NFL Player News
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Matthew Golden WR | GB
Packers' Matthew Golden: Upgrades to full activity
The Packers listed Golden (ankle) as a full participant for Tuesday's walk-through practice.
Golden was estimated as a limited participant Monday though the Packers didn't practice, and the rookie was apparently able to do enough Tuesday to receive an upgraded listing. The 22-year-old wideout looks like he'll be good to go for Thursday's matchup with the Commanders after a muted NFL debut against the Lions in which he was held to two catches for 16 yards on two targets.
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Jauan Jennings WR | SF
49ers' Jauan Jennings: Injury considered minor
Jennings appears to have avoided a serious injury to his left shoulder after he underwent an MRI on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Though the 49ers have yet to provide an updated diagnosis on the injury that knocked Jennings out in the fourth quarter Sunday, the 28-year-old wideout looks to have steered clear of a significant setback. Jennings had previously missed time during training camp due to a calf issue and also expressed dissatisfaction with his contract situation, but the latter matter was resolved last week with an additional $3 million in incentives, and he was able to practice leading up to the season opener. His practice availability during the upcoming week could be affected by the shoulder issue, and his status for Sunday's game in New Orleans remains unclear.
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Tylan Wallace WR | BAL
Ravens' Tylan Wallace: No targets Sunday
Wallace was not targeted on 16 snaps in Sunday's loss to the Bills.
The veteran was on the field for roughly one-third of the Ravens' snaps on Sunday. Wallace did not see a target, but it's also worth noting that the Ravens only threw 19 passes. Though Wallace nearly matched DeAndre Hopkins' 18 snaps, Hopkins seems to be more involved in the target rotation, while Wallace may be most useful as a run-blocker on the boundary.
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Jack Bech WR | LV
Raiders' Jack Bech: Confirmed as early WR4 in Las Vegas
Bech caught his only target for 23 yards in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Patriots.
Bech logged only four offensive snaps behind fellow receivers Jakobi Meyers, Tre Tucker and Dont'e Thornton, but the 2025 second-round TCU product did catch a 23-yard pass on the Raiders' second drive of the contest to get into the box score early. Although Bech looks to be confirmed as the team's WR4 to begin his career, additional snaps could become available against the Chargers in Week 2 if tight end Brock Bowers (knee) is unable to play.
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Dont'e Thornton Jr. WR | LV
Raiders' Dont'e Thornton: Four targets in debut
Thornton caught two of four targets for 45 yards in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Patriots.
As expected, Thornton played ahead of fellow rookie Jack Bech in the WR3 role behind Jakobi Meyers and Tre Tucker, with Thornton even producing a timely 36-yard reception when the Raiders were facing a crucial third-and-20 from their own 25-yard line late in the fourth quarter. Thornton ultimately played 38 of a possible 63 offensive snaps in his NFL debut, but his involvement could increase against the Chargers in Week 2 if All-Pro tight end Brock Bowers (knee) is sidelined.
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Tre Tucker WR | LV
Raiders' Tre Tucker: Catches TD pass in season opener
Tucker caught two of three targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Patriots. He also returned one punt for 13 yards.
Tucker was one of four Raiders to average more than 20.0 yards per reception during quarterback Geno Smith's first game with Las Vegas on Sunday, and Tucker's performance was highlighted by a 26-yard touchdown catch on the opening possession. Working as the WR2 behind Jakobi Meyers with Amari Cooper electing to retire just before the start of the season, Tucker ultimately played 57 of a possible 63 offensive snaps. Additional targets could be up for grabs if tight end Brock Bowers (knee) were to miss any time.
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Ryan Miller WR | NYG
Buccaneers' Ryan Miller: No catches over nine snaps
Miller failed to bring in his only target in the Buccaneers' 23-20 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
The reserve wideout logged just nine snaps, placing him ahead of only Tez Johnson (eight snaps) and Kameron Johnson (one snaps) in terms of the Bucs' wide receivers. Miller has sure hands and has proven a savvy route runner in the past, but he'd need multiple injuries in front of him to garner any fantasy relevance.
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Tez Johnson WR | TB
Buccaneers' Tez Johnson: Logs eight snaps in opener
Johnson failed to bring in his only target during the Buccaneers' 23-20 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
Johnson logged a scant eight snaps from scrimmage despite being listed as the No. 3 receiver on the depth chart to open the season. Sterling Shepard logged 37 snaps and finished tied for second in targets, so Johnson appears to be behind his veteran teammate in the pecking order going into a Week 2 Monday night road matchup against the Texans.
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Tim Patrick WR | JAC
Jaguars' Tim Patrick: Fills depth role in Jags debut
Patrick didn't receive a target during Sunday's 26-10 win against the Panthers.
The 31-year-old was acquired by the Jaguars in late August and played seven offensive snaps in his team debut, which ranked fifth among Jacksonville's wideouts. Patrick delivered back-to-back seasons of 700-plus receiving yards with Denver in 2020 and 2021, but after a couple lost seasons due to injuries, he had a lesser role in Detroit last year and appears poised to work as more of a reserve wideout for Jacksonville in 2025.
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Sterling Shepard WR | TB
Buccaneers' Sterling Shepard: Three grabs to open season
Shepard brought in three of six targets for 39 yards in the Buccaneers' 23-20 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
The veteran receiver flashed his chemistry with college teammate Baker Mayfield on a few occasions, and Shepard actually finished second on the Bucs in targets for the afternoon. Shepard's final catch was the most important, as he made a clutch 10-yard grab on third-and-9 during what would turn out to be the game-winning drive. Given the short-handed nature of Tampa Bay's receiving corps for the moment, Shepard has some appeal in deep formats as the current No. 3 receiver -- he logged 37 snaps to Tez Johnson's eight Sunday -- in an offense helmed by a quarterback with whom he has long-established rapport.