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  • Malik Turner WR | SF

    Seahawks' Malik Turner: Muster up 10 yards

    Turner caught one of three targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 28-12 loss to the Rams.

    Turner logged 15 offensive snaps while David Moore played 14, as Josh Gordon looks like he's pulled away with the No. 3 wideout job, recording 37 snaps. There will be limited fantasy upside for Turner as long as this rotation remains intact.

  • Allen Lazard WR | NYJ

    Packers' Allen Lazard: Minimal output in victory

    Lazard was targeted three times and caught two passes for 19 yards in Sunday's victory over Washington.

    Lazard caught two passes in a three-play sequence late in the second quarter, but he was otherwise shut down a week after topping 100 yards and finding the end zone against the Giants. Outside of the big Week 13 showing, Lazard has not topped 44 yards in a game since Week 6 and still is playing only around half the offensive snaps each week. That will make him tough to trust Week 15, even against a Bears defense that has been below average against opposing wide receivers since Week 10.

  • Mike Evans WR | SF

    Buccaneers' Mike Evans: Deemed 'very doubtful' for Week 15

    Coach Bruce Arians said Monday that Evans (hamstring) is "very doubtful" for the Buccaneers' Week 15 game in Detroit, though the wideout hasn't been ruled out for the season, Scott Smith of Tampa Bay's official site reports.

    Evans was sent in for an MRI after a hamstring injury caused him to pull up lame on a 61-yard touchdown reception in Sunday's 38-35 win over the Panthers. Arians' postgame comments intimated the Buccaneers were bracing for bad news from the tests, but the coach relayed Monday that Evans has been diagnosed with a pulled hamstring -- an encouraging outcome, all things considered. While Evans likely won't make it back for next weekend, the Buccaneers could welcome him back to the lineup for the final two games if he progresses quickly from the injury, just as he did previously when he dealt with the issue in June. Assuming Evans sits out against Detroit, Breshad Perriman, Justin Watson and Scott Miller (hamstring) could all be in line for enhanced roles behind No. 1 receiver Chris Godwin.

  • N'Keal Harry TE | SEA

    Patriots' N'Keal Harry: Logs just two snaps Sunday

    Harry was on the field for just two snaps on offense in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Chiefs.

    Harry's only target in the game result in a 12-yard gain as far as the box score is concerned, but replays show that the rookie wideout probably should have been credited with a TD. Additionally, Harry suffered a hip injury late in Sunday's contest, so he figures to appear on the Patriots' injury report in advance of Week 15's game against the Bengals.

  • Mike Evans WR | SF

    Buccaneers' Mike Evans: MRI coming Monday

    Evans is slated to undergo an MRI on Monday as the Buccaneers look to determine the severity of the right hamstring injury he suffered in Sunday's 38-35 win over the Colts, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

    The Buccaneers seem to be bracing for bad news on Evans' tests, as coach Bruce Arians said after Sunday's game that he would be "shocked" if the wideout is ready to play before Week 17, per Laine. Evans at least made an impact for fantasy managers before departing in the first quarter with the hamstring injury, which he tweaked while outrunning Colts cornerback Pierre Desir on a 61-yard touchdown reception. Second-year receiver Justin Watson stepped up the most following Evans' exit, finishing with five grabs on eight targets for 59 yards and his first career touchdown.

  • Mack Hollins WR | NE

    Dolphins' Mack Hollins: Marginal role in loss

    Hollins did not catch his only target during Sunday's 22-21 loss to the Jets.

    Hollins played only 10 snaps (14 percent) on offense in his Dolphins debut during Sunday's divisional loss, even after top wideouts DeVante Parker and Albert Wilson exited with concussions. Instead, Isaiah Ford and Allen Hurns took over as Ryan Fitzpatrick's main targets. If Parker and Wilson sit out Week 15's matchup against the Giants, Hollins could see an uptick in his workload as he becomes more familiar with the playbook, but he'll likely remain in a depth role.

  • Steelers' JuJu Smith-Schuster: Hopes to return Week 15

    Smith-Schuster (knee) is eyeing a return to the lineup for the Steelers' Week 15 game against the Bills, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Smith-Schuster has missed the past three games, including Sunday's 23-17 win over Arizona. The Steelers have stayed in the wild-card race with three consecutive wins, and another victory Week 15 would move them up to the No. 5 seed. Smith-Schuster still hasn't practiced since he suffered a concussion and a knee injury Week 11, but he was cleared to resume running last Wednesday. He's been out of the concussion protocol for a while, so his Week 15 availability strictly depends on the progress of the injured knee.

  • DJ Chark WR | ATL

    Jaguars' D.J. Chark Jr.: In walking boot postgame

    Chark (ankle) was seen with a protective boot on his left foot and left the locker room utilizing a scooter following Sunday's loss to the Chargers, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

    Chark was forced from Sunday's 45-10 loss in the second half after he'd already amassed nine receptions for 75 yards. This latest development implies that the surging second-year wideout could be in for a multi-game absence, which, at this point of the year, could equate to the balance of the regular season. An update on Chark's status is likely during head coach Doug Marrone's customary Monday press conference.

  • Cooper Kupp WR | SEA

    Rams' Cooper Kupp: Scores despite low usage

    Kupp had four catches (four targets) for 45 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 28-12 win over the Seahawks. He also threw an incomplete pass on a trick play.

    Kupp saw his targets drop to four after watching them go from 10 to six a week ago. The Rams stated that they are going to return to featuring star running back Todd Gurley in order to save their season down the stretch, which could explain the recent dip in Kupp's offensive looks. The 26-year-old remains Jared Goff's favorite option, especially in the red zone -- Kupp had two more red-zone targets Sunday -- which keeps his value afloat even in contests in which he doesn't see double-digit targets. The Cowboys always present a tough matchup for opposing passing units, but Kupp has become a must-start receiver this season and should be trotted out with confidence for Sunday's tilt in Dallas.

  • Robert Woods WR | PIT

    Rams' Robert Woods: Finally breaks plane of end zone

    Woods had seven catches (nine targets) for 98 yards and touchdown in Sunday's 28-12 win over Seattle. He added 29 rushing yards on two carries.

    Woods has racked up 71 receptions and 933 receiving yards through 12 games this season, so it may come as a surprise that Sunday's score was the receiver's first touchdown of the 2019 campaign. Jared Goff simply prefers Cooper Kupp (seven touchdowns) as a target in the red zone when Todd Gurley (10 touchdowns) is not taking it in. A few more touchdowns would certainly boost Woods' fantasy value, but the veteran remains a strong PPR option for his work between the 20s heading into a tough matchup against Dallas on Sunday.

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