NFL Player News
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Ricky Pearsall WR | SF
49ers' Ricky Pearsall: May practice Wednesday
Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Pearsall (knee) has a chance to practice Wednesday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Pearsall hasn't practiced since initially suffering a PCL injury in his right knee Week 4, but he has worked out on the side on multiple occasions in recent weeks. Shanahan told Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com that "hopefully the next two days go good, and if they do, he'll be back out there. ... He had a good weekend." Wednesday's injury report not only will reveal if Pearsall was able to mix back into drills, but if No. 1 QB Brock Purdy (toe) has put himself in a position for his own first game action since Week 4.
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Zay Jones WR | ARI
Cardinals' Zay Jones: To be placed on IR
Coach Jonathan Gannon said Monday that Jones will be placed on injured reserve due to an Achilles injury, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
Gannon didn't specifically say that Jones tore his Achilles, but he'll miss at least the next four games as a result of the injury that he sustained during Sunday's loss at Seattle. Through eight appearances this season, Jones has hauled in 12 of 18 targets for 183 yards and no touchdowns. Greg Dortch figures to take on a larger role in Jones' absence.
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Garrett Wilson WR | NYJ
Jets' Garrett Wilson: Expected to miss 3-to-4 weeks
Wilson is expected to be sidelined 3-to-4 weeks due to a knee sprain sustained during Sunday's 27-20 win over the Browns, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Wilson underwent an MRI on Monday, and it's at least encouraging that his knee injury won't require surgery or a long-term stint on the sideline. That said, Wilson had missed the Jets' prior two games before briefly returning to action Week 10, and he now looks set to sit out until Week 14 against the Dolphins at the earliest. Assuming Wilson is indeed officially ruled out for Thursday's game against the Patriots, whomever of Justin Fields or Tyrod Taylor is named the starting quarterback will have to rely on receivers Adonai Mitchell, Arian Smith, Tyler Johnson, Isaiah Williams, John Metchie, Allen Lazard, tight end Mason Taylor and running back Breece Hall as his top pass catchers.
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Isaac TeSlaa WR | DET
Lions' Isaac TeSlaa: One catch in win
TeSlaa caught his only target for 11 yards in Sunday's 44-22 win over Washington.
TeSlaa was expected to be more involved on offense in Week 10, and he did play 19 offensive snaps, which was 16 higher than Week 9 and his highest amount since Week 6. Although he did see more action, the wide receiver was still unable to record the first multi-catch performance of his career. TeSlaa will look to get more involved moving forward, starting Week 11 against the Eagles.
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Terry McLaurin WR | WAS
Commanders' Terry McLaurin: Ruled out for Week 11
Coach Dan Quinn said Monday that McLaurin will not play in next Sunday's game against the Dolphins, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
It's another early-week rule out for McLaurin, who doesn't seem to be particularly close to a return in what has turned into a lost season for the Commanders. This could also go down as a lost season for McLaurin, who has appeared in just four games, though he's left a pair of those early with quadriceps issues. Deebo Samuel and Treylon Burks (finger) paced the Washington wide receivers in playing time Week 10 against the Lions, followed by Robbie Chosen, Jaylin Lane and Chris Moore in that order. McLaurin will have the Week 12 bye to try and get ready for a Week 13 date with the Broncos.
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Rashod Bateman WR | BAL
Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Managing ankle sprain
Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Monday that Bateman sustained an ankle sprain during Sunday's win over the Vikings, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Bateman's injury forced him to don a walking boot after Sunday's win, but Harbaugh said he expects the veteran wideout "to be OK." Harbaugh declined to specify whether Bateman is expected to miss any time, per Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun, so his practice activity this week will be telling. In the event that Bateman isn't able to suit up on the road against Cleveland on Sunday, Nov. 16, wideouts DeAndre Hopkins and Tylan Wallace, as well as No. 2 tight end Isaiah Likely, could benefit from increased target opportunities.
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Jordan Watkins WR | SF
49ers' Jordan Watkins: No targets against Rams
Watkins was limited to three snaps on offense (five percent) and did not garner a target in Sunday's 42-26 loss to the Rams.
Watkins was held without a reception for the first time in the three games since returning from a calf injury. The fourth-round pick has watched his targets dwindle from two to one before finishing with zero in Sunday's loss. That is a concerning trend for those hoping the rookie would carve out a role for the injury-depleted 49ers this season. Watkins is off the fantasy radar for next Sunday's tilt against the Cardinals.
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Skyy Moore WR | SF
49ers' Skyy Moore: Reception in consecutive games
Moore secured his only target for 18 yards in Sunday's 42-26 loss to the Rams.
Moore recorded a reception in consecutive games for the first time this season. The return specialist logged 11 snaps on offense (17 percent) while running back one punt and one kickoff in the loss to a division foe. Moore's role on offense remains too small for the receiver to make a fantasy impact against the Cardinals next Sunday.
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Demarcus Robinson WR | SF
49ers' Demarcus Robinson: Gets involved Sunday
Robinson had three receptions (on four targets) for 34 yards in Sunday's 42-26 loss to the Rams.
Robinson returned to form after being held to five yards on two receptions (five targets) over his previous three appearances. Sunday's three-catch day matched the veteran's previous season high set against the Rams back in Week 5. Robinson's elevated play against his former club still resulted in a forgettable fantasy score, highlighting the overall disappointment of his tenure with the 49ers. The 30-year-old simply isn't doing enough to be a fantasy consideration for next Sunday's tilt against the Cardinals.
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Kendrick Bourne WR | SF
49ers' Kendrick Bourne: Held to one catch in Sunday's start
Bourne caught his only target for 19 yards in Sunday's 42-26 loss to the Rams.
Bourne started and logged 43 snaps on offense (68 percent) Sunday, so a lack of playing time can't excuse the putrid fantasy line. The veteran wideout was simply outclassed by the Rams' defensive backs, failing to create separation in a game the 49ers were forced to throw the ball 39 times. After reviving his career with a pair of 142-yard games in Weeks 5 and 6, Bourne has fallen off as a fantasy option in the following weeks, averaging just 2.3 targets per game in those four contests. The 29-year-old's Week 11 value is limited to deeper formats, even in a favorable matchup against the Cardinals next Sunday.