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Lazard caught three of five targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 15-10 loss to the Patriots.

Lazard finished nine receiving yards shy of Garrett Wilson's team-best total while tying Tyler Conklin for second behind Wilson in both targets and catches. Despite being locked in as the Jets' No. 2 wide receiver, Lazard has failed to reach 50 yards in a game heading into a Week 4 home game against the Chiefs.

Flowers recorded eight receptions on 10 targets for 48 yards in Sunday's 22-19 overtime loss to the Colts.

Flowers was the primary beneficiary of Odell Beckham's (ankle) absence, and he doubled the target number of any other pass catcher in Baltimore's offense. He was limited to a modest output due to his role, as he was targeted in only short areas of the field and turned in a long gain of only eight yards. However, that shouldn't be a big concern moving forward as Flowers entered the game with three receptions of more than 20 yards and one of more than 40. In addition, Rashod Bateman (hamstring) suffered an injury toward the end of the game, which could result in even more opportunity for Flowers heading into a Week 4 matchup against a stingy Cleveland defense.

Parker caught two of three targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 15-10 win over the Jets.

Parker had the third-most receiving yards on the team behind Pharaoh Brown (71) and Kendrick Bourne (46) in the low-scoring win. While he's locked into a starting role on the outside, Parker has a low target floor in a run-heavy New England offense. He'll look to bounce back in Week 4 against a Dallas secondary that recently lost Trevon Diggs (knee) for the season.

Thomas gathered in six of nine targets for 50 yards during Sunday's 18-17 loss against the Packers.

After being targeted twice during the first half, Thomas caught his final six targets from backup quarterback Jameis Winston, who had to step in during the third quarter for injured starter Derek Carr (shoulder). All six of the veteran wideout's receptions came during the fourth quarter as the Saints tried to defend the 17-0 lead they carried over from the first half. Thomas was a consistent short-to-intermediate target for Winston while second-year wideout Chris Olave helped stretch the field vertically. Olave finished as New Orleans' leading receiver in terms of yards (104) and targets (11), though he was targeted one fewer time than Thomas in the second half. Carr is believed to be dealing with an AC sprain in his right shoulder, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, which shouldn't be season-ending but could cause him to miss time moving forward. Should Winston step in as QB1 over the next few weeks, Thomas could stand to benefit while seeing more targets as a short-yardage security blanket behind Olave.

Collins brought in two of three targets for 34 yards in the Texans' 37-17 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.

Collins finished tied with Robert Woods for a distant second in receiving yards to Tank Dell for the afternoon, a far cry from the 13-226-1 line the third-year receiver had put up on 20 targets over the first two weeks. Despite Sunday's downturn, the chemistry Collins has already demonstrated with rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud is sure to serve the duo well more often than not, and the big-bodied wideout will look to bounce back at the expense of the Steelers in a Week 4 home matchup.

Wilkerson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday night's contest against the Raiders.

Wilkerson played 28 offensive snaps in Week 2 against the Bills but failed to draw a target. Tre Tucker and DeAndre Carter will provide depth at the wide receiver position behind Davante Adams, Jakobi Meyers and Hunter Renfrow.

Kirk secured four of six targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in the Jaguars' 37-17 loss to the Texans on Sunday.

Kirk finished tied for second on Jacksonville in receptions while also finishing as the runner-up in receiving yards. He was on the receiving end of Trevor Lawrence's only touchdown toss, recording a 26-yard scoring grab early in the final period. Kirk didn't see any boost in volume despite the absence of Zay Jones (knee), but his first trip to the end zone this season made it two straight strong fantasy efforts following his 11-110 line in Week 2. Kirk will aim to keep the momentum going overseas in a Week 4 matchup against the Falcons in London.

Dotson brought in two of four targets for 21 yards in the Commanders' 37-3 loss to the Bills on Sunday.

Dotson was largely held in check by an aggressive Bills defense that made the Commanders' air attack a check-down fest for the most part by pressuring Sam Howell relentlessly. Dotson has disappointingly seen his receiving yardage total drop in each of the last two weeks, and he'll have another tough matchup on his hands in a Week 4 road battle versus the Eagles.

Samuel brought in two of four targets for 54 yards in the Commanders' 37-3 loss to the Bills on Sunday.

Samuel tallied a team-high receiving yardage total with the help of a game-long 37-yard reception. The versatile veteran continues to hold down a complementary role in the Commanders' air attack, having posted a 10-127 line through three games while adding a pair of rushes for 19 yards. However, given his similar offensive profile to other players that enjoyed success in coordinator Eric Bienemy's Chiefs offenses over the years, Samuel's role could certainly expand as the season unfolds.

McLaurin brought in all six targets for 41 yards in the Commanders' 37-3 loss to the Bills on Sunday.

McLaurin managed to cobble together some serviceable numbers in the ugly loss, leading the Commanders in receptions and checking in second in receiving yards and targets. The fifth-year pro has upped his reception total over the prior game in each of the last two contests, but he and second-year signal-caller Sam Howell draw another unenviable matchup in a Week 4 road matchup against the Eagles.