NFL Player News
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Rashid Shaheed WR | SEA
Seahawks' Rashid Shaheed: Rips off long reception in NFCCG
Shaheed caught one of three targets for 51 yards while rushing for no gain on his only attempt in Sunday's 31-27 win over the Rams in the NFC Championship Game.
Shaheed was unable to follow up the touchdown return he registered on the opening play of the divisional round win over the 49ers after the Rams opted to kick touchbacks on five out of six kickoffs Sunday. The versatile receiver still made his mark on the contest when he ripped off a 51-yard gain on his only reception of the playoff victory. Jaxon Smith-Njigba (10-153-1) and Cooper Kupp (4-36-1) provided the volume and scoring that fantasy players were hunting for on Seattle's roster, leaving Shaheed in a volatile boom-or-bust category when looking ahead to Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8.
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Cooper Kupp WR | SEA
Seahawks' Cooper Kupp: First postseason TD with SEA
Kupp had four receptions on six targets for 36 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-27 playoff win over the Rams.
Kupp stuck it to his former club when he cashed in QB Sam Darnold's third touchdown pass of the contest to put the Seahawks up for good in fourth quarter of the NFC Championship Game. The 32-year-old Kupp saw his numbers understandably take a dip in 2025, but he has been coming on strong with nine receptions for 96 yards and a touchdown in two postseason appearances with Seattle. Kupp was named MVP of Super Bowl LVI as a member of the Rams in 2021, and while the wideout is no longer the player he was back then, he is riding a hot streak into a matchup against the Patriots for Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8.
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Davante Adams WR | LAR
Rams' Davante Adams: Logs 4-89-1 line in NFCCG loss
Adams finished with four receptions on six targets for 89 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-27 loss to the Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game.
Adams finally looked healthy in the conference championship round after suffering an injury to his hamstring in Week 15 of the regular season. The 32-year-old superstar finished with a catch rate north of 50 percent for the first time in three starts this postseason while also registering his first playoff score as a member of the Rams. Adams had a renaissance year with Los Angeles in 2025, finishing the regular season with 14 touchdown receptions in as many appearances, tying the second-highest mark of his storied 13-year career. The Rams' passing offense should have a similar makeup in 2026 with QB Matthew Stafford under center and Puka Nacua and Adams starring on the outside.
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Puka Nacua WR | LAR
Rams' Puka Nacua: Standout effort falls short
Nacua corralled nine of 14 targets for 165 yards and a touchdown while gaining four yards on his only carry in Sunday's 31-27 loss to the Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game.
Nacua paced the Rams in targets, receptions and yards from scrimmage in an impressive individual effort that wasn't enough to lift his club past the NFC Championship Game in 2025. The fantasy stud overcame the complexity of incorporating another superstar wideout into the mix when Davante Adams signed with Los Angeles this past offseason. Nacua maintained his elite status while posting career bests in catches (129), touchdowns (11) and total yardage (1,820) across 16 regular-season appearances. The 2023 fifth-round pick has already surpassed all expectations through three seasons in the pros, and there is little reason to believe that Nacua can't continue to deliver both on the field and for fantasy managers in 2026.
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba WR | SEA
Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba: Dominant in NFCCG victory
Smith-Njigba hauled in 10 of 12 targets for 153 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-27 win against the Rams in the NFC Championship Game.
Smith-Njigba was far busier in the NFC Championship Game after a run-heavy game script limited the star wideout to a 3-19-1 receiving line against the 49ers in the wild-card round. The league's leading receiver simply couldn't be covered Sunday as he routinely created separation from whatever defender Los Angeles assigned to cover him. JSN was particularly wide open when he hit pay dirt after lining up out of the backfield in the closing moments of the second quarter, giving Seattle the lead heading into halftime. Smith-Njigba has risen to the occasion at every step during his breakout 2025 campaign, culminating in his greatest opportunity to shine on Feb. 8 against the Patriots in Super Bowl LX.
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Jordan Whittington WR | LAR
Rams' Jordan Whittington: Exits NFCCG with chest injury
Whittington (chest) is questionable to return to Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Seahawks, Nate Atkins of The Athletic reports.
It's not clear when Whittington suffered the injury, but he is being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. Xavier Smith and Konata Mumpfield should handle kickoff return duties for as long as Whittington is out of the game.
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Mack Hollins WR | NE
Patriots' Mack Hollins: Two long catches in return
Hollins recorded two receptions on two targets for 51 yards in Sunday's 10-7 win over the Broncos in the AFC Championship game.
Hollins was activated from injured reserve Saturday and managed to suit up for the first time since Week 16. While he got only two targets, he led the team in receiving yards thanks to long catches of 31 and 20 yards. Hollins will likely play a secondary role to Stefon Diggs in the Super Bowl, but he's emerged as a key part of the offense across the second half of the season.
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Stefon Diggs WR | NE
Patriots' Stefon Diggs: Five catches in AFC Championship
Diggs recorded five receptions on six targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 10-7 win over the Broncos in the AFC Championship Game.
Diggs was the only Patriots' pass catcher to record more than two receptions, though he was outpaced in yardage by Mack Hollins. As his stat line implies, Diggs was used only in short areas of the field, with his longest reception going for just six yards. While he retains a key role in the offense, Kayshon Boutte and Hollins have posted better fantasy performances in New England's last two games. Nevertheless, Diggs will be crucial for the team's chances of winning the Super Bowl in two weeks.
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Courtland Sutton WR | DEN
Broncos' Courtland Sutton: Records TD in playoff loss
Sutton brought in three of five targets for 17 yards and a touchdown in the Broncos' 10-7 loss to the Patriots in Sunday's AFC Championship Game.
Sutton helped Denver's afternoon get off on the right foot with a six-yard touchdown reception to cap off the Broncos' second possession. However, the veteran went on to have a key drop later in the first half and struggled to make much of an impact the rest of the way while frequently being shadowed by New England's standout cornerback Christian Gonzalez. Sutton had a relatively unremarkable two-game postseason run save for Sunday's TD grab, as he finished with a combined 7-70-1 line on 14 targets in that span.
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Marvin Mims WR | DEN
Broncos' Marvin Mims: Paces pass catchers in playoff loss
Mims brought in four of six targets for 62 yards and returned three punts for eight yards in the Broncos' 10-7 loss to the Patriots in Sunday's AFC Championship Game.
Mims and the Broncos looked like they were on the way to a productive afternoon when the speedster hauled in a 52-yard pass from Jarrett Stidham on Denver's second possession, setting up a touchdown pass to Courtland Sutton two plays later. Mims did continue to feature as a key part of the air attack the remainder of the day in the absence of Troy Franklin and Pat Bryant -- the latter exiting the game in the second quarter -- due to hamstring issues, but a second-half snowstorm significantly comprised both teams' offenses. Mims finished as the co-leader in receptions and targets while setting the pace in receiving yards, capping off a productive two-game postseason run that also saw him generate an 8-93-1 line in the divisional-round overtime victory against the Bills.