NFL Player News
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Malik Washington WR | MIA
Dolphins' Malik Washington: Quiet in win over Bucs
Washington secured one of three targets for four yards during Sunday's 20-17 win over Tampa Bay. He also carried the ball once for one yard.
Washington failed to make a significant impact in the receiving game Sunday despite the fact that Jaylen Waddle was forced to the sideline due to a ribs injury midway through the second quarter and didn't return to action until late in the third. Overall, Washington's most significant contribution to Miami's win over the Buccaneers may have been the 47-yard kick return he managed late in the third quarter. He'll have one more chance to demonstrate chemistry with Quinn Ewers in the Dolphins' regular-season finale on the road at New England in Week 18.
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Tyler Lockett WR | LV
Raiders' Tyler Lockett: Two catches in Week 17
Lockett recorded two receptions on three targets for nine yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Giants.
Despite the absence of Jack Bech (back) and Brock Bowers (knee), Lockett continued to fade in the Raiders' offense. He has four or fewer targets in five consecutive contests and has surpassed 11 yards only once in that span. However, we was able to come away with a non-disastrous fantasy line Sunday thanks to a four-yard touchdown catch late in the third quarter. That was his first TD of 2025 and his first score since Week 9 of last season.
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Tre Tucker WR | LV
Raiders' Tre Tucker: Tallies 49 yards
Tucker recorded five receptions on six targets for 49 yards in Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Giants.
Tucker saw a slight uptick in targets due to Jack Bech (back) and Brock Bowers (knee) both being sidelined, finishing second on the team in targets. He was involved early, recording three receptions for 35 yards on the Raiders' second offensive possession. Tucker should see at least a handful of targets in Week 18 against the Chiefs, though the offense isn't likely to experience much success with Kenny Pickett under center.
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Darius Slayton WR | NYG
Giants' Darius Slayton: Makes most of two catches
Slayton recorded two receptions on three targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 34-10 win over the Raiders.
Wan'Dale Robinson was the focal point of the Giants' offense, but Slayton played well in a complementary role. He tallied long catches of 21 and 15 yards, both of which helped set up scoring plays for the team. Despite the efficiency, Slayton has now seen three or fewer targets in four of his last five games.
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Marquez Valdes-Scantling WR | PIT
Steelers' Marquez Valdes-Scantling: Minimal production on nine targets
Valdes-Scantling recorded three receptions on nine targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 13-6 loss to the Browns.
Valdes-Scantling led Pittsburgh in targets in the absence of both DK Metcalf (suspension) and Calvin Austin (hamstring). However, he was unable to get on the same page with Aaron Rodgers, often seemingly a step or more off from where throws arrived. That was particularly noteworthy on the Steelers' final possession, as he was targeted three times unsuccessfully in the end zone to end the game. Even if Austin can return in Week 18 against the Ravens, Valdes-Scantling is likely to see a significant opportunity in a must-win matchup.
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Luther Burden III WR | CHI
Bears' Luther Burden: Hurt on last play after 138 yards
Burden (leg) was seen grabbing his left hamstring on the way to the X-ray room after getting injured on the final play of Sunday's 42-38 loss to the 49ers, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Burden stayed down in the end zone after Caleb Williams threw an incompletion from the 2-yard line as Chicago came up just short in a back-and-forth battle. Prior to the injury, Burden posted a breakout performance, racking up career highs in catches (eight) and receiving yards (138) on nine targets, including a 35-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter. The Bears have clinched the NFC North and will close out the regular season with a Week 18 home game against the Lions.
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Jahdae Walker WR | CHI
Bears' Jahdae Walker: Expanded role continues
Walker caught two of three targets for 30 yards in the Bears' 42-38 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.
Walker played extended snaps with Rome Odunze (foot) and Olamide Zaccheaus (illness) sidelined, finishing with three targets for the second straight contest. He has now caught four passes on six targets over his last two games, accounting for all of his offensive production this season. As long as multiple receivers remain out, he profiles as a low-volume depth option tied to opportunity rather than consistent usage.
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Alec Pierce WR | IND
Colts' Alec Pierce: Silent on five targets
Pierce didn't record a catch on five targets in Sunday's 23-17 loss to the Jaguars.
Pierce tied for second on the team with five targets, though he was unable to convert any into receptions. It marked the first time this season that he has been held without a catch, and his inability to get on the same page with Philip Rivers was particularly noteworthy considering the duo connected for a pair of scores in Week 16. Pierce has already set a career high in receptions and yards this season, though this performance will likely cost him a chance at 1,000 receiving yards heading into a Week 18 matchup against the Texans.
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Josh Downs WR | IND
Colts' Josh Downs: Slowed by Jags
Downs recorded two receptions on five targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 23-17 loss to the Jaguars.
Downs tied for second on the team in targets, though Philip Rivers continued to spread opportunity evenly among his pass catchers. While he didn't convert his targets into receptions efficiently, Downs did manage to turn in long catches of 18 and 16 yards. He now has at least five targets in six consecutive games, though target allocation could change in Week 18 against the Texans if the Colts turn to Riley Leonard at quarterback now that they have officially been eliminated from playoff contention.
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Jerry Jeudy WR | CLE
Browns' Jerry Jeudy: Five catches in win
Jeudy recorded five receptions on seven targets for 54 yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Steelers.
Jeudy benefited from the early departure of Harold Fannin (groin) and finally displayed some rapport with Shadeuer Sanders. Jeudy earned seven targets -- his highest mark since Week 11 -- and delivered four receptions of at least 10 yards. As a result, he was able to surpass 50 receiving yards for only the second time in Sanders' six starts.