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Patriots | A.J. Brown on the practice field Tuesday 'working on his craft' Tue Oct 20, 03:25 PM
Patriots WR A.J. Brown, who is dealing with an ankle sprain, was on the practice field Tuesday "working on his craft." Brown was limited in Monday's practice ahead of Thursday's game.
| Footballguys view: In his first game back from a high ankle sprain, Brown had a career-high three drops. He played 52 of a possible 67 snaps. As ESPN.com's Mike Reiss noted, Drake Maye targeted Brown a team-high 10 times, and the connection usually wasn't on target -- Brown totaled three receptions for 27 yards. Perhaps most disappointing was when Brown had a beautiful deep ball up the right sideline go through his hands, and later dropped a pass on fourth down. We expect a better version of Brown this week after he's had a chance to knock some rust off. |
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Commanders | Terry McLaurin suffers torn patellar tendon, done for the season Tue Oct 20, 03:03 PM
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin has suffered a torn patellar tendon and is done for the season, the MRI revealed on Tuesday. McLaurin was injured in Monday's loss to the 49ers and did not return. Head coach Dan Quinn had called the knee injury 'significant' after the game.
| Footballguys view: McLaurin, who had a 27-yard catch before the injury on Monday and 15 catches for 230 yards and a touchdown in five games this season, also missed seven games last season while dealing with a quad injury. The Commanders have McLaurin under contract for two more seasons, but his future with the team could be impacted by the level of offseason changes that go on in Washington. Meanwhile, Treylon Burks and Antonio Williams move up in a receiving corps that will be led by Stefon Diggs and tight end Chig Okonkwo. |
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49ers | Shanahan calls Mike Evans' injury 'Achilles tendonitis', hopes he plays in Week 7 Tue Oct 20, 01:02 AM
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said after Monday night's game that WR Mike Evans has Achilles tendonitis, which he called "something that he's had before" and that "bothered him throughout the week." Shanahan said he does not think it is "a long-term thing," noting it "almost cost him this game and ended up costing him two quarters." "Hopefully he'll be able to play next week. But if not, we'll have to have the rest of the group step up and hopefully get him healed up by after the bye week," Shanahan said. San Francisco plays at the Falcons in Week 7.
| Footballguys view: NBCSports Bay Area beat writer Jennifer Lee Chan reported that sources told her that Evans' Achilles is indeed intact, but he "will miss a little time." The source also independently offered the same assessment that Shanahan did: Evans could potentially return after the bye week "if all things stay according to plan." We'll be watching for more. |
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Commanders | Dan Quinn says Terry McLaurin's knee injury is 'significant' Tue Oct 20, 12:15 AM
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said the knee injury to WR Terry McLaurin is significant. McLaurin will undergo more tests on Tuesday to determine the severity of the injury.
| Footballguys view: McLaurin was carted off and did not return in Monday's loss to the 49ers. While it's unclear how long McLaurin may be sidelined, the injury is a tough sign for a Commanders group that is struggling this season. McLaurin, 31, has been a staple for Washington since being drafted in the third round in 2019. He missed one game (Week 4) due to a hamstring injury but still leads the Commanders with 230 receiving yards this season, including a 27-yard catch early in Monday's contest. We'll follow up when the results of his imaging are available. |
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49ers | Shanahan doesn't think Deebo Samuel will be back for Week 7 Mon Oct 19, 11:52 PM
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Monday he doesn't think WR Deebo Samuel Sr. (hamstring) will be back next week, when San Francisco plays at the Falcons in Week 7. The 49ers have a bye after that game.
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49ers | Mike Evans' Achilles intact, but he 'will miss a little time' Mon Oct 19, 11:31 PM
49ers WR Mike Evans' Achilles is intact, but he "will miss a little time." Evans could potentially return after the bye week "if all things stay according to plan." Evans suffered the Achilles injury in Monday's game against the Commanders and was ruled out from returning.
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Commanders | Diggs catches 6 passes for 44 yards, a touchdown in loss to 49ers Mon Oct 19, 11:25 PM
Washington Commanders WR Stefon Diggs caught 6 passes for 44 yards and a touchdown on 7 targets in Monday's 23-17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. He was projected for 5.5 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 13.4.
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Commanders | McLaurin held to 1 catch for 27 yards in loss to 49ers Mon Oct 19, 11:25 PM
Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin caught 1 pass for 27 yards on 1 target in Monday's 23-17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. He was projected for 10.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 3.2.
