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Benson was targeted once but did not catch a pass during Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Ravens.

After seeing nine targets over the first two weeks of the season, Benson was hardly a factor despite the continued absence of Tyrell Williams (concussion). The same was true for Amon-Ra St. Brown as Quintez Cephus and Kalif Raymond easily paced the position group in playing time. With Williams possibly back in the mix as soon as Week 6, Benson will have a couple of more games before things may get even harder to earn snaps.

Coach Bill Belichick said Monday that it's "definitely a possibility" that Harry (shoulder) will return to practice this week, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Harry began the regular season on injured reserve after he suffered a shoulder injury during the team's second preseason game Aug. 19. He initially carried a four-week recovery timetable, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him return to practice this week. Belichick said the team will know more about the receiver's status in the coming days, but he could have a chance to carve out a larger role in New England's offense this year after he impressed early in camp.

Campbell had two receptions for nine yards on four targets in Sunday's loss at Tennessee.

Campbell started as an outside receiver opposite Michael Pittman and played on 49 of the offense's 61 snaps. He saw a healthy amount of playing time (Pascal had 54 snaps and Pittman had 57) as well. Both are positives after Campbell missed last week's game with an abdomen injury. He wasn't very productive, however, but that could be a byproduct of Carson Wentz playing on sore ankles. Campbell still has upside if Indy's passing game can get on track.

St. Brown caught his only target for two yards during Sunday's 19-17 loss to Baltimore.

Even with Tyrell Williams (concussion) sidelined, St. Brown saw just 43 percent of the offensive snaps after seeing no less than 59 percent in the first two games. It's clear the rookie is well behind Quintez Cephus and Kalif Raymond in the pecking order, and St. Brown won't find things any easier once Williams is back in the fold as soon as Week 6.

Pascal had two receptions on seven targets for 31 yards in Sunday's loss at Tennessee.

It wasn't a great game for Pascal as he dropped a potential catch near the goal line and failed to make a few potential catches. It was a positive he was second on the team in targets, and some of his off day could be the result of Carson Wentz being limited with two sore ankles.

Osborn had two receptions on two targets for 26 yards in Sunday's win over Seattle.

Osborn played on 44 of the offense's 75 snaps, the same percentage as Week 2. However, he saw just two targets after six and nine the prior two weeks. Meanwhile, Tyler Conklin had his first big week -- seven catches for 70 yards and a TD -- which could be a minor negative as the Vikings may rotate their secondary targets after Adam Thielen and Justin Jefferson.

Johnson secured three of six targets for 63 yards in the Buccaneers' 34-24 loss to the Rams on Sunday.

The second-year wideout was afforded an expanded opportunity with Antonio Brown (reserve/COVID-19) sidelined, and he came through in impressive fashion with a career-best receiving yardage total. Johnson's tally in that category also was good for third on the Buccaneers behind only Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, making it an all-around encouraging performance in a disappointing afternoon from a team perspective. Johnson even outpaced the more experienced Scotty Miller in snaps by a narrow 34-32 margin, another tangible indicator he eventually could surpass the latter on the depth chart and slot in behind the top trio of Evans, Godwin and Brown.

Hart caught one of two targets for seven yards in Sunday's 30-17 loss to the Vikings.

Hart handled just eight offensive snaps, but he did receive one end-zone target in the fourth quarter. His role will likely diminish once Dee Eskridge (concussion) returns to the lineup, which could be as early as next week versus the 49ers.

Berrios caught two of three targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 26-0 loss to Denver.

The one ball Berrios didn't catch bounced off his hands for an interception. He had done an admirable job filling in for Jamison Crowder (groin) in the slot in the first two games, but this forgettable performance -- coupled with the possibility of Crowder returning in Week 4 -- has Berrios' fantasy value trending in the wrong direction.

Cole caught both of his targets for 30 yards in Sunday's 26-0 loss to Denver.

Cole registered his first two receptions as a member of the Jets. The veteran wide receiver produced New York's longest offensive play (23 yards) and finished just 11 receiving yards shy of Corey Davis' team-leading total, as rookie quarterback Zach Wilson threw for just 160 yards in the shutout loss. Playing time shouldn't be an issue for Cole since Elijah Moore exited this one with a concussion and Denzel Mims has been a healthy scratch two weeks in a row, but Cole's value remains limited given New York's offensive struggles.