first time that Harris has led the team in targets, in spite of being on the field for only 40 snaps. He ran almost as many routes as Johnston and McConkey, but was targeted much more often as the Bills forced the Chargers to settle for the short area passes more often than not.
Marquez Valdes-Scantling (LAC) vs. BUF: 1 Target
MVS was targeted on an end zone throw, but Herbert forced the throw into traffic and the safety picked it off in the end zone, under-cutting the route.
Miami Dolphins
Chris Bell (MIA) vs. KCC: 7 Targets, 6 Receptions, 67 Yards
With Caleb Douglas out due to injury, Chris Bell stepped into a larger role as a starting wide receiver. Bell was on the field for 52 of 73 offensive snaps, mostly as the X receiver on the outside. He led the team in receptions and yards in his increased role. For Week 1 and Week 2, he served as a direct backup to Douglas, and it will be interesting to see how playing time shakes out between the two wide receivers when they’re both back and healthy.
Caleb Douglas (MIA) vs. KCC: DID NOT PLAY
Malik Washington (MIA) vs. KCC: 10 Targets, 5 Receptions, 56 Yards | 2 Carries, 5 Yards
Washington was a do-it-all receiver for the Dolphins, playing a team-high 63 snaps with most coming in the slot, some on the outside and some in the backfield after Achane went down with an injury. Washington was Malik Willis’ top target but pulled in just five catches. Look for the Dolphins to use Washington in this Swiss Army Knife role going forward if Achane misses significant time.
Ryan Miller (MIA) vs. KCC: 3 Targets, 2 Receptions, 15 Yards
New England Patriots
Romeo Doubs (NE) vs. JAX: 4 Targets, 3 Receptions, 49 Yards
DeMario Douglas (NE) vs. JAX: 5 Targets, 1 Reception
Mack Hollins (NE) vs. JAX: 9 Targets, 6 Receptions, 87 Yards
The Pats’ top three wide receiver each ran an identical 27 routes to tie for the team lead. Hollins led the way in targets, receptions and yards, and was targeted twice in the red zone, further establishing himself as a reliable receiving option in the absence of AJ Brown. Efton Chism III was also targeted twice in the red zone, but finished without a reception, with one of those end zone targets picked off by the Jaguars defense.
Kyle Williams (NE) vs. JAX: 3 Targets, 1 Reception, 34 Yards
The Patriots go-route-merchant, Williams pulled in one 34-yard reception on three targets. There’s not much more to his game at this point.
New York Jets
Garrett Wilson (NYJ) vs. DET: 13 Targets, 10 Receptions, 107 Yards, TD
With no Mitchell in the lineup, Wilson took over looking like a full-on ALPHA wide receiver. On the field for all but four snaps, Wilson ran 42 routes, garnered 13 targets and pulled in 10 catches for 107 and a score. He left the game during the two-minute drill and missed the Jets’ final offensive snap of the game.
Wilson missed a ton of time in 2025 but when he was in the game he was a top-10 wide receiver in the league. This season he’s got better quarterback play than he has in the past – yes, Geno Smith is an improvement believe it or not – and seems poised for a huge season if he can stay healthy.
I wish Garrett Wilson would have had quality QB play for his entire career.
One of the best WRs in the game, could make a case for top 5 IMO pic.twitter.com/3PCtOd9cMZ
— Jeremy (@Popes_FF) September 27, 2026
Adonai Mitchell (NYJ) vs. DET: DID NOT PLAY
Isaiah Williams (NYJ) vs. DET: 2 Targets, 1 Reception, 21 Yards
Sterling Shepard (NYJ) vs. DET: 3 Targets, 1 Reception, 3 Yards
In Mitchell’s absence, Isaiah Williams was on the field for 59 snaps as the WR2, but this is Wilson’s wide receiver room.
Pittsburgh Steelers
DK Metcalf (PIT) vs. CIN: 5 Targets, 3 Receptions, 31 Yards, TD
There’s no question who the WR1 in this offense is from a snap share standpoint. DK Metcalf was on the field for 59 out of 62 snaps and ran a team-high 37 routes, but was targeted just five times. Luckily for fantasy managers, one of those targets was a wide open look in the back of the end zone that Metcalf pulled in for a score.
