NFL Player News
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Terry McLaurin WR | WAS
Commanders' Terry McLaurin: One big play in Week 15 win
McLaurin caught three of four targets for 69 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 29-21 win over the Giants.
The Commanders' top wideout was having a quiet day until connecting with Marcus Mariota on a 51-yard score in the fourth quarter. It's McLaurin's second TD in three games since returning from a quadriceps injury, a stretch in which he's posted a 13-216-2 line on 24 targets. Whether Mariota or Jayden Daniels (elbow) is under center in Week 16 against the Eagles, McLaurin figures to be his QB's top downfield option.
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Ja'Marr Chase WR | CIN
Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase: Big yardage day
Chase had 10 catches for 132 yards on 16 targets in the Bengals' 24-0 loss to the Ravens on Sunday. No other Bengals pass catcher had more than 37 yards receiving.
The big yardage day was bittersweet for Chase, as he didn't connect with Joe Burrow on a couple of key early plays, including one where he was open deep but Burrow checked down short of the sticks on a third-down play. With Tee Higgins (concussion) missing the game, Chase was targeted frequently but also drew the Ravens' constant attention on defense. The elite wideout's outlook for the rest of the season will be heavily dependent on whether the Bengals deem it wise to keep Burrow active now that they've been officially eliminated from postseason contention.
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Zay Flowers WR | BAL
Ravens' Zay Flowers: Hauls in first TD since Week 1
Flowers caught three of five targets for 68 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-0 win over the Bengals.
Lamar Jackson ended up attempting only 12 passes on the day as the Ravens defense dominated, but one of those tosses went for a 28-yard TD to Flowers in the second quarter. It was the third-year wideout's first trip to the end zone since Week 1, but it continued a productive stretch for Flowers that has seen him top 60 yards in six of eight games since Baltimore's bye while compiling a 37-536-1 line on 54 targets. Flowers will likely be a little busier in Week 16 against the Patriots.
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Tyquan Thornton WR | KC
Chiefs' Tyquan Thornton: Possible concussion
Thornton is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Thornton took a helmet-to-helmet hit from Tony Jefferson early in the fourth quarter, which resulted in the latter being ejected from Sunday's game. With Hollywood Brown (personal) inactive, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Nikko Remigio and Jalen Royals are all candidates to see more snaps on offense for as long as Thornton is out of the game.
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Hunter Renfrow WR | CAR
Panthers' Hunter Renfrow: Healthy scratch Week 15
Renfrow (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Renfrow will be a healthy inactive once again Sunday, and he has not played since Week 6 against the Cowboys. Renfrow's next chance to play is Week 16 against the Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 21, though he's unlikely to play in that game unless the Panthers require an extra wide receiver.
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Kalif Raymond WR | CHI
Lions' Kalif Raymond: Set to return against Rams
Raymond (ankle) is active for Sunday's Week 15 clash against the Rams.
Raymond missed Detroit's past two games due to an ankle issue, but he was able to log a trio of limited practices this week and is set to return to game action. He had been working as the Lions' No. 3 wideout prior to getting hurt, but with Isaac TeSlaa producing two TDs in the two weeks during Raymond's absence, the pair could be competing for offensive snaps moving forward. Raymond should, however, take back his role as the team's lead punt returner.
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Luther Burden III WR | CHI
Bears' Luther Burden: Injures ankle Sunday
Burden sustained an ankle injury during Sunday's game versus the Browns.
With fellow WR Rome Odunze (foot) ruled out shortly before kickoff, Burden and the rest of the Bears' receiving corps experienced a potential uptick in usage, and Burden responded with six catches (on seven targets) for 84 yards before exiting in the third quarter. This new health concern combined with the fact Jahdae Walker was a healthy scratch means DJ Moore, Olamide Zaccheaus and Devin Duvernay are the only healthy and available options at the position.
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Tutu Atwell WR | MIA
Rams' Tutu Atwell: Active in Week 15
Atwell (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Lions.
The speedy wideout will be available to Matthew Stafford for the first time since Week 7 after overcoming a hamstring injury and being activated from injured reserve Saturday. Atwell has been a full participant in practice for each of the past two weeks, which should alleviate some concerns about his chances for re-injury. Atwell could walk back into a role of some significance as the No. 3 receiver Sunday considering the expected game environment against a potent Lions offense that figures to keep the pressure on Los Angeles throughout.
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Savion Williams WR | GB
Packers' Savion Williams: Not playing vs. Denver
Williams (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Williams drew the questionable tag for Sunday's game after logging three consecutive limited practices, but he will end up being sidelined for a third straight game due to a foot injury. With the rookie third-rounder sidelined, Bo Melton and Emanuel Wilson will likely handle return duties. Williams will aim to return for the Packers' Week 16 tilt against the Bears on Saturday.
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Davante Adams WR | LAR
Rams' Davante Adams: Active as expected Sunday
Adams (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Lions.
Adams got in only a limited Friday practice during Week 15 prep, but Saturday reports indicated the veteran wideout was trending to play. With his availability for Sunday's marquee matchup now confirmed, Adams should be in line for his usual No. 2 receiver role that's afforded him 8.1 targets per game to date while facing an injury-decimated Lions secondary.