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Gesicki caught one of three targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 17-16 win over the Browns.

Gesicki's quiet start to the season was overshadowed by teammate Noah Fant, as the latter finished the contest with four catches on five targets for 26 yards and a touchdown. The veteran tight end played just 16 of Cincinnati's 52 offensive snaps, behind both Fant (26) and Drew Sample (36). Gesicki should continue to see limited opportunities in the Bengals' passing attack, all but removing him completely from fantasy consideration going forward. The 29-year-old will have his next opportunity to get involved when the Bengals host the Jaguars in Week 2.

Johnson logged one snap on offense and didn't draw a target in the Buccaneers' 23-20 win over the Falcons on Sunday, but he returned one punt for 54 yards.

Johnson wasn't expected to have a role on offense, but his chunk play on special teams set up the Buccaneers at the Falcons' 32-yard line early in the third quarter. Tampa Bay would go on to score five plays later on a nine-yard touchdown pass from Baker Mayfield to Bucky Irving, making Johnson's impressive return an integral play in the narrow victory. Johnson will remain the Buccaneers' punt returner in a Week 2 road matchup against the Texans, and he could begin carving out some snaps on offense as the season unfolds.

Ingram-Dawkins played 10 snaps on defense and batted down a pass in Monday's win at Chicago.

The 2025 fifth-round draft pick made an impact in his limited playing time and could see his role grow later in the season. His ability to play at tackle and on the edge should allow him to be deployed in multiple schemes under Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores.

Chambliss had two total tackles in Monday's win at Chicago.

Chambliss didn't play a snap on defense, as he had 24 snaps on special teams. The undrafted free agent from Georgia begins the season as a reserve linebacker who may be limited to special teams. He looked fully healthy after dealing with a foot injury early in training camp.

Redmond started at defensive tackle and had two total tackles and a QB hurry in Monday's win at Chicago.

Redmond played on 32 of the defense's 67 snaps as he'll be a run stuffer at nose tackle.

Turner had three total tackles and two QB hurries in Monday's win at Chicago.

Turner played on 29 of the defense's 67 snaps as the 2024 first-round draft pick will begin the season as a reserve edge rusher. He may need an injury to either Andrew Van Ginkel or Jonathan Greenard to see a larger role.

Allen had three total tackles, a QB hit and five QB hurries, according to Pro Football Focus, in Monday's win at Chicago.

Allen had a mixed performance tackling with two missed tackles and two stops, but was impactful in the pass rush. He played on 52 of the defense's 67 snaps as he'll be mainstay on the interior defensive line.

Jackson had four total tackles in Monday's win at Chicago.

Jackson started at safety opposite Josh Metellus with Harrison Smith out with an illness and played on all of the defense's 67 snaps. He struggled a bit in the passing game, allowing two completions on three targets for 43 yards, according to Pro Football Focus. He could return to a reserve role once Smith is healthy.

Rodgers had five total tackles and a tackle for a loss in Monday's win at Chicago.

Rodgers started at cornerback opposite Byron Murphy and played on all of the defense's 67 snaps. It was his first game for Minnesota after he played 15 regular-season games with the Eagles in 2024 while working as the team's top reserve cornerback.

Ward had three total tackles in Monday's win at Chicago.

Ward played on 25 of the defense's 67 snaps as he got more playing time with Harrison Smith out with an illness. Ward will have a reserve safety role and is a key player on special teams.