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Downs started as the slot receiver and had three receptions for 30 yards on seven targets in Sunday's loss to Jacksonville. He played on 57 of the offense's 72 snaps.

Downs didn't have a big game in his NFL debut, but there were some encouraging signs. He was second on the team in targets, and Isaiah McKenzie, his preseason competition for the slot receiver role, played just one snap on offense. If rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson improves as a passer, Downs could be much more productive later in the season.

Douglas logged 33 of a possible 80 snaps on offense in Sunday's season-opening 25-20 loss to the Eagles en route to catching four of his seven targets for 40 yards, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Both Douglas and fellow rookie Kayshon Boutte saw added snaps Week 1 with DeVante Parker (knee) inactive. Once their veteran counterpart is back in action, Douglas' target volume could take a hit, but the 2023 sixth-rounder nonetheless should remain a factor on a weekly basis to some degree while working in a New England WR corps that also features Kendrick Bourne and JuJu Smith-Schuster.

Jones played two offensive snaps during Sunday's 31-21 win at Indianapolis.

The 25-year-old suited up as Jacksonville's No. 5 wideout with Elijah Cooks (coach's decision) and Parker Washington (coach's decision) inactive, but Jones' role was limited to special teams. He caught three passes for 30 yards while appearing in all 17 games last season and may have similar offensive production in 2023.

Hodge (ankle) played 20 snaps (seven offensive) and didn't record any counting stats during Sunday's 24-10 win over the Panthers.

Despite logging back-to-back full sessions to end the practice week, Hodge was questionable heading into the contest due to an ankle injury. He was cleared ahead of kickoff but didn't make an impact. Hodge's seven offensive snaps were the fewest among Atlanta's wideouts who actually saw action, trailing Drake London (47), Mack Hollins (33) and Scotty Miller (10).

Miller played 17 snaps (10 offensive) and didn't record a target in Sunday's win over the Panthers, but he registered one solo tackle. He also returned one punt for four yards.

Miller signed this offseason to replace Damiere Byrd as Atlanta's top deep threat, but as expected, it'll be difficult for the speedster to garner many targets playing in a run-heavy offense that also features three former first-round picks at skill positions. While he was a non-factor on offense, Miller did some good things on special teams and split punt-return duties with Dee Alford.

Hollins caught three of four targets for 31 yards during Sunday's 24-10 win over the Panthers.

Hollins finished second on the team in targets behind Bijan Robinson (six) and second on the team in receiving yards behind Kyle Pitts (44). Hollins was also one of three pass catchers to secure at least three receptions and is clearly locked in as Atlanta's No. 2 wideout, though he still remains the third or fourth option in the passing attack. Hollins' 33 offensive snaps were the second most among wideouts, trailing only Drake London, and well ahead of Scotty Miller (10) and KhaDarel Hodge (seven). However, as evidenced by London's zero-catch performance in the season opener, fantasy managers will have to be cautious about relying on pass catchers in coach Arthur Smith's run-heavy scheme.

Boutte was on the field for 55 of a possible 80 snaps on offense in Sunday's season-opening 25-20 loss to the Eagles, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Boutte saw an expanded workload in Week 1 with fellow WR DeVante Parker (knee) inactive, but the 2023 sixth-rounder wasn't credited with a catch on four targets. Boutte did appear to haul in a key fourth-down pass inside the 10-yard line late in the game, but a replay review revealed that he had only one foot inbounds. Looking ahead to Week 2, Boutte's role in the offense hinges on Parker's availability. If Parker is back in action, Boutte figures to work in a complementary role behind JuJu Smith-Schuster, Kendrick Bourne and Parker.

Agnew had two carries for minus-2 yards, returned one kickoff for 20 yards and returned two punts for 58 yards during Sunday's 31-21 win against the Colts.

The 28-year-old played just five offensive snaps as Christian Kirk, Calvin Ridley and Zay Jones dominated the playing time among Jacksonville's wideouts. Agnew delivered a 48-yard punt return during the fourth quarter to help set up a Jaguars touchdown, but he's unlikely to have much of an offensive role beyond gadget plays while the aforementioned trio remains healthy.

Montgomery logged seven of a possible 80 snaps on offense in Sunday's season-opening 25-20 loss to the Eagles, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Montgomery, who was brought back to the team's 53-man roster Saturday, worked behind Rhamondre Stevenson (58 snaps) and Ezekiel Elliott (28 snaps) Sunday en route to carrying once for seven yards and catching two of his three targets for nine yards. There could be weeks where the versatile Montgomery is more involved in the Patriots' passing game, but for now he's off the fantasy radar as long as the team's top duo is available.

Boykin wasn't targeted during the Steelers' 30-7 loss to San Francisco on Sunday.

Boykin made Pittsburgh's final roster for the start of the 2023 campaign, but he was on the field for just five offensive snaps in the regular-season opener. He saw a role on special teams but is unlikely to have a fantasy-relevant role early in the season. Boykin could see a slight uptick in snaps if Diontae Johnson (hamstring) is forced to miss additional time, but it still seems unlikely that he'd have a significant role on offense.