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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.

Davis caught six of nine targets for 77 yards in Sunday's 24-9 loss to the Ravens.

Davis led the Jets in receiving yards and was one of six players to draw at least seven targets from Joe Flacco, as an early deficit forced New York into a pass-heavy game script. Flacco's expected to remain under center in Week 2 against the Browns, but even when Zach Wilson (knee) comes back, Davis should remain a key cog in the Jets' passing game. Rookie first-round pick Garrett Wilson finished second on the team with 52 receiving yards, followed by Elijah Moore at 49, so New York's top three wide receivers were all moderately productive in the season opener.

Doubs caught four of five targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 23-7 loss to the Vikings. He also rushed once for 11 yards.

Doubs made his presence felt more over the course of Sunday's game, turning in a solid but unspectacular debut. Although teammate Allen Lazard (ankle) could return for Week 2's matchup versus the Bears, Doubs should continue to get meaningful playing time as he strives to emerge as one of quarterback Aaron Rodgers' top targets.

Mooney caught one pass on three targets for eight yards in the Bears' 19-10 win over the 49ers on Sunday.

Mooney didn't make his only catch until the fourth quarter, though he was targeted three times. Both teams combined to throw for just 285 yards, as the game was played on a soaked field along with intermittent heavy rain. Mooney should go back to being heavily targeted when the Bears travel to Green Bay next week.

Renfrow caught three passes on six targets for 21 yards against the Chargers on Sunday.

The Raiders aggressively fed Davante Adams, giving him 17 of the Raiders' 35 targets and leaving only six each for Renfrow and Darren Waller. The target distribution will probably need to be more even in upcoming weeks, but for now it appears Renfrow might struggle to obtain the target volume necessary to approach his 2021 production. Renfrow is clearly a good player, though, so if the Raiders decide to prioritize him more in the future he'll likely be ready for the call.

Watson caught two of four targets for 32 yards and rushed once for seven yards in Sunday's 23-7 loss to the Vikings.

Watson dropped a would-be 75-yard touchdown on Green Bay's first offensive play, beginning his NFL career on a sour note. Although he subsequently got involved as a ball carrier and made a couple catches late in the game, the rookie second-rounder will surely strive for a better showing in Week 2 versus the Bears. Fortunately for him, he should continue to get opportunities to make plays as the Packers' receiving corps remains relatively fluid.

Williams recorded just two receptions on four targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 24-19 win over the Raiders.

One would have figured Keenan Allen leaving early due to a hamstring injury would have set the stage for a big day from the 27-year-old Williams, but those who followed the up-and-down roller coaster of the Williams' 2021 season shouldn't have been surprised by Sunday's outcome. Instead Allen's absence meant a pass-catcher-by-committee approach, as no one from the Chargers saw more than four targets. Expect Williams to be a larger focus if Allen misses additional time, with the likes of DeAndre Carter and Joshua Palmer operating as second-tier options.

Thielen caught three of four targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 23-7 win over the Packers.

Thielen finished a distant second on the Vikings in receiving, as running mate Justin Jefferson set a career high with 184 yards and two touchdowns on nine catches. Stopping Jefferson will surely be a focus of the Eagles ahead of their Week 2 matchup, which could open more opportunities for Thielen to contribute.

Samuel had eight receptions on 11 targets for 55 yards and a touchdown, adding four carries for 17 yards in Sunday's 28-22 win over Jacksonville.

Samuel did his best Deebo Samuel impression Sunday, racking up fantasy points both on the ground and in the air. The versatile wideout is no stranger to getting rushing attempts (he had 60 carries for 330 yards and three touchdowns from 2019-2020), so his role as the Commanders' gadget/slot man could result in more fantasy-friendly lines this season. Samuel and the Commanders will take on the Lions next Sunday.

Adams caught 10 passes on 17 targets for 141 yards and one touchdown in a loss against the Chargers on Sunday.

The Raiders passing game wasn't very healthy overall in this game as Derek Carr struggled with sacks and turnovers, but Adams himself dominated almost out of the gate. With the big performance, Adams somewhat answers any doubts about whether his usage can keep up with the standards he set previously in Green Bay, even if he's unlikely to maintain the target share he posted in this particular game (17 of 35 team targets). Whatever the other specifics, the Raiders offense should run primarily through Adams.