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  • Rome Odunze WR | CHI

    Bears' Rome Odunze: Breakout continues

    Odunze recorded three receptions on seven targets for 62 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-14 win over Dallas.

    Odunze made an immediate impact, hauling in a 35-yard touchdown on Chicago's first offensive possession. He was relatively quiet thereafter, though he still managed a pair of additional receptions for 13 and 14 yards. Odunze has found the end zone in every game this season while surpassing 60 yards in each of his last two contests.

  • Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Held to one catch

    Robinson recorded one catch on four targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 22-9 loss to the Chiefs.

    The Giants' passing offense never got on track, limiting the production of the entire receiving corps. Robinson wasn't immune, turning in season-worst marks in every statistical category. Many of his targets were tightly contested -- including one that was picked off in double coverage -- and Robinson was hit hard over the middle on his lone catch of the night late in the fourth quarter. Positively, he should continue to maintain a significant role in the offense in Week 4 against the Chargers.

  • Tory Horton WR | SEA

    Seahawks' Tory Horton: Finds end zone twice Sunday

    Horton brought in three of four targets for 32 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 44-13 win over the Saints. He also returned a punt 95 yards for a touchdown.

    Horton finished second on the Seahawks in targets, receptions and yardage on a low-volume day for the passing attack. The fifth-round rookie has generated five receptions for 64 yards and two touchdowns through three games. Horton's current role is too small to generate fantasy buzz heading into Thursday's primetime tilt against the Cardinals.

  • Chiefs' Tyquan Thornton: Leads KC in receiving Sunday

    Thornton finished with five receptions on nine targets for 71 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 22-9 win over the Giants.

    Thornton was afforded another opportunity to post noteworthy numbers after Xavier Worthy (shoulder) was held out for another contest. The 25-year-old Thornton had a second touchdown grab taken off the board when replay review determined he was down before extending past the goal line. It will be hard to ignore Thornton's production in recent weeks, but it is worth noting again that his role could be reduced when Worthy eventually is cleared for action. The latter's next opportunity to return will come against the Ravens next Sunday.

  • Marquise Brown WR | PHI

    Chiefs' Hollywood Brown: Draws key penalty in SNF win

    Brown finished with four receptions on six targets for 42 yards in Sunday's 22-9 win over the Giants.

    Brown's monster usage in Week 1 (16 targets) appears to have been an anomaly after the wideout averaged 5.5 targets in the two games since. The speedy receiver did draw a crucial pass interference flag on a deep shot in the waning moments of the first half that allowed the Chiefs to sneak in a field goal before the break. Xavier Worthy (shoulder) and Rashee Rice (suspension) remained out, with the former having a chance to return against the Ravens next Sunday. Brown will continue filling in as one of Patrick Mahomes' top options until both projected starters have returned to action.

  • Cardinals' Marvin Harrison: Leading receiver on six targets

    Harrison brought in three of six targets for 44 yards in Sunday's 16-15 loss to the 49ers.

    Harrison wound up leading Arizona with 44 receiving yards in a game during which the team generated just 159 yards of offense through the air. The sophomore receiver suffered an uncharacteristic drop on a wide-open deep shot from Kyler Murray that could have resulted in a lengthy touchdown. Harrison continues to flash potential, only to disappear at times like he did against Carolina last week (2-27-0). The high-pedigree receiver should be treated as a boom-or-bust play against the Seahawks on Thursday.

  • Malik Nabers WR | NYG

    Giants' Malik Nabers: Struggles in primetime

    Nabers recorded two receptions on seven targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 22-9 loss to the Chiefs.

    The Giants were unable to replicate their offensive success from Week 2, which led to a very disappointing showing for Nabers. Many of his seven targets came in highly contested situations on passes that were nearly uncatchable, though he was finally schemed two short receptions in the fourth quarter. Nabers' talent isn't in question, but performances like this will happen occasionally given the current state of the Giants' offense. Nabers did leave the game briefly in the second half after breaking up a potential interception, but he returned shortly afterward and finished the game.

  • Rashid Shaheed WR | SEA

    Saints' Rashid Shaheed: Gains 42 yards Sunday

    Shaheed brought in four of six targets for 42 yards in Sunday's 44-13 loss to Seattle.

    Shaheed finished third in targets, receptions and yardage for the Saints in a one-sided affair Sunday. The 26-year-old has proven to be a solid fantasy option for those in deeper formats, averaging 4.7 receptions and 42.3 yards through three weeks. Expect Shaheed to continue providing a solid floor as New Orleans' No. 2 receiver in a road matchup against the Bills next Sunday.

  • DeVonta Smith WR | PHI

    Eagles' DeVonta Smith: Finds end zone in Week 3

    Smith recorded eight receptions on nine targets for 60 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 33-26 win over the Rams.

    The Eagles were forced into a more aggressive offensive game plan after they fell behind by three scores early in the fourth quarter. Smith and A.J. Brown both benefited, with the former chipping in as a reliable target closer to the line of scrimmage. Smith also provided the game-winning touchdown on a four-yard out with just under two minutes remaining in the game. Smith's production will remain volatile, but he should have strong performances when the Eagles are forced to take to the air more often.

  • Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: Two grabs in Week 3 loss

    Wicks brought in two of four targets with 21 yards in the Packers' 13-10 loss to the Browns on Sunday.

    Wicks retained a minor role in the Packers' first full game without Jayden Reed (IR, collarbone/foot), actually seeing a two-target drop from Week 2. Wicks has at least two catches in each of his first three games, but he's yet to top 44 receiving yards in any contest as the Packers prepare to head to Dallas for a Week 4 matchup against the Cowboys next Sunday night.

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