Michael Pittman Jr. (PIT) vs. CIN: 5 Targets, 2 Receptions, 16 Yards
Michael Pittman Jr. returned from a one week absence to run 28 routes on 45 snaps, good for second among the Steelers wide receivers. For fantasy managers, the performance was uninspiring, but it was good to see a healthy MPJ back on the field. With the way that the Steelers used their tight ends though, targets may be thin for Pittman moving forward.
Roman Wilson (PIT) vs. CIN: 6 Targets, 3 Receptions, 60 Yards, TD
What an amazing start of the game for Roman Wilson, who caught three passes including a 38-yard touchdown where he separated from the man coverage by a country mile, on the Steelers first few drives. Then it unraveled. Wilson dropped a pass that resulted in a Bengals interception and may as well never have been heard from again. Aaron Rodgers’ trust is a valuable, but fickle mistress.
Ben Skowronek (PIT) vs. CIN: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 23 Yards, TD
Skowronek was involved mostly as a blocker, but ran an excellent route out of the backfield on a play action pass to get behind the defense for a wide open touchdown, his only catch of the game.
Germie Bernard (PIT) vs. CIN: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 14 Yards
After what appeared to be a breakthrough in Week 2 with Michael Pittamn Jr. out, Bernard saw just 17 snaps in Week 3.
Tennessee Titans
Carnell Tate (TEN) vs. NYG: 9 Targets, 6 Receptions, 58 Yards
It appears that Carnell Tate is the WR1 in the Titans offense, as he was on the field as the Z receiver for nearly every play. Though he had a decent day with career highs in nearly every receiving stat, it could have been even better. Tate was wide open in the end zone in the third quarter, but Ward was moving to his left and missed his rookie receiver badly on the clear opportunity as the Titans eventually turned the ball over on downs. He remains a flex consideration at best as long as he is tied to the under-performing Cam Ward.
Wan’Dale Robinson (TEN) vs. NYG: 11 Targets, 7 Receptions, 57 Yards, TD
Good for Wan’Dale for scoring a touchdown in his old stomping grounds. The former Giants wide receiver cashed in on a ball to the pylon, where he made a nice play for the score. He was on the field when the Titans went three wide receivers, typically playing in the slot. No surprise there. As always, he’s a PPR maven, but like Tate is still tied to Ward, so tread lightly.
Calvin Ridley (TEN) vs. NYG: 1 Target
Elic Ayomanor (TEN) vs. NYG: 3 Targets, 1 Reception, 11 Yards
It looked as if Ayomanor may have passed Ridley on the depth chart with the second-year wide receiver taking 48 snaps to Ridley’s 20, including most of them in 12 personnel.
Chimere Dike (TEN) vs. NYG: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 3 Yards, Fumble (LOST)
Dike fumbled the opening kickoff, setting the tone for the 0-3 Titans in this one.
NFC
Writer: Pranav Babarjung
Arizona Cardinals
Michael Wilson (ARI) vs. SF: 17 Targets, 11 Receptions, 89 Yards, TD
Last season’s PPR monster came back in this NFC West matchup. Jacoby Brissett threw out 52 passes, connecting on 38 total in a surprisingly close game. Wilson came down with his first score of the season after being targeted in the end zone four times throughout the game. Fantasy owners should hope Arizona stays relatively competitive, so that Brissett continues slinging it rather than giving rookie Carson Beck a shot.
Marvin Harrison Jr. (ARI) vs. SF: 5 Targets, 3 Receptions, 40 Yards
Harrison showed season highs in targets, receptions, and yards, but still had a disappointing finish. I will say, his 19-yard first down conversion catch was impressive, but we need to see a lot more of that to be fantasy-relevant. Out-targeting Kendrick Bourne is a step in the right direction.
Kendrick Bourne (ARI) vs. SF: 3 Targets, 2 Receptions, 22 Yards
Bourne continued to show that his week one showing was just a fluke. Avid screen pass enjoyer.
Jalen Brooks (ARI) vs. SF: 1 Target, 0 Receptions
Atlanta Falcons
Drake London (ATL) vs. GB: 10 Targets, 9 Receptions, 194 Yards
WE GOT LONDON ON THE TRACK! Michael Penix Jr. made his triumphant return to Atlanta to trounce the Packers on TNF. He started off slow: immediately throwing a pick and throwing a ridiculous amount of short screen passes. Then he realized the flow chart for this game had two successful options: hand the ball off to B. Robinson, or pass to London. Even without a TD, London finally returns his second round value with double digit targets and almost 200 yards. As long as Penix is able to stay healthy, London is a smash start.
