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  • Tim Patrick WR | JAC

    Jaguars' Tim Patrick: Secures lone target

    Patrick caught his only target for 11 yards during Sunday's 34-20 win against Denver.

    The 32-year-old once again served as Jacksonville's No. 4 wideout, playing 18 offensive snaps. Patrick has just one reception the past two weeks with Parker Washington back from a hip injury and isn't likely to have a significant role while Washington, Jakobi Meyers and Brian Thomas are healthy.

  • Patriots' Kyle Williams: Scores third TD of season

    Williams was on the field for 28 of 74 snaps on offense in Sunday's 28-24 win over the Ravens, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, and caught two of his three targets for 46 yards and a TD.

    During a game in which QB Drake Maye completed 31 passes for 380 yards, marking the first 300-yard passing game of his NFL career, Williams made his mark while recording his third TD this season. Reiss notes that all three of the 2025 third-rounder's scores have been 30-plus yarders, which makes Williams the first Patriot to total that amount since Chris Hogan did so in 2016. Overall, Williams has logged a 7-189-3 receiving line on only 16 targets in 15 regular-season contests, a pace that makes him a speculative fantasy option when the Patriots face the Jets in Week 17.

  • Darius Slayton WR | NYG

    Giants' Darius Slayton: Held to one catch in Week 16 loss

    Slayton caught one of two targets for eight yards in Sunday's 16-13 loss to Minnesota.

    On a day when New York logged 30 rushing plays and went to the air just 13 times, Slayton's eight receiving yards represented nearly a quarter of QB Jaxson Dart's paltry total of 33 passing yards. Slayton also tied for the second-most targets on the team (two), and only No. 1 wideout Wan'Dale Robinson finished with more receiving yards (19). Given the extreme run-heavy approach Sunday, not much should be taken away from any Giants pass-catcher's performance, but it's worth observing that Slayton has logged two or fewer receptions in three of his past four contests. A matchup against the Raiders' uninspiring secondary awaits in Week 17, though it should be interesting to see how both teams approach that game as the "loser" of the contest will have the clear inside track to the No. 1 overall pick in next year's NFL Draft.

  • Pat Bryant WR | DEN

    Broncos' Pat Bryant: Released from hospital

    Bryant has been released from the local hospital where he was evaluated for a concussion Sunday, after all other tests came back negative, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.

    Bryant was carted off the field during during Sunday's 34-20 loss to the Jaguars, but he hasn't been diagnosed with any injuries other than a concussion. The rookie third-round pick's placement in the five-step concussion protocol makes him an unlikely candidate to be available Thursday against Kansas City.

  • Steelers' Marquez Valdes-Scantling: Targeted three times Sunday

    Valdes-Scantling secured one of three targets for six yards during Sunday's 29-24 win over the Lions.

    Valdes-Scantling reached the end zone during last week's win over the Dolphins, and he nearly caught a 60-yard touchdown in the third quarter of Sunday's Week 16 victory. However, the ball narrowly slipped through his fingers, and he was shaken up on the play. He returned to the game later in the drive but ultimately finished the matchup with an uninspiring stat line. Valdes-Scantling did rank third among Pittsburgh's wide receivers by playing 42 percent of the team's offensive snaps, but he's secured just two of five targets for 25 yards and a touchdown over his first three appearances with the Steelers.

  • Van Jefferson WR | TEN

    Titans' Van Jefferson: Two catches in Week 16

    Jefferson recorded two catches on two targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 26-9 win over the Chiefs.

    Jefferson was questionable entering Sunday's game due to a back injury, but he played his typical allotment of around 70 percent of offensive snaps. He played a complementary role as a pass catcher, though he has had multiple receptions in four of his last six contests.

  • Broncos' Lil'Jordan Humphrey: Quiet showing against Jaguars

    Humphrey caught one of two targets for nine yards in Sunday's 34-20 loss to the Jaguars.

    Humphrey played just 13 of the Broncos' 66 offensive snaps, the fewest of any Broncos wide receiver Sunday. The veteran wideout has recorded seven catches for 78 yards and a touchdown since re-joining the Broncos in Week 11 against the Chiefs. Humphrey is a talented player, but his inconsistent usage make him very difficult to trust for consistent fantasy production. The 27-year-old should be ignored for fantasy purposes heading into a Week 17 rematch against the Chiefs.

  • Marvin Mims WR | DEN

    Broncos' Marvin Mims: Four touches in Week 16

    Mims caught all three of his targets for 26 yards and rushed once for three yards in Sunday's 34-20 loss to the Jaguars.

    Mims continued to play a depth role in the Broncos' wide-receiver corps, playing 32 percent of Denver's offensive snaps in the contest. The Broncos' coaching staff makes it a point to get the ball in the third-year wideout's hands most games, but his opportunities are often in the short passing game and limit his ability to have impact performances each week. Mims has recorded multiple receptions in all but four games this season while also handling at least one carry in all but three contests. Despite his consistent involvement, the 23-year-old has recorded just 32 catches for 302 yards and a touchdown, adding 12 carries for 78 yards and a score. Heading into a Week 17 matchup against the Chiefs, the Oklahoma product cannot be trusted for meaningful fantasy production.

  • Texans' Xavier Hutchinson: Quiet stretch continues

    Hutchinson caught one of two targets for four yards in Sunday's 23-21 win over Las Vegas in Week 16.

    The reemergence of Christian Kirk (40 snaps, five targets) had an impact on Hutchinson's output, and he was limited to two targets for the third consecutive week. Hutchinson has maintained a high snap share regardless of opponent or game plan, but any significant fantasy-level production is dependent on injuries to fellow wideouts. He's had two or fewer catches in five consecutive games.

  • Isaiah Bond WR | CLE

    Browns' Isaiah Bond: Untargeted in loss

    Bond was not targeted and had one rush attempt for minus-1 yard in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Bills in Week 16. He was credited with 21 receiving yards after taking a lateral from fellow wideout Malachi Corley.

    Bond has shown chemistry with quarterback Shedeur Sanders, particularly on deep throws, but it wasn't there for him Sunday. It's been an inconsistent year for the rookie wideout, who went without a catch for the fifth time in his last eight games. For the season, Bond has caught 16 of 41 targets for 309 yards and zero touchdowns.

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