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Osborn started at wide receiver and caught both his two targets for 27 yards in Saturday's preseason loss to the Colts.

Osborn started opposite Adam Thielen with Justin Jefferson sitting out as he comes back from a shoulder injury, which shows he has a lead on the third-receiver role. Osborn also returned one punt for four yards. He's in the mix to win the punt and kickoff roles as well. Osborn has drawn rave reviews in camp, so he could have a role in the offense, but Dede Westbrook (knee) ultimately may win the No. 3 job when he gains full clearance from the torn ACL he sustained in 2020.

Conley failed to bring in any of his three targets during the Texans' 20-14 preseason win over the Cowboys on Saturday night.

The veteran wideout's quiet night was in stark contrast to his four-catch, 51-yard effort in the exhibition opener against the Packers a week prior. Despite the empty stat line Saturday, Conley will head into the regular season as the No. 2 receiver alongside top option Brandin Cooks.

Coutee secured both of his targets for 29 yards in the Texans' 20-14 preseason win over the Cowboys on Saturday night.

Coutee tied with multiple players for the team lead in receptions on the night in a solid showing by preseason standards. The oft-injured fourth-year wideout appears to have an inside track for No. 3 receiver duties heading into the final week of preseason considering Anthony Miller (shoulder) may not be ready to play until Week 2.

Jeudy hauled in both of his targets for 40 yards in the Broncos' 30-3 preseason win over the Seahawks on Saturday night.

The 2020 first-round pick followed up his 33-yard reception from the exhibition opener against the Vikings with Saturday's solid showing in first-half action. The bulk of Jeudy's production came at a critical time, as he hauled in a 35-yard reception on fourth down across the middle from Teddy Bridgewater on a drive that would ultimately culminate in KJ Hamler's two-yard touchdown grab. Jeudy averaged an impressive 16.5 yards per catch on his 52 receptions in his rookie season, and the couple of sizable gains he's already turned in during preseason action hint at another year of downfield success working with either Bridgewater or Drew Lock.

Gallup caught one of two targets for four yards in Saturday's preseason loss to the Texans.

The Cowboys had their offensive starters out for the entire first quarter, but with Dak Prescott (shoulder) not one of them, there wasn't much production to go around in the passing game. Gallup is the clear third option in Dallas behind Amari Cooper and CeeDee Lamb, but if Prescott is healthy, that role could still lead to solid fantasy numbers.

Cooper (ankle) didn't see a target but got one carry, losing four yards, in Saturday's preseason loss to the Texans.

The 27-year-old saw his first action of the preseason and played the first quarter along with the rest of the Cowboys' offensive starters, and the fact the team was willing to use Cooper on a jet sweep is a strong sign he's fully recovered from his offseason ankle surgery. He also saw one target on the team's third drive that got wiped out by a penalty. Cooper may have to share the spotlight a little more in 2021 with second-year receiver CeeDee Lamb, but Cooper remains more than capable of a big campaign -- depending, of course, on the health of Dak Prescott (shoulder).

Lamb caught one of two targets for 13 yards in Saturday's preseason loss to the Texans.

The Cowboys only had their offensive starters on the field for the first quarter, but as the group included Garrett Gilbert under center and not Dak Prescott (shoulder), there wasn't much production to go around. Lamb is locked into a significant role in the passing game when the regular season begins, but the second-year wideout's chances of putting together an explosive campaign will be tied to Prescott's health.

Cooks caught two of three targets for 10 yards in Saturday's preseason win over the Cowboys.

While the veteran wideout's numbers weren't good in his first preseason appearance of the year, there was a somewhat positive takeaway. Tyrod Taylor got the start at QB for the Texans and completed only two passes during his one quarter of action, but they both went to Cooks. The 27-year-old could struggle to record his sixth career 1,000-yard campaign in 2021 with Taylor under center rather than Deshaun Watson, but Cooks remains the team's most dangerous big-play weapon, and any chemistry he can establish with Houston's likely starter at quarterback is a plus.

Robinson reeled in two passes for 10 yards and returned two punts for five yards during Friday's preseason contest versus the Cardinals.

The coaching staff is giving a bunch of players a look in the return game before making a final decision, but Robinson's go of it Friday wasn't a particularly good one. It seems unlikely he will hold a return job come Week 1, but he still figures to contribute in some capacity on offense. He's vying with both Mecole Hardman and Byron Pringle for snaps alongside Tyreek Hill.

Pringle has been the most consistent receiver in camp outside of Tyreek Hill and could be carving out a significant role in the offense, Charles Goldman of USA Today reports.

Pringle displayed his promise again in the second preseason tilt Friday against the Cardinals, leading all Chiefs receivers with four catches for 63 yards. Goldman notes that Mecole Hardman and Demarcus Robinson are definitely in the mix for reps as well, but Pringle entered camp as the underdog and has continued to make a name for himself. The third-year wideout out of Kansas State could begin to creep into sleeper territory in deep fantasy leagues but is still a risky proposition at this point.