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Noel caught one pass on five targets for 31 yards and added a 13-yard carry during the Texans' 20-6 loss to the Bengals on Sunday. He also returned three punts for 32 yards and one kickoff for 31 yards.

The second-year wideout saw a bump in offensive snaps due to the absence of Nico Collins (hamstring), with Noel's 48 snaps ranking third-most among Houston WRs behind Xavier Hutchinson (65) and Kayshon Boutte (58). Noel's offensive production didn't match his increased playing time, but he should continue to operate in an elevated role on offense while still handling primary return duties if Collins is ruled out for Week 3 against the Colts.

Al-Shaair recorded 12 total tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 20-6 loss to the Bengals.

Al-Shaair was on the field for every defensive snap for the second straight week, leading the team in takedowns against Cincinnati. The linebacker has now registered 20 total tackles (11 solo) over the first two contests of the year.

Lance caught his only target for eight yards in Sunday's 24-17 victory against Baltimore.

Lance was on the field for 54 of New Orleans' 68 offensive snaps, but he had only one pass thrown his way by Tyler Shough. Chris Olave (10 targets) and Devaughn Vele (seven) got 17 of the Saints' 19 total wideout targets, so Lance wasn't alone in having a quiet day among the team's complementary options. Barion Brown logged just two offensive snaps Sunday and Kevin Austin notched five, so Lance seems to be clearly ahead of both in the pecking order.

Hill recorded 10 tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Eagles.

Hill played all 76 of the Titans' defensive plays in Sunday's contest. The middle linebacker has now participated in all 143 of the team's defensive snaps through two regular-season games and has logged 26 total tackles in that span.

Wilson recorded nine tackles (four solo) in Sunday's loss to the Seahawks.

Wilson briefly exited Week 2 with a thumb injury but quickly returned and ended up playing 92.9 percent of the defensive snaps versus Seattle. After two games this season, Wilson has 15 tackles (six solo) and one pass breakup.

Legette caught two passes on four targets for 64 yards during the Panthers' 34-3 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Legette was held without a catch in a Week 1 loss to the Bears, when he saw only two targets. His targets in Week 2 doubled, and he split the Falcons' secondary to connect on a deep ball from Bryce Young for a 55-yard gain late in the second quarter, which set up a Darren Waller touchdown three plays later. That 55-yard catch was the longest of Legette's three-year NFL career and his first reception of 40-plus yards. He'll operate as the Panthers' WR3 behind Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker heading into a Week 3 road tilt against the Browns.

Baker recorded 11 tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a pass breakup in Sunday's loss to the Seahawks.

While Baker racked up a load of tackles, he was burned in coverage on Jaxon Smith-Njigba's 82-yard touchdown on a double-move in the first quarter. JSN made the entire Arizona secondary look foolish en route to 9-155-3 receiving line across 11 targets. Through two games this season, Baker has 16 tackles (11 solo), including 1.5 sacks, on 100 percent of the defensive snaps.

Smith recorded five total tackles (four solo), including three for a loss, during Sunday's 23-19 defeat to Cleveland.

Smith tied with defensive lineman A'Shawn Robinson for fourth on the team in tackles, playing 98 percent of the team's defensive snaps in the loss. The safety has now compiled nine total tackles (seven solo) and a pass defensed over two games to open the 2026 campaign.

Wayne caught two of his seven targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 20-6 loss to the Bengals.

Wayne garnered plenty of C.J. Stroud's attention due to the absence of Nico Collins (hamstring) in Sunday's contest. The wide receiver saw the third-most targets for the Texans behind Dalton Schultz and Xavier Hutchinson, but he wasn't efficient with them while playing on 40 of the team's 80 offensive snaps in the contest.

Moreau caught both of his targets for 34 yards and added a tackle on special teams during Sunday's 20-6 loss to the Bengals.

Moreau was listed as a starter, though he played only 23 of the Texans' 80 offensive plays, well behind Dalton Schultz's 54 snaps. Moreau ended up fourth on the Texans in receiving yards, which included a 25-yard catch early in the second quarter, and he's up to a 4-49-0 receiving line through two regular-season games. The Texans hit the road for Week 3 against the Colts, and while Moreau will contribute on offense and special teams, his pass-catching production will be limited while working behind Schultz.