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Gage (hamstring) secured five of six targets for 28 yards in the Buccaneers' 20-10 win over the Saints on Sunday.

Gage was able to play through his hamstring issues for a second straight week to open the season, finishing with a team-high number of catches in a game in which the Buccaneers were down both Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Julio Jones (knee), and during which Mike Evans was ejected early in the fourth quarter. Gage has been even more of a short-area target over his first two games in Tampa Bay than he was in Atlanta, and he may have an uphill battle to rack up yardage against a tough Packers secondary Week 3 next Sunday.

Samuel caught seven of nine targets for 78 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 36-27 loss to the Lions. He added a 21-yard rush on his lone carry.

Samuel finally got the Commanders on the board with a 15-yard touchdown in the third quarter and wound up with at least a share of the team lead in targets, catches and receiving yards. After failing to get into the end zone in an injury-riddled first season with Washington, Samuel has shown the skills that made him an attractive free agent for Washington in the 2021 offseason, opening the 2022 campaign with a two-game touchdown streak. He'll look to build on this hot start at home against the Eagles in Week 3.

Perriman brought in three of five targets for 45 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 20-10 win over the Saints on Sunday.

Perriman was able to overcome a knee injury to garner active status, and his presence became even more important in the fourth quarter when Mike Evans was ejected for his part in a multi-player brawl. Perriman then came down with a 28-yard touchdown grab down the right sideline with 7:41 remaining to snap a 3-3 tie and give the Buccaneers a lead they wouldn't relinquish. Despite the solid success Sunday, Perriman could bump down the depth chart Week 3 against the Packers depending on the status of Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Julio Jones (knee).

McLaurin caught four of eight targets for 75 yards and added a seven-yard run in Sunday's 36-27 loss to the Lions.

McLaurin finished three yards and one target shy of Curtis Samuel's team-leading totals. Both Samuel and Jahan Dotson got into the end zone again after doing so last week, but McLaurin failed to extend his own touchdown streak to two games. McLaurin remains the top wide receiver for Washington heading into a Week 3 showdown with the Eagles, but the gap between him and the alternative options appears substantially smaller than it was last season.

St. Brown caught nine of 12 targets for 116 yards with two touchdowns while rushing twice for 68 yards during Sunday's 36-27 win over Washington.

Through two games, it seems as if preseason concerns that St. Brown wouldn't be able to maintain the target share he handled down the stretch of last year were significantly overblown. While perhaps benefiting from an inviting matchup with the Commanders down Kamren Curl (thumb) in this one, St. Brown nonetheless racked up yet another productive fantasy outing. In fact, he has now tied the NFL record with eight consecutive games with at least eight receptions while also logging nine total touchdowns and some rushing production over that span. Seemingly matchup-proof given his role in an ascending Lions offense, St. Brown will remain a quality fantasy option in Week 3 against the Vikings.

Moore caught three of five targets for 41 yards and rushed once for minus-6 yards in Sunday's 31-30 win over the Browns.

Moore tied for third on the team in targets behind Garrett Wilson (14) and tight end Tyler Conklin (nine). Wilson turned his volume into 102 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing better chemistry with Joe Flacco. Moore's upside in Week 3 against the Bengals could be capped with Flacco expected to remain under center, but the Jets' offense looked much more capable in this one after mustering just nine points in the season opener against Baltimore.

Evans secured three of four targets for 61 yards in the Buccaneers' 20-10 win over the Saints on Sunday. He was ejected from the game with 12:55 remaining for his role in a multi-player brawl, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Evans managed a team-leading receiving yardage tally before his unceremonious exit, showing no apparent ill effects from the calf injury that had limited him during the past week. However, the veteran's ejection, which came after he ran off the sideline to shove the Saints' Marshon Lattimore down while he was scuffling with several of his teammates, could have been costly, as the game was tied 3-3 at the time. Tampa Bay was able to escape with a 10-point win, while Evans will look to raise his production at the expense of a tough Packers defense in a Week 3 home showdown next Sunday.

Thomas brought in six of nine targets for 65 yards and a touchdown in the Saints' 20-10 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Thomas paced the Saints in receptions on the afternoon, and he salvaged his fantasy day with a late seven-yard touchdown grab, already his third touchdown on the campaign. Two games in, Thomas looks to be at full health following a missed 2021 season due to his troublesome ankle, but it remains to be seen if it will be Jameis Winston, who is reportedly playing through multiple back fractures, or Andy Dalton throwing him the ball in a Week 3 road divisional matchup versus the Panthers next Sunday.

Olave secured five of 13 targets for 80 yards in the Saints' 20-10 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday. He also lost a fumble.

Olave's yardage and target tallies led the Saints on the afternoon, making it a solid encore performance for the rookie after a 3-41 effort in Week 1 that included a two-point conversion catch. Olave showed off his speed on his game-long 51-yard grab, but with Jameis Winston revealed to be playing through multiple back fractures, it remains to be seen if it will be the latter or Andy Dalton targeting Olave in a Week 3 road battle against the Panthers.

Kirk caught all six of his targets for 78 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 24-0 win over the Colts.

Kirk didn't replicate the volume from his spectacular Week 1 performance, but he still turned in an impressive showing. He found the end zone on receptions of 10 and five yards while also chipping in lengthier gains of 26 and 21 yards in between. It's still early, but Kirk appears to be in line for a breakout season as he has tallied 12 receptions for 195 yards and two touchdowns in his first two games with Jacksonville.