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Shepard caught seven of nine targets for 100 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 32-31 win over the Buccaneers. He also carried two times for 21 yards.

Shepard led the team in targets and catches while finishing behind only Evan Engram in receiving yardage. He played a big part in his team's second-half comeback and helped them draw near with a seven-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter. Shepard seems clear of any after-effects of the concussion he dealt with and could be in line for an increase in fantasy value with Daniel Jones now at the helm. He'll next face off with the Redskins secondary at home on Sunday.

Shepard caught seven of nine targets for 100 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 32-31 win over the Buccaneers. He also carried two times for 21 yards.

Shepard led the team in targets and catches while finishing behind only Evan Engram in receiving yardage. He played a big part in his team's second-half comeback and helped them draw near with a seven-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter. Shepard seems clear of any after-effects of the concussion he dealt with and could be in line for an increase in fantasy value with Daniel Jones now at the helm. He'll next face off with the Redskins secondary at home on Sunday.

Samuel caught five of seven targets for 53 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-20 win over the Cardinals.

The seven targets tied Greg Olsen for the team lead, and Samuel appeared to be the preferred option for quarterback Kyle Allen on intermediate routes; his longest catch went for 15 yards. Unlike D.J. Moore, who saw his target volume crater without Cam Newton (foot) under center, Samuel retained a significant role as Allen spread the ball around to seven different receivers. It's not yet clear when Newton might be able to return, but the Panthers' offense -- and Samuel's production -- seem to be in good hands until he does.

Allen hauled in 13 of his 17 targets for 183 yards and two touchdowns in Week 3 against the Texans. He also added one rush for three yards.

Allen was lethal in Week 3, posting incredible numbers in terms of volume and efficiency. Not only was he targeted on nearly 40 percent of Philip Rivers' pass attempts, but he also turned in a 76 percent catch rate. His performance was capped off by two trips to the end zone, one from seven yards away and the other from 12. Through three games, Allen has posted an impressive 42 targets while finding the end zone three times. It shouldn't be difficult for Allen to keep things going in Week 4, as he will draw a matchup against the woeful Dolphins.

Moore caught one of two targets for a 52-yard touchdown in Sunday's 38-20 win over the Cardinals.

While Curtis Samuel saw a lot more volume with seven targets, Moore was nearly as productive with his lone catch, hauling in his first score of the season. Having Kyle Allen under center instead of a banged-up Cam Newton (foot) did wonders for the Panthers' passing game in general, but it may not bode well for Moore's long-term production (should Newton be forced to sit multiple games) after the second-year receiver saw 24 targets in the team's first two games. There's no timetable for Newton's return to action, so Moore may need to establish a better rapport with Allen quickly if he's going to regain his prominence in the offense.

Hopkins hauled in six of his seven targets for 67 yards in Week 3 against the Chargers.

Hopkins posted a strong catch rate, but couldn't shake loose of the Chargers defense. His longest reception went for 34 yards, with the rest of five receptions accounting for a total of just 33 yards. Since finding the end zone twice and posting 111 yards in Week 1, Hopkins has combined for just 107 yards with no touchdowns in his past two games. He'll look return to his dominant form in Week 4 against the Panthers.

Lockett hauled in 11 of 14 targets for a 154 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 33-27 loss to the Saints.

Lockett set career highs in receptions and yards in this contest. Through three games, he's drawing Russell Wilson's attention at a higher rate than any other receiver with 28 targets through three games -- D.K. Metcalf is second with 19. It's also a positive sign that there were simply more targets to go around with Russell Wilson throwing a career-high 50 times. That won't be replicated in every game, but coach Pete Carroll showed his willingness to favor the pass when necessary. Look for Lockett to carry this momentum into Week 4 against the Cardinals, who have allowed at least 250 passing yards in every game.

Agnew returned one kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown as well as one punt for 24 yards during Sunday's 27-24 victory over Philadelphia.

Agnew is the first player to return a kickoff for a touchdown in 2019, and his performance was especially encouraging for the Lions given Agnew's otherwise rough start to the season. While he's still not seeing enough playing time on defense to warrant IDP consideration, Agnew remains a valuable asset in formats that reward points for all-purpose yards.

Robinson reeled in three of his four targets for 43 yards and a touchdown Sunday against the Ravens.

Robinson and rookie Mecole Hardman have stepped up with Tyreek Hill (shoulder) sidelined, with Robinson snaring three touchdown passes in the last three weeks. While it's unlikely the 2016 fourth-round pick remained unavailable through free agency this week, he backed up last week's performance with another strong effort this week and should remain a viable fantasy option in most leagues until Hill returns.

Sutton caught five of eight targets for 87 yards during Sunday's 27-16 loss in Green Bay.

Denver was pushed all the way back near their own red zone in the third quarter when Joe Flacco lofted one down the sideline to Sutton, who got open on a double move for a gain of 52 yards. It was Sutton's second game with at least 85 yards to start the season. Though Denver's offense hasn't clicked quite enough for Sutton to be an upper-echelon target, he remains dangerous downfield -- averaging 15.4 yards per catch -- all while improving underneath as compared to last season. After a start full of tough defenses, he'll get another one Sunday with Jacksonville.