NFL Player News
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Hunter Renfrow WR | CAR
Panthers' Hunter Renfrow: Hauls in two scores Sunday
Renfrow (ribs) racked up seven receptions on nine targets for 48 yards and a pair of touchdowns in Sunday's 27-22 loss to Arizona.
Renfrow was cleared from the rib injury that limited him during the practice week, and his strong play solidified his clean bill of health. The veteran slot man was held to just 11 yards on two receptions in his first action since 2023 last week, but this was a significant spike in both usage and production. Both of Renfrow's scores were quick strikes from within five yards of the end zone as Carolina tried to claw its way back into this contest. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect this kind of scoring output on a regular basis, but Renfrow can generate PPR value against the Falcons next Sunday.
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Troy Franklin WR | DEN
Broncos' Troy Franklin: Paces Denver pass catchers
Franklin recorded eight receptions on nine targets for 89 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 29-28 loss to the Colts.
Franklin looks to be breaking out in his second season as a pro, as he set career-best marks in targets, receptions and yards in Sunday's loss. He flipped the field early in the second quarter with a 42-yard gain on a catch deep down the right sideline and capped the same drive with a three-yard touchdown reception. Franklin outperformed Courtland Sutton in the contest, and while that may not continue, he appears to be Bo Nix's second-favorite target ahead of Marvin Mims and Evan Engram.
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Drake London WR | ATL
Falcons' Drake London: Quiet in Week 2 win
London recorded three receptions on four targets for 49 yards in Sunday's 22-6 win over the Vikings. He also lost a fumble.
The Falcons relied on a run-heavy offense as they never trailed in the contest, limiting the production of all their pass catchers. Nevertheless, London led the team in yardage thanks to a long gain of 21 yards, though he also lost a fumble after an 18-yard gain early in the first quarter. He has only 104 yards on 19 targets through two games this season, and Atlanta may be able to rely heavily on their run game once again in Week 3 against Carolina.
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Justin Jefferson WR | MIN
Vikings' Justin Jefferson: Leading receiver on SNF
Jefferson finished with three receptions on six targets for 81 yards in Sunday's 22-6 loss to the Falcons.
Jefferson was able to rip off a huge 50-yard gain on Atlanta's defense, but he was otherwise held in check Sunday. QB J.J. McCarthy completed just 11 passes for 158 yards in the ugly loss, with his top wideout accounting for nearly half of his total production. Jefferson has gotten off to a slower start in 2025 with McCarthy (7-125-1) under center compared to the two-week sample we saw with 2024 starter Sam Darnold (8-192-2). Even with the slight drop-off in production, Jefferson remains an unquestioned fantasy WR1 heading into a Week 3 matchup against Ja'Marr Chase and the Bengals next Sunday.
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DeVonta Smith WR | PHI
Eagles' DeVonta Smith: Leads team with 53 yards Sunday
Smith corralled four of six targets for 53 yards in Sunday's 20-17 win over Kansas City.
Smith finished as the Eagles' leading receiver in a game during which his team threw for just 101 yards. It was a marked improvement from the veteran starter following last Thursday's three-catch, 16-yard stinker in a win over the Cowboys. Expect Smith and the entire Philadelphia passing attack to be more involved next Sunday lining up opposite the Rams' high-powered passing attack.
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Courtland Sutton WR | DEN
Broncos' Courtland Sutton: Abysmal Week 2 showing
Sutton recorded one reception on four targets for six yards in Sunday's 29-28 loss to the Colts.
Bo Nix spread targets among the Denver pass catchers very evenly, with nine players targeted at least twice in the contest. While that was one factor in limiting Sutton's involvement, Troy Franklin also commanded nine targets to lead the team. It seems unlikely that Franklin will truly challenge Sutton for opportunities moving forward, but this was nevertheless a concerning performance for the latter.
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Marvin Harrison Jr. WR | ARI
Cardinals' Marvin Harrison: Inefficient on five targets Sunday
Harrison had two receptions on five targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 27-22 win over the Panthers.
Harrison's production crashed in Week 2 following last week's team-high receiving line of 5-71-1 against the Saints. The 23-year-old took a back seat to TE Trey McBride (6-78-0) while fellow wideout Michael Wilson caught QB Kyler Murray's lone touchdown pass Sunday. Harrison experienced his fair share of ups-and-downs over his rookie campaign in 2024, and we may not see much consistency from him as a sophomore based on this two-game sample size. Fantasy managers will be hoping for one of Harrison's "up" games in road tilt against San Francisco next Sunday.
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Michael Pittman WR | IND
Colts' Michael Pittman: Held to 40 yards
Pittman recorded four receptions on five targets for 68 yards in Sunday's 29-28 win over the Broncos.
Pittman took on a lesser role among the Colts' pass catchers in Week 2, tying for third on the team in targets. He was also limited to receptions in short areas of the field, with his longest gain going for just 12 yards. Tyler Warren appears to have the most consistent pass-catching role in Indianapolis early this season, which could mean inconsistent production for Pittman moving forward given the significant roles of both Josh Downs and Alec Pierce in the offense.
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Luther Burden III WR | CHI
Bears' Luther Burden: Limited role in defeat
Burden caught one pass on two targets for five yards in the Bears' 52-21 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Burden has a total of three targets over the first two games, and the rookie is the clear No. 4 receiver in the offense. Burden's biggest contribution to the team has been as a kick returner. It's possible that Burden sees his role grow over the course of the season if he can impress the coaching staff.
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Olamide Zaccheaus WR | CHI
Bears' Olamide Zaccheaus: Limited production in loss
Zaccheaus caught two passes for 12 yards along with a nine-yard rush in the Bears' 52-21 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
After Zaccheaus was second on the Bears with seven targets in Week 1, he followed that up with five targets against the Lions. The veteran has a clear hold on the No. 3 receiver role, and he should continue to see regular targets.