NFL Player News
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Christian Kirk WR | HOU
Texans' Christian Kirk: Expected back for Week 3
Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said Tuesday that he anticipates Kirk (hamstring) making his team debut Sunday in Jacksonville, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
Acquired from the Jaguars in March, Kirk missed the Texans' first two games of the season while he recovered from a hamstring injury, which has kept him from practicing since the end of the preseason. The veteran wideout's condition appears to have improved during his time off, but Kirk will still likely need to upgrade to full participation in practice by Friday in order to receive clearance to play against one of his former teams. The potential return of Kirk to the lineup Sunday could help bolster a Texans passing attack that ranks 28th in the NFL with an average of 166.5 yards per game through the first two weeks.
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Tre Harris WR | LAC
Chargers' Tre' Harris: Bigger role in Week 2
Harris caught two of his three targets for 34 yards in the 20-9 win over the Raiders on Monday.
He played just 18 offensive snaps, lagging behind Quentin Johnston (44), Ladd McConkey (43) and Keenan Allen (32), but Harris out-snapped fellow rookie KeAndre Lambert-Smith (six snaps), a reversal from Week 1. The Chargers don't pass enough to sustain four different fantasy-relevant wide receivers, but Harris could still develop into a crucial offensive piece as the season progresses.
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Pat Bryant WR | DEN
Broncos' Pat Bryant: Two grabs against Indianapolis
Bryant caught two of three targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 29-28 loss to the Colts.
Bryant played 14 of the Broncos' 58 offensive snaps Sunday, the fewest of any Broncos wide receiver in the contest. It appears the Broncos coaching staff is committed to easing the rookie wideout into the team's offensive plans, especially with teammate Troy Franklin taking a step forward in his second year. Franklin led them team in targets (nine) against the Colts and has assumed the No. 2 receiver role behind Courtland Sutton. Barring injuries, the 22-year-old Bryant should not be trusted for fantasy purposes for the foreseeable future. The Illinois product will have his next opportunity to push for more playing time when the Broncos visit the Chargers in Week 3.
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Marvin Mims WR | DEN
Broncos' Marvin Mims: Finds end zone in loss
Mims reeled in both of his targets for 24 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 29-28 loss to the Colts.
Mims scored his first touchdown on the season despite seeing a significant dip in his playing time in Week 2. After playing 51 percent of the Broncos' offensive snaps in Week 1, the 23-year-old was on the field for just 36 percent of snaps against the Colts. Meanwhile, teammate Troy Franklin saw an uptick in playing time and led all Denver pass catchers with nine targets. If this type of usage continues, Mims will be difficult to trust for fantasy purposes as the third option among wide receivers behind both Franklin and Courtland Sutton. Nonetheless, the third-year wideout will look to build off this performance in Week 3 when the Broncos visit the Chargers.
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Nikko Remigio WR | KC
Chiefs' Nikko Remigio: Snares lone target against Philly
Remigio reeled in his only target for 21 yards during Sunday's 20-17 loss against the Eagles.
Remigio saw the field for all of two offensive snaps, so his one target isn't really something to get excited about. The rookie figures to drop further down the pecking order when Xavier Worthy (shoulder) and Jalen Royals (knee) are cleared, and when Rashee Rice is clear of his six-game suspension. Remigio ranked fifth among wideouts in snaps Sunday despite the trio of absences.
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JuJu Smith-Schuster WR | KC
Chiefs' JuJu Smith-Schuster: Minimal output versus Eagles
Smith-Schuster recorded one reception (on three targets) for five yards during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Eagles.
Smith-Schuster saw regular run on offense Sunday with Xavier Worthy (shoulder) out and Rashee Rice suspended, but he was unable to capitalize on the increase in opportunity. With Worthy potentially returning to action this Sunday against the Giants, Smith-Schuster is a candidate to see a reduction in snaps.
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Devontez Walker WR | BAL
Ravens' Devontez Walker: Two catches, two touchdowns
Walker caught both of his targets for 26 yards and two touchdowns Sunday against the Browns.
The second-year wideout has three career receptions, all of which have gone for touchdowns. That's efficiency. Walker played 13 snaps Sunday after not getting on the field on offense in the opener, with his first TD coming early in the third quarter when Lamar Jackson found him in the back of the end zone on fourth down. His second came early in the fourth quarter to put the Ravens up 27-20. Baltimore has a crowded receiver room, and it seems as though Walker, Tylan Wallace and DeAndre Hopkins are all battling for the No. 3 job. Walker is likely third in the pecking order among that group at the moment, but if he keeps capitalizing on his opportunities, more playing time could be in store.
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Tylan Wallace WR | BAL
Ravens' Tylan Wallace: Nabs first TD of 2025
Wallace caught both of his targets for 25 yards and a touchdown Sunday against the Browns.
The fifth-year wideout was not targeted in the opener despite playing roughly a third of the snaps. On Sunday, however, Wallace's snap share increased to 51 percent and he was rewarded with a pair of targets, one of which he cashed in for a 15-yard TD from Lamar Jackson. He ranks third among Raven receivers in playing time so far, ahead of DeAndre Hopkins. It's unclear how long that will hold, especially with Devontez Walker also showing some promise. For now, though, Wallace seems to be a staple when Baltimore goes three-wide.
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Justin Watson WR | HOU
Texans' Justin Watson: Two more targets in loss
Watson caught one of two targets for three yards in Monday's 20-19 loss to Tampa Bay.
Watson has been targeted four times through two games, the same as 2025 second-round pick Jayden Higgins and more than 2025 third-round pick Jaylin Noel. It's hard to get a read on Houston's offense, which has stumbled through two games as C.J. Stroud remains in a slump that dates back to Week 5 of 2024, the last time the quarterback threw for more than 300 yards. Watson's fringy fantasy relevance is diminished by Stroud's play and should end once Christian Kirk (hamstring) is able to play.
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Jaylin Noel WR | HOU
Texans' Jaylin Noel: Contributes as returner
Noel was not targeted on offense and amassed 145 return yards on punts and kicks in Monday's 20-19 loss to the Buccaneers.
Noel was given the fewest offensive snaps (15) among Houston's wide receivers, but he impacted the game on special teams. He averaged 26.0 yards on three kickoff returns and 22.3 on punt returns, including a 53-yarder that set up the Texans' final score with just over two minutes left. Noel has done little offensively in his first two weeks in the NFL, but he's seizing his opportunity on special teams with Braxton Berrios (hamstring) unavailable.