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  • Rams' Jordan Whittington: Usage deteriorates again

    Whittington didn't record a target during Sunday's 42-26 victory against the 49ers.

    Whittington was on the field for a season-low seven snaps on offense, which may have been partially due to a back injury that held him out of practice for part of the week. Fellow backups Xavier Smith and Konata Mumpfield played nearly the same amount of time as starters Puka Nacua and Davante Adams (oblique). With Nacua and Adams still dominating the attention of Matthew Stafford on Sunday while generating a combined 11-141-2 stat line, it's difficult to rely on any other receiver for the Rams when the star duo is healthy. A game with massive ramifications for the NFC West is up next on the docket, as the Rams host the Seahawks in Week 11.

  • Treylon Burks WR | WAS

    Commanders' Treylon Burks: Makes impact in loss to Lions

    Burks secured all three of his targets for 58 yards during Sunday's 44-22 loss to Detroit.

    Burks led Washington in terms of receiving yards against Detroit with Marcus Mariota under center and Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) sidelined, though he was outpaced by both Deebo Samuel and tight end Zach Ertz in terms of targets. As Burks was signed to the active roster in advance of Sunday's contest, he'll get another chance to contribute on offense as the Commanders travel to Madrid in Week 11 to take on the Dolphins. If McLaurin is unavailable again versus Miami, Burks could be considered as an emergency pivot option at wide receiver in deeper fantasy formats.

  • Patriots' DeMario Douglas: Two catches in win over Bucs

    Douglas, who was on the field for 13 of a possible 61 snaps on offense in Sunday's 28-23 win over the Buccaneers, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, caught both of his targets in the contest for 34 yards.

    Even with Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) inactive Sunday, Douglas was out-snapped by fellow WRs Mack Hollins (48), Stefon Diggs (36) and Kyle Williams (34). Through 10 games to date while working in a New England offense that spreads the ball around on a weekly basis, Douglas has recorded a total of 20 catches (on 32 targets) for 296 yards and three TDs. As Thursday night's game against the Jets approaches, Douglas continues to profile as a hit-or-miss fantasy lineup option in deeper formats.

  • Dyami Brown WR | WAS

    Jaguars' Dyami Brown: No catches in loss

    Brown failed to secure his only target during Sunday's 36-29 loss to the Texans.

    The 26-year-old suffered a concussion in Week 9 against the Raiders but was able to clear the concussion protocol without missing a game. Even with Brian Thomas (ankle) and Travis Hunter (knee) sidelined Sunday, Brown played just 21 offensive snaps and was held without a catch for the first time in eight contests this year.

  • Jets' Isaiah Williams: Scores 74-yard punt return TD

    Williams caught his only target for four yards in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Browns. He also returned five punts for 126 yards and a touchdown and had a 23-yard kickoff return.

    Just 36 seconds of game time after Kene Nwangwu got the Jets on the board with a 99-yard kickoff-return touchdown, Williams gave the home team a 14-7 first-quarter lead with a 74-yard punt-return touchdown. Williams also tied for second on the Jets in receiving yards with four, but that's more of an indictment on the team's Justin Fields-led passing offense than a compliment to Williams' performance on offense.

  • Tyler Johnson WR | NYJ

    Jets' Tyler Johnson: Cools off after bye

    Johnson didn't catch his only target in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Browns.

    Johnson led the Jets in receiving yards each of their previous two games but was a non-factor in Sunday's unusual win, which was fueled by a pair of touchdowns on special teams. Garrett Wilson (knee) departed the game in his return from a two-game absence, and Wilson could join Josh Reynolds (hip) on the sidelines Thursday against the Patriots. That would give Johnson another opportunity to step up in Week 11, though recent additions Adonai Mitchell and John Metchie could also take on bigger roles.

  • Garrett Wilson WR | NYJ

    Jets' Garrett Wilson: Being evaluated, getting MRI

    Jets coach Aaron Glenn said Monday that Wilson (knee) is still having his injury evaluated and will undergo an MRI, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reports.

    Wilson returned to action Week 10 despite being initially listed as questionable with a knee injury that had sidelined him since Week 6. It's unclear whether his current knee issue is an aggravation or a new occurrence, but testing on the Jets' No. 1 wideout's knee should provide some clarity. Wilson did not secure any of his three targets before exiting versus Cleveland, and at this stage his status has to be considered up in the air for Thursday's divisional contest against the Patriots. Per Rich Cimini of ESPN.com, Glenn said Wilson will "hopefully" be able to play Thursday but "I don't want to stamp that just yet."

  • Jets' John Metchie: Two touches in Jets debut

    Metchie caught his only target for three yards and rushed once for minus-7 yards in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Browns.

    Metchie tied for the team lead in receptions in his Jets debut as Justin Fields completed only six passes, while Garrett Wilson (knee) exited early. Fellow recent trade acquisition Adonai Mitchell was inactive for Sunday's win, and even if Mitchell suits up Thursday against the Patriots, Metchie's role is more likely to grow than shrink as he gains familiarity with the playbook. Metchie played eight snaps Sunday.

  • Jaguars' Austin Trammell: Secures first catches of 2025

    Trammell caught two of three targets for 33 yards during Sunday's 36-29 loss to the Texans.

    The 27-year-old made his season debut last week in Las Vegas and failed to catch his lone target, but he was more involved in the passing game Sunday. Trammell played just eight offensive snaps, however, so he shouldn't be expected to have a significant role moving forward even if Brian Thomas (ankle) misses more time.

  • Arian Smith WR | NYJ

    Jets' Arian Smith: Leads Jets WRs in Week 10 snaps

    Smith wasn't targeted and had a 13-yard run in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Browns.

    Smith's 67 percent snap share led all Jets wide receivers in a game Garrett Wilson (knee) exited early, but the rookie fourth-round pick didn't see significant involvement as Justin Fields completed only six passes. Smith's run tied a 13-yard Fields scamper for the Jets' longest offensive play by anyone other than Breece Hall. If Wilson doesn't play Thursday against the Patriots, Smith would be in line for significant playing time, though that hasn't translated to many targets in the Jets' run-first offense.

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