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Smith brought in four of six targets for 42 yards in the Saints' 37-30 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

For the second week in a row, Smith finished second in targets behind only Alvin Kamara, though it was Kamara and Emmanuel Sanders who were on the receiving end of Drew Brees' three touchdowns. Smith's deep-threat abilities have yet to make an appearance in 2020, as Brees has struggled to get the ball downfield. Despite his increase in targets while Michael Thomas (ankle) has been sidelined, Smith's value is capped by the Saints' highly conservative, if high-volume, pass attack.

Valdes-Scantling caught just one of four targets for five yards in Sunday's 37-30 win over the Saints.

Davante Adams (hamstring) was unable to suit up for this primetime matchup, opening the door for either Valdes-Scantling or Allen Lazard to grasp the No. 1 wideout role. The latter was able to seize the opportunity, posting a monstrous 6-146-1 line. Aaron Rodgers is looking like his former MVP self again, so there could be enough balls to go around for all three of the Packers' top receivers in most matchups. That said, it has become clear that Valdes-Scantling is third in the pecking order when all three WRs are healthy. The 25-year-old's fantasy prospects would rise in a favorable matchup if Adams is forced to miss next Monday's game against the Falcons.

Lazard had six receptions (eight targets) for 146 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 37-30 win over New Orleans.

Lazard assumed the role of Aaron Rodgers' favorite target with Davante Adams (hamstring) missing the contest. The 24-year-old came through with flying colors, setting new career highs in receptions (six) and yards (146). It's unclear whether Adams will be able to return for next Monday's matchup against the Falcons, but Lazard had already secured the No. 2 wideout role in Green Bay, making him a strong fantasy play against a porous Falcons secondary even if the former is a go.

Raymond tallied three receptions for 118 yards in the team's Week 3 win over the Vikings.

Raymond delivered the two biggest offensive plays of the day for the Titans, hauling in receptions of 61 and 44 yards. Each set up a score later on the drive, leading directly to 10 points for the team. This was Raymond's first true involvement this season, as he had run just 18 routes entering the Week 3 contest. However, he emerged last season -- particularly in the playoffs -- as a deep threat and flashed the ability to maintain that role with this performance.

Davis recorded five receptions on six targets for 69 yards in Week 3 against the Vikings.

Despite finishing second on the team in targets, Davis led the team in receiving yards in the continued absence of A.J. Brown (knee). The majority of his production came on a 38-yard reception that ultimately set up a one-yard rushing score for Derrick Henry late in the third quarter. Davis may be heading toward a fourth-year breakout -- he has 206 yards and a touchdown across three games -- if Brown remains sidelined for future contests.

Metcalf caught four of eight targets for 110 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-31 win over the Cowboys.

He led the Seahawks in receiving yards on the day, but Metcalf should have had one more yard and one more TD -- on a 62-yard catch-and-run late in the first quarter, he thought he could coast into the end zone but instead got caught from behind and had the ball knocked out of his hands for a touchback. He made up for his gaffe in the fourth quarter, however, hauling in the game-winning score with less than two minutes left on the clock. The second-year wideout has recorded at least 90 yards and a touchdown in every game so far in 2020, and Metcalf will look to keep that streak going next week against a Dolphins defense that couldn't contain John Brown or Stefon Diggs in its Week 2 meeting with the Bills.

Lockett caught nine of 13 targets for 100 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's 38-31 win over the Cowboys.

The speedster found the end zone once in the first quarter on a 43-yard bomb and then twice in the second quarter on one-yard strikes, helping Russell Wilson make history as the first QB to throw for at least four TDs in each of his team's first three games. Lockett could be poised for another big performance next week against a Dolphins defense that couldn't contain John Brown or Stefon Diggs in its Week 2 meeting with the Bills.

Wilson caught five of seven targets for 107 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 38-31 loss to the Seahawks.

The 25-year-old came into the game with only five catches for 46 yards in his career, but Wilson blew those numbers out of the water while scoring his first two TDs in the NFL. Both scores came on similar routes, as Wilson caught slants from Dak Prescott in the second and third quarters and took them to the house, with the receptions going for 40 and 42 yards, respectively. Despite the huge performance, he's still the No. 4 man on the depth chart, and Prescott won't attempt more than 50 passes or throw for over 400 yards every week. However, Wilson has at least demonstrated that if injuries ever allow him to move into a more prominent role, he may be able to take advantage.

Cooper caught nine of 12 targets for 86 yards in Sunday's 38-31 loss to the Seahawks.

The receiver led the Cowboys in catches, but he remarkably came in only third on the team in receiving yards, as Dak Prescott threw for 450-plus yards for the second straight game. Cooper is still looking for his first TD of the year, but given how explosive the Dallas passing game has been it should only be a matter of time, and his 25 catches for 267 yards through three games is a nice consolation prize. Cooper could be primed to hit pay dirt in Week 4 against a Browns defense that's already given up five touchdowns to opposing WRs.

Anderson caught five of six targets for 55 yards during Sunday's 21-16 win over the Chargers.

Anderson finished second on the team in targets, catches and yards but was unable to break off any of his typical long gains. Still, he came away with a respectable stat line in a difficult matchup and is averaging 92.7 yards per game in three contests with his new team. Anderson will look to add to his impressive numbers next Sunday against the Cardinals.