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Robinson brought in four of seven targets for 42 yards in Sunday's overtime loss to the Lions.

Robinson earned a spot on the Rams' Week 1 roster after serving as a backup in 2023. The long-time Kansas City Chief saw his role immediately increase after starter Puka Nacua (knee) had to be carted off the field in the middle of Sunday's 26-20 defeat. Cooper Kupp (21 targets) benefited the most from his teammate's absence, while Tyler Johnson (seven targets) also absorbed some of Nacua's workload in the second half. If the latter is forced to miss next Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals, Robinson could see a temporary boost in fantasy value and become a viable pickup in deeper formats.

Hopkins recorded one catch on one target for eight yards in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Bears.

Hopkins was on the injury report throughout the week with a knee injury but suited up as expected. As his stat line makes evident, Hopkins was not playing at full strength and was on the field for only 15 offensive snaps (24.6 percent), per Turron Davenport of ESPN.com. It's unclear how long the injury will plague Hopkins, though it would be a surprise to see him play a full snap count in Week 2 against the Jets.

Raymond did not draw a target while turning one carry into 12 yards in Sunday's 26-20 overtime win over the Rams.

Raymond operated as the Lions' No. 3 wide receiver Sunday, but he failed to make a major mark on the contest. His only offensive touch came in overtime when he opened Detroit's game-winning drive with a 12-yard run. Raymond also returned three punts for 18 total yards in the game. The 30-year-old is buried underneath the likes of Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Sam LaPorta and Jahmyr Gibbs in the passing game, limiting his fantasy upside in the early going.

Ridley recorded three receptions on seven targets for 50 yards in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Bears.

Ridley made his Titans debut and led the team with seven targets and 50 yards. However, he and Will Levis still struggled to connect on several deep targets, which led to an inefficient performance overall. It's also unclear if he will be able to keep his target advantage over the rest of the wide receiver corps, as DeAndre Hopkins played only 24.6 percent of offensive snaps in Sunday's contest, per Turron Davenport of ESPN.com.

Kupp hauled in 14 of his game-high 21 targets for 110 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-20 overtime loss to the Lions. He added two carries for 10 yards.

Kupp popped off with a monster receiving line to begin the fantasy season after beginning last year on the PUP list due to injury. Unfortunately for the Rams, his massive target total came at the expense of fellow star wideout Puka Nacua (knee), who may have suffered a serious injury of his own in Sunday's nationally televised loss to Detroit. Kupp was already poised to bounce back following injury-plagued campaigns in 2022 and 2023, but he may be asked to do even more than expected if Nacua is forced to miss time after being carted off of the field Sunday. Kupp and the Rams will look to shake off this competitive loss in advance of next Sunday's tilt against Arizona.

Williams caught five of nine targets for 121 yards and a touchdown while adding a 13-yard run in Sunday's 26-20 overtime win over the Rams.

Williams accounted for 121 of Jared Goff's 217 passing yards, outperforming the combined receiving contributions of Sam LaPorta (45 yards on five targets), Jahmyr Gibbs (34 yards on six targets) and Amon-Ra St. Brown (13 yards on six targets). The highlight of Williams' night was a 52-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter on which he left cornerback Tre'Davious White in the dust. Detroit's other premier pass catchers won't always be so quiet, but Williams appears to have finally carved out a prominent role after two disappointing seasons. The speedy wide receiver will look to build on this encouraging performance in Week 2 against the Buccaneers.

St. Brown had three catches for 13 yards on six targets in Sunday's 26-20 overtime win over the Rams.

St. Brown was surprisingly quiet in the season opener while Jameson Williams racked up 121 receiving yards and a touchdown and Detroit's ground game took over late to get the team into the win column. You have to go back all the way to a four-yard performance against the Cowboys in Week 7 of 2022 to find the last time St. Brown had such few yards in a game, but it's much too early to press the panic button. The star receiver had at least 90 receiving yards in 11 of 16 regular-season appearances last year and will likely bounce back in Week 2 against the Buccaneers.

Lamb recorded five receptions on 10 targets for 61 yards in Sunday's 33-17 win over Cleveland. He added three rushes for 25 yards.

Lamb was unsurprisingly the leading producer among Dallas' receiving corps, though game context slowed his overall production. By halftime, Lamb had four receptions for 58 yards, highlighted by a 32-yard reception down the right sideline midway through the first quarter. However, with the Cowboys up 27-3 just two minutes into the second half, they rarely took to the air in the final 28 minutes of game time, thus limiting Lamb's Week 1 line.

Adams recorded five receptions on six targets for 59 yards in Sunday's 22-10 loss to the Chargers.

Adams is likely to struggle to maintain elite efficiency this season given the quarterback situation in Las Vegas, though his target location and volume were both notable in Sunday's loss. Brock Bowers led the Raiders in targets in his first pro game with eight, and Gardner Minshew appeared unwilling to push the ball downfield when targeting Adams as the star wideout was forced to do the majority of his damage after the catch. If these trends persist, Adams will still be a useful fantasy option, though his opportunity for big performances may be limited.

Carter hauled in one of two targets for six yards in the Bears' 24-17 win over the Titans on Sunday.

In addition to returning five punts for 64 yards and one kickoff for 67 yards, Carter also saw time in the wide receiver rotation. With two targets, Carter had the most targets of any Chicago receiver aside from DJ Moore, Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze. If Carter continues to earn the trust of the coaching staff, it's possible that he moves into a more prominent role in the offense if other pass catchers miss time.