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  • Josh Downs WR | IND

    Colts' Josh Downs: Two receptions in loss

    Downs caught two of six targets for 44 yards in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Texans.

    Downs was limited to two or fewer catches for a third straight week, though he did lead the team in targets versus Houston. The wide receiver has now reeled in five of 14 targets for 57 yards without finding the end zone over the last three games. Downs hasn't exceeded 57 receiving yards in any of the 11 contests he's played in this year, limiting his ceiling greatly from a fantasy perspective.

  • Ladd McConkey WR | LAC

    Chargers' Ladd McConkey: Scores TD in easy win

    McConkey caught four of his six targets for 39 yards and a score in the 31-14 win over the Raiders on Sunday.

    McConkey led the team in targets in a game in which the Raiders' pitiful offense rarely threatened the Chargers. More notable was the injury to Justin Herbert in the first half, which will require surgery Monday on his non-throwing hand to stabilize a fracture. Herbert played through the injury Sunday with noticeable padding protecting the left hand, and both coach Jim Harbaugh and the quarterback himself believe he could play in Week 14. McConkey's fantasy value will obviously be impacted by Herbert's availability, but regardless, the second-year wide receiver has failed to record more than six targets in any of the past four games largely due to negative game scripts.

  • Emeka Egbuka WR | TB

    Buccaneers' Emeka Egbuka: Four catches in Week 13 win

    Egbuka brought in four of eight targets for 42 yards in the Buccaneers' 20-17 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.

    Egbuka finished as the team leader in receptions and targets on the afternoon, even as Chris Godwin took on an enhanced role compared to his Week 12 return and finished with a team-high 78 yards. Egbuka has posted between three and six receptions in the last six contests, but he's been above 58 receiving yards just once in that same span. Egbuka should have a chance to put together a more productive performance in a Week 14 home matchup against a beatable Saints defense.

  • Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba: Falls victim to game script

    Smith-Njigba finished with two receptions on four targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 26-0 win over the Vikings.

    Smith-Njigba's fantasy managers suffered through an unfavorable game script that saw Seattle's defense and rushing attack take care of Minnesota in Week 13. QB Sam Darnold completed just 54 percent of his passes while failing to establish any rhythm while the game was still competitive in the first half. The end result was Smith-Njigba's worst fantasy score of 2025, which comes on the heels of his most-dominant showing against the Titans last Sunday (8-167-2). JSN is still the clear WR1 in fantasy this season even with this dud, carrying a sparkling 82-1,336-7 receiving line into next Sunday's tilt against the Falcons.

  • Texans' Xavier Hutchinson: Two catches in victory

    Hutchinson caught two of five targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Colts.

    Hutchinson finished tied for fourth on the team in receptions with tight end Cade Stover, while his 39 yards were fourth outright. The wide receiver continues to have a relatively low ceiling in Houston's offense, and he didn't necessarily get a boost from the return of C.J. Stroud in Week 13.

  • Xavier Legette WR | CAR

    Panthers' Xavier Legette: Just two targets vs. Rams

    Legette caught one of two targets for one yard in Sunday's 31-28 win over the Rams.

    The second-year pro from South Carolina didn't benefit from the Panthers' run-heavy approach (40 rush attempts) during Sunday's win, failing to reach double-digit receiving yards for the third time this season. When Carolina did pass, Legette was outshined by Jalen Coker and Tetairoa McMillan, who combined to catch five of eight targets for 117 yards and two touchdowns. Legette now has 28 catches on 53 targets for 287 yards and three touchdowns through 11 games, and his week-to-week volatility makes him a risky fantasy option for the remainder of the year.

  • Raiders' Dont'e Thornton: Done for day

    Thornton (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Chargers.

    Thornton took a blow to the head in the second half, and he is now officially done for the day with a concussion. The wide receiver caught one of two targets for 11 yards prior to his departure.

  • Chris Moore WR | WAS

    Commanders' Chris Moore: Active versus Broncos

    Moore (illness) will play in Washington's matchup versus Denver on Sunday.

    Moore was added to the injury report earlier in the day but will seemingly play through his illness. However, the 32-year-old likely will see limited action, as both Terry McLaurin and Treylon Burks are back in the lineup.

  • Raiders' Dont'e Thornton: Possible concussion

    Thornton is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chargers.

    Thornton caught one pass (on two targets) for 11 yards before exiting the game, and he is being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. Jack Bech and Alex Bachman are slated for more offensive snaps for as long as Thornton is out of the game.

  • Jayden Higgins WR | HOU

    Texans' Jayden Higgins: Stays hot in Week 13 win

    Higgins brought in all five targets for 65 yards in the Texans' 20-16 win over the Colts on Sunday.

    Higgins tied for second on the Texans with Nico Collins in receptions while also checking in as the runner-up to his teammate in receiving yards on the afternoon. The rookie had flashed plenty of chemistry with fill-in quarterback Davis Mills over the previous three games -- Higgins posted a 13-135-2 line over that span -- so it was particularly encouraging for fantasy managers to see Higgins establish a new single-game career-high yardage total with C.J. Stroud back under center. Higgins should remain an essential part of the air attack in a Week 14 road showdown against the Chiefs next Sunday night.

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