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Anderson caught one of three targets for a 57-yard touchdown in Sunday's 19-14 win over the Jets.

Anderson's only catch was a huge one, as he got behind the defense for a 57-yard touchdown in the second quarter. The speedster fleshed out his skill tree en route to career highs in catches (95) and receiving yards (1,096) last season, but his bread and butter is still the deep ball. He took advantage of the Jets' inexperienced secondary in the opener and will look to do the same in Week 2 against the injury-riddled Saints unit.

Johnson brought in five of 10 targets for 36 yards and a touchdown in the Steelers' 23-16 win over the Bills on Sunday.

None of the Steelers' receivers posted what could be rightfully termed fantasy-friendly efforts against a stingy Bills secondary, but Johnson arguably came the closest thanks to his highlight-reel juggling touchdown catch early in the fourth quarter to give the Steelers a lead they wouldn't relinquish. Despite leaving the game briefly in the first half due to what appeared to be a lower-body injury, Johnson unsurprisingly paced the team in receptions and targets as well -- a distinction he also often enjoyed last season. The third-year speedster will look to build on his serviceable start to the season in a favorable Week 2 home battle against the Raiders.

Arcega-Whiteside sustained an ankle injury during Sunday's game in Atlanta, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Prior to his exit in the fourth quarter, Arcega-Whiteside's only contribution to the box score was an assisted tackle on punt coverage. Meanwhile, the Eagles' top wide receiver trio of DeVonta Smith, Jalen Reagor and Quez Watkins combined for 16 targets at the point of Arcega-Whiteside's departure.

With Odell Beckham (knee) inactive, Peoples-Jones is expected to start alongside Jarvis Landry in Sunday's season opener against Kansas City, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Peoples-Jones thus represents an option for those scrambling to replace Beckham in their Week 1 fantasy lineups. Meanwhile fellow wideout Rashard Higgins is also a candidate to see added work in the Browns' season opener, with Beckham sidelined.

Higgins was carted off in the second half of Sunday's game against the Vikings, Joe Danneman of FOX19 reports.

It's not immediately clear why Higgins was taken off on a cart, but his status will be updated when more details are available.

Agholor (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's season opener against the Dolphins.

Agholor is thus in line to be part of a Week 1 WR corps that also features Jakobi Meyers and Kendrick Bourne. However, with rookie signal-caller Mac Jones at the helm, it's not hard to imagine the Patriots employing a run-heavy attack early on this season, with tight ends Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry candidates to be very active in the passing game. Steady volume therefore could be an issue for Agholor, who joined the team as a free agent in March.

Beckham (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against Kansas City, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The 28-year-old wideout who suffered a torn ACL last October, didn't play in the preseason and has been a limited participant in practice this week, so the Browns have elected to err on the side of caution with him in Week 1. Beckham's status will thus need to be monitored leading up to next weekend's contest versus the Texans. In his absence Sunday, Donovan Peoples-Jones and Rashard Higgins figure to see added snaps alongside Jarvis Landry, with rookie Anthony Schwartz also in the mix.

Hart (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Colts, according to John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site.

Hart was promoted to the active roster just before Week 1 but won't be able to finish the game. His absence is not expected to affect many fantasy rosters, though, as he was the team's fifth wideout on the depth chart for the season opener.

McKenzie (shoulder) returned to Sunday's game versus the Steelers, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.

McKenzie had to leave the field for a spell after calling for a fair catch in the first quarter, but he was able to come back in and field another punt in the second quarter. Expect him to resume return duties for the Bills moving forward.

McKenzie suffered a shoulder injury during Sunday's game against the Steelers, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

McKenzie returned the opening kickoff 75 yards to set up the Bills at the Steelers' 24-yard line. After going up 3-0, Buffalo forced a punt on Pittsburgh's first possession, which resulted in a McKenzie fair catch. He promptly went to the sideline tent and then to the locker room without a jersey or pads, per Getzenberg. Now deemed questionable to return, it'll be interesting to see who the Bills entrust to return kicks as long as McKenzie is sidelined.