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Coach Robert Saleh indicated that Crowder's groin injury flared up Friday, leading to the receiver sitting out Sunday's loss to the Patriots, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

It remains to be seen if the setback was a minor one, but more should be known about Crowder's Week 3 status no later than Wednesday, when the Jets' first injury report of the week is released. If Crowder is out or limited next Sunday against the Broncos, added slot opportunities would be available for Braxton Berrios and Elijah Moore.

Shenault caught two of seven targets for minus-3 yards during Sunday's 23-13 loss to the Broncos.

Shenault's seven targets ranked second on the team -- only Marvin Jones had more with 11 -- though he was unable to do anything with those looks. The 22-year-old is averaging only 5.2 yards per catch and 2.8 yards per target through the first two games of the season. Shenault was a popular sleeper pick following a strong offseason and training camp, but he hasn't produced much yet for the Jags or fantasy managers.

Pascal secured five of six targets for 38 yards and a touchdown in the Colts' 27-24 loss to the Rams on Sunday.

Pascal crossed the goal line for the third time in two games when he recorded an eight-yard scoring grab late in the third quarter in connection with Carson Wentz (ankle). The veteran clearly is a red-zone factor in coach Frank Reich's scheme, which helps make up for the fact Pascal doesn't flash much explosiveness between the 20s. Pascal will look to continue his hot start in a Week 3 road matchup against the Titans, but his outlook would undoubtedly suffer if Jacob Eason is forced to start the contest in Wentz's stead.

Callaway caught two of four targets for eight yards in Sunday's 26-7 loss to the Panthers.

Jameis Winston only completed 11 passes all afternoon in a truly terrible performance, but Callaway still led all Saints' wideouts in catches and targets. The second-year player still appears to be atop the depth chart for New Orleans, but between a blowout win in Week 1 and a complete no-show by the Saints' offense in Week 2, he hasn't had much of a chance to turn that role into real volume. Callaway faces a potentially tough matchup next week as well, on the road against the Patriots.

Woods brought in five of nine targets for 64 yards and rushed twice for six yards in the Rams' 27-24 win over the Colts on Sunday.

While position mate Cooper Kupp once again easily paced the Rams' air attack, Woods turned in a solid complementary performance. The veteran had just three grabs on four targets in the opener against the Bears, but he salvaged his fantasy night to an extent in that contest with a touchdown. While he didn't find the end zone Sunday, Woods' bump in receptions, receiving yardage and targets hints at improving chemistry with new quarterback Matthew Stafford. Woods will look to continue sharpening that rapport when the Rams face off with the Buccaneers in a Week 3 home showdown.

Cooks secured nine of 14 targets for 78 yards and a touchdown in the Texans' 31-21 loss to the Browns on Sunday.

No other Texans wideout had more than one catch in the loss, cementing Cooks' status as the clear lead option on the depth chart. The veteran's steady stream of targets notably survived a change under center to rookie Davis Mills after Tyrod Taylor was forced out of the contest with a hamstring injury. Cooks has quickly drawn 21 targets over his first two contests, parlaying them into 14 catches for 210 yards and Sunday's two-yard touchdown connection with Mills. Cooks will look to keep up the strong numbers irrespective of who's under center when the Texans take on the Panthers in a Thursday night Week 3 contest.

Goodwin caught one pass for 10 yards in the Bears' 20-17 win over the Bengals on Sunday.

While leading this game the entire way, the Bears threw just 24 passes, and Goodwin was the only Chicago receiver other than Allen Robinson and Darnell Mooney to be targeted. Until he shows signs of consistent production, Goodwin will be a risky lineup option for fantasy managers.

Jones caught six of 11 targets for 55 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 23-13 loss to the Broncos.

Jones led Jaguars in catches and targets, as QB Trevor Lawrence completed only 14 passes for 118 yards on the afternoon. The veteran wideout has showed a strong connection with the rookie signal-caller through two games and appears to be the top option in the passing game. Jones has caught 11 passes for 132 yards and two touchdowns through two games, and he's been the only Jacksonville weapon to provide worthwhile production in each of the first pair of 2021 contests.

Pittman (ankle) secured eight of 12 targets for 123 yards in the Colts' 27-24 loss to the Rams on Sunday.

A late-week addition to the injury report, Pittman shook off his questionable designation to pace the Colts in receptions, receiving yardage and targets on the afternoon. Pittman likely derived some benefit from the absence of fellow wideout Parris Campbell (abdomen), and he quickly made up for a lackluster three-catch showing from Week 1 that cast some doubt on his ability to live up to his current de facto status as the No. 1 wideout in the team's offense. Pittman will look to build on the stellar performance Week 3 when the Colts face off with the Titans in an AFC South road battle, but the health of quarterback Carson Wentz (ankle) undoubtedly will be pivotal to the receiver's fantasy outlook for that contest.

Mooney caught six passes for 66 yards in the Bears' 20-17 win over the Bengals on Sunday.

Not only did Mooney lead the team in receiving yardage, but his eight targets made him the only Chicago receiver with more than four. With the Bears leading throughout, they only threw 24 passes, so he could be in line for even better production in future games when the team needs to keep up on the scoreboard, especially as the second option in what seems to be a fairly narrow team target tree.