NFL Player News
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Darnell Mooney WR | ATL
Falcons' Darnell Mooney: Cleared to play Sunday
Mooney (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Mooney has received the green light to play in the season finale after he was listed as questionable heading into Sunday following a trio of limited practices during the week. Though the Atlanta coaching staff hasn't specifically mentioned that Mooney will be on a restricted snap count Sunday, fantasy managers should be cognizant that the wideout could face more playing-time risk than usual since the 7-9 Falcons are eliminated from playoff contention and have little at stake in Week 18. Like Mooney, starting receiver Drake London (knee) and tight end Kyle Pitts (knee) were also listed as questionable following Friday's practice but will be available to play in some capacity.
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Dontayvion Wicks WR | GB
Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: Inactive in Week 18
Wicks (concussion) is inactive for Sunday's game at Minnesota, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Wicks didn't practice during Week 18 prep following the concussion that he suffered Saturday, Dec. 27 against the Ravens. With Wicks sidelined, Green Bay's available options at the position Sunday will be Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, Matthew Golden, Bo Melton and Jakobie Keeney-James. Wicks' next chance for game action will take place in the wild-card round.
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Drake London WR | ATL
Falcons' Drake London: Playing through knee issue
London (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
London has attained clearance to play in the season finale after he was listed as questionable heading into Sunday following a trio of limited practices during the week. Though the Atlanta coaching staff hasn't specifically mentioned that London will be on a restricted snap count Sunday, fantasy managers should be cognizant that the star wideout could be more of a playing-time risk than usual since the 7-9 Falcons are eliminated from playoff contention and have little at stake in the season finale. Like London, wideout Darnell Mooney (knee) and tight end Kyle Pitts (knee) were also listed as questionable following Friday's practice but will be available to play in some capacity.
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Ryan Miller WR | NYG
Giants' Ryan Miller: Not playing Sunday
Miller (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 18 matchup versus Dallas, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
The Giants claimed Miller off waivers from Tampa Bay on Dec. 11, but they won't end up deploying him for any game action. The third-year wideout will finish the campaign having played in 13 contests (all with the Buccaneers), tallying two catches on four targets for 34 yards and a touchdown. Of Miller's 14 career NFL catches, three have gone for a score.
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Nico Collins WR | HOU
Texans' Nico Collins: Inactive Sunday
Collins (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Colts.
With Houston opting to rest Collins, Jayden Higgins, Christian Kirk, Xavier Hutchinson, Jaylin Noel and Justin Watson are available to handle the team's Week 18 WR duties. Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, Higgins and Noel are expected to have "solid" roles versus Indianapolis, while the Texans elect to preserve the health of their top WR ahead of the postseason. Collins' next game action is thus slated to happen in the wild-card round of the playoffs.
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Nico Collins WR | HOU
Texans' Nico Collins: Expected to rest in Week 18
The Texans are planning on resting Collins ahead of the postseason and are expected to make him a healthy scratch for Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Colts, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Though they can still clinch the AFC South on Sunday with a win over the Colts and a loss by the heavily favored Jaguars to the 3-13 Titans, the Texans will instead prioritize their top wideout's health in Week 18 rather than potentially exposing him to an injury in the pursuit of an unlikely bid for a division title. Even if Houston ends up making Collins active for the contest, he still wouldn't appear likely to play any snaps. Expect the Texans to proceed with Jayden Higgins, Jaylin Noel, Christian Kirk and Xavier Hutchinson as their main options at receiver against Indianapolis.
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Jaylen Waddle WR | MIA
Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle: Not expected to play Sunday
Waddle, who is officially listed as questionable with a rib injury, isn't expected to play in Sunday's season finale against the Patriots, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Official word on Waddle's status will arrive when the Dolphins post their inactive list 90 minutes prior to their 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, but Miami appears set to be without two of its top playmakers in the finale, as star running back De'Von Achane (shoulder) is listed as doubtful and expected to sit out. Waddle's expected absence will leave Malik Washington, Cedrick Wilson, Theo Wease, Tahj Washington and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine as Miami's available options at receiver.
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Jauan Jennings WR | SF
49ers' Jauan Jennings: Disappointing Week 18 performance
Jennings recorded four receptions on six targets for 35 yards in Saturday's 13-3 loss to the Seahawks.
The 49ers' offense never got on track, meaning none of their skill-position players managed a notable performance. Positively, Jennings did maintain a key role, finishing third on the team with six targets. His most impactful play was a 16-yard reception early in the fourth quarter that got San Francisco into the red zone. Overall, Jennings couldn't replicate his 2024 season, but he still ended the regular season with 55 receptions for 643 yards and nine scores across 15 contests.
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba WR | SEA
Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba: Records 84 yards in win
Smith-Njigba recorded six receptions on eight targets for 84 yards in Saturday's 13-3 win over the 49ers.
The Seahawks played from ahead and were satisfied with relying on their run game, meaning Sam Darnold attempted only 26 passes. Smith-Njigba still managed a solid eight targets, double the amount of any other Seattle pass catcher. Half of his six receptions also went for over 15 yards, helping him top 80 receiving yards for the fourth time in his last five games. With the performance, Smith-Njigba ends the regular season with 118 receptions for 1,793 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns.
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Jason Brownlee WR | KC
Chiefs' Jason Brownlee: Up to active roster again
The Chiefs elevated Brownlee from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com reports.
The Chiefs are likely to be very shorthanded at wide receiver in the season finale Sunday against the Raiders. Brownlee will be elevated for the second straight game as a result, though he didn't log any snaps in Week 17.