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Pickens hauled in one of three targets for 23 yards during the Steelers' 17-14 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.

Pickens' playing time increased during Sunday's matchup, as he played 85 percent of the team's offensive snaps after he was on the field for just 71 percent during last week's regular-season opener. He had the team's longest reception of the game against the Patriots with a 23-yard catch late in the second quarter, but that was the only reception he logged in Week 2. After generating plenty of buzz during the preseason, the rookie second-rounder has been limited to just two catches for 26 yards on six targets over his first two regular-season games in the NFL.

Claypool hauled in four of six targets for 26 yards during the Steelers' 17-14 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.

Claypool has drawn a consistent number of targets over the first two weeks of the regular season, but he's averaging just 5.5 yards per reception over his first two games catching passes from Mitch Trubisky. The 2020 second-rounder also had six rushes during last week's regular-season opener, but he failed to record any touches on the ground against New England. Although Claypool's consistent target share has been encouraging, his efficiency is a concern in an offense that has failed to top 200 passing yards in either of the first two games of the regular season.

Humphrey was on the field for 26 of a possible 68 snaps on offense in Sunday's 17-14 win over the Steelers, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

In the process, Humphrey caught one of his two targets for 11 yards Week 2. For now, the 24-year-old is off the fantasy radar while working as a depth option in a New England wideout corps that also includes Jakobi Meyers, DeVante Parker, Nelson Agholor and Kendrick Bourne.

Evans has been suspended one game as a result of his role in a multi-player brawl for which he was ejected from Sunday's 20-10 win over the Saints, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Evans is the only suspension to result from Sunday's events, per Adam Schefter of ESPN, though more fines still could be handed out. Back in 2017, a similar scenario played out that saw Evans receive a one-game suspension due to a conflict with Marshon Lattimore, who also was involved in Sunday's fracas. Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Julio Jones (knee) both sat out Sunday's win due to injuries, so Tampa Bay's receiving corps may be significantly depleted versus Green Bay in Week 3. Evans can appeal the suspension.

Hollins caught five passes for 66 yards on eight targets in an overtime loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.

Hollins paced the Raiders in receiving yards Sunday while Arizona's defense limited Davante Adams to a 2-12-1 line on seven targets, but much of Hollins' production came early in the contest, as he made all five of his catches before halftime. Hollins did manage to draw a massive defensive pass interference penalty late in the third quarter, advancing the ball 47 yards and into field-goal range. Fellow receiver Hunter Renfrow (concussion) was injured on the final play of overtime, so Hollins could see a worthwhile target share again Week 3 against the Titans if Renfrow fails to clear protocol.

Bourne was on the field for 24 of a possible 68 snaps on offense in Sunday's 17-14 win over the Steelers, en route to catching two of his three targets for 16 yards, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Bourne was more involved in the Patriots offense Sunday than he was in the team's season opener (two snaps), but until he sees more consistent playing time and targets, he'll be a risky fantasy lineup option. Through New England's first two games, Jakobi Meyers and Nelson Agholor profile as QB Mac Jones' preferred wide receiver options.

Parker, who was on the field for 52 of a possible 68 snaps on offense in Sunday's 17-14 win over the Steelers, did not record a catch in the contest, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Though Parker logged the second-most snaps among the Patriots' wide receivers Week 2, he saw only two targets in the contest, with Jakobi Meyers (13 targets, nine catches) and Nelson Agholor (six catches on six targets) pacing the team's passing attack against Pittsburgh. Two games into his 2022 season, Parker has just one catch (on four targets) for nine yards, and until he picks up the pace the 29-year-old won't be a reliable fantasy option.

Cracraft secured one of two targets for two yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 42-38 win over the Ravens.

Cracraft played just 16 offensive snaps Sunday, but he caught one of Tua Tagovailoa's six touchdowns early in the fourth quarter, a key component of Miami's comeback victory. Cracraft still remains off the fantasy radar and is scheduled to revert to the Dolphins' practice squad, but he's making a good argument for a spot on the 53-man roster.

Hart wasn't targeted in the 27-7 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.

Hart didn't play on offense in Week 1, but he logged one offensive snap in Week 2. The 26-year-old mostly sticks to special teams.

Brown played one snap on offense in a 36-27 loss to Detroit on Sunday.

The 2021 third-round pick has seen four offensive snaps and no targets through two weeks, and he hasn't played all that much on special teams either. Brown's roster spot could come into question this season, depending on Washington's health at wide receiver and needs at other positions.