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Ridley caught two of eight targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 17-9 loss to Kansas City.

Ridley drew more defensive attention after topping 100 yards in his Jacksonville debut, and he was held in check this time while Christian Kirk led the team with 11 catches for 110 yards on 14 targets. Trevor Lawrence has thrown for just 457 yards through two games, so it's possible that Ridley and Kirk could be productive simultaneously once the talented third-year quarterback finds his groove. Doing so may not be easy in Week 3 against a Houston team that held Lawrence without a passing touchdown in two 2022 meetings.

Dell brought in seven of 10 targets for 72 yards and a touchdown in the Texans' 31-20 loss to the Colts on Sunday. He also returned one punt for 13 yards.

The rookie was granted an elevated role due to Noah Brown's placement on injured reserve with a groin injury, and Dell made very good use of the extra snaps Sunday. The 2023 third-round pick tied Nico Collins for the team lead in receptions while checking in third in receiving yards, and he recorded his first NFL touchdown on a 23-yard catch in the fourth quarter that served as Houston's final points of the afternoon. Given his encouraging performance Sunday and Stroud's seemingly quick learning curve, Dell shapes up as an intriguing fantasy option during a Week 3 road matchup against the Jaguars.

Collins secured seven of nine targets for 146 yards and a touchdown in the Texans' 31-20 loss to the Colts on Sunday.

Collins tied for the team lead in receptions while setting the pace in receiving yards by a comfortable margin. The fourth-year pro made a spectacular contested catch on his touchdown grab, an eight-yard reception in traffic late in the first quarter. Collins has been rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud's favorite receiver through the first two games of the second overall pick's professional career, as Collins will carry a 13-226-1 line on 20 targets into a Week 3 divisional road clash against the Jaguars.

Kirk caught 11 of 14 targets for 110 yards in Sunday's 17-9 loss to Kansas City. He also completed one pass for minus-1 yard.

Kirk was held to one catch in the season opener, but he bounced back in Week 2, accounting for half of Trevor Lawrence's 22 completions and more than half of his 216 passing yards. The 26-year-old wide receiver's productive performance included a 45-yard catch in the third quarter. Meanwhile, Calvin Ridley and Zay Jones combined for two catches on 14 targets after racking up 156 yards and two touchdowns between them last week. Figuring out the hot hand in Jacksonville's receiving corps from week to week may not be an easy task, but perhaps having Ridley on hand to draw the defense's attention will work to Kirk's benefit in Week 3 against the Texans, who limited Kirk to three catches for 32 yards across two meetings last season.

Metcalf brought in all six targets for 75 yards in the Seahawks' 37-31 overtime win over the Lions on Sunday.

Metcalf finished with a team-high receiving yardage total despite having exited the game for a time with a rib injury in the first half after being sandwiched by two Lions defenders at the goal line on a catch attempt. Although he wasn't to make a second trip to the end zone in as many weeks to open the season, Metcalf did double up his Week 1 catch total and recorded 28 more receiving yards. He'll next take aim at the Panthers in a Week 3 home matchup.

Moore brought in six of seven targets for 104 yards in the Bears' 27-17 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Moore comfortably led the Bears in receiving yardage while also setting the pace in receptions. The veteran's performance following a quiet debut in the Week 1 loss to the Packers was along the lines of what was expected after a strong body of work during OTAs, training camp and the preseason, and Moore will undoubtedly be called upon plenty as the Bears look to keep up with the Chiefs in a Week 3 road matchup.

Wicks caught two of four targets for 40 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 25-24 loss to the Falcons.

Wicks extended Green Bay's lead by breaking a tackle en route to a 32-yard touchdown during the third quarter. While that marked the rookie fifth-rounder's first end-zone trip, it wasn't enough for the Packers to avoid a late defeat. Still, in leading his team in receiving yards Sunday, Wicks turned in a commendable performance with usual top wideout Christian Watson (hamstring) sidelined once again.

Doubs caught two of three targets for 30 yards in Sunday's 25-24 loss to the Falcons.

Doubs made a pair of 15-yard receptions, but that was the full extent of his production in another game where usual top wideout Christian Watson (hamstring) was sidelined. After Doubs scored twice in Week 1, it was rookie Jayden Reed who tallied two touchdowns Sunday, and fellow first-year wideout Dontayvion Wicks also scored. Whether or not Watson returns in Week 3 versus the Saints, Doubs will strive to make a bigger impact than he did in Sunday's defeat.

Reed caught four of eight targets for 37 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 25-24 loss to the Falcons.

Reed scored his first career touchdown on a nine-yard push pass during the first quarter. He then capped a drive that saw him make a few receptions with a 10-yard touchdown during the third quarter. With top wideout Christian Watson (hamstring) sidelined thus far, Reed has provided a nice playmaking element to Green Bay's offense that should see him remain involved as the third receiver even if Watson returns in Week 3 versus the Saints.

Evans secured six of eight targets for 171 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 27-17 win over the Bears on Sunday.

Evans exploded for his second-highest yardage total since the 2020 season, with a 70-yard catch-and-run play that kicked off the Buccaneers' third possession serving as one of his main highlights of the afternoon. While Evans ran out of gas before reaching the end zone on that play, he made up for it with a key 32-yard scoring grab in the latter portion of the third quarter that extended a 13-10 lead. Evans and Baker Mayfield have flashed excellent chemistry over their first two games, as the multi-time Pro Bowl receiver will go into a Week 3 home matchup against the Eagles on Monday, Sept. 25 with a 12-237-2 line on 18 targets this season.