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49ers | WR Mike Evans will not return Mon Oct 19, 10:02 PM
49ers WR Mike Evans was injured in the second quarter of Monday's game against the Commanders with 1:10 left. He will not return (achilles).
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49ers | WR Mike Evans questionable to return Mon Oct 19, 09:46 PM
49ers WR Mike Evans was injured in the second quarter of Monday's game against the Commanders with 1:10 left. He is questionable to return (achilles).
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49ers | Mike Evans questionable to return Monday vs. Commanders Mon Oct 19, 09:39 PM
49ers WR Mike Evans is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Commanders with an Achilles injury. Evans was slow to get up after a catch in the second quarter and headed straight to the locker room.
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49ers | WR Mike Evans injured in the second quarter vs. Commanders Mon Oct 19, 09:32 PM
49ers WR Mike Evans was injured on a play in the second quarter of Monday's game against the Commanders with 1:10 left. No return designation has been posted yet.
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49ers | Mike Evans slow to get up after catch, heads 'straight to locker room' Mon Oct 19, 09:30 PM
49ers WR Mike Evans was slow to get up after making a 16-yard catch against the Commanders on Monday night and went straight to the locker room. Evans was "moving slowly" as he left the field. He entered the game listed as questionable with a ribs injury.
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Commanders | WR Terry McLaurin will not return Mon Oct 19, 09:00 PM
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin was injured in the first quarter of Monday's game against the 49ers with 2:16 left. He will not return (knee).
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Commanders | WR Terry McLaurin injured in the first quarter vs. 49ers Mon Oct 19, 08:51 PM
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin was injured on a play in the first quarter of Monday's game against the 49ers with 2:16 left. No return designation has been posted yet.
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Commanders | Terry McLaurin carted off vs. 49ers Mon Oct 19, 08:50 PM
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin was carted off during Monday's game against the 49ers. Players from both teams came over to check on him before he left the field. McLaurin was injured in the first quarter and had been cleared to play on Saturday after dealing with a hamstring issue.
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Commanders | Terry McLaurin appeared to hold his knee, cart coming out vs. 49ers Mon Oct 19, 08:49 PM
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin went down on the field during Monday night's game against the 49ers, with several teammates taking a knee. McLaurin appeared to be holding his knee on the replay, and the cart came out for him.
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Patriots | A.J. Brown limited in Monday practice ahead of Thursday game Mon Oct 19, 08:00 PM
Patriots WR A.J. Brown (ankle) was a limited participant in practice on Monday ahead of Thursday's Week 7 game at the Bears. Brown was active for Sunday's game against the Jets despite the ankle injury.
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49ers | Mike Evans, Jordan Watkins appear set to start at WR Monday vs. Commanders Mon Oct 19, 07:42 PM
49ers WRs Mike Evans and Jordan Watkins appear set to be the team's starting wide receivers Monday night against the Commanders, based on pregame warm-ups. Evans had been listed as questionable with rib and Achilles injuries before being active for the game. Watkins, a second-year player, also started in Week 5 against the Seahawks.
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Patriots | Romeo Doubs hopeful to return after Week 11 bye Mon Oct 19, 07:37 PM
Patriots WR Romeo Doubs (IR, shoulder) is hopeful to return after the team's Week 11 bye, according to a source. His injury is not expected to be a long-term absence at this point. Doubs was placed on injured reserve on Monday after injuring his shoulder in Sunday's win over the Jets.
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49ers | Mike Evans active Monday night vs. Commanders Mon Oct 19, 06:46 PM
49ers WR Mike Evans is active for Monday night's game against the Commanders. Evans had been listed as questionable with a rib injury and was not expected to practice at all during the week.
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Commanders | Stefon Diggs 'good to go' Monday night at 49ers Mon Oct 19, 06:46 PM
Commanders WR Stefon Diggs (hamstring) is good to go for Monday night's game at the 49ers. Diggs had been listed as questionable with the hamstring injury and was reported earlier Monday as trending towards playing after traveling with the team.
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Rams | Davante Adams to have hamstring procedure, hopes to return 'around the time of the bye' Mon Oct 19, 05:17 PM
Rams WR Davante Adams is expected to have a procedure to clean out his hamstring tendon, with hopes that he can return "around the time of the bye or a little after." Adams sustained the hamstring injury in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals and is out 6-10 weeks.
