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Jeudy recorded five receptions on eight targets for 66 yards in Sunday's 17-16 loss to the Bengals.

Jeudy saw decent target volume overall, though Joe Flacco distributed the ball evenly to Harold Fannin, Cedric Tillman and Dylan Sampson. Jeudy narrowly led the team in receiving yards thanks to a meaningless catch in the final seconds of the game to turn in a passable fantasy line. However, he also dropped a target on fourth down early in the fourth quarter and had a pass deflect off his hands to turn the ball over earlier in the contest. Jeudy should have the chance to put together decent fantasy performances so long as Joe Flacco is under center, but it would be reassuring to see him command a higher rate of targets in Week 2 against the Ravens.

Smith-Njigba finished with nine receptions on 13 targets for 124 yards with a lost fumble in Sunday's 17-13 loss to San Francisco.

Smith-Njigba had his coming out party as the unquestioned No. 1 option in Seattle following the departure of DK Metcalf to Pittsburgh this past offseason. The 23-year-old Smith-Njigba received 10 more looks than the next receiver (Cooper Kupp), immediately becoming new starting quarterback Sam Darnold's favorite target. JSN did suffer from a case of fumblitis when he put two balls on the ground (losing possession of one), something the wideout will surely work to clean up in practice. Smith-Njigba will look to build off a promising start to the campaign when the Seahawks take on the Steelers next Sunday.

Robinson caught six of eight targets for 55 yards in Sunday's 21-6 loss to the Commanders.

Robinson averaged 41.1 yards on 8.2 targets per game in 2024, so his Week 1 stat line wasn't far from his customary production. Whether the Giants stick with veteran Russell Wilson in Week 2 against the Cowboys or turn to rookie first-round pick Jaxson Dart under center after Sunday's ugly performance on offense, Robinson will continue to offer a high floor due to his significant involvement on short passes but have a limited ceiling due to his lack of downfield contributions.

Downs brought in two of three targets for 12 yards in the Colts' 33-8 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.

As his final line indicates, Downs went through a very quiet afternoon in his first regular-season action with Daniel Jones as his quarterback. The dynamic third-year pro opened the season in the No. 2 role, but rookie tight end Tyler Warren, who drew a team-leading nine targets right out of the gate, is expected to cause a hit to Downs' opportunities over the course of the season. Additionally, No. 3 and No. 4 wideouts Alec Pierce and Adonai Mitchell accounted for another five looks from Jones, further clouding Downs' outlook heading into a Week 2 home showdown against a tough Broncos defense next Sunday.

Boutte brought in six of eight targets for 103 yards in the Patriots' 20-13 loss to the Raiders on Sunday.

Boutte co-led the Patriots in receptions and targets while setting the pace in receiving yards. The 2023 second-round pick is coming off an encouraging second NFL season during which he posted a 43-589-3 line across 15 contests, and Boutte's second-highest career single-game yardage total Sunday essentially allowed him to pick up where he left off last season -- he recorded a 117-yard, one-touchdown tally against the Bills in Week 18.

Golden caught both of his targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 27-13 win over the Lions.

Golden had a quiet NFL debut as Jordan Love threw for only 188 yards. That total included a pair of touchdown passes, which went to Tucker Kraft and Jayden Reed. With Kraft, Reed and Romeo Doubs -- who led the Packers with 68 receiving yards Sunday -- all featured prominently in the passing game for a run-first Green Bay offense, Golden will have to battle for touches, especially early in the 2025 first-round pick's rookie season. Golden will look to pick up the pace Thursday against the Commanders.

Douglas secured two of seven targets for minus-2 yards and a touchdown while rushing once for four yards in the Patriots' 20-13 loss to the Raiders on Sunday.

Douglas' final receiving line was odd to say the least, considering he managed the unlikely feat of recording a touchdown yet finishing with negative yardage overall. The third-year pro saved his day from being a total washout with his two-yard scoring grab late in the first quarter, but the likes of Kayshon Boutte (6-103), Stefon Diggs (6-57) and Hunter Henry (4-66) were all much more involved. It remains to be seen if Week 1 usage will be indicative of a more concentrated Patriots air attack this season, with the next opportunity to see the matter play out coming in the form of a Week 2 road matchup against the Dolphins.

Reed (foot) caught three of five targets for 45 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-13 win over the Lions.

Reed was effective despite playing through a Jones fracture in his foot, finishing second on the team behind Romeo Doubs in receiving yards and scoring a 17-yard touchdown in the second quarter. The injury could impact Reed's practice participation levels throughout the season, but the speedy wide receiver proved Sunday that he's still capable of coming though on game day. He'll look to build on this strong start Thursday against the Commanders.

Nacua corralled 10 of 11 targets for 130 yards while taking his only carry for one yard in Sunday's 14-9 victory over the Texans.

Nacua suffered an injury scare early in the contest when a big hit caused a laceration to his forehead. The star wideout made a prompt return to action before finishing with a game-high 131 yards. Nacua is off to a great start in search of his second 1,000-yard receiving season after injuries caused him to fall 10 yards shy of the mark in 2024. With QB Matthew Stafford looking healthy under center, Nacua should generate WR1-type projections against the Titans next Sunday.

London (shoulder) is considered day-to-day due to a shoulder sprain, though he's set for further testing on the injury he suffered in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Buccaneers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Early reports on London's injury are encouraging, though further testing is needed to confirm the severity of the injury he suffered in the fourth quarter of Sunday's season-opening loss. The Falcons were already without Darnell Mooney (shoulder) against Tampa Bay, so they could be severely shorthanded at wide receiver against the Vikings in Week 2 if London's unable to suit up.