NFL Player News
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Jakobi Meyers WR | JAC
Raiders' Jakobi Meyers: Another nine targets
Meyers recorded six receptions on nine targets for 72 yards in Sunday's 34-18 loss to the Broncos.
Meyers finished second on the team in targets behind Brock Bowers and now has 19 targets combined across two games without Davante Adams (hamstring). He also managed his highest yardage total of the season thanks to long gains of 21, 18 and 16 yards. Quarterback play will remain a question in Las Vegas, but Meyers should have a key role in the offense assuming Adams is traded, as is currently expected.
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Dontayvion Wicks WR | PHI
Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: Little production on seven targets
Wicks recorded two catches on seven targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 24-19 win over the Rams.
As anticipated, Wicks stepped into a bigger role with both Christian Watson (ankle) and Romeo Doubs (suspension) unavailable. Wicks led the team in targets, though he struggled to get on the same page with Jordan Love, particularly on deep targets. The duo have shown rapport in the past, and there's a strong chance that Wicks will operate as a key part of the Green Bay offense in Week 6 against Arizona, making him a decent bounce-back candidate.
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Courtland Sutton WR | DEN
Broncos' Courtland Sutton: Held quiet on five targets
Sutton recorded two receptions on five targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 34-18 win over the Raiders.
Sutton led the Broncos' wide receivers in targets, though Javonte Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin were used heavily as pass catchers and diminished Sutton's volume. His most impactful contribution was a 24-yard reception midway through the fourth quarter to set up a touchdown to Josh Reynolds on the next play. Sutton has had reliable targets early this season, but he has yet to reach 70 yards in a game.
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba WR | SEA
Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba: Hits paydirt Sunday
Smith-Njigba hauled in four of his seven targets for 31 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 29-20 loss to the Giants.
Smith-Njigba finally cashed in his first receiving touchdown of the season after being held scoreless in Seattle's previous four contests. The sophomore receiver is now up to a 29-257-1 receiving line through five weeks, giving him modest fantasy value just past the quarter point of the regular season. Smith-Njigba and the Seahawks will have a short week of preparation ahead of Thursday's tilt against the 49ers.
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Tyler Lockett WR | LV
Seahawks' Tyler Lockett: Leads team with 75 yards
Lockett caught four of six targets for 75 yards in Sunday's 29-20 loss to the Giants.
Lockett wound up leading the Seahawks in receiving despite finishing fourth in targets. The veteran wideout entered the contest averaging 4.8 receptions and 49.8 receiving yards before upping those marks Sunday. Lockett has still yet to score a touchdown through five games this season, but he remains a reliable PPR option heading into Thursday's tilt against San Francisco.
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Xavier Gipson WR | NYG
Jets' Xavier Gipson: No targets in London loss
Gipson wasn't targeted in Sunday's 23-17 loss to the Vikings and returned two punts for 31 yards.
Aaron Rodgers threw the ball 54 times, but none of those passes were directed at Gipson, as the Jets utilized Garrett Wilson, Allen Lazard and Mike Williams in three-receiver sets. Gipson contributed to the Jets' comeback bid with a 31-yard punt return, which helped set up New York's first touchdown late in the first half. He's a good special teams player but doesn't have much of a role on offense at the moment.
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Mike Williams WR | LAC
Jets' Mike Williams: Held to two catches in London
Williams caught two of four targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 23-17 loss to the Vikings.
Williams' lack of involvement was discouraging considering Aaron Rodgers threw the ball 54 times as the Jets went pass-heavy in an attempt to dig out of a 17-0 hole. The veteran wide receiver tied with Breece Hall for a distant fourth in targets behind Garrett Wilson's 22, Allen Lazard's 10 and Tyler Conklin's nine. Despite Lazard's frequent drops, he and Wilson have seen much more consistent attention from Rodgers than Williams has. Up next for Williams and the Jets is a pivotal Week 6 home game against the Bills on Monday Night Football.
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Jayden Reed WR | GB
Packers' Jayden Reed: Big play against Rams
Reed recorded four catches on six targets for 78 yards in Sunday's 24-19 win over the Rams. He added two rushes for 19 yards.
Reed had a relatively quiet game as a pass catcher, particularly because he hauled in a 53-yard catch on Green Bay's second offensive possession. However, he still led the team in yards from scrimmage as the team got the ball in his hands twice as a rusher. Though Reed may not command the traditional number of targets of a top wide receiver, he has exceptional big-play ability and is an integral part of the Packers' offense heading into a Week 6 matchup against the Cardinals.
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Michael Wilson WR | ARI
Cardinals' Michael Wilson: Leads team in receiving Sunday
Wilson corralled five of six targets for 78 yards in Sunday's 24-23 win over the 49ers.
Wilson bounced back from a poor performance in Week 4 in which he lost a fumble to lead Arizona in receiving yards in an upset victory Sunday. The sophomore receiver has garnered 22 targets over his last three contests, but his production has limited his fantasy value to deeper formats. Wilson and the Cardinals will hit the road for Week 5 to face the Packers next Sunday.
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Marvin Harrison Jr. WR | ARI
Cardinals' Marvin Harrison: Struggling with catch rate
Harrison had two receptions (seven targets) for 36 yards in Sunday's 24-23 win over the 49ers.
Harrison had a rough go of things against San Francisco's top corner, Charvarius Ward, in Sunday's victory. The 21-year-old Harrison has struggled with his catch rate (48.6 percent through five games) as a rookie, but he has maintained fantasy value with a 17-279-4 receiving line. Harrison will shoot for better results in a road matchup against the Packers next Sunday.