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Moore caught seven of 10 targets for 76 yards during Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Rams. He lost a fumble during the contest.

It wasn't the best season debut for the sophomore receiver as he lost a fumble during a catch-and-run during the season's opening drive. Moore recovered to finish the game second in catches, targets, and yards behind Christian McCaffrey. McCaffrey and veteran tight end Greg Olsen figure to have games in which they lead the way in targets, but Moore -- absent many proven commodities at receiver -- should follow close behind and get more opportunities for yards downfield in what may be a more pocket-focused Carolina attack. Next up is division foe Tampa Bay on Thursday night.

Metcalf caught four of six targets for 89 yards in Sunday's 21-20 win over the Bengals.

Russell Wilson only targeted two wide receivers -- Metcalf and Tyler Lockett -- in this game, and Lockett received just two targets. Metcalf displayed his deep abilities by hauling in a 42-yard pass in the second quarter, setting up Chris Carson's 10-yard touchdown reception. He also made an acrobatic 25-yard catch on third down to set up Lockett's game-winning score in the fourth quarter. Lockett wasn't a target hog last year -- he averaged 4.4 targets per game -- so it's not irrational to think Metcalf could lead the team in targets this year. His upside makes him worth a pickup in fantasy leagues where he's available, but starting him at anything but a flex position is risky in Week 2 against the Steelers.

Ridley hauled in four of his six targets for 64 yards and a touchdown in Week 1 against Minnesota.

Ridley was out-targeted by both Julio Jones and Austin Hooper, but made the most of his opportunities by racking up big plays. His first catch of the contest came early in the second quarter when he hauled in a 20-yard reception, but the highlight came two quarters later when he caught the team's first touchdown -- which also went for 20 yards. Ridley is likely to see inconsistent volume with the team spreading targets between Jones and Hooper as well as Mohamed Sanu, though Ridley has shown the ability to be ultra-efficient with limited looks early in his career. He and the Falcons will now head back to Atlanta for their Week 2 contest against Philadelphia.

McLaurin caught five of seven targets for 125 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 32-27 loss to the Eagles.

McLaurin's NFL career got off to a brilliant start as he got behind the Philadelphia defense and raced in for a 69-yard touchdown in the second quarter. He nearly made a similar play later on in the game but was unable to haul the pass in. Still, it was a memorable performance for McLaurin, who rose quickly up the depth chart after he was selected in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft. This type of output shouldn't be expected each week, though he should certainly be one of the most-targeted Washington players during next Sunday's home matchup against Dallas.

Kupp caught seven of 10 targets for 46 yards during Sunday's 30-27 win over Carolina.

After missing the final six games of the 2018 season with a torn ACL, the Rams got Kupp back in the flow early, providing him with double-digit targets for the fourth time in his career. None of those targets led to a completion of more than 10 yards and his 6.57 yards per catch were a career low, but there's likely a fair amount of rust being shaken off by Kupp and the Rams' offense as a whole after sitting out the preseason. Next up will be a NFC Championship Game rematch against the Saints in Week 2.

Woods caught eight of 13 targets for 70 yards and added 16 yards on two carries during Sunday's 30-27 win over Carolina.

After dominating defenses for much of 2018, even without talented slotman Cooper Kupp, some fans might have rightly wondered from whom Kupp would siphon targets. It wasn't Woods, who led the squad in catches, targets, and yards Sunday. The Rams have a ton of weapons and so usage will likely vary weekly based on matchup, but Woods figures to continue to be Jared Goff's security blanket. Speaking of Goff, the recent recipient of a shiny new contract was a little sluggish in the debut, obviously impacting all of Los Angeles' targets. After a preseason in which most starters sat, the poor start could be the product of shaking off some rust, but developments to the contrary will be worth monitoring.

Beasley caught five of nine targets for 40 yards in Sunday's 17-16 win over the Jets.

Beasley played a familiar role with his new team, freeing himself up near the line of scrimmage while gaining no more than 10 yards on any reception. The former Cowboys slot receiver should serve as a safety valve for second-year quarterback Josh Allen, but there may not be enough volume in Buffalo's passing game for Beasley to do much more than he did in this one on a week-to-week basis. He'll face a familiar foe in Week 2, when the Bills stay downstate to take on the Giants.

Conley caught six of seven targets for 97 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 40-26 loss to Kansas City.

In his first game in a Jaguars uniform, Conley led the team in catches and targets, delivering a big 21-yard catch on a Nick Foles pass to convert a third and long early in the game and finishing up with a garbage-time touchdown from undrafted rookie Gardner Minshew. Whatever fantasy value Jacksonville's pass offense had to start the season has obviously taken a hit since Nick Foles went down with a broken clavicle. Minshew played well against a Chiefs pass defense that was weak in 2018 -- and Houston shouldn't be much tougher in Week 2 -- but tougher matchups against teams like Tennessee and Carolina loom.

Anderson (calf) caught three of seven targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 17-16 loss to the Bills.

Whether he was limited by a lingering calf injury or simply ineffective, Anderson failed to make much of an impact. The speedy wide receiver relies on chunk gains downfield, making him a volatile fantasy entity prone to massive highs and unimpressive lows. This was certainly a valley, but Anderson will hope to rebound with a peak in Week 2 against the Browns.

Crowder caught 14 of 17 targets for 99 yards and added a four-yard rush in Sunday's 17-16 loss to Buffalo.

Crowder was the only Jets receiver able to get going in this one, accounting for half of quarterback Sam Darnold's completions and more than half of Darnold's yards. The shifty slot receiver has emerged as a major part of his new team's offense heading into a Week 2 showdown with the Browns.