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Schwartz did not catch his lone target in Sunday's 26-6 win over the Bears.

Schwartz received quarterback Baker Mayfield's attention just once for the second straight week. That comes after a five-target effort in Week 1's loss to Kansas City. It could be that an interception in Week 2 -- a play on which the rookie didn't finish his route -- played a role in targets going to others. The third-round pick in the 2021 draft currently sits fourth on the wide receiver depth chart with Jarvis Landry (knee) unavailable, but he's deeper on the targeting depth chart. Running backs Kareem Hunt (seven targets Sunday) and Demetric Felton (three targets) out-targeted him, as did tight ends Austin Hooper and Harrison Bryant.

Peoples-Jones caught two of two targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 26-6 win over the Bears.

Peoples-Jones and Rashard Higgins saw more playing time with Jarvis Landry (knee) unavailable. Peoples-Jones had his best game to date, but the second-year wideout remains a minor piece in a passing attack that is already taking a back seat to the Browns' running game. Odell Beckham dominated wideout targets with Landry out, much as Landry did the first two weeks when Beckham was sidelined. After three games, Cleveland's run the ball 56 percent of the time, which doesn't allow for many targets to guys deeper on the depth chart. Beckham and Kareem Hunt combined for 16 of 29 targets, while six others shared the rest. The good news is that Peoples-Jones has caught all four of his targets through three weeks, and that he didn't fumble as he did in Week 2.

Aiyuk caught four of six targets for 37 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-28 loss to the Packers.

Aiyuk finally posted a respectable stat line after ghosting fantasy managers for the first two games of the season (one reception for six yards over that span). Head coach Kyle Shanahan insisted that his wide receiver was being brought along slowly due to a preseason leg injury and not because he was in the doghouse, despite the wideout never being listed on the injury report for the first three games of the season. Whatever the case may have been, this was the first game in which Aiyuk was truly treated as a starting receiver. It may still be tough to trust the 23-year-old next week against the Seahawks, but another positive outing could restore the fantasy value he squandered to begin the year.

Thielen caught six of nine targets for 50 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-17 win over the Seahawks.

The veteran receiver has been Kirk Cousins' go-to option in the red zone to begin the season, catching four of the QB's eight touchdown passes through three games, including a 15-yard strike in the second quarter Sunday. Thielen will look to keep his TD streak going in a Week 4 clash with the Browns.

Samuel caught five passes (10 targets) for 52 yards in Sunday's 30-28 loss to Green Bay.

Samuel finally cooled off after racking up 15 receptions, 282 yards and a touchdown over the 49ers' first two contests. The dynamic wideout still led the team with 10 targets, which is promising news for his fantasy value as we progress through the season. Samuel's production as a runner hasn't been as positive early on, with just eight yards on four carries (two carries for no gain Sunday night) through the first three contests, but any rushing production is just icing on the fantasy-value cake. Samuel should continue to get plenty of looks in what could be another high-scoring affair against Seattle next Sunday.

Jefferson caught nine of 11 passes for 118 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-17 win over the Seahawks.

The second-year wideout led the Vikings in catches, targets and yards in his best performance yet this season. Jefferson is averaging 10 targets a game through three weeks with the production to match, and he'll remain the most dangerous weapon at Kirk Cousins' disposal heading into a Week 4 clash with the Browns.

Lockett caught all four of his targets for 31 yards in Sunday's 30-17 loss to the Vikings.

After two huge games to begin the season, Lockett turned in a far more pedestrian line Sunday as it was DK Metcalf's turn to shine instead. At least one of Russell Wilson's two elite receivers is likely to pop in any given week, but the fact that Lockett has seen five targets or less in two of three games so far makes him the more volatile of the duo heading into a Week 4 clash with the 49ers.

Patrick recorded five receptions on five targets for 98 yards in Sunday's Week 3 win over the Jets.

Patrick flipped roles with Courtland Sutton, with Patrick serving as the primary deep threat in Week 3. He connected with Teddy Bridgewater for gains of 31, 27 and 24 yards, which accounted for the majority of his production. Patrick was held back from more significant volume by game script as Bridgewater attempted only 25 passes throughout the contest. The Broncos may be forced to the air more in a Week 4 matchup against Tennessee, and Patrick should carry a significant role in the offense so long as Jerry Jeudy (ankle) is sidelined.

Sutton recorded five receptions on five targets for 37 yards in Sunday's Week 3 win over the Jets.

Sutton couldn't follow up his impressive Week 2 performance, though that was largely because of game script. Teddy Bridgewater attempted only 25 passes as the Broncos led comfortably for much of the game. Sutton did the majority of his work in short areas of the field, as his longest catch of the day went for 14 yards and served as his only reception that went for 10 or more yards. Despite the down performance, Sutton continues to play a major role in the offense, and he could see more opportunity in a Week 4 matchup against Baltimore.

Davis recorded five receptions on 10 targets for 41 yards in Sunday's Week 3 loss to the Broncos.

Davis commanded his highest target total as a Jet but couldn't make much of the opportunity. His longest reception of the day went for only 13 yards, and he recorded only one other catch that went for double-digit yards. Since recording 97 yards and two touchdowns in Week 1, Davis has combined to log seven receptions for 49 yards combined across his last two games. It's possible that Davis' production improves as he and rookie Zach Wilson have more time to work together, though it will be difficult to trust the veteran wideout in the immediate future given his current level of production. He will draw a matchup against his former team when the Jets take on the Titans in Week 4.