NFL Player News
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A.J. Brown WR | PHI
Eagles' A.J. Brown: Scheduled for MRI
Brown is slated to undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of the knee injury he sustained in Sunday's 28-23 win over the Jaguars, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.
Brown recorded two receptions for 36 yards on four targets before being ruled out of the game shortly after halftime. The Eagles' initial belief seems to be that Brown's injury isn't too serious, but the MRI will help clarify his status. The Eagles are entering a stretch of two games in five days, with the team set to play the Cowboys on Sunday in Week 10 before hosting the Commanders on Thursday Night Football in Week 11.
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Elijah Moore WR | PHI
Browns' Elijah Moore: Lots of targets, few catches
Moore caught three of nine targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Chargers.
Moore has received healthy target volume the last three weeks, averaging nine per contest, and he's amassed 154 yards during that stretch. That increased workload was expected after the Browns traded Amari Cooper (wrist), but so far Moore hasn't capitalized. Outside of a few random efforts during his 26-game stay in Cleveland, he's been unremarkable. The wide receiver is in the final year of a two-year contract and could be a candidate to be dealt with the NFL trade deadline looming Tuesday.
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Nick Westbrook-Ikhine WR | IND
Titans' Nick Westbrook-Ikhine: Scores in fourth straight
Westbrook-Ikhine recorded five receptions (on six targets) for 50 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 17-14 overtime win against the Patriots.
Westbrook-Ikhine had his best performance of the season, posting his most targets, receptions and yards. He caught a six-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter to give the Titans the lead and now has found the end zone in four consecutive games. Unlike the past contests, Westbrook-Ikhine supplemented his score with additional production, as three of his five receptions went for double-digit yards. While Calvin Ridley dominates targets, Westbrook-Ikhine has gained a more significant role in the Tennessee offense since DeAndre Hopkins's departure.
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Calvin Ridley WR | TEN
Titans' Calvin Ridley: Keeps momentum
Ridley recorded five receptions (on eight targets) for 73 yards in Sunday's 20-17 overtime win over the Patriots.
Ridley remained a focal point of the Tennessee offense and now has drawn at least eight targets in four consecutive games. His production in that span has varied widely, though he managed a 25-yard gain early in the second quarter while also accounting for 30 yards on two catches on Tennessee's game-winning drive in overtime. While he hasn't scored since Week 2 and has only one 100-yard performance for the season, Ridley's production generally has trended positively as the campaign has progressed.
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Kendrick Bourne WR | ARI
Patriots' Kendrick Bourne: Gets more involved
Bourne recorded four receptions (on six targets) for 41 yards in Sunday's 20-17 overtime loss to the Titans.
Bourne has slowly seen his snap count tick up since returning from a knee injury Week 5, though his involvement in the offense took its first true leap Sunday. He recorded season-best marks in targets, receptions and yards, while also matching his longest gain of the season with a 14-yard catch late in the second quarter. Bourne missed out on an even bigger day when a 22-yard catch was wiped out by a holding call, but his performances are trending in the right direction.
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Noah Brown WR | WAS
Commanders' Noah Brown: Solid performance against Giants
Brown recorded five receptions on six targets for 60 yards in Sunday's 27-22 win over the Giants.
Brown maintained a significant role in the Commanders' offense and has now earned at least six targets in three of his last four games. While he didn't replicate his heroics from Week 8, Brown did manage lengthy receptions of 31 and 16 yards to account for the majority of his production. Notably, he appears to be preferred as the second receiver option behind Terry McLaurin, surpassing Olamide Zaccheaus for the time being.
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Brian Thomas Jr. WR | JAC
Jaguars' Brian Thomas: Quiet game Sunday
Thomas had two receptions (four targets) for 22 yards in Sunday's 28-23 loss to the Eagles.
Thomas saw his production take a hit in Week 9 following a pair of outings with 60-plus yards and a touchdown in each. The 2024 first-round selection has still been a strong fantasy asset with 35 receptions, 595 yards and five touchdowns through nine contests this season. Thomas will look to resume his scoring ways in next Sunday's matchup against Minnesota.
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Tyler Johnson WR | DAL
Rams' Tyler Johnson: Garners five targets in OT win
Johnson finished with three receptions (five targets) for 38 yards in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Seahawks.
Johnson finished third in targets for the Rams following Puka Nacua's early ejection. The added time from the extra period helped the former reach 38 receiving yards following last week's one-catch performance against Minnesota. With the Rams' receiving crew back at full strength, Johnson's fantasy value takes a hit heading into next Monday's tilt versus Miami.
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Demarcus Robinson WR | SF
Rams' Demarcus Robinson: Scores winning TD
Robinson had six receptions on nine targets for 94 yards and a pair of touchdowns in Sunday's 26-20 overtime win over Seattle.
Robinson saw his role elevated following Puka Nacua's early ejection in Sunday's victory. The 30-year-old Robinson cashed in an early second-half touchdown before finishing off the Seahawks with a 39-yard score in overtime. Robinson should revert to the Rams' third wideout role against the Dolphins next Sunday despite catching four touchdowns over his last two contests.
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Demario Douglas WR | NE
Patriots' DeMario Douglas: Seven catches in loss
Douglas recorded seven catches on nine targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 20-17 overtime loss to the Titans.
Douglas led the Patriots with nine targets and tied for the team lead with seven receptions. Drake Maye didn't push the ball down the field much, limiting Douglas' yardage potential, though he still managed his first catch of at least 20 yards since Week 6 and just his fourth such reception of the campaign. While his final line was unremarkable, Douglas' ability to command targets was notable after seeing only six combined across his two prior games.