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Rams | Davante Adams headed to IR with ruptured hamstring, out 6-10 weeks Mon Oct 19, 05:00 PM
Rams WR Davante Adams will be placed on injured reserve with a ruptured hamstring and will miss six to 10 weeks, head coach Sean McVay said on Monday. Adams came up limping on a non-contact play in the final minute of Sunday's Week 6 loss to the Cardinals. He had 30 catches for 480 yards and four touchdowns in six games, including over 300 yards and two touchdowns in the two games WR Puka Nacua missed with a core injury. The Rams' other options include WRs Tutu Atwell, Jordan Whittington, Konata Mumpfield and rookie CJ Daniels.
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Rams | Davante Adams ruptured hamstring, out 6-10 weeks Mon Oct 19, 04:51 PM
Rams WR Davante Adams ruptured his hamstring and will be out 6-10 weeks. Adams was injured in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the Cardinals and did not return.
| Footballguys view: The injury comes amid a tough stretch for a team that many thought would run the table and win the Super Bowl entering the season. The Rams fell to 2-4 with Sunday's loss, their second straight. Losing Adams will undoubtedly make it that much more difficult for Stafford and the Rams' offense to turn things around after this rough start. Expect Konata Mumpfield, Jordan Whittington, and Tutu Atwell to move up in the rotation behind Puka Nacua with Adams out. |
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49ers | 49ers elevate Malik Turner, Jalen Graham; Evans among five WRs likely active Mon Oct 19, 04:12 PM
The 49ers elevated WR Malik Turner and LB Jalen Graham from the practice squad on Monday ahead of their game against the Commanders. San Francisco's five receivers will likely be Mike Evans, Brandin Cooks, Jordan Watkins, Jacob Cowing and Turner, a group that includes Evans, who is questionable with a rib injury. The five linebackers will likely be Fred Warner, Jaden Dugger, Luke Gifford, Tatum Bethune and Graham.
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Commanders | Stefon Diggs 'trending towards playing' Monday night at 49ers Mon Oct 19, 04:00 PM
Commanders WR Stefon Diggs (hamstring) is "trending towards playing" in Monday night's game against the 49ers. Diggs is officially listed as questionable. He traveled with the team after being limited at practice on Friday.
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Patriots | Romeo Doubs placed on injured reserve Mon Oct 19, 04:00 PM
The Patriots placed WR Romeo Doubs on injured reserve on Monday. Doubs suffered a shoulder injury in Sunday's win over the Jets and was ruled out of the game. New England signed DB Elliott Davison to the 53-man roster from the practice squad in a corresponding move.
| Footballguys view: A.J. Brown's return to the lineup mitigates this loss, but Doubs, who is WR36 overall through six weeks, has been a viable play for fantasy managers. His absence will allow DeMario Douglas, Efton Chism III, and Kyle Williams to continue getting opportunities. Douglas, who was already taking advantage of Brown's absence, currently sits at WR34 on the season. |
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Ravens | Jesse Minter has 'a little bit of optimism' Rashod Bateman should be okay Mon Oct 19, 03:45 PM
Ravens head coach Jesse Minter expressed optimism on Monday about WR Rashod Bateman, who did not return to Sunday's game against the Browns with a shoulder injury. "I think he came out of it OK, even though we kind of came out of the game," Minter said. "But I think there's a little bit of optimism that he should be okay."
| Footballguys view: If Bateman can't make it back this week, Baltimore's wide receiver picking order would start with Zay Flowers and Ja'Kobi Lane, with Devontez Walker and LaJohntay Wester working behind them. |
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Texans | Tank Dell will play Sunday vs. Giants in first game since 2024 leg injury Mon Oct 19, 03:40 PM
Texans WR Tank Dell will play Sunday against the Giants, head coach DeMeco Ryans announced on Monday. It will be Dell's first game since the major leg injury he suffered in 2024.
| Footballguys view: Dell has been on injured reserve, recovering from a severe left-knee injury (dislocated kneecap and multiple torn ligaments) suffered in December 2024. The fact that he's made it this far in his recovery is remarkable. Hitting the field this weekend would add to that. Will he be fantasy-worthy? While he's rosterable, expecting him to have an immediate front-line role seems like a reach at the moment. That said, we'll be watching for more on the plan for Dell. |
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Bills | Joe Brady says 'hope and intent' is for DJ Moore to return after bye Mon Oct 19, 03:20 PM
Bills head coach Joe Brady said on Monday that "the hope and intent" is for WR DJ Moore (shoulder) to be back next week, following Buffalo's bye. Moore was inactive for Sunday's win over the Raiders.
