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Braxton Berrios WR | NYG
Jets' Braxton Berrios: Five catches in pass-heavy loss
Berrios caught five of six targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 24-9 loss to the Ravens. He added two kickoff returns for 48 yards and two punt returns for 30 yards.
The Jets were able to get each of their top four wide receivers involved as Joe Flacco aired it out 59 times, but New York's unlikely to go that pass-heavy often moving forward. Berrios finished fourth among the team's wideouts in both targets and receiving yards, and he was seventh on the team overall in targets. Barring an injury to Elijah Moore, Corey Davis or Garrett Wilson, Berrios will remain limited to a part-time role in Week 2 against the Browns and beyond.
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Quintez Cephus WR | HOU
Lions' Quintez Cephus: Sees just two offensive snaps
Cephus logged two offensive snaps but did not have a target during Sunday's 38-35 loss to the Eagles.
Cephus and Kalif Raymond only saw a handful of snaps behind Amon-Ra St. Brown, DJ Chark and Josh Reynolds. Within an offense that will also feed its running backs and tight ends in the passing game, Cephus figures to remain far off the fantasy radar while everyone is healthy.
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Equanimeous St. Brown WR | SF
Bears' Equanimeous St. Brown: Scores in Bears debut
St. Brown posted an 18-yard touchdown reception in the Bears' 19-10 win over the 49ers on Sunday.
With Velus Jones (hamstring) missing the game, St. Brown tied Darnell Mooney with three targets to lead the Bears receivers. On his score, there was a slight coverage bust, and he got behind the defense for the score. He should continue to see targets as long as Jones misses time. After that, he could fall outside the top-three receiver options for Justin Fields.
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Josh Reynolds WR | NYJ
Lions' Josh Reynolds: Catches long pass
Reynolds caught one of three targets for 28 yards during Sunday's 38-35 loss to the Eagles.
Reynolds clearly worked as the third option at wide receiver behind Amon-Ra St. Brown and DJ Chark, but he finished fifth in targets behind those top two receivers plus D'Andre Swift and T.J. Hockenson. With only so many passes to go around in any given week, Reynolds' workload will likely remain limited as long as everyone stays healthy. The looming return of Jameson Williams (knee) will only make things harder for him.
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JuJu Smith-Schuster WR | NYG
Chiefs' JuJu Smith-Schuster: Productive in KC debut
Smith-Schuster caught six of eight targets for 79 yards in Sunday's 44-21 win over the Cardinals.
The former Steeler led all Kansas City wide receivers in receptions, yards and targets on the day, although Marquez Valdes-Scantling (4-44 on four targets) and Mecole Hardman (3-16-1 on six targets) also saw significant volume. With Tyreek Hill now in Miami, Patrick Mahomes figures to spread the ball around more than he did in years past, but Smith-Schuster made an early case to be his No. 2 option behind Travis Kelce.
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Dante Pettis WR | SF
Bears' Dante Pettis: Scores in Chicago debut
Pettis caught his only target for a 51-yard touchdown in the Bears' 19-10 win over the 49ers on Sunday.
On his touchdown, Pettis had the defense ignore him when Justin Fields started to run away from the play. Given time, Fields looked back and found his receiver open for an easy catch-and-run score. After a strong preseason, he could find himself in the mix for weekly targets while playing in a depth role.
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Christian Kirk WR | SF
Jaguars' Christian Kirk: Breaks century mark with new team
Kirk caught six passes (12 targets) for 117 yards in Sunday's 28-22 loss to the Commanders.
Kirk hit the ground running with his new club, leading Jacksonville in every receiving category Sunday. The 25-year-old went from being the second or third receiving option during his four years in Arizona to now potentially being Trevor Lawrence's favorite target with the Jaguars. Fantasy managers who drafted Kirk have to be pleased with their decision heading into a Week 2 matchup against the Colts.
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Byron Pringle WR | WAS
Bears' Byron Pringle: One grab in opener
Pringle caught one pass for 22 yards in the Bears' 19-10 win over the 49ers on Sunday.
There wasn't much passing going on in a game played in terrible field conditions with heavy rain coming down at various points. Pringle's other target was on a deep pass in the end zone, but the ball was overthrown. We'll get a better feel for his role if the Week 2 game at Green Bay is played in better conditions.
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Garrett Wilson WR | NYJ
Jets' Garrett Wilson: Tops 50 yards in NFL debut
Wilson caught four of eight targets for 52 yards in Sunday's 24-9 loss to the Ravens.
Wilson finished second behind Corey Davis (77) in receiving yards, totaling three more than Elijah Moore. Each of New York's top three wide receivers were heavily involved in the game plan, which should continue to be the case moving forward. Joe Flacco's expected to start under center again in Week 2 against the Browns after filling in for Zach Wilson (knee) against Baltimore.
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DeAndre Carter WR | DET
Chargers' DeAndre Carter: Emerges as key target
Carter caught three of his four targets for 64 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-19 victory over the Raiders.
An offseason import from the Commanders, Carter immediately made an impact after Keenan Allen left with a hamstring injury, as he raced up the seam for a 23-yard touchdown catch to close the first half. With Jalen Guyton noticeably absent from the Chargers' offensive gameplan, Carter is easily the team's fastest wideout and thus could be the biggest benefit of Herbert's electric arm. If Allen misses additional time, the 29-year-old could make for an intriguing pickup in deeper fantasy leagues.