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DeAndre Carter WR | CLE
Chargers' DeAndre Carter: Kept in check in loss
Carter had three receptions for 31 yards and also lost five yards on a carry in Sunday's 38-10 drubbing at the hands of the Jaguars.
Carter saw just four targets despite the Chargers attempting 45 passes in what quickly turned into a blowout. The speedy wide receiver once again took a backseat to Joshua Palmer (six catches, 99 yards) and also saw Jalen Guyton make some plays (two catches, 64 yards) before suffering a serious knee injury. Expect Carter to fall out of the rotation as soon as Keenan Allen (hamstring) is able to return, which could be as soon as Week 4 against the Texans.
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Josh Reynolds WR | NYJ
Lions' Josh Reynolds: Tallies 96 yards
Reynolds recorded six receptions on 10 targets for 96 yards in Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Vikings.
With Amon-Ra St. Brown battling through an ankle injury, Reynolds emerged to take the lead among Detroit pass catchers. He turned in big gains of 26 and 25 yards, the first of which led directly to a Lions touchdown. Reynolds plays a similar field-stretching role to DJ Chark, so he may struggle to replicate this production moving forward.
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Josh Palmer WR | BUF
Chargers' Joshua Palmer: Breakout game in loss
Palmer tallied six receptions (on nine targets) for 99 yards in Sunday's 38-10 loss to the Jaguars.
Palmer finally had the type of game many thought was possible after earning the No. 3 wide receiver role during training camp. A 45-yard catch-and-run late in the second half ended up being the second most explosive play by the Chargers all afternoon, but it also showcased Palmer's speed, which has been an underreported part of his game. Keenan Allen (hamstring) seems like he could be back after missing the last two weeks, but it's possible Palmer could still be a reliable factor within the Chargers offense even if the veteran is able to make his return.
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Mack Hollins WR | NE
Raiders' Mack Hollins: Huge effort against Titans
Hollins recorded eight receptions on 10 targets for 158 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Titans.
Hollins surprisingly tied for the team lead in targets, and he turned that into an impressive 158-yard showing. A lot of his damage came in the final six minutes of the game, including receptions of 60 and 48 yards as well as a nine-yard touchdown catch. Though it was an impressive showing, Hollins will be unlikely to repeat his heroics moving forward -- particularly once Hunter Renfrow (concussion) is able to return.
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Mike Williams WR | LAC
Chargers' Mike Williams: TD salvages otherwise dud day
Williams caught just one of six targets for 15 yards and a touchdown in the 38-10 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.
Despite Keenan Allen (hamstring) missing a second straight game, Williams was shockingly kept in check despite the Chargers attempting 45 passes to just 12 runs. The 27-year-old at least managed to score the team's only touchdown on the afternoon, but through three weeks Williams has either been dominant or nearly absent with nothing between those spectrums. Expect a better offensive game plan against the lowly Texans in Week 4.
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Michael Thomas WR | NO
Saints' Michael Thomas: To be evaluated in practice
Coach Dennis Allen said that Thomas (foot) will be evaluated throughout the week as the Saints prepare for their Week 4 game against the Vikings in London, John SIgler of USA Today Saints Wire reports.
Thomas was one of three Saints wide receivers to exit early against the Panthers, as Jarvis Landry hurt his ankle and Tre'Quan Smith was concussed. Fantasy managers who roster Thomas should pay careful attention to his practice participation level during the week.
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Kendrick Bourne WR | ARI
Patriots' Kendrick Bourne: Four grabs in Week 3 loss
Bourne brought in four of five targets for 58 yards and committed a fumble that was recovered by the Patriots in a 37-26 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.
Even with fellow wideout Jakobi Meyers (knee) sidelined, Bourne couldn't take full advantage. However, after a relatively lackluster first two games, Bourne at least set new season highs in receptions, receiving yards and targets. The veteran wideout posted an encouraging 55-800-5 line across 17 games in his first Patriots campaign in 2021, and perhaps Sunday's improved showing is a sign he'll become progressively more involved as the season unfolds.
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Marquez Valdes-Scantling WR | LAC
Chiefs' Marquez Valdes-Scantling: Records four grabs in loss
Valdes-Scantling secured four of seven targets for 48 yards in the Chiefs' 20-17 loss to the Colts on Sunday.
The speedster put together a solid effort overall while tying for second on the team in catches and checking in third in receiving yardage. Valdes-Scantling was also behind just JuJu Smith-Schuster and Travis Kelce in targets, and the fifth-year pro has encouragingly drawn 18 looks from Patrick Mahomes through three games. Valdes-Scantling's next opportunity to improve on a serviceable start to his Chiefs tenure comes in a tough road assignment versus the Buccaneers in Week 4.
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K.J. Osborn WR | TEN
Vikings' K.J. Osborn: Game-winning score against Lions
Osborn recorded five receptions on eight targets for 73 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 28-24 win over the Lions.
Justin Jefferson got a lot of attention from the Detroit defense, which opened up the field for some of the Vikings' peripheral receiving options. Osborn was among them, and he recorded a pair of 28-yard receptions -- the latter of which proved to be the game-winning touchdown. Osborn will continue to produce inconsistently as the third option -- at best -- in Minnesota's passing attack, but he has shown the ability to contribute in a significant way in each of the last two seasons.
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Robert Woods WR | PIT
Titans' Robert Woods: Productive against Raiders
Woods recorded four receptions on nine targets for 85 yards in Sunday's 24-22 win over the Raiders.
Woods looked the part of the top receiver in Tennessee, leading the team in targets, receptions and yards. His longest reception of the day went for 41 yards when he leaked behind the Raiders' secondary, though he also managed chunk gains of 21 and 16 yards. Woods has shown improvement in each of his three games as a Titan, and he'll look to keep that going in a Week 4 matchup against the Colts.