| Footballguys view: As USA Today suggested, outside of a stellar opener against the Texans in Week 1, we haven't really been able to see Moore fully unleashed in the Bills' offense. That's because the shoulder injury he suffered in Week 2 has almost certainly affected Moore's effectiveness (if not outright availability) ever since. Still, the Bills head into their bye sitting at 5-1. If resting Moore for two full weeks before the off week gets him closer to full health, it will have been worth it. |
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Colts | Alec Pierce eligible to come off IR but will not practice this week Mon Oct 19, 02:28 PM
Colts WR Alec Pierce, who is eligible to come off injured reserve this week, will not practice, head coach Shane Steichen said on Monday.
| Footballguys view: Pierce is still rehabbing after aggravating his surgically repaired left heel last month. He was in a walking boot in the press box on Sunday, and Steichen said he doesn't expect to see the wideout on the field any time soon. Fantasy investors should share in that expectation. Feel free to move on from Pierce if you haven't already at this point. |
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Commanders | Stefon Diggs traveled with team, has 'a shot to play' Monday night Mon Oct 19, 12:58 PM
Commanders WR Stefon Diggs (hamstring), who is questionable for Monday night's game at the 49ers, was on the field Thursday and Friday for the team's install and walkthrough and traveled with the team to California, a sign the team believes he "has a shot to play."
| Footballguys view: Diggs and Terry McLaurin each have 11 receptions for first downs this season. If Diggs plays, it could be the first time in about a month that QB Jayden Daniels, McLaurin, Diggs and TE Chig Okonkwo are on the field together. A final answer is expected when inactives are announced at 6:45 PM ET. |
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Saints | Jordyn Tyson makes trip to Paris for Week 7 game Mon Oct 19, 10:51 AM
Saints rookie WR Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) made the trip to Paris ahead of New Orleans' Week 7 game against the Steelers, head coach Kellen Moore said on Monday.
| Footballguys view: Tyson is currently on injured reserve. The fact that he's making the trip suggests his recovery is going well. Remember, Tyson was previously described as "weeks away" from a return, with Week 7 the earliest target. We'll be watching for more. |
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Dolphins | Caleb Douglas limited Monday, hopes to ramp up as week progresses Mon Oct 19, 10:29 AM
Dolphins rookie WR Caleb Douglas (ankle) will be a limited participant in practice on Monday. The hope is that he can ramp up his involvement as the week progresses.
| Footballguys view: Douglas was ruled out of the Week 5 game against the Bengals with an ankle injury. His seven catches rank third on the team. We'll monitor his progress in the coming days as the Dolphins ramp up preparation for Sunday's game against the Jets. |
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Jaguars | Coen on Brian Thomas Jr. sitting second half: 'Guys have to make plays' Mon Oct 19, 08:18 AM
Jaguars head coach Liam Coen addressed WR Brian Thomas Jr. not playing in the second half of Sunday's 34-31 loss to the Texans in London, saying, "Guys have to make plays."
| Footballguys view: CB/WR Travis Hunter had his most productive offensive day of the season, and his expanded role at wide receiver came at the expense of Thomas, who struggled, dropping two passes -- including one that would have given the Jaguars a chance to attempt a long field goal at the end of the first half. Thomas, who had an issue with drops last year, is currently WR91 overall with an average of 4.2 fantasy points per game. |
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Packers | Golden catches 6 passes for 104 yards, a touchdown in win over Cowboys Sun Oct 18, 11:50 PM
Green Bay Packers WR Matthew Golden caught 6 passes for 104 yards and a touchdown on 13 targets in Sunday's 23-13 win over the Dallas Cowboys. He was projected for 13.5 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 19.4.
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Cowboys | WR KaVontae Turpin will not return Sun Oct 18, 10:25 PM
Cowboys WR KaVontae Turpin was injured in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Packers with 15:00 left. He will not return (ribs).
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Cowboys | WR KaVontae Turpin questionable to return Sun Oct 18, 09:00 PM
Cowboys WR KaVontae Turpin was injured in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Packers with 15:00 left. He is questionable to return (ribs).
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Cowboys | WR KaVontae Turpin injured in the first quarter vs. Packers Sun Oct 18, 08:31 PM
Cowboys WR KaVontae Turpin was injured on a play in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Packers with 15:00 left. No return designation has been posted yet.
