NFL Player News
-
Jordan Addison WR | MIN
Vikings' Jordan Addison: Inefficient with 10 targets Sunday
Addison finished with five receptions on 10 targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 26-0 loss to Seattle.
Third-string QB Max Brosmer struggled to deliver the ball to his top receivers in the first start of his career, instead throwing four picks while limiting WR Justin Jefferson to a career-low four yards. Addison led the Vikings in targets (10), but his quarterback's erratic play resulted in a forgettable line outside of PPR formats. It was, however, a marked improvement over the bagel the 23-year-old posted in last week's box score versus the Packers. Minnesota's entire passing attack takes a major hit with Brosmer under center, even with how poorly J.J. McCarthy (concussion) has played up until this point, so Addison's value will improve from poor to risky if his starting quarterback can return against Washington next Sunday.
-
DK Metcalf WR | PIT
Steelers' DK Metcalf: Struggles continue
Metcalf recorded three receptions on five targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 26-7 loss to the Bills.
Metcalf continues to lead the Steelers in targets, but that wasn't particularly meaningful in Sunday's loss, given that the team attempted only 24 passes. His longest gain of the day was a 14-yard catch early in the second quarter to help set up the team's only touchdown of the game, and he's now gone five consecutive matchups without a reception of at least 20 yards. In that same span, Metcalf's highest yardage total in a game is 49 yards.
-
Khalil Shakir WR | BUF
Bills' Khalil Shakir: Poor catch rate Sunday
Shakir had one reception on four targets for five yards in Sunday's 26-7 win over the Steelers.
Shakir struggled with drops, finishing with a season-low catch rate of 25 percent against Pittsburgh's secondary. The four targets still led all Buffalo wide receivers as the team continues searching for reliable auxiliary targets for Josh Allen to throw to. Shakir was fresh off posting a 100-plus yard receiving game in the Week 12 box score, and he remains the top option on the perimeter despite Sunday's putrid effort. Fantasy managers are looking for a bounce-back effort from Shakir in a soft matchup against Cincinnati's defense next Sunday.
-
Rashid Shaheed WR | SEA
Seahawks' Rashid Shaheed: One snag in victory
Shaheed caught one of three targets for seven yards and churned out 43 yards on three punt returns in Sunday's 26-0 win over the Vikings.
Shaheed was once again a non-factor on offense in Week 13, reeling in a pass for seven yards in the second quarter. After securing at least four passes in all nine of his contests with the Saints prior to being traded, the wide receiver has had only one multi-reception performance with Seattle, catching four of 11 targets for 37 yards over four games with the team. Shaheed will look to be more involved on offense in Week 14 against Atlanta.
-
Cooper Kupp WR | SEA
Seahawks' Cooper Kupp: Three catches in blowout win
Kupp caught three of four targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 26-0 win over Minnesota.
Kupp has now finished with either 23 or 24 yards exactly in three straight games, and he was able to lead all wideouts in receiving yards in Week 13. The 32-year-old hasn't exceeded three catches in a game since Week 5, and he hasn't found the end zone over his last five contests, limiting his upside greatly.
-
Tre Harris WR | LAC
Chargers' Tre' Harris: Posts 3-30-0 receiving in win
Harris caught three of four targets for 30 yards in Sunday's 31-14 win over the Raiders.
Harris' four targets were third on the team, trailing Ladd McConkey (six) and Keenan Allen (five), as Harris saw one more target than Quentin Johnston. On a day Justin Herbert (hand) threw for just 151 yards on 20 attempts, McConkey was the team's leading receiving with just 39 yards. Second-round rookie Harris has secured 19 of 24 targets for 167 yards and one touchdown through 12 games. He's a situational WR4 for Los Angeles and would only have serious fantasy appeal if one of McConkey, Allen or Johnston went down with an injury.
-
Jakobi Meyers WR | JAC
Jaguars' Jakobi Meyers: Big performance against Titans
Meyers recorded six receptions on six targets for 90 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 25-3 win over the Titans. He added one rush for three yards.
Meyers continues to build rapport with Trevor Lawrence, and he was clearly the Jaguars' best receiver in Sunday's blowout win. He may have benefitted from the departure of Parker Washington (hip) with a few extra targets in the second half, though Meyers accounted for most of his production before Washington's absence. He caught a deep pass over the middle of the field late in the first quarter that went for 50 yards, and he capped off the same drive with a three-yard touchdown reception. Meyers also chipped in a 13-yard catch just before halftime to help set up a field goal, and he now has at least four receptions and 50 yards in each of his last three games while also finding the end zone in consecutive contests.
-
Justin Jefferson WR | MIN
Vikings' Justin Jefferson: Career-low yardage Sunday
Jefferson was held to two receptions on four targets for four yards in Sunday's 26-0 loss to Seattle.
The Vikings were forced to turn to undrafted rookie Max Brosmer with starter J.J. McCarthy (concussion) unavailable and backup Carson Wentz (shoulder) on injured reserve. The end result was even worse than expected with the third-stringer under center after Jefferson finished the shutout loss with a career-low four receiving yards. The horrid quarterback situation in Minnesota has damaged its star wideout's fantasy value in addition to its playoff hopes. The remaining hope for Jefferson's fantasy managers is that McCarthy can clear the league's concussion protocol by next Sunday's matchup against the Commanders, as he at least possesses the arm strength to take shots down the field towards his superstar receiver.
-
Malik Washington WR | MIA
Dolphins' Malik Washington: Four catches in win
Washington caught four of five targets for 30 yards in the Dolphins' 21-17 win over the Saints on Sunday.
Washington's five targets were one fewer than Jaylen Waddle's six for the team lead on a day when Tua Tagovailoa dropped back to pass 27 times. Washington has operated as the Dolphins' WR2 by default since Tyreek Hill suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 4, but Washington has shown a low ceiling, as he's failed to reach 50 receiving yards in any of his 12 appearances this season. He carries minimal fantasy appeal headed into a Week 14 date with the Jets.
-
Tyler Lockett WR | LV
Raiders' Tyler Lockett: Catches lone target in loss
Lockett caught his only target for 11 yards in Sunday's 31-14 loss to the Chargers.
Lockett had 12 catches for 139 yards across the preceding three games but regressed in Sunday's lopsided loss, which was his fifth game as a member of the Raiders. Prior to his three-game resurgence, the 33-year-old wide receiver had exceeded 28 receiving yards only once in his preceding 16 regular-season appearances. Lockett's ceiling will remain low in Week 14 against Denver's stout secondary.