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  • Mack Hollins WR | NE

    Patriots' Mack Hollins: Still not practicing

    Hollins (abdomen) wasn't spotted at practice Friday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

    The same applies to fellow WR Kayshon Boutte (concussion), with both players trending toward logging three straight 'DNPs' ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets. The Patriots' upcoming injury report is slated to reveal whether either player has a chance of playing this weekend, with Kyle Williams a candidate to log added Week 17 snaps if Hollins and/or Boutte are sidelined.

  • Chiefs' JuJu Smith-Schuster: Trio of grabs in loss

    Smith-Schuster brought in all three targets for 16 yards in the Chiefs' 20-13 loss to the Broncos on Thursday night.

    Smith-Schuster finished tied for second in receptions and as the runner-up in receiving yards as well, although on a night when Chris Oladokun threw for only 66 yards, that didn't equate to any usable fantasy production. Nevertheless, Thursday marked Smith-Schuster's most productive all-around game in two months, as he hadn't exceeded one reception or 12 receiving yards in any of the previous seven games. Smith-Schuster and the rest of the Chiefs' passing attack will retain a muted fantasy outlook for a Week 18 road matchup against the Raiders with Oladokun under center.

  • Chiefs' Hollywood Brown: One catch in Week 17 loss

    Brown brought in one of three targets for seven yards in the Chiefs' 20-13 loss to the Broncos on Thursday night.

    Despite the fact both Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton were placed on injured reserve earlier in the week due to their respective concussions, Brown had a minimal impact while working with third-string quarterback Chris Oladokun. Irrespective of who's been under center, Brown has struggled with his production down the stretch, as Thursday marked his fifth straight game with less than 40 receiving yards.

  • Troy Franklin WR | DEN

    Broncos' Troy Franklin: Limited to short receptions

    Franklin recorded four receptions on four targets for 17 yards in Thursday's 20-13 win over the Chiefs.

    With the exception of Courtland Sutton, the Broncos spread targets evenly amongst their pass catchers. Franklin was among four wide receivers or tight ends to earn at least four targets, and he finished sixth on the team in yardage. His longest gain went for only six yards, though that was a reflection of Denver's conservative passing game plan. Franklin has under 25 receiving yards in three of his last five games, and this outcome was particularly disappointing given the absence of Pat Bryant (concussion).

  • Broncos' Courtland Sutton: Can't connect with Nix

    Sutton recorded four receptions (on 10 targets) for 40 yards in Thursday's 20-13 win over the Chiefs.

    Sutton easily led the Broncos with 10 targets and was the sole skill-position player to get opportunity down the field. He converted one of those targets into a 23-yard gain -- the team's longest from scrimmage -- though that was his only notable contribution of the game. This marked Sutton's lowest yardage output since Week 10, and he'll face a tough Week 18 matchup against the Chargers to close the regular season.

  • Chiefs' Xavier Worthy: Nets one scrimmage yard in loss

    Worthy failed to bring in any of his three targets and rushed once for one yard in the Chiefs' 20-13 loss to the Broncos on Thursday night.

    Even with Rashee Rice and fellow deep threat Tyquan Thornton on injured reserve due to concussions, Worthy was unable to break through on the stat sheet. The 2024 first-round pick's blanking as a wideout was his second of the season, and he'll have nowhere to go but up in a Week 18 road matchup against the Raiders to close out the regular season.

  • Jordan Addison WR | MIN

    Vikings' Jordan Addison: Takes jet sweep to house in win

    Addison failed to catch his only target but took his only carry 65 yards for a touchdown in the Vikings' 23-10 win over the Lions on Christmas Day.

    Undrafted rookie quarterback Max Brosmer got the start but threw for only 51 yards, suppressing the production of all the Vikings' pass catchers. Addison was able to salvage his day with his second career rushing TD, as he went the distance on a jet sweep in the fourth quarter -- putting the game away right after Detroit had closed to within a field goal. Addison will end up with career-worst receiving numbers in 2025 due to Minnesota's QB issues, but he'll get one more chance to make an impact Week 18 against the Packers.

  • Vikings' Justin Jefferson: Production lacking again

    Jefferson caught four of five targets for 30 yards in the Vikings' 23-10 win over the Lions on Christmas Day.

    Despite the limited production, Jefferson actually led Minnesota in catches, targets and receiving yards on a day in which rookie QB Max Brosmer threw for just 51 yards. The Vikings' issues under center have ruined Jefferson's season, and he still needs 53 more yards -- a mark he's failed to reach in five of the last six games -- to record his sixth straight 1,000-yard campaign. If J.J. McCarthy (hand) is able to suit up Week 18 against the Packers, Jefferson's odds of keeping his streak alive might be slightly improved.

  • Lions' Jameson Williams: Two catches in Christmas Day loss

    Williams caught both of his targets for 37 yards in Thursday's 23-10 loss to the Vikings.

    Williams had a 15-yard catch in the first half and a 22-yard catch in the second half as Jared Goff threw for 197 yards and had five turnovers. This was only the second time in the last eight games that Williams fell short of 70 receiving yards, as the speedster can usually be relied upon for a few long catches per game. Detroit has been eliminated from playoff contention ahead of the Week 18 regular-season finale against the Bears.

  • Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown: Eight catches in painful loss

    St. Brown (undisclosed) caught eight of 13 targets for 68 yards in Thursday's 23-10 loss to the Vikings.

    St. Brown was targeted on nearly half of Jared Goff's pass attempts as Goff desperately tried to get going against Minnesota's stifling defense. The quarterback ultimately turned it over five times in a loss that eliminated the Lions from playoff contention, so leading the team in targets, catches and receiving yards was of little consolation to St. Brown on Thursday. He suited up despite being listed as questionable entering Thursday's game, and the star wide receiver needed attention from trainers after taking an awkward hit in the final minute of the fourth quarter, though he walked off under his own power, per Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News. The banged-up St. Brown's status will bear monitoring ahead of the regular-season finale against the Bears in Week 18.

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