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Rams | Davante Adams leaves loss with apparent left knee injury, does not return Sun Oct 18, 08:02 PM
Rams WR Davante Adams pulled up in the back of the end zone on the Rams' final drive of Sunday's 18-16 loss to the Cardinals, reached for his left knee, and limped off the field.
| Footballguys view: He did not return, and further specifics of the injury are not yet known. Adams finished with three catches for 39 yards on four targets and has 30 catches for 480 yards and four touchdowns this season. We'll be watching for more on Adams' status as the team begins preparing for a Week 7 game with the Raiders. |
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Raiders | Tucker catches 5 passes for 97 yards, two touchdowns in loss to Bills Sun Oct 18, 07:35 PM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Tre Tucker caught 5 passes for 97 yards and two touchdowns on 7 targets in Sunday's 33-30 loss to the Buffalo Bills. He was projected for 8.2 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 24.2.
| Footballguys view: As USA Today suggested, somebody in the wide receiver room finally answered the bell. Tucker's 11-yard score tied the game at 23, and his diving 44-yard touchdown grab finished a 24-second drive. "I think he's faster than I realize he is, and there are times when I just need to launch, and he'll go get it," Kirk Cousins said when asked about his connection with Tucker. The Raiders play the Rams in Week 7. |
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Chargers | McConkey held to 1 catch for 17 yards in loss to Chiefs Sun Oct 18, 07:30 PM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Ladd McConkey caught 1 pass for 17 yards on 1 target in Sunday's 22-6 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He was projected for 8.6 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 2.2.
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Rams | WR Davante Adams injured in the fourth quarter vs. Cardinals Sun Oct 18, 06:50 PM
Rams WR Davante Adams was injured on a play in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Cardinals with 1:30 left. No return designation has been posted yet.
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Chargers | Ladd McConkey ruled out with concussion vs. Chiefs Sun Oct 18, 05:07 PM
Chargers WR Ladd McConkey was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Chiefs with a concussion. He caught 1 pass for 17 yards on 1 target in Sunday's 22-6 loss.
| Footballguys view: It seems like it is always going to be something with McConkey and durability, which was the one real concern about his translation to the NFL when he was in the 2024 NFL draft class and was selected early in the second round by the Chargers. The Chargers have a bye next week, so hopefully he'll be back for Week 8 with a chance to find his form once the Chargers are through the rough Week 4-10 stretch the schedule makers put together for this beleaguered team. |
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Chargers | Ladd McConkey being evaluated for a head injury vs. Chiefs Sun Oct 18, 05:04 PM
Chargers WR Ladd McConkey is being evaluated for a head injury during Sunday's game at the Chiefs. McConkey had been limited in practice on Wednesday with a foot injury but carried no injury designation for the game.
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Steelers | Bernard catches 11 passes for 87 yards, a touchdown in win over Buccaneers Sun Oct 18, 04:45 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Germie Bernard caught 11 passes for 87 yards and a touchdown on 12 targets in Sunday's 26-19 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was projected for 10.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 20.2.
| Footballguys view: Bernard had a massive PPR day and scored the game-winning touchdown in overtime with three of his teammates at the position out for this game. Bernard was a priority waiver-wire pickup last week and will be a strong WR3/Flex option against the Saints in Paris next week. |
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Giants | Nabers catches 12 passes for 165 yards in loss to Saints Sun Oct 18, 04:31 PM
New York Giants WR Malik Nabers caught 12 passes for 165 yards on 15 targets in Sunday's 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints. He was projected for 13.4 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 22.5.
| Footballguys view: The good news is that Nabers put up a good chunk of this with J.J. McCarthy after Jameis Winston was benched. McCarthy wasn't able to get on the same page with Justin Jefferson last year, but that doesn't seem to be an issue with his newfound Southeast Louisiana pedigree No. 1 receiver with the Giants. |
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Chiefs | Rookie Cyrus Allen introduced as one of three starting WRs Sun Oct 18, 04:21 PM
Chiefs rookie WR Cyrus Allen was introduced before Sunday's game against the Chargers as one of the team's three starting wide receivers. WRs Xavier Worthy and Jalen Royals were introduced as the other two starters.
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Falcons | Dotson catches 3 passes for 87 yards, a touchdown in loss to Bears Sun Oct 18, 04:21 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Jahan Dotson caught 3 passes for 87 yards and a touchdown on 5 targets in Sunday's 31-23 loss to the Chicago Bears. He was projected for 5.0 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 16.2.
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