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Westbrook-Ikhine recorded four receptions on seven targets for 58 yards in Sunday's 16-15 loss to the Saints.

Westbrook-Ikhine played a key role in the Tennessee offense, finishing second among the receiving corps with 49 offensive snaps and seven targets. He tallied long receptions of 24 and 21 yards, though both of those gains came primarily after the catch. Treylon Burks will presumably emerge as the second pass catcher behind DeAndre Hopkins, though Westbrook-Ikhine enjoyed a fairly productive Week 1 performance.

Lamb caught all four of his targets for 77 yards in Sunday's 40-0 win over the Giants.

Lamb finished as the Cowboys' leading receiver in a comfortable win. The star wideout was well on his way to a monster performance had the Giants put up a fight, but there was little need for Dallas to pass after starting the second half up by 26 points. Lamb and the rest of the starters should be fresh for the Cowboys' home opener against the Jets on Sunday.

Atwell had six receptions (on eight targets) for 119 yards in Sunday's 30-13 win over the Seahawks.

Atwell was elevated into the starting lineup following Cooper Kupp's (hamstring) placement on injured reserve this week. The 2021 second-round pick took full advantage of the opportunity and teamed up with rookie Puka Nacua to tie for the team lead in receiving yards. Veteran Van Jefferson also started (4-24-0) but failed to impress, dropping a potential long gain that hit him in the hands. It looks like Atwell and Nacua could be quarterback Matthew Stafford's preferred targets heading into a Week 2 matchup against San Francisco.

Nacua finished with 10 receptions (on 15 targets) for 119 yards in Sunday's 30-13 win over Seattle.

Nacua was elevated into the starting lineup with Cooper Kupp (hamstring) being ruled out earlier in the week. The rookie fifth-round selection out of BYU did his best Kupp impression by leading the Rams in receptions, targets and yardage. Matthew Stafford looked refreshed Sunday following a down year in 2022, so Nacua has the opportunity to generate numbers while Kupp mends on injured reserve for a minimum of four weeks. The rookie will attempt to follow up this eye-catching performance against a tough 49ers defense Sunday.

Bourne recorded six receptions on 11 targets for 64 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 25-20 loss to the Eagles.

Bourne had his path to a significant offensive role cleared with both Tyquan Thornton (shoulder) and DeVante Parker (knee) sidelined for the contest. He commanded 11 targets to lead the team and also hauled in a pair of touchdown receptions from 19 and 11 yards away, respectively. Bourne will face more competition for opportunity at some point this season, but in the short term he could remain the favorite target of Mac Jones.

Smith-Njigba (wrist) finished with three catches (five targets) for 13 yards in Sunday's blowout loss to the Rams.

Smith-Njigba was bottled up like rest of the Seahawks' receiving corps minus DK Metcalf, who scored the team's lone touchdown Sunday. The positive takeaway for the rookie was his presence in the lineup and his usage (five targets tied for team lead) following wrist surgery just over three weeks prior to kickoff. Smith-Njigba appears to have a lock on the slot position in Seattle, and he could see extra targets against the Lions next week if Tyler Lockett (head) has lingering effects after missing part of Sunday's loss.

Palmer brought in two of three targets for eight yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 20-17 win over the Vikings on Sunday.

Palmer checked in far behind position mates Mike Evans and Chris Godwin in overall production, but he joined Evans in crossing the goal line on the afternoon. The speedy rookie utilized his wheels on the crossing route that resulted in his third-quarter seven-yard scoring grab, one that capped an impressive 16-play 75-yard march and snapped a 10-10 tie. Palmer appears to have a solid hold on the No. 3 receiver role for the time being despite fellow speedster Deven Thompkins also putting some good play on film Sunday, and he could have some opportunities for downfield success against a vulnerable Bears secondary during a Week 2 home matchup.

Smith-Schuster recorded four catches on seven targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 25-20 loss to the Eagles.

Smith-Schuster's seven targets appear to be a solid mark. However, Mac Jones took to the air 54 times and DeVante Parker (knee) was also sidelined. Aside from volume, Smith-Schuster's performance was uninspiring, as only one of his four catches went for more than 10 yards. Assuming New England isn't playing from behind on a weekly basis, he'll have a harder time carving out a significant workload, especially considering the emergence of Demario Douglas.

Lockett (head) finished with two catches (four targets) for 10 yards in Sunday's 30-13 loss to the Rams.

Lockett was forced out of the contest for concussion evaluation before being cleared to return and finish out the game. It was a disappointing showing from Seattle's entire passing offense, and the veteran wideout had the added concern regarding his health. The fact that Lockett finished the game without issue bodes well for his prospects heading into next week's tilt against Detroit, but he will likely have to clear the league's protocol before receiving clearance.

Shaheed gathered in five of six targets for 89 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 16-15 win against Tennessee. He also rushed twice for 11 yards.

Shaheed found a role as one of the Saints' most dynamic all-around offensive players last season, and he continued to fill this role Sunday. The 6-foot speedster accounted for two of New Orleans' three longest plays from scrimmage as well as its lone touchdown, hauling in a 19-yard pass from quarterback Derek Carr during the third quarter. Shaheed logged the Saints' third-most targets behind fellow wideouts Chris Olave (10) and Michael Thomas (eight); however, the team seems intent on getting Shaheed the ball in any way possible, as he also finished with the team's second-most rushing yards behind No. 1 back Jamaal Williams (45). Shaheed's ability to make big plays in space should continue to net him a healthy workload this season.