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Sutton (knee) is scheduled to go for an MRI on Monday and there is concern that his injury could be significant, Mike Klis of 9News reports.

Sutton exited Sunday's game against the Steelers after hurting his knee, and the results of Monday's MRI should shed light on a possible timetable for the return of Denver's No. 1 wide receiver. Quarterback Drew Lock (shoulder) will also be going in for an MRI on his sprained AC joint, though there's already a preliminary timeline of 2-6 weeks for the latter's absence.

Coutee caught two of two targets for 11 yards and lost a costly fumble in Sunday's 33-16 loss to the Ravens in Week 2.

Coutee, who was inactive Week 1, got early run when Will Fuller briefly left the game with a hamstring injury. On his second catch, the ball was knocked loose and scooped up by L.J. Fort, who returned the fumble for a touchdown to give Baltimore a 20-7 lead late in the second quarter. That was the turning point of the game as the Ravens were never threatened afterward.

Gage caught six of his nine targets for 46 receiving yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 40-39 loss to the Cowboys.

If Gage's involvement over the latter stages of 2019 wasn't convincing enough to consider him a legitimate fantasy pickup in drafts, Weeks 1 and 2 have gone a long way toward changing that stance. Gage attracted eight targets per game Weeks 12 through 17 last year, though part of that can be explained away by the fact that Calvin Ridley missed three games during that span with an abdominal injury. However, with Ridley back in the lineup to kick off the 2020 campaign, Gage is continuing to be a fantasy presence, having accumulated an outstanding 21 targets over the first two weeks of the year and translating those opportunities into 15 catches, 160 receiving yards and a touchdown. The third-year receiver now draws a matchup against a Bears defense that refused to allow a single Giants wideout to eclipse 50 yards Sunday.

Thomas (ankle), who has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Raiders, has been given an estimated recovery timeline of 2-to-4 weeks, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Thomas was handed that timeline after recently receiving a second opinion on the high left ankle sprain he sustained in the Saints' season-opening win over the Buccaneers. While Thomas is seemingly in jeopardy of missing the Saints' Week 3 matchup with the Packers, Jay Glazer reported on Fox NFL Sunday earlier in the day that the star wideout is healing quicker than anticipated, giving him some hope of missing just one game due to the injury. Thomas' activity (or lack thereof) in practices Wednesday through Friday should provide a better idea regarding which direction he's trending heading into the game against Green Bay.

Hill caught five of 11 targets for 99 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 23-20 win over the Chargers.

Hill was held in check for most of the game but came through with a crucial 54-yard touchdown catch to help his team rally in the fourth quarter. Overall he finished second on the team in targets and scored for the second straight week while vastly improving his yardage output. Hill will face a tough matchup next Monday night against the Ravens, but his big-play ability and status as Patrick Mahomes' top wideout allow him a chance at big production every time he takes the field.

Allen caught seven of 10 targets for 96 yards in Sunday's 23-20 overtime loss to Kansas City.

First-round pick Justin Herbert got his first NFL start in place of Tyrod Taylor (chest) and immediately worked to establish chemistry with the Chargers' No.1 receiver, directing a team-high 10 targets Allen's way. It's early, but the team's QB turmoil hasn't disrupted Allen's volume, and he could be poised for a productive Week 3 against a Panthers defense that just allowed Mike Evans to pile up 104 receiving yards and a TD.

Cooks caught five of eight targets for 95 yards in Sunday's 33-16 loss to the Ravens in Week 2.

One of the bright spots of Houston's second consecutive loss was seeing quarterback Deshaun Watson and Cooks establish a rhythm. Cooks had just two catches for 20 yards in Week 1 when the receiver dealt with a quadriceps injury. He became the top man at wide receiver for a stretch Sunday when Will Fuller left with a hamstring injury. Fuller eventually returned but notably did not have a target. Cooks and Watson will seek to continue o build their rapport Week 3 on the road against the Steelers, who have a 78.9 defensive quarterback rating.

Jefferson hauled in all three of his targets for 44 receiving yards during Sunday's 28-11 loss to the Colts.

The first-round rookie wideout fielded 69 percent of Minnesota's offensive snaps Week 1 against Green Bay, but he came away with only two catches for 26 yards, even with the Vikings trailing by two possessions for the entirety of the second half. Jefferson produced a 22-yard gain just before the half Sunday against Indianapolis, but it only amounted to a Hail-Mary chuck for his team as the Vikings were left at midfield with one second on the second-quarter clock after spiking the ball. Working within what has been anything but an explosive passing attack through two weeks -- the Minnesota offense has totaled 372 passing yards with two combined touchdowns -- Jefferson's upside is seemingly capped going into a Week 3 matchup against the Titans.

Claypool caught all three of his targets for 88 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 26-21 win over the Broncos.

Claypool provided one of the highlights of the day when he caught a deep pass from Ben Roethlisberger and raced down the sideline for an 84-yard touchdown. The rookie made an impressive deep catch in the season opener and appears to already have developed a downfield rapport with Roethlisberger. He was also used on a couple of shorter passes around the line of scrimmage, indicating that the coaching staff is interested in getting him the ball in multiple ways. There are still many other mouths to feed among Steelers skill position players, but Claypool is at least proving himself capable of delivering when his number is called. He will remain a big-play dependent option in next Sunday's matchup with the Texans.

Pittman caught four of six targets for 37 yards during Sunday's 28-11 win over the Vikings.

Parris Campbell (knee) left the game in the first half, opening up some looks for Pittman in the passing game. In fact, he tied for the team lead in targets, though apart from his long of 16 yards he only made smaller gains. Jack Doyle (knee/ankle) also missed this game, and if the Colts are sill missing notable skill players next Sunday against the Jets, Pittman could benefit again from a larger role.