NFL Player News
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Tre Tucker WR | LV
Raiders' Tre Tucker: Shut down by Broncos
Tucker recorded two receptions on five targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Broncos.
Tucker tied for second on the team in targets, though he managed only two catches for modest gains of 13 and 11 yards. All of his targets and production came with Geno Smith (hand) under center, so his outlook is murky heading into a Week 15 matchup against the Eagles with Kenny Pickett potentially leading the offense. Even if Smith is able to suit up, Tucker has now been held to under 30 receiving yards in three straight games.
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Tim Patrick WR | JAC
Jaguars' Tim Patrick: Steps up in Week 14
Patrick recorded five receptions on six targets for 78 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 36-19 win over the Colts.
Patrick had the chance to step up with Parker Washington (hip) sidelined, and he took advantage to deliver his best showing of the season. He did a significant amount of damage on Jacksonville's final drive of the first half, hauling in a deep pass for 37 yards and then capping off the possession with a seven-yard touchdown. Patrick is a peripheral option in the team's offense and will likely see his production fade once Washington can return.
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Jayden Higgins WR | HOU
Texans' Jayden Higgins: Targeted five times
Higgins recorded three catches on five targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 20-10 win over the Chiefs.
Higgins finished second on the team in targets, receptions and yards, with Nico Collins being the only Texans pass catcher who was able to produce much. While his stat line wasn't spectacular, Higgins did convert a pair of first downs in the game, both of which were pivotal in Houston securing a win. He now has at least five targets in five straight games and will benefit from a better matchup in Week 15 against the Cardinals.
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Troy Franklin WR | DEN
Broncos' Troy Franklin: Remains muted in Week 14
Franklin was held to three receptions on four targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Raiders.
Franklin continued starting opposite Courtland Sutton (6-62-0), but the former appears to have fallen out of favor after finishing in a tie with Pat Bryant (4-32-0) for third in team targets. The 22-year-old Franklin is averaging 2.5 receptions and 11.0 yards in the two games coming out of Denver's Week 12 bye. Franklin's volatility on a week-to-week basis makes the wideout hard to trust outside of deeper fantasy formats against the Packers next Sunday.
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Rashee Rice WR | KC
Chiefs' Rashee Rice: Struggles in primetime loss
Rice had four receptions on eight targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 20-10 loss to Houston.
Rice struggled with drops on Sunday Night Football, finishing with his worst catch rate (50 percent) through seven starts this season. Kansas City's top wideout still led the club in targets, but the offense simply ran into the buzzsaw that is the Texans' defense in 2025. Rice is still putting together a dominant fantasy campaign in a suspension-shortened season, sporting a 46-520-5 receiving line across seven games. Fantasy managers should continue starting Rice with confidence in next Sunday's matchup against the Chargers.
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Xavier Worthy WR | KC
Chiefs' Xavier Worthy: Leading receiver on three catches
Worthy brought in three of four targets for 55 yards in Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Texans.
Worthy finished as the Chiefs' leading receiver despite ranking third in targets behind TE Travis Kelce and WR Rashee Rice. The 22-year-old Worthy was the only starter to generate any kind of a downfield threat against Houston's stout defense. The versatile wideout did not record a rushing attempt for the third time over his last four appearances. He has, however, eclipsed 50 receiving yards in three consecutive contests, providing a solid floor for fantasy managers in deeper formats. Worthy's upside lies in his ability to rip off huge gains, and the same could be said for next Sunday's tilt against the Chargers.
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Nico Collins WR | HOU
Texans' Nico Collins: Third 100-yard performance
Collins recorded four receptions on eight targets for 121 yards in Sunday's 20-10 win over the Chiefs.
Collins was the only Texans pass catcher to make a significant impact in a defensive showdown. He was unsurprisingly C.J. Stroud's favorite target, and he did the majority of his damage on long catches of 53 and 46 yards in the first half. After an inconsistent start to the season, Collins now has at least 75 receiving yards in five of his last six games and has topped 100 yards in three contests on the campaign.
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Pat Bryant WR | DEN
Broncos' Pat Bryant: Hauls in all four targets Sunday
Bryant made four receptions on as many targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Raiders.
Bryant maintained his recent run of increased usage by finishing second in receiving behind Courtland Sutton (6-62-0) in Sunday's win. The 22-year-old Bryant has quietly averaged 43.2 yards a game over the Broncos' last six contests. Bryant's recent bump in production has put him on the map for those in deeper formats when the Broncos host the Packers in Week 15.
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Tyler Lockett WR | LV
Raiders' Tyler Lockett: Three catches in loss
Lockett caught three of four targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Broncos.
Lockett was able to reel in multiple passes for the fourth time in the last five games, finishing third on the team in receptions behind Jack Bech (six) and Brock Bowers (four) against Denver. The wide receiver has yet to find the end zone over 12 contests with the Titans and Raiders this season, something he'll look to change in Week 14 against the Eagles.
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Courtland Sutton WR | DEN
Broncos' Courtland Sutton: Leading receiver on 10 targets
Sutton corralled six of 10 targets for 62 yards in Sunday's 24-17 win over Las Vegas.
The Broncos nicked and cut the Raiders' defense with a bunch of underneath routes Sunday, resulting in Sutton leading the team in targets, receptions and yardage on modest totals. The 29-year-old has been a steady fantasy option with per-game averages of 4.3 receptions and 59.5 yards to go along with five touchdowns across 13 starts. Sutton should continue providing a high floor for fantasy managers when the Broncos host the Packers next Sunday.