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  • Jaguars' Brian Thomas: Finds end zone in tough day

    Thomas caught one of seven targets for 11 yards and took his only carry nine yards for a touchdown in Sunday's 26-10 win over the Panthers.

    It was a frustrating start to his second NFL season for Thomas, but he salvaged his day with a TD on an end-around in the second quarter. Better days will be ahead for the LSU product as the Jaguars adjust to new coach Liam Coen's scheme, but the 1-11-0 line is already worse than Thomas had in any game as a rookie. He'll look for bigger volume and better production on the road Week 2 against the Bengals.

  • Curtis Samuel WR | BUF

    Bills' Curtis Samuel: Inactive for Week 1

    Samuel is inactive for Sunday night's season opener against the Ravens.

    Samuel wasn't listed on the Bills' Week 1 injury report, but he'll be the odd man out versus Baltimore. As a result, Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Joshua Palmer, Elijah Moore and Tyrell Shavers are Buffalo's available WRs on Sunday.

  • Colts' Michael Pittman: Paces pass catchers in win

    Pittman secured six of eight targets for 80 yards and a touchdown in the Colts' 33-8 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.

    Pittman led the Colts in receiving yards while checking in second to rookie tight end Tyler Warren in both receptions and targets. The veteran receiver looked to be consistently on the same page with new quarterback Daniel Jones right from the jump, with the duo connecting for gains of 14 and 27 yards in the first two possessions, the latter going for a touchdown. Pittman should have a chance to serve as one of Jones' top targets again when the Colts face off with a talented Broncos defense at home in a Week 2 matchup next Sunday.

  • Rashid Shaheed WR | SEA

    Saints' Rashid Shaheed: Hauls in six passes in loss

    Shaheed caught six of nine targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Cardinals.

    The fourth-year wideout saw strong volume in new coach Kellen Moore's scheme, but Shaheed was actually the Saints' third-most productive pass catcher behind TE Juwan Johnson (8-76 on 11 targets) and WR Chris Olave (7-54 on 13 targets). With Spencer Rattler chucking up a career-high 46 pass attempts in a game that remained close throughout, the ceiling for the team's aerial attack might be higher than expected despite the question marks at quarterback. Shaheed will look to turn his volume into a big gain or two at home in Week 2 against the 49ers.

  • Jakobi Meyers WR | JAC

    Raiders' Jakobi Meyers: Just short of 100-yard mark in win

    Meyers brought in eight of 10 targets for 97 yards in the Raiders' 20-13 win over the Patriots on Sunday.

    Facing his old squad, Meyers finished with team-leading reception and target totals while checking in just behind Brock Bowers (knee) in receiving yards. The veteran wideout displayed an encouraging rapport with new quarterback Geno Smith, and Meyers' final line was a signature one for a receiver that's made his living in the league excelling in the short- and medium-range passing windows. Meyers should be very busy again during a Week 2 home divisional showdown with the Chargers on Monday night, Sept. 15.

  • 49ers' Jauan Jennings: Suffers shoulder injury

    Jennings exited Sunday's game in Seattle due to a left shoulder injury, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Jennings was favoring his left arm while coming off the field at the 13:35 mark of the fourth quarter. When he attempted to catch passes on the sideline, he was seen grimacing before the 49ers deemed him questionable to return. Jennings had two catches (on five targets) for 16 yards prior to his departure.

  • Jaylen Waddle WR | MIA

    Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle: Quiet day in Week 1 loss

    Waddle brought in four of five targets for 30 yards in the Dolphins' 33-8 loss to the Colts on Sunday.

    Waddle's quiet final line represented the collateral damage caused by an ugly performance from Tua Tagovailoa, who turned the ball over three times while managed just 114 passing yards overall. Waddle finished tied with Tyreek Hill for the team lead in receptions and also drew even with Malik Washington for runner-up status in targets, but it was naturally a very underwhelming day overall for the star receiver. The entire Dolphins air attack will aim for a reset in a Week 2 home matchup against the Patriots on Sunday, Sept. 14.

  • Chris Olave WR | NO

    Saints' Chris Olave: Sees big volume in loss

    Olave caught seven of 13 targets for 54 yards in Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Cardinals.

    The oft-injured wideout went to the sideline early in the game with what was reported to be a chest injury, but Olave quickly returned and wound up leading the Saints in targets. Meanwhile, tight end Juwan Johnson surpassed him in catches and yards. New Orleans' passing game under new coach Kellen Moore could be a boon to all the team's top pass catchers, as Spencer Rattler attempted a career-high 46 passes despite the fact that the score remained fairly close the whole way. Olave will look to stay on the field and continue building chemistry with Rattler in a Week 2 home clash against the 49ers.

  • Emeka Egbuka WR | TB

    Buccaneers' Emeka Egbuka: Commemorates debut with two TDs

    Egbuka brought in four of six targets for 67 yards and two touchdowns in the Buccaneers' 23-20 win over the Falcons on Sunday. He also rushed once for nine yards.

    The rookie first-round pick had been ascendant since he first stepped on a Buccaneers practice field this offseason, and Egbuka delivered handsomely in his first career regular-season contest. The Ohio State product first struck from 30-yards out just past the midway point of the second quarter, and he subsequently added what would turn out to be a game-winning 25-yard scoring grab with just under a minute remaining. The poise and polish that Egbuka has repeatedly been commended for was on display on his way to a team-leading yardage total, and he'll be in line to play another significant role during a Week 2 marquee interconference road matchup against the Texans on Monday night, Sept. 15.

  • Deebo Samuel WR | WAS

    Commanders' Deebo Samuel: Leading receiver in team debut

    Samuel caught seven of 10 targets for 77 yards while scoring a 19-yard touchdown on his only rushing attempt in Sunday's 21-6 win over the Giants.

    Samuel gave the Commanders some breathing room with a 19-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter to extend Washington's lead to 21-6. He also led the team in targets, catches and receiving yards, while no teammate had more than five targets, three catches or 34 receiving yards. Samuel's set to be a key playmaker for the Commanders after coming over from San Francisco in an offseason trade. Up next for Samuel is a Week 2 trip to Green Bay on Thursday.

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