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Edwards failed to catch his only target during Sunday's 27-26 loss to New Orleans.

Atlanta traded for Edwards after selecting Drake London in the first round of the 2022 Draft, seemingly giving the Falcons a new starting wideout duo. However, Edwards struggled to capture the No. 2 role during training camp and submitted a lackluster performance in the season opener. He played the third-most snaps (35) among wideouts behind London (54) and Olamide Zaccheaus (45), but seven players drew more targets than Edwards and eight caught more passes. While his snap share is encouraging, it'll be difficult to trust the former Raider in fantasy lineups until he's able to consistently translate his opportunities into production.

Hodge caught all three of his targets for 38 yards during Sunday's 27-26 loss to the Saints.

Hodge parlayed a strong training camp into a solid role with his new squad to start the 2022 campaign. The journeyman finished third on the team in receiving yards behind Drake London and Olamide Zaccheaus, but he was fifth in targets and played the fourth-most snaps among Atlanta's wideouts. His relative high production compared to his snap share is concerning, but he's made a strong impression on the coaching staff so it's possible he'll be able to maintain his production.

Zaccheaus reeled in all four of his targets for 49 yards during Sunday's 27-26 loss to the Saints.

Zaccheaus finished second on the team in receptions and receiving yards behind first-round pick Drake London, but his four targets were only good for fourth on the team behind London (seven), Kyle Pitts (seven) and Cordarrelle Patterson (five). Zaccheaus played 10 more offensive snaps than any other wideout aside from London, and the fourth-year player appears to have carved out a solid role in Atlanta's passing attack to start the 2022 campaign.

Dotson secured three of five targets for 40 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 28-22 win over Jacksonville. He also lost 10 yards on his only rushing attempt.

Dotson's spectacular NFL debut included hauling in the game-winning touchdown pass from Carson Wentz, and it was as promising a start as could be asked of the first-round rookie. Washington's coaching staff doesn't appear to have any qualms about relying on Dotson in key situations, and his big-play ability makes up for concerns about his volume opposite No. 1 wideout Terry McLaurin. Dotson is worth real fantasy consideration heading into a Week 2 matchup against Detroit, and he's a priority add in any fantasy leagues in which he still resides on the waiver wire.

Houston caught two of five passes for 16 yards in Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers.

The Tampa Bay secondary focused its attention on CeeDee Lamb (2-29-0 on a team-high 11 targets), but Houston wasn't able to do much against lesser coverage. The undrafted rookie earned a spot on the roster with a strong offseason, but with Dak Prescott (hand) now set to miss multiple weeks and Cooper Rush taking over under center, the entire Cowboys passing game figures to take a big step back. Houston also will face additional competition for snaps and targets once Michael Gallup (knee) is cleared to play, something that could happen as soon as Week 2 against the Bengals.

Brown caught five of nine targets for 68 yards in Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers.

The Cowboys offense managed only three points in a brutal performance, but Brown at least held his own as the team's No. 2 wide receiver and led Dallas in receiving yards while the Tampa Bay secondary worked to shut down CeeDee Lamb (2-29-0 on a team-high 11 targets). Making matters worse, Dak Prescott suffered a thumb injury late in the contest that will require surgery and keep him sidelined for multiple weeks. Cooper Rush is the next man up under center, but the entire Cowboys passing game will take a step back without Prescott, and Brown could face additional competition for snaps and targets from Michael Gallup (knee) as soon as a Week 2 clash with the Bengals.

Allen (hamstring) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Allen was forced out of Sunday's 24-19 win over the Raiders due to a hamstring injury, and he's now facing a quick turnaround before Thursday's road matchup in Kansas City. Prior to picking up the injury, Allen secured all four of his targets for 66 yards. The results of Monday's MRI will provide the Chargers with more information about the severity of Allen's injury and help clarify his chances of being able to take the field Week 2.

Marshall was active but did not play a single snap in Sunday's 26-24 loss to the Browns.

Marshall and fellow wideout Rashard Higgins both watched the entirety of Sunday's game from the sidelines, allowing Shi Smith to serve as Carolina's third wideout. Following that surprising development to begin his second season, it'll be worthwhile to monitor Marshall's situation ahead of Week 2's matchup versus the Giants.

Smith caught one of three targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 26-24 loss to the Browns.

Smith played over 75 percent of Carolina's offensive snaps, while neither Terrace Marshall nor Rashard Higgins saw the field despite being active. While DJ Moore and Robbie Anderson are undoubtedly the Panthers' top two wideouts, the team's No. 3 could wind up providing some value as well if one of Smith, Marshall or Higgins can decisively claim the job.

Dorsett played just four snaps and failed to catch his lone target in Sunday's 20-20 tie with Indianapolis.

After a promising three-game stint with the Texans last December, Dorsett put together a good preseason that suggested a bigger role awaited him than a four-snap cameo. Chris Moore (34 snaps) and Chris Conley (10 snaps), who was elevated from the practice squad, got more run that Dorsett in Houston's opener.