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  • Falcons' KhaDarel Hodge: Non-factor in Week 1

    Hodge (ankle) played 20 snaps (seven offensive) and didn't record any counting stats during Sunday's 24-10 win over the Panthers.

    Despite logging back-to-back full sessions to end the practice week, Hodge was questionable heading into the contest due to an ankle injury. He was cleared ahead of kickoff but didn't make an impact. Hodge's seven offensive snaps were the fewest among Atlanta's wideouts who actually saw action, trailing Drake London (47), Mack Hollins (33) and Scotty Miller (10).

  • Scott Miller WR | CHI

    Falcons' Scotty Miller: No targets in season opener

    Miller played 17 snaps (10 offensive) and didn't record a target in Sunday's win over the Panthers, but he registered one solo tackle. He also returned one punt for four yards.

    Miller signed this offseason to replace Damiere Byrd as Atlanta's top deep threat, but as expected, it'll be difficult for the speedster to garner many targets playing in a run-heavy offense that also features three former first-round picks at skill positions. While he was a non-factor on offense, Miller did some good things on special teams and split punt-return duties with Dee Alford.

  • Mack Hollins WR | NE

    Falcons' Mack Hollins: Modest production in Week 1

    Hollins caught three of four targets for 31 yards during Sunday's 24-10 win over the Panthers.

    Hollins finished second on the team in targets behind Bijan Robinson (six) and second on the team in receiving yards behind Kyle Pitts (44). Hollins was also one of three pass catchers to secure at least three receptions and is clearly locked in as Atlanta's No. 2 wideout, though he still remains the third or fourth option in the passing attack. Hollins' 33 offensive snaps were the second most among wideouts, trailing only Drake London, and well ahead of Scotty Miller (10) and KhaDarel Hodge (seven). However, as evidenced by London's zero-catch performance in the season opener, fantasy managers will have to be cautious about relying on pass catchers in coach Arthur Smith's run-heavy scheme.

  • Kayshon Boutte WR | HOU

    Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Logs 55 snaps in Week 1

    Boutte was on the field for 55 of a possible 80 snaps on offense in Sunday's season-opening 25-20 loss to the Eagles, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

    Boutte saw an expanded workload in Week 1 with fellow WR DeVante Parker (knee) inactive, but the 2023 sixth-rounder wasn't credited with a catch on four targets. Boutte did appear to haul in a key fourth-down pass inside the 10-yard line late in the game, but a replay review revealed that he had only one foot inbounds. Looking ahead to Week 2, Boutte's role in the offense hinges on Parker's availability. If Parker is back in action, Boutte figures to work in a complementary role behind JuJu Smith-Schuster, Kendrick Bourne and Parker.

  • Jamal Agnew WR | ATL

    Jaguars' Jamal Agnew: Two carries Week 1

    Agnew had two carries for minus-2 yards, returned one kickoff for 20 yards and returned two punts for 58 yards during Sunday's 31-21 win against the Colts.

    The 28-year-old played just five offensive snaps as Christian Kirk, Calvin Ridley and Zay Jones dominated the playing time among Jacksonville's wideouts. Agnew delivered a 48-yard punt return during the fourth quarter to help set up a Jaguars touchdown, but he's unlikely to have much of an offensive role beyond gadget plays while the aforementioned trio remains healthy.

  • Patriots' Ty Montgomery: Catches two passes in Week 1

    Montgomery logged seven of a possible 80 snaps on offense in Sunday's season-opening 25-20 loss to the Eagles, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

    Montgomery, who was brought back to the team's 53-man roster Saturday, worked behind Rhamondre Stevenson (58 snaps) and Ezekiel Elliott (28 snaps) Sunday en route to carrying once for seven yards and catching two of his three targets for nine yards. There could be weeks where the versatile Montgomery is more involved in the Patriots' passing game, but for now he's off the fantasy radar as long as the team's top duo is available.

  • Miles Boykin WR | CHI

    Steelers' Miles Boykin: Not targeted in defeat

    Boykin wasn't targeted during the Steelers' 30-7 loss to San Francisco on Sunday.

    Boykin made Pittsburgh's final roster for the start of the 2023 campaign, but he was on the field for just five offensive snaps in the regular-season opener. He saw a role on special teams but is unlikely to have a fantasy-relevant role early in the season. Boykin could see a slight uptick in snaps if Diontae Johnson (hamstring) is forced to miss additional time, but it still seems unlikely that he'd have a significant role on offense.

  • Josh Palmer WR | BUF

    Chargers' Joshua Palmer: Logs 55 offensive snaps in loss

    Palmer caught his only target for four yards in the 36-34 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.

    If you look at only the box score, it would appear as if 2023 first-round pick Quentin Johnston has already supplanted Palmer in the pecking order, as the rookie had three targets. But on closer inspection, Palmer far outpaced Johnston in playing time, registering 55 offensive snaps compared to Johnston's 22. Palmer has been a trusted target for quarterback Justin Herbert when the team has been without Keenan Allen or Mike Williams, and it's clear at least based off Week 1 playing time that Palmer could serve that same function this season.

  • Derius Davis WR | LAC

    Chargers' Derius Davis: Plays only three offensive snaps

    Davis caught his lone reception for five yards in Sunday's 36-34 loss to the Dolphins.

    The speedy rookie played just three total offensive snaps, significantly fewer than projected No. 4 target Joshua Palmer (55 snaps). Davis will likely be an electric special-teams returner for the Chargers, but at least based off his performance Week 1, he won't have a significant impact offensively.

  • Chargers' Quentin Johnston: Just 22 offensive snaps

    Johnston tallied two catches on three targets for nine yards in Sunday's 36-34 loss to the Dolphins.

    Despite the fact Mike Williams was sidelined for part of the first half due to a head injury, Johnston only saw 22 offensive snaps, far below supposed No. 4 wide receiver Joshua Palmer's 55. It's possible the Chargers simply want to ease Johnston into NFL action, but the big-bodied first-round pick was expected to fill a significant role right away. His fantasy upside in Week 2 against the Titans could depend on Williams' availability.

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