NFL Player News
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Pat Freiermuth TE | PIT
Steelers' Pat Freiermuth: Long TD caps productive day
Freiermuth recorded six receptions on seven targets for 68 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 44-38 win over the Bengals.
Freiermuth had been one of the only Steelers to not benefit much statistically from the switch to Russell Wilson in Week 7. That changed in Sunday's win, as he led the team in targets and matched his season high. He took advantage of that opportunity with a long 25-yard touchdown catch late in the third quarter and a 17-yard reception to help set up a field goal just before halftime. Even with the strong performance, Freiermuth topped 50 yards for just the fourth time in 12 games for the season.
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Taysom Hill QB | NO
Saints' Taysom Hill: Getting tests on knee injury
Interim coach Darren Rizzi didn't have an update on Hill's (knee) status after Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Rams but revealed that Hill will go for additional testing on the injury, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Hill's knee injury looked severe, and he needed a cart to get off the field, but the exact nature of his injury will be clarified after the results of his additional testing become known. The versatile offensive player has been a key contributor as both a pass catcher and a runner in recent weeks, so it would be a big loss if Hill is unable to suit up against the Giants in Week 14.
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Dallas Goedert TE | PHI
Eagles' Dallas Goedert: Hurts knee against Ravens
Goedert is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Ravens due to a knee injury, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.
Goedert caught three of four targets for 35 yards and a touchdown before getting hurt in the second half. His 17-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter accounted for Philadelphia's first points. Grant Calcaterra operated as Philadelphia's top tight end when Goedert missed three games due to a hamstring injury earlier this season.
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Taysom Hill QB | NO
Saints' Taysom Hill: Suffers knee injury in Week 13
Hill suffered a left knee injury during Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Rams.
Hill took a helmet to his knee from Rams pass rusher Jared Verse in the middle of the fourth quarter and required a cart to get off the field. The severity of the injury isn't known, but Hill will finish Week 13 with five carries for 10 yards and five catches (on seven targets) for 37 yards.
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Taysom Hill QB | NO
Saints' Taysom Hill: Carted off field Sunday
Hill was carted off the field due to a leg injury during Sunday's game versus the Rams, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
In the middle of the fourth quarter, Hill took a helmet to his left knee and remained on the turf afterward. The nature of the injury isn't known, but he likely will end Week 13 action with five carries for 10 yards and five catches (on seven targets) for 37 yards.
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Stephen Sullivan TE | CAR
Panthers' Stephen Sullivan: Unlikely to return Sunday
Sullivan (knee) is doubtful to return to Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Sullivan went to the locker room after suffering a knee injury in the second half versus Tampa Bay and his day is likely done as a result. The tight end failed to reel in his only target of the game in the third quarter.
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Hunter Henry TE | NE
Patriots' Hunter Henry: Leading receiver in Sunday's loss
Henry caught seven of nine targets for 75 yards in Sunday's 25-24 loss to the Colts.
The veteran tight end once again led the Patriots in catches, targets and receiving yards, but Henry got denied a bigger performance when Austin Hooper caught Drake Maye's only TD of the day in the second quarter instead. Henry is on the verge of a career-best campaign, needing just three more catches and 43 more yards to set new personal bests in those categories. He'll aim for those marks on the other side of New England's Week 14 bye.
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Zach Ertz TE | WAS
Commanders' Zach Ertz: Extends TD streak to three
Ertz caught three of six targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 42-19 win over the Titans.
Ertz extended Washington's lead to 35-13 with a four-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter. He has scored in three consecutive games after recording only one touchdown through 10 games with the Commanders. Ertz will look to extend his touchdown streak in Week 15 against the Saints after a Week 14 bye.
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Dalton Schultz TE | HOU
Texans' Dalton Schultz: Finds end zone in Week 13 win
Schultz secured five of seven targets for 61 yards and a touchdown in the Texans' 23-20 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
Despite missing time in the second half to be evaluated for a shoulder injury, Schultz was able to record his first touchdown since January's wild-card win over the Browns, finding the end zone on a 22-yard grab early in the fourth quarter. The veteran tight end finished second in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the afternoon for the Texans, and his catch total matched a season high as well. Schultz now has a pair of five-reception totals in the last three games heading into a Week 14 bye.
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Trey McBride TE | ARI
Cardinals' Trey McBride: Nearly hits century mark Sunday
McBride caught all 12 of his targets for 96 yards in Sunday's 23-22 loss to the Vikings.
The Cardinals' running game struggled early, forcing Kyler Murray to turn to McBride instead to stay ahead of the sticks. The third-year tight end tied his season high in receptions while leading Arizona in receiving yards, and over the last five games he's cemented himself as Murray's top read, racking up 40 catches on 47 targets for 459 yards. Despite the massive volume though, McBride is still looking for his first touchdown of 2024. He'll try to end his scoring drought in Week 14 against the Seahawks.