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  • Drake London WR | ATL

    Falcons' Drake London: Optimism for Week 16 return

    Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said Monday that he's "very hopeful" London (knee) will return to the lineup for Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

    London has missed four consecutive games due to a PCL sprain in his left knee, in which span he hasn't practiced. Morris indicated that handling on-field activity will be crucial for London to return Week 16, meaning his status at Wednesday's practice will need to be monitored closely. In London's absence during last week's win over the Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football, TE Kyle Pitts broke out for a career-best 11-166-3 line on 12 targets. If the No. 1 wideout does manage to retake the field on the road versus Arizona this weekend, however, London will figure to immediately resume operating as Kirk Cousins' top target in the passing game.

  • Arian Smith WR | NYJ

    Jets' Arian Smith: Blanks in Week 15

    Smith didn't record a reception on two targets in Sunday's 48-20 loss to the Jaguars.

    Smith hadn't received a target in his previous four games and was unable to haul in either of his opportunities during Sunday's loss. The rookie wideout from Georgia has made 13 appearances this season, catching six of 12 targets for 47 tards while rushing three times for 11 yards. He's expected to remain a depth option in the Jets' receiving corps in the Week 16 matchup against the Saints.

  • 49ers' Kendrick Bourne: Re-emerges in slot role

    Bourne had two receptions (on three targets) for 17 yards in Sunday's 37-24 win over the Titans.

    Bourne jumped back up to third on San Francisco's receiver depth chart while logging 33 snaps on offense (45 percent) Sunday. The 29-year-old also nabbed his first reception since Week 10 after seemingly falling out of favor midseason. If Bourne continues to operate as the 49ers' third receiver down the stretch, then desperate fantasy managers in deeper formats could take a look at the veteran against the Colts next Monday, especially if starter Ricky Pearsall (ankle/knee) is limited by a couple of minor injuries that cropped up in Week 15's win.

  • 49ers' Demarcus Robinson: Gains 36 yards Sunday

    Robinson hauled in both of his targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 37-24 win over Tennessee.

    Robinson made his mark on Sunday's victory when he made a 30-yard grab on the final play of the first quarter for his longest reception of the season. The veteran wideout did see his snap count (31 percent) drop to fourth on the team behind Jauan Jennings (81 percent), Ricky Pearsall (58 percent) and Kendrick Bourne (45 percent) against the Titans. The minor shift on the depth chart shouldn't affect many fantasy leagues, as Robinson's production this season (15-199-0) barely registers on deep-league radars.

  • Jalen Brooks WR | ARI

    Cardinals' Jalen Brooks: Catches one pass vs. Texans

    Brooks caught one of three targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 40-20 loss to the Texans. He also returned five kickoffs for 132 yards.

    The South Carolina product was elevated to the Cardinals' active roster and played a season-high 44 offensive snaps in Sunday's loss. In two games with Arizona, Brooks has caught three of six targets for 51 yards while tallying 198 kickoff-return yards. If Marvin Harrison (heel) is sidelined again in the Week 16 matchup against the Falcons, Brooks could return to the active roster.

  • Treylon Burks WR | WAS

    Commanders' Treylon Burks: Blanks in Week 15

    Burks didn't catch either of his two targets in Sunday's 29-21 win over the Giants.

    The 2022 first-round pick from Arkansas has now gone without a catch in each of the Commanders' last two games. Since joining the active roster before the Week 9 loss to the Seahawks, Burks has caught five of 11 targets for 77 yards and a touchdown. He's expected to remain a depth option in Washington's wide-receiver corps in the Week 16 matchup against the Eagles.

  • Dyami Brown WR | JAC

    Jaguars' Dyami Brown: Loses fumble Week 15

    Brown rushed once for four yards and lost a fumble during Sunday's 48-20 win against the Jets.

    Brown played just five offensive snaps and received his only touch of the game during the fourth quarter, which he fumbled away. It was the 26-year-old's first offensive touch since Week 9, and his lax ball security will likely further limit his opportunities.

  • Brandin Cooks WR | BUF

    Bills' Brandin Cooks: No catches vs. New England

    Cooks (undisclosed) failed to catch any of his three targets during Sunday's 35-31 win over the Patriots.

    Although Cooks played 22 offensive snaps and logged the second-most targets of any Bills receiver in Sunday's win, he was seen heading to the X-ray room with trainers following the game, per Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News. In three games with Buffalo, Cooks has caught just one of four targets for 13 yards. If he's able to suit up for the Week 16 matchup against the Browns, he'll likely remain a depth option in the team's receiving corps.

  • Tim Patrick WR | JAC

    Jaguars' Tim Patrick: No targets Week 15

    Patrick wasn't targeted during Sunday's 48-20 win against the Jets.

    The 32-year-old played just two fewer offensive snaps than No. 3 wideout Parker Washington but wasn't involved in the passing game. Patrick took advantage of Washington's absence due to a hip injury last week and caught five passes for 78 yards and a touchdown, but Patick likely won't have many opportunities while Washington, Brian Thomas and Jakobi Meyers are healthy.

  • Tyrell Shavers WR | BUF

    Bills' Tyrell Shavers: Blanked Sunday

    Shavers played 34 of the Bills' 67 offensive snaps but wasn't targeted during Sunday's 35-31 win over the Patriots.

    The San Diego State product has now gone without a target in three of the Bills last four games. However, he still played the third-most offensive snaps amongst Buffalo wideouts during Sunday's loss, trailing Khalil Shakir (45) and Keon Coleman (38). Expect Shavers to continue playing a depth role in the Bills' receiving corps in the Week 16 matchup against the Browns.

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