NFL Player News
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Jake Bobo WR | SEA
Seahawks' Jake Bobo: Reels in key third down
Bobo caught his lone target for 16 yards in Saturday's 41-6 win versus the 49ers in the NFC divisional round.
Bobo hasn't been targeted since Week 7, but he came up with a big grab on a long third down in the second quarter, setting up the Seahawks' third touchdown of the evening. The third-year wideout operated as the No. 4 wide receiver and handled just 13 offensive snaps. He figures to have a similar role in the NFC Championship Game.
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Kayshon Boutte WR | NE
Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Hauls in TD against Texans
Boutte caught three of five targets for 75 yards and a touchdown in the Patriots' 28-16 win over the Texans in the divisional round.
The third-year wideout put the game out of reach in the fourth quarter, connecting with Drake Maye for a 32-yard score. Boutte led the Patriots in receiving yards on the day, and through two playoff games he's put together a strong 7-141-1 line on just nine targets. He'll look to keep rolling next weekend in the AFC Championship Game against the Broncos.
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Stefon Diggs WR | NE
Patriots' Stefon Diggs: Revenge TD on Sunday
Diggs caught four of six targets for 40 yards and a touchdown in the Patriots' 28-16 win over the Texans in the divisional round.
Facing the team he played for in 2024, Diggs connected with Drake Maye on a seven-yard TD in the second quarter to give New England a 21-10 lead. The veteran wideout hasn't seen big volume through the Patriots' first two playoff contests, but he's turned 11 targets into a 6-56-1 line. Diggs will look to make an impact again next weekend in the AFC Championship Game against the Broncos.
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Xavier Hutchinson WR | HOU
Texans' Xavier Hutchinson: Four grabs against Pats
Hutchinson caught four of 13 targets for 44 yards in the Texans' 28-16 loss to the Patriots in the divisional round Sunday.
With Nico Collins (concussion) sidelined, Hutchinson wound up leading the Texans in targets, although he didn't do much with that volume. The third-year wideout hadn't seen more than nine targets in a game during the regular season, and that only came in Week 18, as he compiled a 35-428-3 line on 57 targets over 17 games. Hutchinson will head into next season behind Collins, Jayden Higgins and potentially Jaylin Noel on the depth chart, even before accounting for any offseason additions to the WR room.
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Christian Kirk WR | HOU
Texans' Christian Kirk: Finds end zone in Sunday's loss
Kirk caught two of six targets for 20 yards and a touchdown in the Texans' 28-16 loss to the Patriots in the divisional round Sunday.
The veteran wideout couldn't repeat his massive performance from a wild-card win over the Steelers, but Kirk did hit paydirt for a second straight playoff game, hauling in a 10-yard toss from C.J. Stroud in the second quarter. Those two playoff TDs are more than he managed in the entire regular season, when he posted a disappointing 28-239-1 line on 52 targets over 13 games. Kirk will be a free agent in the offseason, and he'll likely be playing for his third team in three seasons in 2026.
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Jayden Higgins WR | HOU
Texans' Jayden Higgins: Team-high six catches in loss
Higgins caught six of 10 targets for 59 yards in the Texans' 28-16 loss to the Patriots in the divisional round Sunday.
The rookie wideout led Houston in catches and receiving yards with Nico Collins (concussion) unavailable, but it was Christian Kirk who caught C.J. Stroud's only TD pass of the day. Higgins put together a respectable rookie season after being a second-round pick out of Iowa State, playing all 17 regular-season games and posting a 41-525-6 line on 68 targets. With Kirk a free agent this offseason, Higgins may have shown enough to dissuade the Texans from bringing in veteran competition for the No. 2 receiver role.
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Tutu Atwell WR | LAR
Rams' Tutu Atwell: Inactive Sunday
Atwell (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the Bears, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official website reports.
Atwell will take a seat after failing to record any stats while playing 15 offensive snaps in the team's wild-card win over the Panthers. The wide receiver had recorded just two catches on six targets for 28 yards over the Rams' final four regular-season contests and the first round of the postseason, so his absence won't carry much of an impact versus Chicago.
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Rome Odunze WR | CHI
Bears' Rome Odunze: Active versus Rams
Odunze (foot) is active for Sunday's divisional-round game against the Rams.
Odunze was listed as limited in Wednesday's walkthrough as well as Thursday's practice before being deemed a full participant in Friday's session and listed as questionable to face Los Angeles. The wideout returned from a five-game absence in this past Saturday's wild-card win over the Packers, en route to recording a 69 percent snap share and catching two of his six targets for 44 yards. With his active status this Sunday confirmed, Odunze is on track to maintain his key role in a Chicago WR corps that also features DJ Moore and Luther Burden. On the season, the 2024 first-rounder made his mark from a fantasy perspective by putting up a 44/661/6 receiving line on 90 targets over the course 12 regular-season outings.
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Cooper Kupp WR | SEA
Seahawks' Cooper Kupp: Solid showing on five targets
Kupp recorded five receptions on five targets for 60 yards in Saturday's 41-6 divisional-round win over the 49ers.
Kupp was Sam Darnold's favorite target in the blowout win, and he led Seattle in targets, receptions and yards. He chipped in with long gains of 21, 15 and 11 yards, and posted his highest yardage total since Week 2. Kupp should have a decent chance to remain heavily involved in the NFC Championship Game, as Rashid Shaheed remains only a peripheral option and Seattle should be forced to the air more often than it was Saturday night.
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Ricky Pearsall WR | SF
49ers' Ricky Pearsall: No catches in return
Pearsall did not record a catch on two targets in Saturday's 41-6 divisional-round loss to the Seahawks.
Pearsall missed San Francisco's last two games with a knee injury that has plagued him for much of the season, though he managed to return after logging limited practices throughout the week. The 49ers seemingly made an effort to get him involved early with a target on the first play from scrimmage, though he ultimately wasn't prioritized in the offense. Pearsall was a popular breakout candidate in 2025, but the knee issue ultimately robbed him of the opportunity. If he is able to stay healthy heading into the 2026 season, he should still have the chance to be a priority in the offense.