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Thornton caught all four of his targets for 86 yards in Sunday's 33-30 overtime win against the Colts.

Thornton and quarterback Patrick Mahomes had struggled to get on the same page at times last season. However, the duo's chemistry was in fine form Sunday, as Thornton made up for a quiet Week 1. The wide receiver played 47 of the Chiefs' 80 offensive snaps in Sunday's overtime win and could continue carving out a larger role in coming weeks.

McGowan rushed twice for zero yards and had two kickoff returns for 58 yards in Sunday's 33-30 overtime loss to the Chiefs.

McGowan saw just four offensive snaps in the contest, touchding the ball on half of them. The seventh-round rookie did not make a strong impression against the Chiefs' defensive line, but he proved useful on special teams with a 29-yard average on kickoff returns.

James saw four carries for 15 yards in Sunday's 35-13 win over the Dolphins.

James saw eight offensive snaps and nine special-teams snaps in the contest. All of the running back's carries came in the final seven minutes of the fourth quarter when the game was all but over.

Ferguson secured six of nine targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in the Rams' 28-6 win over the Giants on Monday night.

Ferguson finished as the runner-up on the Rams in all of receptions, receiving yards and targets while closing out the scoring with a five-yard TD grab in the fourth quarter, as the second-year tight end saw a significant increase in opportunity in the absence of Puka Nacua (hip). Ferguson drew a sole target over 31 snaps in the Week 1 loss to the 49ers, and despite Monday night's surge in production, it will be difficult to trust any of the members of the Rams' deep tight-end room on a game-to-game basis.

Washington caught four of his five targets for 43 yards, rushed once for four yards, returned a punt for seven yards and returned three kickoffs for 69 yards in Sunday's 35-13 loss to the 49ers.

Washington played 43 of the Dolphins' 59 offensive snaps as well as six special-teams snaps. The No. 1 wide receiver and returner's name appeared across the box score, and Washington appears set to continue filling a diverse role on a rebuilding Miami squad.

Likely secured five of 10 targets for 33 yards in the Giants' 28-6 loss to the Rams on Monday night.

Likely's first catch came on one of Jaxson Dart's three completions before he exited the game with a knee injury, and the veteran tight end remained an integral component of the air attack once Jameis Winston took over. Likely's reception and target totals were team-high figures, and he's quickly generated a 13-111-2 line on 18 targets over his first two games in a Giants uniform heading into a Week 3 home matchup against the Titans on Sunday.

Flournoy caught five of six targets for 23 yards Sunday in a 37-20 victory versus Washington.

Flournoy started and saw plenty of playing time, logging 42 of Dallas' 55 offensive snaps. He also got a good amount of looks, with six passes thrown his way. However, Flournoy worked almost exclusively in short yardage, with his longest catch going for a modest 10 yards and his other four receptions accounting for a total of 13 yards. Flournoy is unsurprisingly well behind CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens on the WR depth chart, so his week-to-week production figures to be difficult to bank upon. Dallas next faces the Ravens at home next Sunday.

Dulcich caught two of his three targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 35-13 loss to the 49ers.

Dulcich had a larger role on offense after a quiet opener against the Raiders. The tight end played 36 of 59 offensive snaps Sunday and garnered a bit more attention downfield. Dulcich also contributed on special teams, playing four snaps in the loss.

Winston replaced Jaxson Dart (knee) with 9:51 remaining in the first quarter of Monday night's 28-6 loss to the Rams and completed 11 of 27 passes for 111 yards with no touchdowns and one interception while rushing twice for one yard.

Winston has enjoyed success in the past taking over for injured or demoted teammates, but Monday night was far from such an example. The veteran signal-caller consistently struggled against an invigorated Rams defense, taking two sacks and frequently working under duress. Winston's accuracy was also at a low point, and his one interception came in the end zone on a pass intended for Malik Nabers. Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports Dart has been diagnosed with a sprained MCL, so despite Monday night's struggles, Winston could be in line for at least one start in a Week 3 home matchup against the Titans on Sunday.

Demercado had three carries for eight yards in Sunday's 37-20 win over the Commanders.

Demercado logged just nine offensive snaps in the contest, playing second fiddle to Javonte Williams throughout the day. The running back is primarily a reserve option, with Williams set to be the bell cow as long as he's healthy.