NFL Player News
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Demario Douglas WR | NE
Patriots' DeMario Douglas: Little production in Week 17 win
Douglas caught one of two targets for 10 yards in the Patriots' 42-10 win over the Jets on Sunday.
Douglas was one of the lone Patriots to do very little in the box score, as Drake Maye went 19-for-21 passing for 256 yards and five touchdowns. Douglas entered the game with a hamstring issue but was active versus New York, though his two targets were tied for the fewest on the team. After producing at least 30 receiving yards in six straight games from Weeks 8 to 13, Douglas has totaled two catches for 16 yards on four targets across the past four contests. He's a bit player in the New England offense.
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Michael Pittman WR | IND
Colts' Michael Pittman: Another quiet day
Pittman recorded two receptions on three targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 23-17 loss to the Jaguars.
Pittman's disappearance from the Colts' offense continued Sunday, as he finished tied for fourth on the team in targets with Mo Alie-Cox. His impact during the competitive portion of the game was even more limited than the box score indicates, as he tallied a 12-yard catch while the Jaguars were in prevent defense in the final moments. Pittman missed a few plays early in the second quarter after suffering a calf injury, which could complicate his outlook for a Week 18 matchup against the Texans, given that the Colts have been eliminated from playoff contention. Even if Pittman does suit up, he's been held to 35 yards or fewer in five of his last six contests.
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Emeka Egbuka WR | TB
Buccaneers' Emeka Egbuka: Three catches in narrow loss
Egbuka caught three of five targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Dolphins.
Egbuka was held out of the end zone for the seventh straight game, failing to exceed 64 receiving yards in each of those contests. The wide receiver finished fourth at his position in targets behind Jalen McMillan (nine), Chris Godwin (eight) and Mike Evans (seven), which doesn't inspire much confidence for Week 18 against the Panthers.
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Wan'Dale Robinson WR | NYG
Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Third 100-yard performance
Robinson recorded 11 receptions on 14 targets for 113 yards in Sunday's 34-10 win over the Raiders.
The Giants' passing game came alive in a soft matchup, and Robinson accounted for 14 targets on 30 pass attempts from Jaxson Dart. He primarily worked in short and intermediate areas of the field, though he did manage long gains of 36 and 17 yards to top 100 yards in a game for the third time this season. Robinson also surpassed 1,000 receiving yards in a season for the first time in his career with the effort, a timely breakout given his pending free agency this offseason.
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Jordan Watkins WR | SF
49ers' Jordan Watkins: Inactive for SNF
Watkins (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday night's contest against the Bears.
Watkins will head back to the bench after being active in Week 16 against the Colts. The wide receiver will be a healthy scratch for the fourth time in five weeks.
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Kevin Austin Jr. WR | NO
Saints' Kevin Austin: Solid production in Week 17 win
Austin brought in four of five targets for 52 yards and a touchdown in the Saints' 34-26 win over the Titans on Sunday.
Austin continued to fill an elevated role with Mason Tipton (groin) sidelined, and the second-year wideout provided season-best catch and receiving yardage totals while also equaling his season high in targets. The Notre Dame product has multiple receptions in three consecutive games heading into the Week 18 finale on the road against the Falcons.
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Olamide Zaccheaus WR | CHI
Bears' Olamide Zaccheaus: Unavailable vs. 49ers
Zaccheaus (illness) is inactive for Sunday night's contest against San Francisco.
Zaccheaus was a late addition to Chicago's injury report due to an illness, and despite initially being initially listed as questionable to face the 49ers, he'll join Rome Odunze (foot) on the sideline for Week 17. DJ Moore (illness) is active for Sunday Night Football, meanwhile, despite having been added to the injury report in a similar fashion to Zaccheaus. Behind Moore and Luther Burden, expect Devin Duvernay, Jahdae Walker and JP Richardson to see increased offensive reps at the wide receiver position Sunday.
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DJ Moore WR | CHI
Bears' DJ Moore: To play through illness Sunday
Moore (illness) is active for Sunday's contest at San Francisco.
Both Moore and fellow WR Olamide Zaccheaus were added to the Bears' Week 17 injury report Sunday morning as questionable due to respective illnesses. While Moore will be available to the offense this weekend, Zaccheaus won't be along with Rome Odunze, the latter of whom is missing a fourth straight game due to a stress fracture in his foot. In the prior three outings with Odunze on the sideline, Moore combined for a 10-162-3 line on 15 targets.
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Ricky Pearsall WR | SF
49ers' Ricky Pearsall: Back in action Sunday
Pearsall (ankle/knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Bears, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.
After sitting out the 49ers' Week 16 win at Indianapolis due to a sprained ankle and an aggravation of his previous PCL injury, Pearsall will return to action in Week 17 following consecutive limited practices Wednesday through Friday. Considering he wasn't able to log a full session during that span, he may not be poised for his typical weekly snap share of 70-plus percent, which he's earned in six of his eight appearances this season. Nevertheless, with TE George Kittle (ankle) inactive Sunday, Pearsall and the rest of San Francisco's available pass catchers are candidates for more targets from QB Brock Purdy.
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Elic Ayomanor WR | TEN
Titans' Elic Ayomanor: Gets into end zone Sunday
Ayomanor brought in four of seven targets for 37 yards and a touchdown in the Titans' 34-26 loss to the Saints on Sunday.
Ayomanor tied for the team lead in receptions and targets while adding the fourth touchdown of his career on a seven-yard catch late in the first half. The rookie has picked up the pace over the last two games after a multi-week funk, as he sports a 7-95-1 line on 11 targets over the last pair of contests. Ayomanor needs 35 receiving yards in a Week 18 road matchup against the Jaguars to reach the 500-yard mark in his first NFL campaign.