Jahan Dotson (ATL) vs. GB: 3 Targets, 1 Reception, 11 Yards
Olamide Zaccheaus (ATL) vs. GB: 2 Targets, 2 Receptions, 9 Yards
Zachariah Branch (ATL) vs. GB: 2 Targets, 1 Reception, 7 Yards
No other receiver on this team can even be considered as a start option.
Carolina Panthers
Brycen Tremayne (CAR) vs. CLE: 6 Targets, 4 Receptions, 83 Yards
Tremayne suprisingly led this receiver room in this contest. He saw most of his production only after Jalen Coker left the game.
John Metchie III (CAR) vs. CLE: 5 Targets, 2 Receptions, 19 yards, TD
Metchie recorded Carolina’s only touchdown of the game, giving them the lead in the fourth. He didn’t get any significant route volume.
Jalen Coker (CAR) vs. CLE: 4 Targets, 2 Receptions, 18 Yards
Coker left the game with a quad injury in the third quarter. It (allegedly) shouldn’t hold him out for too long.
Tetairoa McMillan (CAR) vs. CLE: 5 Targets, 2 Receptions, 17 Yards
Oof. The fourth round pick put up his worst performance of the season when facing a stout defense. The big receiver didn’t have time to develop his routes as Bryce Young was swarmed. He wasn’t able to complete the four-yard end zone target that rounded out the second half, which could have salvaged his fantasy day.
David Moore (CAR) vs. CLE: 2 Targets, 0 Receptions
Chicago Bears
The Bears host the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. Both of those teams will be covered in our Monday Night edition of What We Saw, published on Tuesday morning.
Dallas Cowboys
CeeDee Lamb (DAL) vs. BAL: 8 Targets, 7 Receptions, 112 Yards, 2-PT Conversion
Lamb didn’t log a touchdown in Rio, but had a solid day nonetheless with over 100 yards and a 2-PT conversion as a treat. Unlike previous games, he was targeted consistently throughout the game in this contest. Dallas walked away with another loss, but fantasy owners should still be pleased.
George Pickens (DAL) vs. BAL: 11 Targets, 7 Receptions, 82 Yards
Pickens led the team in targets and had his best showing of the season. He had a chance at an even better performance, but couldn’t come down with either of his two end zone targets at the tail end of the fourth quarter.
Ryan Flournoy (DAL) vs. BAL: 8 Targets, 2 Receptions, 22 Yards
Flournoy puts up another relatively high-target performance for a WR3, though it didn’t yield any fantasy points.
Kavontae Turpin (DAL) vs. BAL: 2 Targets, 1 Reception, 9 Yards | 1 Carry, 9 Yards, TD
Turpin remains a fast gadget play brought in to change the pace. Today he was successful, going the whole nine yards to score on the end around.
Detroit Lions
Isaac TeSlaa (DET) vs. NYJ: 3 Targets, 3 Receptions, 66 Yards
TeSlaa led the Lions wide receivers in a game that was just absolutely dominated by Jahmyr Gibbs. The Jets apparently have a stout pass defense, because Gibbs seemed to be the only thing keeping the chains moving. TeSlaa did make some important catches, converting a fourth-and-two and a 49-yarder to set up the game winning score.
Jameson Williams (DET) vs. NYJ: 4 Targets, 4 Receptions, 49 Yards
In the beginning it looked like Williams was in for a high target game, catching two of his four passes on the first Detroit drive. But he only saw two more targets after that point, both coming in the third quarter. Another subpar day from Williams.
Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) vs. NYJ: 8 Targets, 4 Receptions, 19 Yards, TD
19 yards off eight targets is ROUGH. St. Brown managed to save his day with an early touchdown, but not much else. Just the nature of today’s Gibbs show.
Green Bay Packers
Matthew Golden (GB) vs. ATL: 12 Targets, 5 Receptions, 100 Yards, TD
Golden leads the team in targets and yards, adding a nice garbage time touchdown grab that was underthrown by Jordan Love. Earlier in the game, he had just beaten his man and would have been open for a touchdown, but was tripped and got a DPI for his efforts. This team has no run game and no defense without Micah Parsons. A perfect spot for the second-year target hog.
