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Corley recorded two receptions (on two targets) for 10 yards in Saturday's 15-12 preseason win over the Panthers.

The Jets sat all of their projected starters, leaving Corley to catch the team's first pass of the game from Andrew Peasley. Corley has had a solid exhibition season, tallying six catches for 37 yards while also working as one of the team's kick returners. Special teams could be the primary path for him to find the field at the start of the regular season, though Corley could challenge Xavier Gipson for snaps in the slot as the campaign progresses.

Powell had two receptions for 19 yards on two targets in Saturday's preseason win over Cleveland.

It's hard to take too much away from a preseason game where the Vikings rested almost all their starters, but Jalen Nailor again outshined Powell in the competition for the third receiver role. Nailor had one reception for 31 yards on two targets after an impressive first preseason game where Powell did little. It looks like Nailor has a big lead for the third receiver role as a result. Whoever wins the job could have significant fantasy value early in the season with the Vikings possibly utilizing three-receiver sets more often, as tight end T.J. Hockenson is likely to miss several games as he recovers from January surgery on a torn ACL.

Pickens recorded one reception on two targets for four yards in Saturday's 9-3 preseason loss to the Bills.

Pickens played with Russell Wilson in Saturday's game after catching passes from Justin Fields in Pittsburgh's first preseason contest. He had a quiet stat line, though the offensive line struggled and failed to give Wilson consistent time to throw. Pickens also narrowly missed out on a highlight reel catch on his final drive, as he was ruled to have not tapped down his second toe as he was falling out of bounds.

Thomas brought in his only target for 14 yards in the Jaguars' 20-7 preseason win over the Buccaneers on Saturday night.

The rookie first-round pick recorded his one grab on the second possession, a 17-play drive that culminated in a touchdown. Thomas is averaging 27.5 yards per catch on his two preseason grabs thus far, and it remains to be seen if he'll receive any playing time in the road preseason finale against the Falcons on Friday night.

Robinson caught his only target for 13 yards Saturday in an exhibition loss to the Texans.

Darius Slayton and Malik Nabers were the Giants' top receivers with 59 and 54 yards, respectively, Saturday, and that duo figures to lead the team's receiver corps throughout the campaign. However, Robinson could still see plenty of opportunities as a slot and possession receiver, with his fantasy value more promising in PPR leagues. Saturday marked Robinson's first action of the preseason, as he was held out of the New York's exhibition opener against Detroit.

Chark received one carry for three yards and wasn't targeted in Saturday's 13-9 preseason loss to the Rams.

Chark struggled for the second straight exhibition game after failing to haul in any of the three balls thrown his direction against the Seahawks last week. It is also worth noting that the journeyman wideout's only touch didn't come until the third quarter despite the Chargers holding out most of its starters. Chark will continue to battle for one of the remaining receiver spots on the 53-man roster as the deadline for roster cuts draws closer.

Palmer brought in his only target for 10 yards in the Buccaneers' 20-7 preseason loss to the Jaguars on Saturday night.

Palmer and his primary competition for the No. 3 receiver job, rookie Jalen McMillan, both had one reception, so the competition appears destined to be settled in Friday night's preseason finale against the Dolphins. Palmer naturally has an experience edge on McMillan, but the latter has been building momentum throughout training camp, and the similar talent level of each likely makes the final exhibition contest the deciding factor.

Coleman recorded one catch on three targets for 12 yards in Saturday's 9-3 preseason win over Pittsburgh.

Coleman played with the first-team offense along with Khalil Shakir and Mack Hollins, while Curtis Samuel didn't suit up. Coleman stayed on the field the longest of the trio, however, and finished second on the team with three targets. He has only two catches on six targets through two exhibition games, though many of those throws have come from Mitch Trubisky rather than Josh Allen.

McMillan (general soreness) brought in one of three targets for six yards in the Buccaneers' 20-7 preseason loss to the Jaguars on Saturday night.

The rookie was able to suit up after dealing with some soreness following his first taste of NFL action last Saturday. McMillan was quiet Saturday night but did see an incomplete deep target from Kyle Trask on the opening possession, and he continues to acquit himself competently despite the fact he's yet to have an opportunity to see in-game action with Baker Mayfield under center. McMillan will have one more chance to make a case for the No. 3 receiver job in the preseason finale against the Dolphins on Friday night.

Johnston had one reception on two targets for 18 yards in Saturday's preseason loss to the Rams.

Johnston had a quiet rookie campaign last year in the shadows of former teammate and superstar wideout Keenan Allen. With the latter joining Chicago in the offseason, a large chunk of production suddenly frees up for the current receiver room. Joshua Palmer and early second-round pick Ladd McConkey figure to occupy significant portions of the statistical pie, with Johnston and veteran DJ Chark jockeying for position not far behind the projected duo of young starters. Should Johnston carve out a role as the team's third option or slot receiver, he could wind up outproducing his draft slot this season.