NFL Player News
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Jaylen Waddle WR | DEN
Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle: Paces pass catches in win
Waddle brought in three of six targets for 57 yards and rushed once for minus-1 yard in the Dolphins' 23-15 win over the Rams on Monday night.
Waddle tied Jonnu Smith for the team lead in receptions while setting the pace in both receiving yards and targets. The fourth-year pro's yardage tally was his second highest of the season, with his 109-yard effort in Week 1 the only one to eclipse it. Waddle now has six targets in two of Tua Tagovailoa's first three games back from his IR stint, giving the wideout some momentum and an optimistic outlook heading into a Week 11 home matchup against the Raiders.
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Puka Nacua WR | LAR
Rams' Puka Nacua: Leads team with 14 targets
Nacua finished with nine receptions (on 14 targets) for 98 yards in Sunday's 23-15 loss to Miami.
Nacua led all receivers in targets (14), receptions (nine) and yards (98) in his first game since getting ejected for throwing a punch in Week 9. The BYU product was as advertised, doing everything against the Dolphins but score his first touchdown of the season. With good health and any potential suspensions in the rearview mirror, Nacua makes for a fine play against the Patriots on Sunday.
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Greg Dortch WR | DET
Cardinals' Greg Dortch: Notches one reception Sunday
Dortch's sole catch went for minus-1 yard during Sunday's 31-6 victory against the Jets.
After being involved regularly in the Cardinals' passing game through four contests (15-131-0 on 20 targets), Dortch's production has fallen off significantly over the last six outings (7-56-1 on 13 targets). The offense revolves around RB James Conner, WR Marvin Harrison and TE Trey McBride, which doesn't leave much more than scraps for the remaining pass catchers. With a Week 11 bye on deck, Dortch's next opportunity arrives Sunday, Nov. 24 in Seattle.
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Michael Wilson WR | ARI
Cardinals' Michael Wilson: Makes mark in box score
Wilson gathered in three of four targets for 24 yards during Sunday's 31-6 win versus the Jets.
After getting blanked on one target during a Week 9 victory against the Bears, Wilson made a mark in the box score Sunday, but he still ranked fourth in targets among Cardinals behind WR Marvin Harrison, TE Trey McBride and RB James Conner, all of whom earned five each. All three at least doubled up Wilson's receiving yardage total as well, and Harrison was on the receiving end of Kyler Murray's only TD pass. Wilson hasn't surpassed 31 yards in five consecutive contests, leaving his fantasy value waning as Arizona enters its Week 11 bye.
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Tyreek Hill WR | MIA
Dolphins' Tyreek Hill: Logs five touches in win
Hill secured three of four targets for 16 yards and a touchdown and rushed twice for 11 yards in the Dolphins' 23-15 win over the Rams on Monday night.
Hill was a game-time decision due to a wrist injury, and although he was able to garner active status, he posted his second-lowest yardage total of the season and worst with Tua Tagovailoa as his starting quarterback. While the production was a notable drop-off from the 10-152-0 line he'd posted on 14 targets over the quarterback's first two games back from a concussion, Hill was able to prop up his fantasy night with a one-yard touchdown grab with 5:32 remaining in the third quarter, his first score since Week 1. Hill next takes aim at the vulnerable Raiders secondary in a Week 11 home matchup Sunday.
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Bryce Oliver WR | TEN
Titans' Bryce Oliver: First catches of career
Oliver recorded two receptions on two targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Chargers.
Oliver was signed to the Titans' active roster ahead of Week 9, and he's been active for two games since. He's played a combined eight offensive snaps, though he did manage the first receptions of his career late in Tennessee's loss against the Chargers.
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Tyler Boyd WR | TEN
Titans' Tyler Boyd: No targets in loss
Boyd was not targeted in Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Chargers.
Boyd was seemingly limited by a shoulder injury Week 9, which explained his low snap rate and lack of targets. However, he was back on the field for 61 percent of offensive snaps in Sunday's loss, meaning his lack of involvement suggests he isn't a big part of Tennessee's game plan. Given that the Titans won't be contending for a playoff spot down the stretch, the team could continue to give younger players more opportunity across the second half of the season.
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Nick Westbrook-Ikhine WR | IND
Titans' Nick Westbrook-Ikhine: Touchdown streak ends
Westbrook-Ikhine recorded three catches (on three targets) for 31 yards in Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Chargers.
Westbrook-Ikhine was on the field for every offensive snap, though he failed to command at least four targets for the first time since Week 6. His streak of four games with a touchdown also came to an end, and he's reached 50 yards only once for the campaign. Both his usage and production make him an unreliable option heading into a Week 11 matchup against the Vikings.
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Dante Pettis WR | NO
Dante Pettis: Back to practice squad
Pettis reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
The wide receiver was elevated for Sunday's 20-17 win over the Falcons with Chris Olave (concussion) on injured reserve and Cedrick Wilson (shoulder) out. Pettis played on seven offensive snaps and caught his only target for eight yards. He also played four snaps on special teams and returned a kick for 26 yards.
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Marquez Callaway WR | LV
Marquez Callaway: Descends to practice squad
Callaway reverted to the Buccaneers' practice squad Monday.
This was Callaway's second game on the active roster this season, with his promotion the result of Mike Evans (hamstring) and Chris Godwin (IR, ankle) being unavailable and Jalen McMillan (hamstring) not logging any snaps despite being active. Still, Callaway played just two offensive snaps and didn't draw a target.