NFL Player News

Woods secured three of nine targets for 30 yards in the Texans' 21-19 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.

The veteran, who left the game briefly with an injury to his ribs, finished with the second-highest target total of the day for the Texans -- a development that was in no small way a byproduct of Tank Dell's early exit due to a concussion -- but the veteran was atypically inefficient. Woods now has three straight three-catch tallies and hasn't drawn any fewer than six targets in his first five games working with rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud, so he'll retain fantasy utility heading into a Week 6 home matchup against the Saints, irrespective of Dell's availability.

Coach Kevin O'Connell said after Sunday's 27-20 loss to Kansas City that it's too early to know how the hamstring injury that Jefferson suffered in the contest will affect his availability.

Jefferson wasn't able to return after hurting his hamstring early in the fourth quarter, ending Week 5 with three catches on six targets for 28 yards. He had a visible limp as he made his way to the sideline, where he visited the medical tent, and he was merely a spectator afterward. If Jefferson is limited or unavailable for next Sunday's road game against the Bears, the Vikings may again have to lean heavily on rookie Jordan Addison, who led the team with a 6-64-1 line on nine targets against Kansas City.

Atwell secured two of five targets for nine yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 23-14 loss to the Eagles.

Atwell turned out to be the player seemingly most affected by the return of Cooper Kupp, as his number of targets fell substantially from his previous four games. In fact, Atwell's three-yard touchdown grab in the first quarter was his only target of the game until the Rams' first drive of the fourth quarter. Matthew Stafford just missed connecting with the third-year wideout on a deep shot that would've been a 63-yard score, but with Kupp and rookie Puka Nacua commanding the vast majority of Stafford's attention in the passing game, Atwell may need to connect on those big plays to continue to be fantasy-relevant. He'll look to utilize his field-stretching speed against a vulnerable Cardinals defense in Week 6.

Brown finished with six receptions and 127 yards off of eight targets in Sunday's 23-14 win over the Rams.

Brown was unable to find the end zone Sunday after his two-score effort against the Commanders in Week 4. However, the star wideout produced his third consecutive triple-digit receiving yardage day for fantasy managers following a mild start to the campaign. The red-hot Brown will now enter a Week 6 matchup against a tough Jets defense, but he remains a must-start asset in fantasy.

Nacua secured seven of 11 targets for 71 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 23-14 loss to the Eagles. He also fumbled once.

There was much speculation about how much the return of Cooper Kupp from a hamstring injury would slow down the rookie phenom's record-setting receiving pace. Nacua provided reason for optimism with another highly productive game, his fourth with double-digit targets, and for the second straight week found pay dirt when he beat James Bradberry in the end zone and made a difficult catch for a 22-yard touchdown. Kupp and Nacua accounted for nearly two-thirds of Matthew Stafford's total targets, and Nacua's ascent into fantasy stardom doesn't seem like it'll be affected much with Kupp's return, at least through one game. The Rams get a Cardinals defense in Week 6 that just allowed Ja'Marr Chase to break out with a huge 15-192-3 line, which should keep the good times rolling for the talented rookie.

Parker secured two of four targets of 20 yards in the Patriots' 34-0 loss to the Saints on Sunday.

The veteran's numbers were underwhelming but also a byproduct of the Patriots' poor quarterback play on the part of both Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe. Parker's season numbers seemingly don't have much hope for improvement for that very reason, but he will have an appealing matchup on paper in a Week 6 road matchup against the Raiders.

Kupp secured eight of 12 targets for 118 yards during Sunday's 23-14 loss to the Eagles.

Any fleeting concerns about the former All-Pro wideout were washed away in a hurry on the Rams' opening drive, as Kupp was peppered with six targets that he converted into five catches for 56 yards. The veteran led the team in targets, receptions and yards and also had the Rams' longest play on the day, a 39-yard catch late in the second quarter that led to a Puka Nacua touchdown. The rookie sensation had a commendable stat line of his own (7-71-1 on 11 targets), and Matthew Stafford seemed right at home feeding the talented duo with opportunities all day long, a sign that there's enough volume in the passing attack for both Kupp and Nacua to feast. Kupp has a tantalizing matchup in store in Week 6 against a Cardinals defense that just allowed a monster 15-192-3 line to Ja'Marr Chase.

Bourne brought in two of five targets for 43 yards in the Patriots' 34-0 loss to the Saints on Sunday.

Bourne's modest receiving yardage total led the Patriots on a completely forgettable day for New England's offense, and he also paced the team in targets. The veteran's fantasy outlook remains dim due to its symbiotic relationship with the team's dismal quarterback situation, but Bourne will have a solid matchup on a paper in a Week 6 road matchup versus the Raiders.

Jefferson left Sunday's game against the Chiefs early due to a hamstring injury, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

At the start of the fourth quarter, Jefferson was seen grabbing at his leg while making his way off the field. He had three catches (on six targets) for 28 yards at the time of his departure.

London brought in six of nine targets for 78 yards and completed his only pass attempt for 22 yards in the Falcons' 21-19 win over the Texans on Sunday.

The talented second-year wideout finished second in receptions, receiving yards and targets for the Falcons on the afternoon. London's catch total also tied for his best through his first five games, while his receiving yardage and targets were both season highs. For good measure, the wideout was involved in a trick play in the first quarter that resulted in a 22-yard pass completion to Jonnu Smith. London will aim to build on the encouraging performance in a Week 6 home matchup versus the Commanders.