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Mitchell had one reception for 30 yards on four targets in Sunday's 16-10 loss at Green Bay.

Mitchell showed promise in the season opener when he was wide open for two possible touchdowns, but Anthony Richardson overthrew him. Mitchell worked as the No. 3 receiver and started in the slot again, but he could have a smaller role when Josh Downs (ankle) returns, possibly as soon as Week 3.

Powell had two receptions for 16 yards on two targets in Sunday's win over the 49ers. He also had one punt return for 10 yards.

Powell worked as the third receiver with Jalen Nailor starting opposite Justin Jefferson with Jordan Addison (ankle) sidelined. Powell could move into the starting lineup if both Addison and Justin Jefferson (quad) are sidelined Week 3 against Houston.

Agholor had a 13-yard reception on three targets in Sunday's 26-23 loss to the Raiders.

The veteran saw his snap share jump from 35 percent to 54 percent in Sunday's game. However, Agholor's actual involvement in the passing game was minimal, as he drew three targets on 35 snaps. Agholor will be on the field when the Ravens deploy three-receiver sets, but he is far down the pecking order in terms of targets.

Bateman had three catches for 40 yards on four targets in Sunday's 26-23 loss to the Raiders.

Bateman has nwo played over 80 percent of the snaps in the Ravens' first two games of the season and has drawn at least four targets in both outings. He is up to seven catches for 93 yards on nine targets, good for a 10.3 YPT. Baltimore has the sixth-most pass attempts in the league through two weeks, and with Bateman's lofty snap share, he could start to capitalize on his opportunities soon.

Bengals coach Zac Taylor said Monday that Higgins (hamstring) is moving in a positive direction for Week 3 and could benefit from the extra day of rest to prepare for Monday Night Football versus the Commanders, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Higgins has missed two consecutive games due to a lingering hamstring injury, and his last practice session was Thursday of Week 1. Andrei Iosivas scored twice Week 2 in Higgins' absence and has emerged as an option in the Bengals' receiving corps behind Ja'Marr Chase. The Bengals' first official injury report of Week 3 won't arrive until Thursday, so fantasy managers aren't guaranteed another update on Higgins' health until then.

Thornton logged 31 of 68 snaps on offense in Sunday's 23-20 overtime loss to the Seahawks.

Thornton was out-snapped by K.J. Osborn (51 snaps), Ja'Lynn Polk (41 snaps) and DeMario Douglas (38 snaps) and wasn't targeted in the contest. As Thursday's game against the Jets approaches, the 2022 second-round pick is only a lineup option in the deepest of formats.

Jackson didn't have a carry or target in Sunday's win over San Francisco but played five snaps on offense.

Jackson was inactive for Week 1 but got some playing time on offense in Week 2 with Jordan Addison out with an ankle injury. He could have an expanded role as the fourth or fifth receiver Week 3 against Houston if both Addison and Justin Jefferson (quad) are sidelined.

Sherfield had one reception for 17 yards on two targets in Sunday's win over San Francisco.

Sherfield played on 16 of the offense's 54 offensive snaps. He moved into the fourth receiver role behind Jalen Nailor, who had 50 snaps on offense and four targets, and Brandon Powell (32 snaps and two targets ) with Jordan Addison (ankle) sidelined. Sherfield could see an expanded role Week 3 against Houston if both Addison and Justin Jefferson (quad) are sidelined.

Douglas, who logged 38 of 68 snaps on offense in Sunday's 23-20 overtime loss to the Seahawks and went without a target.

Douglas' quiet Week 2 effort occurred in a game in which just five of quarterback Jacoby Brissett's 27 passing attempts went to wide receivers, with Ja'Lynn Polk (41 snaps) seeing three targets and K.J. Osborn (51 snaps) logging two. Afterward, head coach Jerod Mayo acknowledged that getting Douglas more involved needs to be a priority for the Patriots ahead of Thursday's game against the Jets, per Zack Cox of the Boston Herald. However, until such an approach results in added targets for Douglas, the 2023 sixth-round pick will be a low-percentage option in fantasy lineups.

Head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Monday that Bell's hip surgery is season-ending, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Bell was carted off the field with a right hip injury in the third quarter of Cleveland's Week 2 win, and it now appears the 23-year-old wideout will be forced to miss the remainder of the 2024 season. With Bell undergoing season-ending surgery, expect Cedric Tillman and James Proche to see more work as depth pieces in the Browns' wide receiver room.