Christian Watson (GB) vs. ATL: 10 Targets, 7 Receptions, 96 Yards, TD
Watson’s first reception was a short four-yard touchdown that he seemingly gets every week. He got another (seven-yard) end zone target on an unsuccessful fourth-and-one. With Golden, these two are the premier pass catchers on a team that will be playing from behind often. The only concern here is QB injury. Love was taking hit after hit behind a swiss cheese line.
Skyy Moore (GB) vs. ATL: 7 Targets, 3 Receptions, 31 Yards
Moore saw an uptick in targets this week, likely taking over Jayden Reed’s slot role.
J. Michael Sturdivant (GB) vs. ATL: 3 Targets, 3 Receptions, 22 Yards
Bo Melton (GB) vs. OPP: 1 Target, 0 Receptions
Los Angeles Rams
Davante Adams (LAR) vs. DEN: 13 Targets, 7 Receptions, 137 Yards
Fun little statline from another Puka-less explosion game. This guy is just ridiculous when he gets fed. No TDs today, but if Adams was a little more spry he may have taken a 49-yard catch and run to the house in the fourth quarter. Target volume becomes so concentrated without Puka. They essentially had Kyren Williams playing out wide, and he was doing pretty well.
Konata Mumpfield (LAR) vs. DEN: 8 Targets, 4 Receptions, 93 Yards, TD
Mumpfield had just one catch going into the fourth quarter. Matthew Stafford then threw a pick six (making him the all time NFL Leader) and came back with a vengeance. He was sacked on the first play, but then threw three straight passes for 21, nine, and 48-yard touchdown. All in one minute and eleven seconds. Surgery isn’t off the table for Puka, and Mumpfield could be an interesting pick up if he misses more time.
Minnesota Vikings
Jordan Addison (MIN) vs. TB: 9 Targets, 5 Receptions, 90 Yards, TD
Justin Jefferson leaving the game proved one thing: this offense can only support one fantasy WR. Addison had a productive fantasy day, but most of his production came off two passes. He caught a 30-yarder and a 41-yard touchdown with one play in between. If Jefferson misses time, Addison will be a solid choice, even with questionable play from Kyler Murray.
Justin Jefferson (MIN) vs. TB: 2 Targets, 2 Receptions, 32 Yards
Jefferson seemed to be in for a big day, catching both of his targets in the first drive. He left soon after with an ankle injury and did not return. He still ended as the second-leading WR, despite essentially only playing one drive.
Jauan Jennings (MIN) vs. TB: 2 Targets, 1 Receptions, 1 Yard
Even with Jjettas out, Jennings remains unstartable.
Tai Felton (MIN) vs. TB: 2 Targets, 0 Receptions
New Orleans Saints
Chris Olave (NO) vs. LV: 13 Targets, 9 Receptions, 107 Yards
This Saints team just plays in banger after banger. Olave continued his double-digit target streak, but the end zone was all about the tight ends in this outing. Juwan Johnson and Noah Fant caught two TDs each, leaving none for this receiver corps. Still a solid showing from Olave as the clear lead pass-catcher.
Devaughn Vele (NO) vs. LV: 6 Targets, 3 Receptions, 39 Yards
Vele was hurt more by the TE focus, logging season lows in targets, receptions, and yards. He was targeted in the end zone once, as a bit of a silver lining. Still worth rostering until Jordyn Tyson returns.
Bryce Lance (NO) vs. LV: 3 Targets, 0 Receptions
New York Giants
Malik Nabers (NYG) vs. TEN: 6 Targets, 5 Receptions, 26 Yards
Darnell Mooney (NYG) vs. TEN: 3 Targets, 2 Receptions, 20 Yards | 1 Carry, 9 Yards
Malachi Fields (NYG) vs. TEN: 2 Targets, 2 Receptions, 19 Yards
Odell Beckham Jr. (NYG) vs. TEN: 1 Target, 0 Receptions
This game felt like coughing baby vs. coughing baby. Nabers led the receiving room but only had 26 yards to show for it. The Jameis Winston of today is a far cry from 30/30 Jameis of old. There was just no success in the red zone, leading to the abysmal 12-7 final scoreline. The Giants walked away with an ugly W, disappointing Nabers fantasy owners everywhere.
Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles travel to Los Angeles on Monday night to face the Bears. Both of those teams will be covered in our Monday Night edition of What We Saw, published on Tuesday morning.
