NFL Player News
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Tutu Atwell WR | MIA
Rams' Tutu Atwell: Makes pair of catches
Atwell secured both of his targets for 39 yards and rushed once for no gain during Sunday's 21-14 victory against the Saints.
The Louisville product saw similar usage compared to previous weeks, with a slight uptick due in part to Demarcus Robinson (hand) departing in the fourth quarter with an injury. If Robinson were to miss any time, Atwell would likely slot in as the tertiary wideout, with Tyler Johnson, Jordan Whittington and Xavier Smith combining for just 16 snaps in the victory. A showdown with the formidable Bills is up next for Atwell in Week 14.
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Ricky Pearsall WR | SF
49ers' Ricky Pearsall: Just one target in snowy loss
Pearsall failed to bring in his lone target in Sunday's 35-10 loss to Buffalo.
Pearsall was on the field for 35 offensive snaps (73 percent), but his lack of involvement likely had more to do with the harsh weather conditions this time around. That said, the rookie slot man hasn't recorded a reception (on three targets) in three consecutive games since his breakout performance in Week 10. Pearsall should be more involved as the season progresses given the 49ers' current injury issues in addition to his steady role (averaging 36.1 snaps on offense when active). The receiver's next opportunity to prove himself will come in a soft home matchup against the Bears next Sunday.
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Luke McCaffrey WR | WAS
Commanders' Luke McCaffrey: Held to 13 yards
McCaffrey caught both of his targets for 13 yards in a 42-19 win over the Titans on Sunday.
McCaffrey didn't get any extra playing time after starting wideout Noah Brown left with a rib injury. Dyami Brown filled in instead, while McCaffrey and Olamide Zaccheaus maintained their usual depth roles. In any case, Noah Brown may be healthy after the Week 14 bye.
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Dyami Brown WR | WAS
Commanders' Dyami Brown: Replaces Noah Brown
Brown caught four of five targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 42-19 win over Tennessee, adding one carry for four yards.
Brown picked up extra playing time in the second half after starting wideout Noah Brown left with a rib injury. The added snaps led to a few more targets than usual, and it's possible the former will have an expanded role again after a Week 14 bye if the latter isn't ready for Week 15 at New Orleans.
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Olamide Zaccheaus WR | ATL
Commanders' Olamide Zaccheaus: Catches three passes
Zaccheaus caught each of his three targets for 14 yards in a 42-19 win over the Titans on Sunday.
Zaccheaus played 35 percent of snaps on offense and didn't get a noticeable boost in playing time after Noah Brown left with a rib injury. The Commanders instead turned to Dyami Brown for a regular spot on the perimeter, with Zaccheaus and Luke McCaffrey staying in their familiar depth roles. The Commanders now have a Week 14 bye, followed by a Week 15 road game at New Orleans.
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Devin Duvernay WR | ARI
Jaguars' Devin Duvernay: Makes first impact as receiver
Duvernay caught two of four targets for 23 yards, returned three kickoffs for 68 yards and one punt for five yards during Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Texans.
Duvernay entered the weekend having played a minimal offensive role this season, but he played 39 offensive snaps and produced his first positive receiving yardage of 2024 against Houston. The 27-year-old operated as Jacksonville's No. 3 wide receiver ahead of Tim Jones and Elijah Cooks, though none of those three wideouts are likely to have fantasy viability, especially if Mac Jones finishes the campaign as the club's starting quarterback.
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Jalen Coker WR | CAR
Panthers' Jalen Coker: Hopeful for Week 14
Coach Dave Canales said Monday that the hope is Coker (quadriceps) will be able to play next Sunday against the Eagles, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Coker didn't practice at all last week and has missed the Panthers' last two contests, losses to the Chiefs and Bucs. In Coker's absence, Carolina has gotten back Adam Thielen (hamstring) from injured reserve and rolled with a three-wide set of Thielen, Xavier Legette and veteran David Moore. With Moore producing, it's unclear if Coker would return to a full-time role once healthy.
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Mike Williams WR | LAC
Steelers' Mike Williams: No targets in Week 13
Williams wasn't targeted during Sunday's 44-38 win over Cincinnati.
Williams recorded a 32-yard reception during his Steelers debut against Washington in Week 10, but he hasn't been targeted over three games since then. It's especially discouraging that Williams was held without a target during Sunday's high-scoring victory in which Russell Wilson tallied a season-high 414 passing yards. Williams seems unlikely to be a consistent fantasy option late in the regular season given his lack of work in recent weeks.
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Van Jefferson WR | WAS
Steelers' Van Jefferson: Records 43-yard reception in win
Jefferson secured one of three targets for 43 yards during Sunday's 44-38 win over the Bengals.
Jefferson was on the field for 62 percent of Pittsburgh's offensive snaps Sunday, the second-highest mark among the team's wide receivers. While he didn't have many targets against Cincinnati, Jefferson put the Steelers in the red zone with just over six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, which marked the team's longest play of the day. The 2020 second-rounder has secured three of five targets for 82 yards over the last two games, but it seems unlikely that he'll be a reliable fantasy option late in the season since his target share remains low.
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Romeo Doubs WR | NE
Packers' Romeo Doubs: Practices on Monday
Doubs (concussion) was spotted participating in Monday's practice, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Doubs also practiced Sunday, as the Packers have been back on the field following their win over the Dolphins on Thanksgiving Night. He missed that contest but appears to be working his way through concussion protocol. He seems to have a chance at returning for Thursday night's NFC North date with the Lions.