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Egbuka brought in five of six targets for 63 yards in the Buccaneers' 33-27 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.

The second-year wideout led the way for the Buccaneers in receiving yards while checking in second in both receptions and targets on the afternoon. Egbuka didn't show any ill effects from the toe injury he'd previously been dealing with this summer, and his first game as the new No. 1 receiver in the wake of Mike Evans' offseason departure was encouraging overall, especially considering Baker Mayfield struggled through an uneven, turnover-filled afternoon. Egbuka will have a bright outlook in all fantasy formats for a Week 2 home matchup against a Browns defense that was exposed repeatedly by Jaguars wide receivers in Week 1.

Louis (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Raiders.

It's unclear when Louis picked up the injury, but he's being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's contest. Michael Taaffe will be the top rotational option at safety behind starters Dante Trader and Zayne Anderson for as long as Louis is sidelined.

Whyle (neck) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Whyle exited the second half of Sunday's contest with an all-too-familiar injury. The tight end missed some time in August with a minor neck issue so the current issue could be related. If Whyle is unable to return to the game, Mark Redman will likely take over as the No. 3 Packers tight end.

Vele caught seven passes on nine targets for 69 yards and a touchdown during the Saints' 31-30 overtime loss to the Lions on Sunday.

With Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) on injured reserve, Vele lined up as the Saints' WR2 behind Chris Olave. The Saints' offense found its footing in the second half after being blanked in the first, with Vele contributing by catching a one-yard touchdown pass from Tyler Shough before the duo connected on a 31-yard pass early in the fourth quarter, leading to a 28-yard field goal from Daniel Carlson four plays later. Vele was one catch shy from matching a career high he set twice before Sunday, and he could be a prominent piece in the Saints' offense alongside Olave, running back Travis Etienne and tight end Juwan Johnson. Vele and the Saints will stay on the road for Week 2 against the Ravens on Sept. 20.

McMillan caught five of eight targets for 75 yards in Sunday's 59-37 loss to the Bears.

In the highest-scoring Week 1 game in NFL history, McMillan had just one catch for 14 yards in the first half, but he was able to pad his numbers after halftime as the Panthers' offense tried in vain to keep pace. Jalen Coker (8-138-2 on nine targets) was Bryce Young's favorite target on the afternoon, but he and McMillan were the only two Carolina wide receivers to catch a pass in the contest, a good sign for the future volume of both. McMillan will look to build on this performance in Week 2 on the road against the Falcons.

Luvu (groin) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Luvu did not return to the field after halftime as the linebacker deals with a new groin injury. It is unclear how significant the issue is, but if Luvu cannot return, Jordan Magee and Leo Chenal will likely share snaps at inside linebacker next to Sonny Styles.

Hubbard carried the ball 10 times for 49 yards and a touchdown and caught all three of his targets for 38 yards and another score in Sunday's 59-37 loss to the Bears.

In the highest-scoring Week 1 game in NFL history, Hubbard did his part to keep Carolina competitive, opening the scoring with a four-yard grab in the first quarter and adding a two-yard TD plunge in the third. Hubbard also out-paced Jonathon Brooks in touch volume, getting 13 to the younger back's five as he tightened his grip on the No. 1 spot on the depth chart. Hubbard will look to stay productive in Week 2 on the road against the Falcons.

Coker caught eight of nine targets for 138 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 59-37 loss to the Bears.

In the highest-scoring Week 1 game in NFL history, Coker emerged as Bryce Young's favorite downfield option, leading the Panthers in receptions, targets and yards and hauling in a 51-yard TD in the second quarter and an eight-yard score in the fourth. Coker's production was a near match for the 9-134-1 line he produced on 12 targets in Carolina's wild-card loss to the Rams last season, and he seems poised for a breakout campaign. He'll look to make an impact again in Week 2 on the road against the Falcons.

Burrow completed 25 of 35 passes for 254 yards with one touchdown and one interception and rushed five times for 20 yards in the Bengals' 33-27 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.

The Bengals have curiously struggled on offense in multiple Week 1 games during Burrow's tenure, but the star signal-caller was in solid form Sunday while connecting with nine different targets overall. Burrow hit Mike Gesicki on a two-yard touchdown late in the first quarter for the quarterback's one scoring toss, although his sole interception did result in a pick-six late in the third quarter. The costly turnover aside, the 2020 first overall pick's encouraging performance -- which came despite top receiver Ja'Marr Chase recording just two receptions for 12 yards -- affords Burrow some momentum heading into a Week 2 road showdown against the Texans next Sunday.

Young completed 23 of 37 passes for 361 yards and three touchdowns with one interception in Sunday's 59-37 loss to the Bears. He added 10 yards and a TD on two carries.

In the highest-scoring Week 1 contest in NFL history, Young did his part to try and keep Carolina in the game, but his defense couldn't slow down Chicago's ground game. The fourth-year QB tossed one score to Chuba Hubbard in the first quarter and two to Jalen Coker in the second and fourth while also running one in himself from seven yards out in the second quarter. Young accounted for a career-high 25 touchdowns (23 through the air, two on the ground) in the 2025 regular season, and he's off to a flying start in the quest to top that number this season. He'll look to stay sharp in Week 2 on the road against the Falcons.