Seattle Seahawks
Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA) vs. WAS: 14 Targets, 10 Receptions, 128 Yards, 2 TDs
Breaking news: reigning OPOY does OPOY things yet again. This guy is seemingly unstoppable, no matter who is under center. Sam Darnold did spread the ball out a little more than Drew Lock, but that didn’t detract from JSN’s production at all. After throwing the pick 6, Darnold marched right back down the field by leaning on JSN as a crutch with three straight 10+ yard receptions. Though they came away with a loss, game script just does not matter to this fantasy GOAT. He’s at six TDs through three weeks, with at least 120 yards in each game.
Tory Horton (SEA) vs. WAS: 3 Targets, 3 Receptions, 48 Yards
With a more experienced QB back in the driver seat, Horton finally saw some targets. They were minimal but it was enough to make him the second-leading WR in terms of yards.
Cooper Kupp (SEA) vs. WAS: 5 Targets, 4 Receptions, 46 Yards, TD
Kupp found the end zone to cap off a quick one-minute drive to bring Seattle up to 31 late in the fourth. He was only targeted in the second quarter apart from the TD.
Rashid Shaheed (SEA) vs. WAS: 3 Targets, 2 Receptions, 14 Yards
Any hopes of Shaheed having consistent WR2 volume on this team should be well and truly dead.
San Francisco 49ers
Deebo Samuel Sr. (SF) vs. ARI: 0 Targets, 0 Receptions, 80 Yards, TD | 2 Carries, 14 Yards
You are not reading that statline wrong. On the 9ers first drive, a Mike Evans two-yard reception became an 80-yard Deebo touchdown after Evans laterals it back to him to race down the sideline. He had no other targets on the day, adding just two carries to his total. It will be interesting to see his usage after this already struggling receiver room took another hit today.
Jordan Watkins (SF) vs. ARI: 2 Targets, 2 Receptions, 60 Yards
Watkins caught two huge passes, converting a third down with one and setting up a field goal to end the second half. He could be an interesting waiver grab if Evans misses time.
Mike Evans (SF) vs. ARI: 6 Targets, 3 Receptions, 34 Yards, TD
It’s a shame Evans didn’t get any passing points for his pitch to Deebo. It’s even more of a shame that the veteran receiver was carted off with a rib injury. Before he left, he was leading the team in targets, and caught an absolute dot from Brock Purdy for a touchdown.
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Jacob Cowing (SF) vs. ARI: 2 Targets, 0 Receptions
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Emeka Egbuka (TB) vs. MIN: 9 Targets, 5 Receptions, 62 Yards
Egbuka puts up yet another disappointing fantasy performance, even off 9 targets. To add injury to insult, Baker Mayfield went down with a dislocated thumb on his throwing hand in the fourth quarter. His backup is rookie Jalon Daniels, who came into this game and threw three passes for no completions and an interception. The future looks bleak for Egbuka owners.
Ted Hurst III (TB) vs. MIN: 4 Targets, 1 Reception, 40 Yards, TD
After being peppered with deep targets in the last two weeks, the rookie finally got his with a wide open 40-yard bomb in the first quarter. Unfortunately that ended up being his only reception in the game.
Chris Godwin Jr. (TB) vs. MIN: 4 Targets, 3 Receptions, 25 Yards
Godwin seems to be resigned to this low target/reception/yardage role in this offense. Pretty much the same thing every week with this guy.
Tez Johnson (TB) vs. MIN: 2 Targets, 1 Receptions, 8 Yards
Jalen McMillan (TB) vs. MIN: 1 Target, 0 Receptions
Washington Commanders
Terry McLaurin (WAS) vs. SEA: 9 Targets, 6 Receptions, 77 Yards, TD
McLaurin owners rejoice. Leading the team in targets finally yielded some fantasy points with an easy 30-yard TD grab in man coverage. He saw consistent targets despite the Washington commanding most of this game from the front.
Stefon Diggs (WAS) vs. SEA: 7 Targets, 4 Receptions, 33 Yards
As expected, without a touchdown, Diggs didn’t have a particularly good performance. He surprisingly didn’t even see any end zone targets in this outing.
Jaylin Lane (WAS) vs. SEA: 1 Targets, 1 Receptions, 21 Yards
Antonio Williams (WAS) vs. SEA: 4 Targets, 2 Receptions, 15 Yards
The rookie logged his showing of the season, but was still third in targets on the team.
Treylon Burks (WAS) vs. SEA: 2 Targets, 2 Receptions, 13 Yards, TD
The creator of last year’s contender for TD of the year found the end zone again, but didn’t see any consistent target volume.