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Conley was activated for Week 1 and played 10 snaps in a 20-20 tie with the Colts, failing to catch either of his targets.

The veteran was elevated from the practice squad and saw more action than Phillip Dorsett, who played just four snaps. Conley played 16 games for the Texans in 2021, so his system knowledge may have made the difference between the two receivers.

Moore caught all three targets for 31 yards in Sunday's 20-20 tie with the Colts.

Moore saw a healthy 34 snaps in the season opener, which is a surprise as there was a lot of talk in camp about Phillip Dorsett, who was limited to just four snaps. Early on, it's looking like Moore will handle the slot receiver spot that was expected to be filled by rookie John Metchie (illness).

Schwartz caught one of two targets for 19 yards and ran twice for 20 yards in Sunday's 26-24 win over the Panthers.

Schwartz had a difficult preseason during which he had an injury and a case of the drops, wiping out any chance of winning the No. 2 job. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski stressed the wideout has the support of coaches and teammates however, and that appeared to be the case in Week 1. He played 23 snaps, well below the 66 each for top receivers Amari Cooper and Donovan Peoples-Jones, but Schwartz had a key 19-yard grab on third-and-four on a fourth-quarter drive that produced points. He also had a pair of end-arounds, providing extra value in an offense that's expected to be ground-based with Jacoby Brissett under center.

Lamb (foot) was only able to corral two of his 11 targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 19-3 loss to the Buccaneers.

Lamb was one of many key Dallas players to stumble out of the gates. The wideout was dealing with a minor foot injury this preseason, but he was not listed on the Cowboys' injury report at any point during practice this week. Lamb's star quarterback, Dak Prescott (thumb), not only played poorly, he also had to exit the game in the fourth quarter with an injury that will require surgery and a multi-week recovery period. Cooper Rush will be the next man up at quarterback, and Lamb's fantasy value figures to take a major hit against the Bengals next Sunday.

James caught five of six targets for 59 yards and rushed once for two yards in a Week 1 win over Tennessee on Sunday. He added 62 yards on five punt returns.

James was expected to work near the back of New York's wide-receiver depth chart in the opener, but he ended up leading the team's wideouts in receptions and targets, finishing second on the squad overall in both categories behind running back Saquon Barkley. James also finished second on the team in receiving yards behind Sterling Shepard, who notched 65 of his 71 yards on a single touchdown catch. Some of James' opportunity came as a result of the second-quarter exit of rookie Wan'Dale Robinson due to a knee injury, but the former notably saw much more playing time than projected No. 2 wideout Kadarius Toney. It's uncertain whether James' role will be this large on a week-to-week basis, but it's not out of the question given that new head coach Brian Daboll is bringing in a new offense and already has shown a willingness to make bold decisions in pursuit of team success.

Toney rushed twice for 23 yards and was not targeted in the passing game in Sunday's 21-20 Week 1 win over the Titans.

Toney was absent from the injury report after dealing with a leg injury for much of training camp and was expected to function as New York's No. 2 receiver in the season opener, but, per Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com, he received only two snaps in the first half while fellow wideouts Kenny Golladay (18), David Sills (17), Sterling Shepard (17) and Richie James (14) were in on an evenly distributed number of offensive plays. Rookie Wan'Dale Robinson was in the mix as well, getting nine snaps before leaving the contest in the second quarter with a knee injury. Toney didn't get any touches until the fourth quarter, and they were both on the ground, including a 19-yard rush near the start of the period. It's uncertain whether the leg injury had anything to do with Toney's minimal time on the field, but head coach Brian Daboll seemed to suggest otherwise after the win, stating, "We had personnel groups for all our receivers. We'll do that every game. Maybe it's more, maybe it's less. [Toney] is in plenty of 'em. Obviously we didn't get to some of 'em. I thought the plays he was in on he did a good job," according to Paul Schwartz of the New York Post.

Collins brought in two of three targets for 26 yards in the Texans' 20-20 overtime tie with the Colts on Sunday.

Collins drew the start alongside Brandin Cooks, but he was able to deliver only modest numbers overall. The second-year wideout has the talent to make an impact in the offense over the course of the season while developing alongside fellow sophomore Davis Mills, but a Week 2 surge may be an uphill battle with a road matchup against the Broncos on tap next Sunday.

Samuel rushed eight times for 52 yards and a touchdown while catching just two of eight targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 19-10 loss to the Bears. He also lost a fumble.

There were rough weather conditions at Soldier Field for both teams' passing attacks, but Samuel's dual-positionality allowed him to still provide his fantasy managers with a strong line. Trey Lance struggled to get on the same page with his strongest offensive weapon left standing following the early loss of Elijah Mitchell (knee) and the inability of George Kittle (groin) to suit up. Samuel could continue to get heavy run at both of his positions if Mitchell's knee injury is confirmed to be a long-term one. Standing sturdy with a 6-foot, 215-pound frame, the fantasy superstar has the build to handle such a workload. Despite the 49ers' underwhelming 2022 debut, Samuel's fantasy managers have to feel good heading into a home matchup against the Seahawks next Sunday.

Gage brought in both targets for 13 yards in the Buccaneers' 19-3 win over the Cowboys on Sunday night.

Gage's team debut was a quiet one overall, but of overriding importance was the fact the veteran made it through the game without setbacks after having missed multiple weeks with a hamstring issue. Gage should enjoy an expanded role as the season unfolds and he gets acclimated to working with Tom Brady, and he could see a boost in workload as early as next Sunday's Week 2 divisional clash against the Saints if Chris Godwin isn't able to play due to the hamstring injury that forced his early exit from Sunday night's contest.

Evans brought in five of seven targets for 71 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 19-3 win over the Cowboys on Sunday night.

Evans paced the Buccaneers in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the night and capped off his solid fantasy effort with an impressive diving, one-handed, five-yard touchdown grab in the third quarter. The multi-time Pro Bowler projects for an expansive role once again this season, but he could see even more work than usual in a Week 2 road matchup against the Saints next Sunday if fellow wideout Chris Godwin, who exited in the second quarter with a hamstring issue, can't suit up.