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Cedric Tillman WR | NO
Browns' Cedric Tillman: One target in Week 1
Tillman caught his lone target for three yards in Sunday's 33-17 loss to the Cowboys in Week 1.
Tillman served as the No. 4 wideout, playing 26 snaps, as the Browns leaned heavily on their top three of Amari Cooper, Jerry Jeudy and Elijah Moore. None of those three were productive in the loss, but that was mainly due to an ugly performance by quarterback Deshaun Watson (51.1 QB rating) behind a patchwork offensive line.
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Elijah Moore WR | PHI
Browns' Elijah Moore: Quiet in season opener
Moore caught three of six targets for nine yards in Sunday's 33-17 loss to Dallas in Week 1.
Moore played 71 snaps, a comparable workload to Amari Cooper (72) and Jerry Jeudy (62). None of the three had great success in the opener as the Cleveland offensive line failed to protect Deshaun Watson, but Jeudy was able to salvage his fantasy day with a touchdown. At the very least, it looks like Moore is the No. 3 wideout ahead of Cedric Tillman (26 snaps). It's early in Moore's second season with the Browns, and he hasn't had the luxury of playing with the best version of Watson, but things haven't panned out the way the team envisioned when it traded for Moore ahead of the 2023 campaign.
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Jerry Jeudy WR | CLE
Browns' Jerry Jeudy: Scores in Browns debut
Jeudy recorded three receptions on eight targets for 25 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 33-17 loss to the Cowboys.
The Browns made it a point to get Jeudy involved in the offense in his Cleveland debut, as only Amari Cooper saw more targets. That didn't translate to much production, though Jeudy did manage a four-yard touchdown catch midway through the third quarter. Deshaun Watson's ineffectiveness in the face of pressure makes it difficult to trust Jeudy in a Week 2 clash with the Jaguars, even given the volume he saw.
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Brandin Cooks WR | SF
Cowboys' Brandin Cooks: First touchdown of 2024
Cooks recorded four receptions on seven targets for 40 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 33-17 win over Cleveland. He added one rush for five yards.
Cooks occupied the No. 2 receiver role in Dallas' offense and delivered a pair of catches of at least 15 yards. He did record the team's only offensive touchdown through the air, which came midway through the first quarter on a 21-yard catch. Cooks is coming off his two worst statistical seasons as a pro, but the lack of proven alternatives in Dallas should mean he will continue to get targets.
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Amari Cooper WR | LV
Browns' Amari Cooper: Struggles in opener
Cooper recorded two receptions on nine targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 33-17 loss to the Cowboys.
Deshaun Watson was unable to distribute the ball successfully down the field, which plagued Cooper and all the Cleveland pass catchers. If there was a positive takeaway, it's that Cooper commanded nine targets to lead the team. Even so, it will be difficult to trust him until Watson shows improved form, though Cleveland should draw a softer defensive matchup in Week 2 against Jacksonville.
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Demarcus Robinson WR | SF
Rams' Demarcus Robinson: Grabs four receptions Sunday
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.
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DeAndre Hopkins WR | BAL
Titans' DeAndre Hopkins: Still limited by knee issue
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.
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Kalif Raymond WR | CHI
Lions' Kalif Raymond: Fails to garner target in win
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.
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Calvin Ridley WR | TEN
Titans' Calvin Ridley: Struggles despite seven targets
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.
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Cooper Kupp WR | SEA
Rams' Cooper Kupp: Goes off in season opener
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.