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Parker (hamstring) likely will be out for "a bit," according to Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com.

Parker left Sunday's 21-11 loss to New England in the third quarter after he aggravated his hamstring injury from training camp. He caught each of his four targets for 47 yards prior to the early exit, but it sounds like his availability is in serious doubt for Week 2 against Buffalo. Isaiah Ford and Jakeem Grant are the top candidates to pick up Parker's snaps, while Preston Williams and Mike Gesicki could also see more targets.

Hodge caught one of three targets and played 40 snaps (55 percent) in Sunday's 38-6 loss to the Ravens.

Hodge had the third-most targets and snaps among the wide receiver group, finishing ahead of Rashard Higgins, who had a perceived edge entering training camp. As close observers of the Browns suspected, the team's No. 3 wideout was less involved as a target than running back Kareem Hunt, whose six targets were more than Hodge and Higgins combined.

Gallup had three receptions (five targets) for 50 yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Rams.

Gallup would have had a bigger fantasy performance -- and the Cowboys potentially a different game result -- if a questionable offensive pass interference call didn't wipe out what would have been a huge reception in the final minutes of this tight contest. The 24-year-old ended up finishing third in targets, falling one behind rookie standout CeeDee Lamb and a whopping five behind No.1 wideout Amari Cooper. It is apparent who is Dak Prescott's favorite target, but it appears Gallup will have to share No. 2 honors with his new teammate acquired via the draft. This may result in a reduction in overall targets, but the Cowboys' embarrassment of riches at the wideout position could leave Gallup in favorable defensive matchups. There may be enough fantasy production to go around for all three receivers against a soft Atlanta defense in Week 2.

Lamb had five catches (six targets) for 59 yards in a 20-17 loss to the Rams on Sunday.

Lamb made a big splash with a 33-yard reception on a deep crossing pattern, but it was otherwise a quiet night for the 17th overall pick in his NFL debut. Even without a preseason, the rookie didn't look overmatched in his first taste of action against an NFL defense (and a good one at that). Amari Cooper led all Cowboy wideouts by a wide margin in terms of receptions (10) and targets (14), so it appears Lamb and fellow starter Michael Gallup (three receptions for 50 yards) will share No. 2 duties behind Cooper early in the season. The 21-year-old possesses loads of potential, so it wouldn't be surprising to see the occasional WR1 performance, especially in shootouts. That said, Sunday's opponent (the Falcons) appears to be a prime example of a shootout-prone team, as they boast a powerful offense and a defense that just got torched for 322 yards and four touchdowns through the air.

Kupp had four catches (five targets) for 40 yards in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Cowboys.

Fresh off of a three-year, $48 million extension, Kupp was unable to produce numbers indicative of his huge bump in salary. The 27-year-old's lack of production was due in large part to a run-heavy game plan (40 carries to just 20 pass attempts) that focused on attacking the soft interior of Dallas defense. The strategy paid off for the Rams, but Kupp owners in fantasy were left with a lackluster final line. There's no reason to overreact, as Kupp remains one of Jared Goff's top receiving options and red-zone threats, and he should be in line for more targets than usual with Brandin Cooks being moved to Houston this offseason. Expect the slot man extraordinaire to excel in most matchups going forward where the opposition doesn't boast a top-tier pass rush -- like Dallas brought to the table Sunday -- starting with a Week 2 matchup against the Eagles.

Woods hauled in six of eight targets for 105 yards and added 14 yards on a lone carry in a 20-17 win over Dallas on Sunday.

This was a typical fantasy performance from Woods; he put in work between the 20s, wasn't much of a red-zone target (eight touchdowns over the last two seasons) and was good for one end around on the ground (he averaged 1.1 carries per game in 2019). The 28-year-old led the club in yardage, receptions and targets on a night where the Rams leaned more on its rushing attack (40 rushes to 20 pass attempts) to chip away at the Cowboys defense. With Brandin Cooks playing in Houston and a reluctance to use tight ends heavily in the passing game, Woods and Cooper Kupp will split duties as Jared Goff's top targets this season. Whichever starter is not shadowed by Darius Slay could be in line for a huge game against the Eagles on Sunday.

Cooper caught 10 passes (14 targets) for 81 yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Rams.

Cooper led all Cowboys in receptions, targets and yards, which is relieving news for fantasy owners following the acquisition of top receiving prospect CeeDee Lamb in the 2020 NFL Draft. Perhaps having a legitimate threat opposite the veteran will lead to gaudier numbers as opposed to eating into his production. The move to Dallas in 2018 restored Cooper's status as a star wideout, and Sunday's performance proves that he is still Dak Prescott's favorite target. The 26-year-old will look to build off of a solid start to the season in Week 2 against a Falcons secondary that was just torched by Seattle for 322 passing yards and four touchdowns.

Watson secured one of two catches for six yards in the Buccaneers' 34-23 loss to the Saints on Sunday.

Watson was likely set for a spot start had Mike Evans been unable to overcome his questionable designation due to a hamstring injury. However, with his teammate suiting up and logging what appeared to be a normal workload, Watson essentially operated as the de facto No. 4 receiver while Scotty Miller took on a clear No. 3 role. That could well be the norm as long as Miller and his elite speed are at full health, leaving Watson with unreliable fantasy value on a week-to-week basis.

Miller secured five of six targets for 73 yards and rushed once for six yards in the Buccaneers' 34-23 loss to the Saints on Sunday.

New quarterback Tom Brady and Miller had displayed excellent chemistry throughout training camp, and that seemed to carry over well into the duo's first taste of game action. Miller logged a team-high 37-yard reception among his five catches, and he checked in just below Chris Godwin and his 6-79 line in the Buccaneers' pass-catching corps. The speedy second-year wideout also appeared to benefit from the fact Mike Evans was frequently blanketed by nemesis Marshon Lattimore, and that talented Saints third corner P.J. Williams missed the game with a hamstring issue. Miller will look to build on his solid season-opening effort when he faces a beatable Panthers secondary in a Week 2 home matchup.

Reagor caught one of his four targets for 55 yards in Sunday's 27-17 loss to Washington.

Reagor pulled off an almost-miraculous recovery from a shoulder injury that was supposed to keep him out at least a couple of weeks into the regular season and was still able to draw the start in Week 1. The rookie began the game by muffing his first punt return but was fortunate to have a teammate recover it. He more than made up for the gaffe by reeling in a 55-yarder for his first NFL catch on the Eagles' second drive of the day but was unable to make an impact thereafter. The TCU product will look to keep building rapport with Carson Wentz heading into a Week 2 matchup with the Rams.