Fantasy Pulse

Minnesota Vikings
Wentz played 83% of snaps after Murray left
Kyler Murray · Concussion protocol Carson Wentz · 83% snaps

Murray was on the field for 17% of Week 1 snaps before his exit. The Vikings will take his status day by day, and the Star Tribune reports Wentz is expected to start at Chicago if Murray does not clear. Justin Jefferson played 92% of snaps and drew 39% of Minnesota's targets, including two in the red zone.

TSP read: Wentz is a two-quarterback-league add. Jefferson's volume did not drop with the backup in.

Seattle Seahawks
Lock played 90% of snaps; Smith-Njigba drew 46% of targets
Sam Darnold · Expected out Week 2 Drew Lock · 90% snaps

Darnold was hurt on the fifth play of the opener. ESPN reports he is expected to miss at least the Week 2 game at Arizona, with Lock in line to start. Jaxon Smith-Njigba played 90% of snaps, drew 46% of Seattle's targets and had three red-zone targets.

TSP read: Smith-Njigba's target share was the highest of any wide receiver in Week 1. Lock did not change who got the ball.

Las Vegas Raiders
Mayer played 81% of snaps with Bowers out
Brock Bowers · Day to day Michael Mayer · 81% snaps

Bowers missed the opener after a knee procedure, and the Raiders now call him day to day. Mayer played 81% of snaps with a 24% target share. Ashton Jeanty played 74% of snaps, took 64% of the carries, drew 21% of the targets and had seven red-zone opportunities.

TSP read: Hold Mayer until Bowers practices fully. Jeanty's red-zone work is the headline here.

Baltimore Ravens
Flowers played 29% of snaps before his hamstring exit
Zay Flowers · Day to day Ja’Kobi Lane · Wrist fracture reported

Flowers' 29% snap share reflects his exit, not his role. The Monday edition covers his day-to-day status and Lane's reported wrist fracture. Chris Moore (37%) and LaJohntay Wester (29%) took the extra receiver snaps behind Rashod Bateman (78%). Mark Andrews drew 25% of targets, and Derrick Henry took 71% of the carries with six red-zone carries.

TSP read: If Flowers sits, Andrews is the safest target. Moore and Wester are depth, not adds.

Denver Broncos
Pat Bryant led the team in target share
Pat Bryant · 59% snaps · 22% targets

Bryant played 59% of snaps and drew 22% of targets, the most on the team. Marvin Mims Jr. played 18%. Courtland Sutton (76%) and Jaylen Waddle (75%) led the receivers in snaps. J.K. Dobbins took 57% of the carries; RJ Harvey played more snaps (51%) and drew 15% of targets.

TSP read: Bryant is a deep-league add. Dobbins leads the carries; Harvey is the bigger receiving threat.

Chicago Bears
Kalif Raymond drew 35% of targets
Kalif Raymond · 60% snaps · 35% targets

Raymond played 60% of snaps and led the Bears with a 35% target share. Luther Burden played 73% (19% of targets) and Rome Odunze 48% (12%). D'Andre Swift took 56% of the carries, six red-zone carries and three inside the 5.

TSP read: One-week target spikes often fade, but Raymond is worth a look in deeper leagues. Swift's goal-line work matters.

New York Giants
Malachi Fields played 72% of snaps
Malachi Fields · 72% snaps

Fields led the receivers with 72% of snaps and 14% of targets. Malik Nabers played 52% but drew 31% of targets. Isaiah Likely drew 28% with four red-zone targets. Cam Skattebo took 51% of carries, with four red-zone carries, two inside the 5.

TSP read: Nabers' target share matters more than his snap count. Likely is a tight end streamer.

Los Angeles Chargers
Tre' Harris played 75% of snaps
Tre' Harris · 75% snaps

Harris played 75% of snaps with a 22% target share. Ladd McConkey played 49% and drew 26% of targets, with two red-zone targets; the Monday edition covers his status. Omarion Hampton took 75% of the carries. David Njoku played 55% and drew 19% of targets.

TSP read: Harris is the add if McConkey is limited.

New England Patriots
A.J. Brown on injured reserve; Hollins led the snap count
A.J. Brown · Injured reserve Mack Hollins · 70% snaps

Brown played 44% of snaps before a high ankle sprain. Bleacher Report cites NFL Network's report that he is expected to miss about six weeks. Mack Hollins played 70% of snaps (16% of targets), DeMario Douglas 62% (23%) and Romeo Doubs 56% (10%). Rhamondre Stevenson played 85% of snaps, took 72% of carries and drew 19% of targets.

TSP read: Douglas is the target leader; Hollins has the snaps. Stevenson's workload is the most reliable piece here.

Washington Commanders
Burks was inactive; Dyami Brown played 53%
Treylon Burks · Inactive (coach's decision)

Burks was inactive for the opener; reports described it as a coach's decision. Dyami Brown played 53% of snaps. Stefon Diggs drew 31% of targets on 63% of snaps; Terry McLaurin played 87%. Rookie Antonio Williams had two red-zone targets. Jacory Croskey-Merritt took 55% of carries; Kaytron Allen had three red-zone carries on 10% of snaps.

TSP read: Diggs is the volume receiver. Watch whether Allen keeps the short-yardage role.

Green Bay Packers
Brooks had the snaps, Lloyd had the carries
Marshawn Lloyd · 62% carries Chris Brooks · 56% snaps

With Josh Jacobs out, Chris Brooks played 56% of snaps but took 33% of carries. Marshawn Lloyd played 44% and took 62% of carries. Matthew Golden played 82% of snaps, drew 30% of targets and had three red-zone targets.

TSP read: Lloyd is the runner to roster. Golden looks like the lead receiver.

Pittsburgh Steelers
Dowdle had the snaps, Warren had the carries
Rico Dowdle · 58% snaps Jaylen Warren · 48% carries

Rico Dowdle played 58% of snaps with 38% of carries. Jaylen Warren played 37% but took 48% of carries and had two red-zone targets. DK Metcalf played 96% of snaps and drew 27% of targets.

TSP read: A true split. Neither back is a safe RB2 until one pulls ahead.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Gainwell took 31% of carries
Kenneth Gainwell · 46% snaps

Bucky Irving played 61% of snaps, took 50% of carries and drew 26% of targets. Kenneth Gainwell played 46% and took 31% of carries. Ted Hurst played 75% of snaps; Emeka Egbuka drew 22% of targets.

TSP read: Irving is the lead back. Gainwell is the handcuff to own.

Los Angeles Rams
Parkinson was the main tight end
Colby Parkinson · 77% snaps

Colby Parkinson played 77% of snaps; Tyler Higbee played 20%. Puka Nacua drew 33% of targets. Kyren Williams played 64% of snaps and took 39% of carries with four red-zone carries; Blake Corum took 36%.

TSP read: Parkinson's snaps have not turned into targets yet (7%). Williams keeps the red-zone work.