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Thornton brought in two of five targets for 59 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Eagles.

Thornton left his mark on this contest when he beat his defensive assignment deep for a 49-yard touchdown grab in the fourth quarter of an eventual loss. The former Patriot had just one reception for 10 yards on his previous four targets, highlighting the boom-or-bust nature of his role in this offense. With Xavier Worthy (shoulder) trending towards a Week 3 return, Thornton could find himself back in a reserve role against the Giants next Sunday.

Higbee recorded four receptions on four targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 33-19 win over the Titans.

Higbee didn't see a target in Week 1, but he finished third on the team in opportunities in Sunday's win. He was particularly involved early in the contest, as three of his four receptions came on the Rams' first three offensive possessions. Puka Nacua and Davante Adams will likely dominate targets in the offense, leading to a relatively unpredictable role for Higbee on a week-to-week basis.

Okonkwo recorded four receptions on six targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 33-19 loss to the Rams.

Okonkwo tied for the team lead with six targets, though he couldn't match Elic Ayomanor or Calvin Ridley in their ability to generate yards. Okonkwo was targeted in short areas of the field, though he did manage a long gain of 14 yards. He may start to lose playing time to Gunnar Helm as the season progresses, but Okonkwo has commanded a solid 10 targets across the first two games of the campaign.

Sanders corralled seven of nine targets for 54 yards in Sunday's 27-22 loss to the Cardinals.

Sanders finished as the second-leading receiver for Carolina behind impressive rookie wideout Tetairoa McMillan's 100-yard game. The 22-year-old Sanders has taken a firm grasp of the No. 1 tight end role over Tommy Tremble (3-20-0) after producing seven receptions for 81 yards through two appearances. Sanders is shaping up to be a solid PPR option in Week 3 when the Panthers host the Falcons next Sunday.

Ayomanor recorded four receptions on six targets for 56 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 33-19 loss to the Rams.

Ayomanor has quickly emerged as a key player in the Tennessee offense, as he tied Chig Okonkwo and Calvin Ridley with six targets. He made a pair of explosive plays on the same drive, first making a one-handed catch down the left sideline for a 23-yard gain. Three plays later, he got himself open as Cam Ward scrambled for several seconds, and the duo ultimately connected from a nine-yard score -- the first touchdown of Ayomanor's career. Ayomanor has shown rapport throughout both the preseason and regular season with Ward, and he should continue to emerge as the season progresses.

Hockenson had one reception for 12 yards in Sunday's 22-6 loss to the Falcons.

Hockenson caught just 33 percent of his targets in a low-volume night of offense from Minnesota, resulting in a mediocre stat line for fantasy managers. The receiving tight end is averaging just two receptions and 13.5 yards in two games with 2025 starting QB J.J. McCarthy. That is a concerning trend for a player hoping to bounce back from a lackluster 2024 campaign. Hockenson's next opportunity to right the ship will come in a home game against Cincinnati next Sunday.

Nailor had three receptions on five targets for 31 yards in Sunday's 22-6 loss to the Falcons.

Nailor wound up finishing second behind star wideout Justin Jefferson (3-81-0) in both targets and receiving yards Sunday. The 26-year-old Nailor could have had a much bigger fantasy night had QB J.J. McCarthy not airmailed his target on what would have been a lengthy touchdown grab. Nailor will see an elevated role for one more game against the Bengals next Sunday before Jordan Addison returns from suspension in Week 4 to reclaim his starting role.

Harvey rushed the ball five times for eight yards in Sunday's 29-28 loss to the Colts. He added one reception on two targets for 16 yards.

Harvey made the most of his limited touches in Week 1, but he couldn't repeat that same effort against the Colts. He was out-touched 15-6 by J.K. Dobbins, and Dobbins was also more effective with the opportunity. Harvey is a strong bench stash and can have productive games early this season, but it appears that will require him to be extremely efficient with limited touches.

Renfrow (ribs) racked up seven receptions on nine targets for 48 yards and a pair of touchdowns in Sunday's 27-22 loss to Arizona.

Renfrow was cleared from the rib injury that limited him during the practice week, and his strong play solidified his clean bill of health. The veteran slot man was held to just 11 yards on two receptions in his first action since 2023 last week, but this was a significant spike in both usage and production. Both of Renfrow's scores were quick strikes from within five yards of the end zone as Carolina tried to claw its way back into this contest. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect this kind of scoring output on a regular basis, but Renfrow can generate PPR value against the Falcons next Sunday.

Franklin recorded eight receptions on nine targets for 89 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 29-28 loss to the Colts.

Franklin looks to be breaking out in his second season as a pro, as he set career-best marks in targets, receptions and yards in Sunday's loss. He flipped the field early in the second quarter with a 42-yard gain on a catch deep down the right sideline and capped the same drive with a three-yard touchdown reception. Franklin outperformed Courtland Sutton in the contest, and while that may not continue, he appears to be Bo Nix's second-favorite target ahead of Marvin Mims and Evan Engram.