NFL Player News
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Isaiah Williams WR | NYJ
Jets' Isaiah Williams: Six catches in defeat
Williams caught six of seven targets for 53 yards and added nine yards on two punt returns in Sunday's 48-20 loss to the Jaguars.
Williams was able to finish with career highs in both catches and receiving yards in Week 15, most notably securing a 25-yard snag in the first quarter. The wide receiver had caught only seven of 13 targets for 61 yards over 11 contests coming into Sunday, so his performance was a bit of a breakout. Williams will look to build off of his day in Week 16 against the Saints.
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Christian Watson WR | GB
Packers' Christian Watson: Cleared to fly home
Watson (chest) has been released from the hospital and is flying home with the Packers, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Watson was taken to the hospital after suffering a chest injury during Sunday's loss to the Broncos, but he has gained clearance to return home. The next update on Watson's status will surface no later than Tuesday, when the Packers resume practicing ahead of Saturday's game against the Bears.
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Tre Harris WR | LAC
Chargers' Tre' Harris: Season-high 49 yards in Week 15 win
Harris caught three passes on five targets for 49 yards during the Chargers' 16-13 win over the Chiefs on Sunday.
Harris stepped into a larger role on offense Sunday due to the absence of Quentin Johnston (groin). Harris finished with a season-high 49 receiving yards, including a 37-yard catch late in the second quarter that put the Chargers deep into opposition territory and eventually led to a 16-yard touchdown pass from Justin Herbert to KeAndre Lambert-Smith three plays later. Harris' targets and receiving yards were both second most on the Chargers, and he would be in line for an expanded role in Week 16 against the Cowboys on Sunday, Dec. 21 if Johnston is not cleared to return.
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Kayshon Boutte WR | NE
Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Secures only target
Boutte caught his only target for 30 yards in Sunday's 35-31 loss to the Bills.
Boutte was limited to one or zero catches for the first time since Week 9, but he was still able to finish second on the team in receiving yards behind fellow wideout Mack Hollins (41). Boutte has been a real boom-or-bust option this season, finding the end zone in five different contests while also having five performances in which he was limited to 30 or fewer yards. The wide receiver will look to put together a more prolific stat line in Week 16 against the Ravens.
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Keenan Allen WR | LAC
Chargers' Keenan Allen: Team-high seven targets vs. KC
Allen caught five passes on seven targets for 36 yards during the Chargers' 16-13 win over the Chiefs on Sunday. He also lost a fumble.
The Chargers had just four wide receivers on the active roster for Sunday's AFC West tilt, with Quentin Johnston (groin) being the noticeable absentee. Allen paced the Chargers pass catchers with a team-high seven targets and finished with the third-most receiving yards behind rookies Oronde Gadsden (61) and Tre' Harris (49). Allen's catches and targets were his highest since Week 7 against the Colts (11 catches on 14 targets for 119 yards and a score). Next up for Allen and the Chargers is a Week 16 road tilt against the Cowboys on Sunday, Dec. 21.
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Jerry Jeudy WR | CLE
Browns' Jerry Jeudy: Held in check in Week 15
Jeudy caught two of four targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 31-3 loss to the Bears.
Jeudy was limited to his fewest catches since Week 12, while his 22 receiving yards were his least since Week 11. The wide receiver has now finished with fewer than 40 yards in four of the last five games and eight times overall this season. Jeudy will look to bounce back at home in Week 16 against the Bills.
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Jayden Higgins WR | HOU
Texans' Jayden Higgins: Quiet in blowout win
Higgins caught his lone target for four yards during the Texans' 40-20 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.
It was a disappointing outing for Higgins, who was held to just one target for the first time since Week 9 and the fifth time on the season. It broke his five-game streak of at least five targets, as Dalton Schultz (8-76-1 on nine targets) and Nico Collins (3-85-2 on four targets) paced the Texans' pass catchers during Sunday's blowout win. Higgins will look to bounce back in Week 16 against the Raiders, whose defense yielded three touchdown passes to Jalen Hurts during their 31-0 loss to the Eagles on Sunday.
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba WR | SEA
Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba: Records ninth 100-yard game
Smith-Njigba corralled seven of nine targets for 113 yards in Sunday's 18-16 win over the Colts.
Smith-Njigba recorded his ninth 100-plus yard game of the season as he continues to terrorize opposing defenses. The 23-year-old currently sits four receptions shy of hitting the 100-catch mark in consecutive seasons. Despite nearly matching last year's total, JSN has already outproduced his sophomore campaign by 411 yards and three touchdowns in three fewer appearances. Smith-Njigba will continue being the focal point of Seattle's offense in an NFC West showdown against the Rams on Thursday Night Football in Week 16.
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Xavier Worthy WR | KC
Chiefs' Xavier Worthy: Two catches in Week 15 loss
Worthy caught two passes on four targets for 35 yards during the Chiefs' 16-13 loss to the Chargers on Sunday.
Worthy briefly left Sunday's game to be evaluated for a possible concussion, but the second-year wideout was cleared to return after being checked on by medical staff. One of his catches went for 26 yards late in the second quarter, which eventually led to Harrison Butker 47-yard field goal. Of concern for Worthy and the Chiefs' offense is that Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL late in the fourth quarter, which means Gardner Minshew is slated to start in the final three games of the regular season, beginning with Week 16 against the Titans on Sunday, Dec. 21. The fantasy floors of Worthy and the rest of Kansas City's pass catchers are all considerably lower with Mahomes out for the year.
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Chris Olave WR | NO
Saints' Chris Olave: Game-tying TD among six catches
Olave caught six of nine targets for 85 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Panthers.
Olave recorded a 12-yard touchdown reception with 2:29 remaining in the fourth quarter. The ensuing PAT tied the game, and Saints kicker Charlie Smyth tacked on the game-winning 47-yard field goal with two seconds left. Working as New Orleans' clear No. 1 wide receiver, Olave has reached 50 receiving yards or scored a touchdown in all but one game this season. He'll likely maintain a prominent role in Week 16 against the subpar Jets secondary.