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  • Khadarel Hodge WR | ATL

    Falcons' KhaDarel Hodge: Fails to grab lone target

    Hodge finished with zero catches on one target during Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Buccaneers.

    Even with Darnell Mooney (shoulder) inactive, Hodge played only eight offensive snaps. Drake London (shoulder) suffered an injury on Atlanta's final drive but is considered day-to-day. If Mooney and London are sidelined for Week 2, Hodge could see a boost in offensive responsibilities, but he'd still be behind Ray-Ray McCloud and Casey Washington.

  • Falcons' Casey Washington: Sees six targets in opener

    Washington caught three of six targets for 33 yards during Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Buccaneers.

    Darnell Mooney (shoulder) was inactive, plus Drake London (shoulder) and Jamal Agnew (groin) both suffered injuries during the opener. London's injury came during Atlanta's final drive, while Agnew didn't see any offensive snaps before exiting, so the in-game injuries didn't boost Washington's role. However, Mooney's absence likely meant more action for Washington. He started opposite London, played 94 percent of the team's offensive snaps and finished fourth on the team in targets behind London (15), Kyle Pitts (8) and Bijan Robinson (7). Ray-Ray McCloud is Atlanta's primary slot WR, so Washington would be the No. 4 WR if London and Mooney are healthy for Week 2.

  • Ben Skowronek WR | PIT

    Steelers' Ben Skowronek: Scores touchdown in Week 1 victory

    Skowronek secured his lone target for a 22-yard touchdown in Sunday's 34-32 win over the Jets.

    Although Skowronek played just 10 offensive snaps during Sunday's regular-season opener, Aaron Rodgers found him late in the first quarter for the team's first touchdown of the year. It was encouraging to see Skowronek reach the end zone to open the regular season, but he'll likely have to compete with Roman Wilson and Scotty Miller for playing time behind DK Metcalf and Calvin Austin as the season progresses.

  • Falcons' Ray-Ray McCloud: Busy in season opener

    McCloud caught three of five targets for 51 yards during Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Buccaneers.

    Darnell Mooney (shoulder) was inactive, plus Drake London (shoulder) and Jamal Agnew (groin) both suffered injuries during the opener. London's injury came during Atlanta's final drive, while Agnew didn't see any offensive snaps before exiting, so the in-game injuries didn't boost McCloud's role. Mooney's absence may have funnelled a few more targets to McCloud, who finished fourth on the team in receiving yards behind Bijan Robinson (100), Kyle Pitts (59) and London (55). McCloud posted career highs in receptions (62), targets (87) and receiving yards (686) last season with Kirk Cousins at the helm until the final three games, and if Week 1 was any indication, the veteran wideout will also be a key part of the offense under Michael Penix, who threw 42 times against Tampa Bay and targeted McCloud on 12 occasions over the second-year signal-caller's trio of starts to finish the 2024 campaign. McCloud will be the primary slot receiver when everyone is healthy, but he may have expanded responsibilities if London and Mooney miss extended time.

  • Roman Wilson WR | PIT

    Steelers' Roman Wilson: Not targeted in season opener

    Wilson wasn't targeted during the Steelers' 34-32 win over the Jets on Sunday.

    Wilson had a minimal role for the Steelers when healthy in 2024, and he was utilized sparingly during Sunday's regular-season opener, playing just 10 offensive snaps in the Steelers' victory. The 2024 third-round pick has yet to be targeted in the NFL, and he could have trouble carving out much fantasy production in 2025 as long as DK Metcalf and Calvin Austin remain healthy.

  • Romeo Doubs WR | GB

    Packers' Romeo Doubs: Tallies two splash plays

    Doubs was targeted four times and caught two passes for 68 yards in Sunday's 27-13 victory over the Lions.

    Doubs had only eight receptions of 20-plus yards last season and only 22 of the sort through his first 43 games as a professional, but he notched two of them Sunday -- including a career-long 48-yard catch in the second quarter. It could be tough for him to be consistent as part of a Packers offense with a lot of options, but he did start Sunday's contest, and his 34 snaps -- out of a possible 48 -- were 11 more than any other Packers wideout.

  • Anthony Gould WR | IND

    Colts' Anthony Gould: Used as punt returner

    Gould was used as Indianapolis' punt returner and played two snaps on special teams, but he didn't see any action on offense in Sunday's win over Miami.

    Gould begins the season as Indy's punt returner and also one of the team's kickoff returners. He won't have a role on offense unless there are injuries in the receiving corps.

  • Ashton Dulin WR | IND

    Colts' Ashton Dulin: Minimal role on offense in opener

    Dulin had one carry on a reverse for 15 yards in Sunday's win over Miami. He played on 10 of the offense's 73 snaps but did not have a target in the passing game. He also had one kick return for 27 yards.

    Dulin is the No. 5 receiver and key special-teams player who is used on gadget plays on offense. He's been productive when elevated to a larger role on the offense, but he's not going to get many targets unless there are injuries elsewhere in the receiving corps. Dulin looked fully healthy after missing time in the preseason due to a concussion.

  • Dolphins' Nick Westbrook-Ikhine: Targeted twice in ugly loss

    Westbrook-Ikhine secured one of two targets for seven yards during the Dolphins' 33-8 loss to Indianapolis on Sunday.

    Westbrook-Ikhine played 21 offensive snaps, not far removed from the 28 snaps allotted to No. 3 receiver Malik Washington. In terms of offensive opportunities, however, Westbrook-Ikhine's two targets trailed Washington's six total touches (one rush, five targets) notably. Admittedly, a day in which Tua Tagovailoa turned the ball over three times and was limited to 114 passing yards isn't emblematic of Mike McDaniel's intended plans for the passing game, but Westbrook-Ikhine currently is entrenched as the No. 4 receiver heading into a Week 2 matchup against New England. Westbrook-Ikhine falls outside the fantasy radar in most formats.

  • Dolphins' Malik Washington: Makes two grabs in Week 1 loss

    Washington secured two of five targets for 20 yards during Miami's 33-8 loss to the Colts on Sunday. He also rushed once for nine yards.

    Washington's involvement on offense was notable even in an ugly Week 1 loss, as he tied team target leader Tyreek Hill (four catches for 40 yards on six targets) in terms of total touches. Of course, none of the Dolphins' wideouts could get much going in a game that saw Tua Tagovailoa be limited to just 114 passing yards while accounting for three turnovers, but Washington quietly appears to have taken a step forward entering Year 2. He's entrenched over Nick Westbrook-Ikhine as the No. 3 receiver behind Hill and Waddle, over Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, heading into a Week 2 home game against the Patriots.

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