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Pierce secured five of seven targets for 56 yards and a touchdown in the Colts' 16-10 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

Pierce was surprisingly the Colts' most impactful receiver for the second time in as many games to open the season, recording team-high reception and receiving yardage totals while also tying for the lead in targets. Pierce also recorded his second touchdown of the season -- matching both his 2022 and 2023 totals -- on a four-yard grab with just under two minutes remaining. The chemistry between Anthony Richardson and Pierce is undeniable, but it remains to be seen how the third-year wideout's targets will be affected by the eventual season debut of Josh Downs (ankle).

Robinson caught two of four targets for 18 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 21-18 loss to the Commanders.

While the third-year wideout saw little volume, something that was true for every Giant other than rookie Malik Nabers (10-127-1 on 18 targets), Robinson was on the other end of a seven-yard Daniel Jones TD early in the fourth quarter. Robinson caught only one touchdown in each of his first two NFL seasons, but he should easily top that mark in 2024 if he can stay healthy, even if he's just a secondary read for Jones behind Nabers. Robinson faces a tough challenge in Week 3 against a stingy Browns secondary.

Odunze (knee) is active for Sunday's game in Houston.

Odunze came out of the Bears' season-opening win against the Titans with an MCL sprain, and while he sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday, he returned in a limited capacity to cap Week 2 prep and went into the weekend listed as questionable. Earlier Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that Odunze was trending toward being available, which now has come to pass. With fellow WR Keenan Allen (heel) unavailable, Odunze will be among the Bears at the position available to QB Caleb Williams along with DJ Moore, DeAndre Carter, Tyler Scott and Collin Johnson.

Pittman brought in three of seven targets for 21 yards in the Colts' 16-10 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

Pittman tied Alec Pierce for the team led in targets and even had the Colts' second-most receptions, but as his final line indicates, he did little with them. The possession receiver has had trouble establishing much rapport with Anthony Richardson through his first two games despite his past success with multiple other quarterbacks, mustering only seven receptions for 52 yards on 15 targets over the first pair of contests. Pittman will aim to turn around the slow start in a Week 3 home matchup against a tough Bears defense.

Slayton caught three of four targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 21-18 loss to the Commanders.

The veteran receiver finished a distant second on the Giants in catches and targets behind dynamic rookie Malik Nabers, who posted a 10-127-1 line and saw more targets (18) than the rest of the team put together. Slayton was, however, the intended target on a pair of two-point attempts from Daniel Jones that misfired, after Graham Gano (hamstring) was injured on the opening kickoff. Slayton has seen exactly four targets, and caught three of them, in each of New York's first two games this season, giving him a limited ceiling heading into a Week 3 clash with the Browns.

Allen (heel) is listed as inactive Sunday in Houston.

Allen was able to play through his heel injury Week 1 against the Titans, but the issue capped him to one limited practice session (Friday) this past week, leaving him questionable heading into the weekend. Earlier Sunday, though, Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reported Allen was trending more toward the doubtful side of the equation, and the veteran wideout indeed won't be available Week 2. DJ Moore remains the Bears' No. 1 option at the position, with Rome Odunze (knee), DeAndre Carter, Tyler Scott and Collin Johnson the other WRs available for QB Caleb Williams on Sunday.

Doubs brought in all three targets for 62 yards in the Packers' 16-10 win over the Colts on Sunday.

Doubs tied for the team lead in receptions while setting the pace in receiving yards, as he was on the other end of Malik Willis' longest pass play of the day (39 yards). Doubs was the only Packers wideout to cross the 50-yard threshold while Willis ran a mostly conservative game plan and Green Bay leaned heavily on Josh Jacobs and its defense. The third-year wideout has produced a 7-112 line on 10 targets over his first two games as a Week 3 road date with the Titans approaches.

Nabers caught 10 of 18 targets for 127 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 21-18 loss to the Commanders.

The rookie wideout was Daniel Jones' first read, and usually his only one, for most of the afternoon, as the rest of the Giants' pass catchers combined for only six catches on 10 targets for 51 yards. While a four-yard grab just before halftime gave Nabers his first career TD, it was one of the passes he couldn't haul in that will likely stick with him. On New York's final possession in the fourth quarter with the score tied 18-18, Nabers couldn't handle a sideline pass on fourth down that would have extended the team's drive. With his spot as the Giants' top downfield threat secure, Nabers will face a much tougher test in Week 3 against the Browns' stingy secondary.

Reed secured both targets for nine yards and rushed twice for 37 yards in the Packers' 16-10 win over the Colts on Sunday. He also returned a punt for no gain and committed a fumble recovered by Green Bay.

Reed once again flashed impressive skills in space, but his most productive touches by far came as a runner. The versatile second-year pro rattled off gains of 22 and 15 yards on his pair of carries, while his receiving line was unsurprisingly subdued with Malik Willis being asked to run a very conservative game plan in place of Jordan Love (knee). Reed's receiving numbers are almost certainly going to continue taking a hit during what is expected to be a multi-game absence for Love, although it's possible Willis is tasked with more downfield passing in a Week 3 visit to the Titans.

Hopkins secured one of two targets for nine yards in the Titans' 24-17 loss to the Jets on Sunday.

Hopkins was expected to have a larger role than during his 17-snap Week 1, but the veteran wideout simply wasn't looked at very often by Will Levis. Hopkins now has back-to-back one-catch tallies for a total of 17 yards over his first two games, and he'll encounter some tough cornerback play when the Packers come calling for a Week 3 visit next Sunday.