NFL Player News
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Jayden Reed WR | GB
Packers' Jayden Reed: Catches TD in Week 1 win
Reed (foot) caught three of five targets for 45 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-13 win over the Lions.
Reed was effective despite playing through a Jones fracture in his foot, finishing second on the team behind Romeo Doubs in receiving yards and scoring a 17-yard touchdown in the second quarter. The injury could impact Reed's practice participation levels throughout the season, but the speedy wide receiver proved Sunday that he's still capable of coming though on game day. He'll look to build on this strong start Thursday against the Commanders.
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Puka Nacua WR | LAR
Rams' Puka Nacua: Gritty performance nets 130 yards
Nacua corralled 10 of 11 targets for 130 yards while taking his only carry for one yard in Sunday's 14-9 victory over the Texans.
Nacua suffered an injury scare early in the contest when a big hit caused a laceration to his forehead. The star wideout made a prompt return to action before finishing with a game-high 131 yards. Nacua is off to a great start in search of his second 1,000-yard receiving season after injuries caused him to fall 10 yards shy of the mark in 2024. With QB Matthew Stafford looking healthy under center, Nacua should generate WR1-type projections against the Titans next Sunday.
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Drake London WR | ATL
Falcons' Drake London: Deemed day-to-day
London (shoulder) is considered day-to-day due to a shoulder sprain, though he's set for further testing on the injury he suffered in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Buccaneers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Early reports on London's injury are encouraging, though further testing is needed to confirm the severity of the injury he suffered in the fourth quarter of Sunday's season-opening loss. The Falcons were already without Darnell Mooney (shoulder) against Tampa Bay, so they could be severely shorthanded at wide receiver against the Vikings in Week 2 if London's unable to suit up.
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Amon-Ra St. Brown WR | DET
Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown: Quiet start to 2025
St. Brown recorded four catches on six targets for 45 yards in Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Packers.
The Lions' offense struggled to get going for most of the game, with both St. Brown and Jameson Williams putting up muted stats as a result. St. Brown managed only one catch that went for more than nine yards, though he still finished second on the team in receiving yards. Detroit will return home for a Week 2 matchup against the Bears, and the offense should be in line for better results.
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Nico Collins WR | HOU
Texans' Nico Collins: Posts dud in Week 1
Collins was held to three receptions (on five targets) for 25 yards in Sunday's 14-9 loss to the Rams.
Houston's entire aerial attack sputtered out of the gates, failing to produce any touchdowns or a receiver with more than 32 yards. Collins' receiving line marks the wideout's worst fantasy output since Week 14 of the 2023 season. This was not the kind of start fantasy managers were hoping for from the unquestioned No. 1 receiving option for the Texans. Perhaps the eventual return of Christian Kirk (hamstring) will help open things up for C.J. Stroud and the rest of the passing game following an abysmal Week 1 performance. Collins is too talented to be held down on a regular basis, so make sure to stick with your studs heading into next Monday's tilt against the Buccaneers.
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Jauan Jennings WR | SF
49ers' Jauan Jennings: Will get MRI on shoulder
Jennings (shoulder) will have an MRI within the next 24 hours to determine the severity of his injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Jennings got hurt in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 17-13 win over the Seahawks, after catching two of five targets for 16 yards. He had been battling an unrelated calf injury heading into the game. The banged-up wideout's status for Week 2 against the Saints should gain some clarity once the results of the MRI become available.
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Xavier Legette WR | CAR
Panthers' Xavier Legette: Does little with Week 1 volume
Legette caught three of seven targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 26-10 loss to the Jaguars.
The second-year wideout saw a solid share of Bryce Young's attention, but rookie Tetairoa McMillan was the Panthers' clear top option in the passing game, and Legette's longest gain went for just nine yards. After an inconsistent rookie season in 2024, Carolina is hoping Legette can take a step forward as a sophomore, but this wasn't an encouraging performance from the 32nd overall pick in last year's draft. He'll look to deliver a more efficient effort on the road in Week 2 against the Cardinals.
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Tetairoa McMillan WR | CAR
Panthers' Tetairoa McMillan: Leading receiver in NFL debut
McMillan caught five of nine targets for 68 yards in Sunday's 26-10 loss to the Jaguars.
The eighth overall pick in the 2025 Draft was the unquestioned top wideout for the Panthers right out of the gate, as he led the team in targets, catches and receiving yards in a mostly disappointing day for Bryce Young and the passing game. McMillan will need better performances from his quarterback to turn that kind of volume into consistent production, but it was still an encouraging start to his pro career. He'll look to make a bigger impact on the road Week 2 against the Cardinals.
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DK Metcalf WR | PIT
Steelers' DK Metcalf: Racks up 83 yards in Steelers debut
Metcalf recorded four receptions on seven targets for 83 yards in Sunday's 34-32 win over the Jets.
Metcalf led the Steelers in targets and yards in his debut with the team, with the majority of his production coming after the catch. He logged long gains of 31 and 23 yards on quick screens in the first quarter before working over the middle for an 18-yard gain late in the third quarter. Jonnu Smith and Calvin Austin were also heavily targeted in the offense, so Metcalf may have inconsistent results. However, he had a strong Week 1 performance with his new team.
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Travis Hunter WR | JAC
Jaguars' Travis Hunter: Leads Jags in catches in debut
Hunter caught six of eight targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 26-10 win over the Panthers. He added one tackle on defense.
Making his NFL debut, the second overall pick in the 2025 Draft led the Jaguars in receptions, although his longest gain went for only 10 yards, and two of his teammates topped him in yardage. Hunter saw most of his action on offense, but his usage at cornerback should increase as the season progresses once he's shown he has the playbook down on offense, something he took a big step toward demonstrating Sunday. Hunter will look to continue building chemistry with Trevor Lawrence on the road Week 2 against the Bengals.