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  • Tez Johnson WR | TB

    Buccaneers' Tez Johnson: No output over 34 snaps

    Johnson failed to draw a target in the Buccaneers' 24-20 loss to the Saints on Sunday.

    Johnson went without a target for the first time in his nascent career, despite the fact he logged a solid 34 snaps (46 percent). He now has one or zero catches in three of the last four contests, and with Mike Evans (collarbone) and Jalen McMillan (neck) seemingly on the verge of activation from injured reserve, the rookie could have an even more difficult path to targets down the stretch.

  • Buccaneers' Sterling Shepard: Non-factor again Sunday

    Shepard brought in his only target for five yards in the Buccaneers' 24-20 loss to the Saints on Sunday.

    Shepard was held to one catch and single-digit yardage for the second straight game, even though he played 42 snaps (57 percent). However, Baker Mayfield slogged through rainy conditions and completed under 50 percent of his passes while netting just 122 yards, so Shepard's line isn't as alarming within that context. Nevertheless, with the activation of Mike Evans (collarbone, IR) and Jalen McMillan (neck, IR) both appearing imminent, Shepard isn't likely to retain any relevance during the upcoming fantasy playoffs.

  • DeVonta Smith WR | PHI

    Eagles' DeVonta Smith: Odd man out Monday

    Smith was held to four receptions (on eight targets) for 37 yards in Monday's 22-19 overtime loss to the Chargers.

    Smith found himself acting as the third wheel for the Eagles' passing offense in Week 14 after fellow wideout A.J. Brown and TE Dallas Goedert commanded double-digit targets from QB Jalen Hurts. The 26-year-old Smith has seemingly fallen out of favor coming out of Philadelphia's Week 9 bye, posting averages of 4.0 receptions and 50.2 yards in those five outings. Perhaps a favorable matchup against the Raiders in Week 15 will reignite Smith in time for the fantasy playoffs.

  • Chargers' Quentin Johnston: Used sparingly in win

    Johnston caught two of his three targets for eight yards in the Chargers' 22-19 overtime win over the Eagles on Monday.

    Los Angeles couldn't get anything going through the air as almost half of the team's total passing yards (139) came on a two-yard checkdown to second-year running back Kimani Vidal who burst ahead for a 60-yard completion. That's a credit to the fearsome Philadelphia pass rush who created pressure on over half of Justin Herbert's dropbacks. None of that really helps fantasy managers dependent on Johnston, however, and it's entirely possible similar issues present themselves against a difficult Kansas City defense in Arrowhead come Week 15.

  • Ladd McConkey WR | LAC

    Chargers' Ladd McConkey: Minimal looks against top pass rush

    McConkey caught just one of his five targets for 12 yards in the Chargers' 22-19 overtime win over the Eagles on Monday.

    The entire Los Angeles passing attack struggled to do much of anything as Justin Herbert was pressured on close to 60 percent of his dropbacks. It's at least encouraging the second-year standout led the team in targets, but similar issues could be present in Arrowhead the following week as Los Angeles takes on a Kansas City team trying to keep its playoff hopes alive.

  • A.J. Brown WR | PHI

    Eagles' A.J. Brown: Third straight 100-yard effort

    Brown finished with six receptions on 13 targets for 100 yards in Monday's 22-19 overtime loss to the Chargers.

    Brown paced the Eagles in targets and receiving production on Monday Night Football while posting his third 100-yard game in a row. The normally sure-handed receiver did leave some fantasy points on the table after committing drops on passes that hit him in the hands. One occurred on a beautifully-placed ball in the end zone, while a later drop directly resulted in one of QB Jalen Hurts' four interceptions in the overtime loss. After falling out of favor at times earlier in the schedule, Brown has garnered double-digit targets in four consecutive contests. The once disgruntled superstar is rounding into form just in time for the fantasy playoffs with a soft matchup against the Raiders on tap for Sunday.

  • Cardinals' Andre Baccellia: Little output despite starting

    Baccellia recorded one catch on three targets for three yards during Sunday's 45-17 defeat to the Rams.

    The Cardinals were without WRs Marvin Harrison (heel), Greg Dortch (chest) and Xavier Weaver (hamstring) in Week 14, affording Baccellia an opportunity for his first career start. The third-year player took a back seat to Michael Wilson in receiving output but matched him with a 79 percent snap share, easily outpacing practice-squad elevations Jalen Brooks (40 percent) and Trent Sherfield (nine percent). Even if Baccellia retains that workload this coming Sunday, an unyielding Texans defense isn't likely to yield much production to a wideout with nine receptions over 17 NFL appearances in his career.

  • Mason Tipton WR | NO

    Saints' Mason Tipton: Sees zero targets in win

    Tipton totaled zero targets during Sunday's 24-20 victory over the Buccaneers.

    Tipton has moved into the WR3 role since the Saints let go Brandin Cooks three weeks ago. The 25-year-old logged exactly three catches on four targets in each of the previous two games, but he did not show up on the stat sheet versus Tampa Bay other than a 54-yard return on the opening kickoff. Quarterback Tyler Shough fell well below his average number of passing attempts with just 20 in Week 14. However, Tipton's playing time also took a hit, falling to 45 percent of the offensive snaps after playing 70-plus in each of the previous two contests. Tipton's limited role shouldn't warrant much, if any, attention from fantasy owners. New Orleans will next play versus the Panthers in Week 15.

  • Steelers' Marquez Valdes-Scantling: Back with practice squad

    Valdes-Scantling reverted to the Steelers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

    Valdes-Scantling was elevated to the active roster for the first time with Pittsburgh, failing to catch his only target in Sunday's 27-22 win over the Ravens. The wide receiver logged 16 offensive snaps, which was tied for third most at his position with Calvin Austin behind DK Metcalf (43) and Adam Thielen (25). Valdes-Scantling can be elevated two more times before the team would have to officially sign him to the active roster.

  • Kevin Austin: Makes way back to practice squad

    New Orleans reverted Austin to its practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

    After being cut last Tuesday, Austin signed to the Saints' practice squad Thursday. He was then elevated for Sunday's win over Tampa Bay and logged two offensive snaps along with five special-teams snaps without recording any stats. Austin has yet to catch a pass through four games this season, so he's unlikely to be a viable fantasy asset for games in which he's active.

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