NFL Player News
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Nelson Agholor WR | BAL
Ravens' Nelson Agholor: Makes 25-yard grab Sunday
Agholor caught one pass for 25 yards on three targets Sunday against the Commanders.
The veteran has settled into a role in which he's playing roughly 50 percent of the snaps each week. Agholor has drawn at least three targets in each of the last three weeks and four of the last five games overall. However, it's not translating into bankable fantasy production. He only has one game with more than one catch thus far and is sitting at just seven receptions for 114 yards on the season. His 40 percent catch rate should correct as the season wears on, but he does not project to have a significant target share regardless. The Ravens hit the road to take on the Buccaneers in Week 7.
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Cedric Tillman WR | CLE
Browns' Cedric Tillman: One touch in loss
Tillman was not targeted and had one carry for minus-5 yards in Sunday's 20-16 loss to Philadelphia in Week 6.
Tillman's lone touch came on a 3rd-and-1 on the Eagles' side of the field and resulted in a longer field-goal attempt for Dustin Hopkins, who was wide right from 52 yards. Tillman went untargeted for a third consecutive week but could grab a larger slice of the target pie in Week 7 depending on the status of Elijah Moore (ribs).
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Jaelon Darden WR | SEA
Browns' Jaelon Darden: One catch in loss
Darden caught his lone target for six yards in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Eagles in Week 6. He also returned two punts for 26 yards.
Darden was activated from the practice squad for the second time this season after the Browns released James Proche on Saturday. Darden finished with seven snaps on offense and could be in line for a role as the primary returner, if Cleveland signs him to the active roster. He has experience returning both kicks and punts during all four seasons of his NFL career.
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Jerry Jeudy WR | CLE
Browns' Jerry Jeudy: Another one-touch game
Jeudy caught one of three targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Eagles in Week 6.
Jeudy was held to one catch for the second consecutive game and has just six targets over the last two weeks. It's become evident that Cleveland's offense is in disarray, and quarterback Deshaun Watson is a large part of the problem. For a silver lining, Nick Chubb (knee) is due back in Week 7, which could bring some harmony to the offense and have an impact on Jeudy and the rest of the receiving corps.
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Brian Thomas Jr. WR | JAC
Jaguars' Brian Thomas: Held in check in London
Thomas recorded three receptions for 27 yards on six targets in Sunday's 35-16 loss to the Bears in London.
Though he played 49 of the Jaguars' 62 offensive snaps for a season-high 79 percent snap share, Thomas finished with the lowest yardage total of his rookie campaign. His fantasy line would have looked more palatable had he not dropped a wide-open touchdown midway through the fourth quarter, with quarterback Trevor Lawrence ultimately finding Gabe Davis for a five-yard score later in the drive. Despite the subdued performance, Thomas continues to see enough playing time and involvement in the passing game to at least warrant weekly consideration in fantasy lineups. He'll head into a Week 7 matchup with the Patriots having put together a 25-424-3 receiving line on 40 targets through the first six games of his career.
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Jalen Tolbert WR | MIA
Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Four receptions in blowout loss
Tolbert recorded four receptions on five targets for 43 yards in Sunday's 47-9 loss to the Lions.
The Cowboys struggled to get their offense going throughout the game, which hurt Tolbert's stat line. He still managed to finish second on the team in yards thanks to a 26-yard reception midway through the first quarter. Dallas will head into its bye week, but Tolbert should keep his role as a key pass catcher in a Week 8 matchup against the 49ers.
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Wan'Dale Robinson WR | TEN
Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Turns 11 targets into 50 yards
Robinson finished with five receptions (11 targets) for 50 yards in Sunday's 17-7 loss to the Bengals.
Robinson tied teammate Darius Slayton for the team lead in targets (11) while Malik Nabers (concussion) remained sidelined for the second consecutive game. The 23-year-old Robinson couldn't replicate his trip to the end zone from last week's depth chart promotion, but he still produced decent numbers considering the Giants were held to just seven points at home. The 11 targets marked the third time in six games this season that Robinson has hit double-digit targets. Despite his unpredictable workload, Robinson is providing fantasy value for those in deeper formats off of volume alone heading into a Week 7 matchup against Philadelphia.
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Darius Slayton WR | NYG
Giants' Darius Slayton: Leads team with 11 targets
Slayton finished with six receptions (11 targets) for 57 yards in Sunday's 17-7 loss to the Bengals.
Slayton was briefly evaluated and cleared from a concussion after landing hard in the end zone on a missed connection late in Sunday's loss, according to Giants beat reporter Dan Salomone. The injury scare actually drew a pass interference flag that led to the ensuing Tyrone Tracy rushing touchdown. The 27-year-old Slayton finished the contest with a solid PPR performance, but his upside leaves much to be desired heading into next Sunday's tilt against the Eagles. He will receive a small boost in projections should Malik Nabers (concussion) remain sidelined for a third straight game.
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Tee Higgins WR | CIN
Bengals' Tee Higgins: Perfect on seven targets
Higgins recorded seven catches on seven targets for 77 yards in Sunday's 17-7 win over the Giants.
Higgins led the Bengals in targets, receptions and yards in a relatively muted offensive performance in Sunday night's win. While the majority of his targets came in short areas of the field, Higgins did manage his first reception of at least 20 yards this season after a tough catch-and-run midway through the second quarter. Due to his limited route depth, Higgins will likely need to find the end zone to put up elite fantasy scores, but he now has a minimum of six targets in his four games this season to give him a very safe weekly floor.
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Ja'Marr Chase WR | CIN
Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase: Modest showing against Giants
Chase recorded five receptions on six targets for 72 yards in Sunday's 17-7 win over the Giants.
Chase entered the game on an impressive three-game tear, during which he combined to record 19 receptions for 396 yards and five scores. He found much less room to work against the Giants, who consistently got pressure on Joe Burrow, which led to a lackluster performance for the Bengals' entire passing offense. Despite the relative disappointment, Chase still managed an impressive 37-yard catch late in the third quarter to help his stat line.