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Jalen Reagor WR | MIA
Eagles' Jalen Reagor: Held to five yards in defeat
Reagor caught just two of his five targets for five yards in Sunday's 17-11 loss to the 49ers.
Two catches were enough for a share of the team lead on the day along with four other Eagles. The important number for Reagor is his five targets, however, which represented the second-highest total on the team for the second week in a row. He now has 11 through two games this season, fewer only than DeVonta Smith's 15.
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Mecole Hardman WR | BUF
Chiefs' Mecole Hardman: Goes for 55 yards on SNF
Hardman had five receptions (eight targets) for 55 yards in Sunday's 36-35 loss to the Ravens.
Hardman saw a huge uptick in targets due to the Ravens constantly doubling Tyreek Hill for the majority of the contest. The 23-year-old Hardman could have had a much bigger fantasy impact if Patrick Mahomes didn't uncharacteristically overthrow him on a would-be deep touchdown in the first half. Hardman has the pure speed to put up some big numbers in a given week, but he remains behind both Hill and Travis Kelce in the pecking order, so there will be some inconsistency as the season progresses. The Chargers are up next for Hardman and the Chiefs next Sunday.
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Marquise Brown WR | PHI
Ravens' Marquise Brown: Continues hot start
Brown (ankle) secured six of 10 targets for 113 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 36-35 win over the Chiefs.
Brown continued his strong start to the 2021 campaign with his first 100-yard game of the year and his second trip to the end zone. The 24-year-old was nursing a sore ankle during practice this week, but he appeared to be fully healthy when he burned the Chiefs' secondary and caught Lamar Jackson's incredible leaping pass for a touchdown. Hollywood is starting to finally look like the top target for Jackson after a couple of years of inconsistency. He will look to keep that going in a soft matchup against the Lions on Sunday.
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Tyreek Hill WR | MIA
Chiefs' Tyreek Hill: Held in check by opponent
Hill had just three receptions (four targets) for 14 yards in Sunday's 36-35 loss to the Ravens. He added 15 yards on one carry.
The Ravens came into this contest with a clear gameplan to stop Hill from beating them deep by constantly doubling the wideout, and they succeeded in that endeavor. They weren't able to stop Patrick Mahomes or the rest of Kansas City's receivers for the majority of the contest, but their plan ended up thwarting Hill's fantasy managers' plans of a repeat monster performance. The speedster will not be held in check like this every week so long as Mahomes is under center, so chalk this up to a rare dud and roll Hill out there with confidence against the Chargers next Sunday.
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A.J. Brown WR | NE
Titans' A.J. Brown: Does little with nine targets
Brown recorded three receptions on nine targets for 43 yards in Sunday's Week 2 win over the Seahawks.
Brown led the the team with nine targets but was out-produced by Julio Jones by 85 yards. He was particularly inefficient on passes deep down the field, including an uncharacteristic drop after he beat his defender on a double move. Instead, most of Brown's yardage came on short passes that required him to do the majority of his work after the catch. Brown will look to turn the page on this disappointing performance, and his targets indicate that there should be no concern regarding his role in the offense moving forward.
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CeeDee Lamb WR | DAL
Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb: Leading receiver in win
Lamb caught eight of nine targets for 81 yards in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Chargers. He also gained 13 rushing yards on his lone carry.
The second-year receiver was the only Cowboy to see more than five targets or catch more than three passes on the afternoon, and he hauled in more than double the yardage of any of his teammates. It was a quiet day overall for the team's aerial attack as offensive coordinator Kellen Moore focused on getting the Dallas running game going, but Lamb has so far been matchup-proof in 2021 heading into a Week 3 clash with the Eagles.
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DK Metcalf WR | PIT
Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Registers 53 yards in loss
Metcalf caught six of 11 targets for 53 yards in Sunday's 33-30 loss to the Titans.
Metcalf's longest catch of the day went for 16 yards, while both Tyler Lockett and Freddie Swain recorded receptions of more than 60 yards. It's worth noting that head coach Pete Carroll said Metcalf was "sore" during the game, and that may have factored into a lower depth of target than usual. Nevertheless, it's promising that he received double-digit targets. The Seahawks draw a favorable Week 3 matchup against the Vikings, who have allowed 661 passing yards and five passing touchdowns through two games.
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Amari Cooper WR | LV
Cowboys' Amari Cooper: Shaken up late in win
Cooper caught three of five targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Chargers, but he suffered a rib injury on his final catch late in the fourth quarter, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Cooper's 12-yard grab, in which he split two defenders but took a shot to the ribs as he cut between them, helped set up a 56-yard game-winning field goal by Greg Zuerlein. The receiver's tepid numbers were reflected in a quiet day for the Dallas passing game as a whole, but if the injury isn't serious, Cooper will look to rebound in Week 3 facing an Eagles defense he has averaged over 91 yards a game against in six career meetings since coming to the Cowboys.
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Jalen Guyton WR | LV
Chargers' Jalen Guyton: Just two receptions
Guyton caught his two targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Chargers.
It was a disappointing outing for Guyton after emerging as the team's third wideout in the Week 1 win. Keenan Allen, Mike Williams and Austin Ekeler combined for 260 of the 338 total receiving yards, so the lack of opportunities could easily be attributed to the trio's brilliance. It might be difficult for Guyton to break out against a Chiefs defense that has done a good job limiting big plays from the passing game this season.
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Josh Palmer WR | BUF
Chargers' Josh Palmer: Mundane figures again
Palmer caught two targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Cowboys.
Palmer at least saw his opportunities line up with No. 3 wideout Jalen Guyton (two catches, 13 yards), but it's fair to say the third-round rookie hasn't wowed over the first two weeks. Don't anticipate a change in his fantasy value unless an injury shakes up the top of the depth chart.