NFL Player News
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Marquise Brown WR | KC
Chiefs' Hollywood Brown: Grabs five receptions in loss
Brown hauled in all five of his targets for 30 yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Eagles.
Brown saw his target volume fall back down to earth following last week's 16-target, 10-catch outburst. The veteran wideout still led the Chiefs in receptions, with his five targets being usurped by only Travis Kelce's six in an overall lackluster passing performance Sunday. Brown could see his target share cut into if Xavier Worthy (shoulder) continues trending towards playing in Week 3. That said, Hollywood should stick in the starting lineup at least until Rashee Rice (suspension) returns in Week 7. Brown remains a plus PPR play when the Chiefs visit the Giants next Sunday.
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Isaiah Williams WR | NYJ
Jets' Isaiah Williams: Involved as return man
Williams returned two kickoffs for 40 yards and added an 11-yard punt return in Sunday's 30-10 loss to the Bills.
Williams immediately jumped into a prominent role on special teams after signing with the Jets on Wednesday following the team's move to waive previous punt returner Xavier Gipson. Isaiah Davis had five kickoff returns, but Williams was the only player to return a punt for the Jets. Williams is unlikely to see much involvement on offense, even once he grows more familiar with his new surroundings.
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Tyler Johnson WR | NYJ
Jets' Tyler Johnson: No catches in Week 2
Johnson didn't catch his only target in Sunday's 30-10 loss to the Bills.
Johnson failed to step up in the absence of Josh Reynolds (hamstring), but nobody else did, either, as Garrett Wilson was the only Jet to record double-digit receiving yards in the lopsided loss. A possible quarterback change from Justin Fields (concussion) to Tyrod Taylor for Week 3 against the Buccaneers is unlikely to change Johnson's uninspiring fantasy outlook.
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Tetairoa McMillan WR | CAR
Panthers' Tetairoa McMillan: First 100-yard game of career
McMillan finished with six receptions on 10 targets for 100 yards in Sunday's 27-22 loss to the Cardinals.
The eighth-overall pick in this year's draft is living up to the hype, recording the first 100-yard receiving game of his career in just his second pro appearance. McMillan paced the Panthers in targets and yardage after accomplishing the same feat last week, as he's quickly become Bryce Young's most-trusted target out of the gates. The Arizona product is already making fantasy waves before scoring the first touchdown of his career, which is likely just around the corner given the wideout's 6-foot-5 frame and tremendous ball skills. McMillan belongs in starting fantasy lineups heading into a Week 3 matchup against the Falcons next Sunday.
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DeAndre Hopkins WR | BAL
Ravens' DeAndre Hopkins: Another scoring grab Sunday
Hopkins brought in both targets for 64 yards and a touchdown in the Ravens' 41-17 win over the Browns on Sunday.
Hopkins has been much more of a short-area target over the last few seasons, but the veteran flashed his downfield chops on both his catches Sunday. Hopkins nearly had a touchdown on his first grab, which covered 41 yards early in the third quarter and was originally ruled a score before replay review revealed Hopkins hadn't broken the plane of the goal line. There was no ambiguity on his second and final reception of the night, a 23-yard scoring grab with just under five minutes remaining that closed out Baltimore's scoring on the day. Hopkins has taken half of his first four catches in a Ravens uniform for touchdowns, affording him some momentum heading into a Week 3 home matchup against the Lions on Monday night, Sept. 22.
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Calvin Ridley WR | TEN
Titans' Calvin Ridley: Some impovement in Week 2
Ridley recorded three receptions on six targets for 57 yards in Sunday's 33-19 loss to the Rams.
Ridley tied for the team lead in targets with both Elic Ayomanor and Chig Okonkwo, though he beat out Ayomanor by one yard to lead Tennessee pass catchers. Ridley's longest catch of the day went for 26 yards, when Cam Ward rolled out to his right and hit him along the sideline. It was an improved performance for Ridley, though Ayomanor is emerging as a key part of the offense and looks likely to continue to cut into Ridley's opportunities.
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DK Metcalf WR | PIT
Steelers' DK Metcalf: First TD as Steeler
Metcalf recorded three receptions on six targets for 20 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-17 loss to the Seahawks.
The Steelers' passing attack took a significant step backward relative to Week 1, and Metcalf's output fell accordingly. He still led the team with six targets, though his longest gain went for only nine yards. Metcalf managed to salvage his day with a leaping two-yard touchdown shortly before halftime for his first score as a Steeler, though it was otherwise a forgettable performance.
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Arian Smith WR | NYJ
Jets' Arian Smith: Makes first NFL catch
Smith caught one of two targets for eight yards and rushed once for minus-10 yards in Sunday's 30-10 loss to the Bills.
Smith was the only Jets wide receiver other than Garrett Wilson to log a catch in the absence of Josh Reynolds (hamstring). It was the first catch of Smith's NFL career, as the rookie fourth-round pick was blanked in his regular-season debut against the Steelers in Week 1.
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Davante Adams WR | LAR
Rams' Davante Adams: Leads Rams receivers
Adams recorded six receptions on 13 targets for 106 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's 33-19 win over the Titans.
Adams led the Rams' pass catchers in targets and receiving yards, thanks in large part to long catches of 33 and 26 yards. He also recorded his first touchdown as a Ram on a 16-yard connection in the back corner of the end zone midway through the fourth quarter. Adams showed strong rapport with Matthew Stafford, which should bode well for his production moving forward, though he and the Rams will face a tough matchup against the Eagles in Week 3.
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A.J. Brown WR | PHI
Eagles' A.J. Brown: Gets more involved in Week 2
Brown finished with five receptions on eight targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Chiefs.
This was certainly an improvement over last week's one-catch showing, but the end result was still poor from a fantasy perspective. DeVonta Smith (4-53-0) finished as the Eagles' leading receiver with Brown leading the team in targets (eight) and receptions (five). Philadelphia's run-heavy offense to kick off the 2025 season is the main culprit for the entire receiving corps posting paltry totals through two games. Perhaps Brown and the rest of the Eagles' aerial attack will finally take off in what could be a high-scoring affair against the Rams next Sunday.