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Boykin caught four of five targets for 38 yards Sunday against the Texans.

Boykin is playing a high percentage of the snaps and has been effective on a per-target basis (8.3 YPT), but he is not being used downfield. He's averaging just 28.0 air yards per game through two weeks, and his average depth of target checks in at 6.2 yards, which is just the seventh percentile among all NFL receivers. That said, Boykin has used his standout athleticism to average 5.3 yards after the catch. Boykin is playing well enough to keep his high snap count but Marquise Brown and Mark Andrews remain the top two targets in this offense.

Hardman reeled in two of his three targets for 30 yards in Sunday's game versus the Chargers.

Hardman's final line didn't really inspire a ton of confidence, and his increased playing time came as a result of Sammy Watkins (head) leaving the game. His snap percentage increased from 29 percent to 65 percent in Week 2, hinting that Hardman could have a big workload on tap if Watkins misses time beyond Sunday's tilt.

Guyton caught one of his two targets for a 14-yard touchdown in Sunday's 23-20 overtime loss to the Chiefs.

Guyton celebrated his first NFL touchdown, but that's all there was to celebrate. Two games in and Guyton has been quiet, only seeing three targets on 91 snaps. The No. 3 wideout's role didn't change much despite rookie quarterback Justin Herbert receiving a spot start in place of the injured Tyrod Taylor (chest), tallying just 14 yards and seeing one lone red-zone target. Contrast that to Keenan Allen (seven catches for 96 yards), Austin Ekeler (four for 55) and Hunter Henry (six for 88 yards), and it's clear Guyton's simply not in a profitable fantasy situation.

Mickens returned one punt for no gain in the Buccaneers' 31-17 win over the Panthers on Sunday. He did not log any snaps from scrimmage.

Mickens produced the exact same stat line as a returner as he did in Week 1, and he once again went unused on offense, even with Chris Godwin (concussion) sidelined for Sunday's contest. Coach Bruce Arians opted to instead elevate second-year wideout Cyril Grayson to serve as the No. 4 receiver, preserving Mickens for his duties on special teams.

Williams recorded two receptions on four targets for 14 yards in a 23-20 overtime loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.

It was a lackluster outing for Williams, particularly after re-asserting his deep-game prowess in the Week 1 win over the Bengals. That's in large part thanks to a game script that emphasized getting 2020 No. 6 overall pick Justin Herbert comfortable in his first career start, with Keenan Allen (seven catches for 96 yards) and Hunter Henry (six for 83 yards) racking up most of the team's passing yardage. It's still a bit troubling Williams only received four targets in a game where the Chargers attempted 33 passes, especially considering Herbert's deep ball should in theory aid Williams much more than that of nominal starter Tyrod Taylor.

Edwards caught both his targets for 42 yards in Monday night's 34-24 loss to the Saints.

Edwards showed his big-play ability with a couple 20-plus yard grabs in his second NFL game. The imposing wideout actually trailed only Darren Waller for the team lead in receiving yards, but Waller was the only of 11 different Raiders pass-catchers to be targeted more than three times. That fact evidences the amount of unestablished options in Las Vegas' early-season passing game, but Edwards at least did well to distinguish himself in his two opportunities Monday.

Smith caught five of seven targets for 86 yards in Monday night's 34-24 loss to the Raiders.

Smith made a big impact on crossing routes, helping fill the void created by star teammate Michael Thomas' absence due to an ankle injury. In the end, only Alvin Kamara topped him in receptions, targets and yards, which marked necessary improvement on Smith's mere one catch for four yards in Week 1. In contrast, fellow wideout Emmanuel Sanders again struggled Monday, not making his lone grab of the game until the Saints' final drive. As long as Thomas is sidelined and Sanders is acclimating, it appears Smith's familiarity with quarterback Drew Brees should make him a more regular target, boosting his value.

Sims reverted back to Washington's practice squad Monday, according to the league's official transaction report.

Sims was called up to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game, but he only ended up playing in four offensive snaps for Washington. He now returns to the practice squad, but he could be activated again Week 3 as Washington continues to deal with an injury-hampered receiving corps.

The Broncos placed Sutton (knee) on injured reserve Monday, Ryan O'Halloran of The Denver Post reports.

Such a move was expected after Sutton sustained ACL and MCL tears in his left knee during Sunday's loss to the Steelers. The loss was a double whammy to the Broncos offense after Drew Lock picked up a rotator/labral issue in his right shoulder in the same game. With the QB out for at least the next two games, Denver will turn to Jeff Driskel under center, and all of Jerry Jeudy, Tim Patrick, KJ Hamler, DaeSean Hamilton, Diontae Spencer and Tyrie Cleveland (hip) to cover for Sutton. After entering the campaign with so much promise, Sutton concludes his third year as a pro with just one appearance, three catches and 66 yards on his ledger.

Coach Pete Carroll said Dorsett (foot) needs "a break" and won't play Sunday against the Cowboys, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle reports.

Carroll also relayed Dorsett's foot didn't respond well to limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday of last week, which may force the Seahawks to make a roster move. It's unclear if Carroll means an IR stint or cutting Dorsett loose entirely, but the wide receiver's sore foot apparently won't dissipate. Look for David Moore and Freddie Swain to continue getting some run alongside starters Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf.