NFL Player News
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Jalen Tolbert WR | MIA
Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Finds end zone Sunday
Tolbert caught two of four targets for 22 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Commanders.
The third-year wideout gave the Cowboys a 10-9 lead late in the third quarter with his six-yard TD grab, setting the stage for a wild fourth quarter in an eventual 34-26 victory. Tolbert has caught two of his four touchdowns on the season since Cooper Rush replaced Dak Prescott (hamstring) under center but has otherwise struggled to make much of an impact, posting a 10-76-2 line on 20 targets over the last four games. With Brandin Cooks (knee) closing in on a return from IR, Tolbert could lose some volume as soon as a Week 13 clash with the Giants.
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Jalen Nailor WR | LV
Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Catches another touchdown Sunday
Nailor caught one of his two targets for five yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 30-27 overtime win at Chicago.
Nailor only played 25 offensive snaps in Week 12, but he came up with his fifth touchdown reception of the season to put the Vikings up 14-7 in the second quarter. He still lagged in targets (two) behind Jordan Addison (nine) and Justin Jefferson (five), and he will continue to be dependent upon touchdowns for fantasy production as long as those two remain available.
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Josh Downs WR | IND
Colts' Josh Downs: Week-to-week with shoulder injury
Downs is considered week-to-week after suffering a right shoulder injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Lions, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
While the Colts haven't yet provided an official update on Downs' status, Rapoport relays that the wideout is considered a long shot to play Week 13 against the Patriots. Downs appeared to be in significant pain after his right shoulder was driven into the turf with 11:22 remaining in the fourth quarter, but he was able to check back into the contest for the Colts' final possession. Downs' shoulder injury was evidently more serious than expected after he underwent further evaluation following the game, however. Assuming Downs ends up sitting out against New England, Adonai Mitchell would likely be the top candidate to move into a regular role in three-receiver sets alongside Michael Pittman and Alec Pierce.
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Josh Downs WR | IND
Colts' Josh Downs: Held to three catches in Week 12
Downs (shoulder) finished with three receptions for 27 yards on seven targets while playing 29 of the Colts' 55 snaps on offense in Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Lions.
Downs recorded a pair of catches on the Colts' first four plays of the game, but he was mostly quiet for the rest of the day. He didn't notch his third and final reception until the 11:22 mark of the fourth quarter, hurting his right shoulder on the play. Downs did return for the Colts' final possession, so he looks to have avoided a serious injury. That said, it wouldn't be surprising if he appeared on the Colts' Week 13 injury report prior to a matchup with the Patriots next Sunday.
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DJ Turner WR | LV
Raiders' DJ Turner: Earns four targets in loss
Turner caught two of four targets for five yards in Sunday's 29-19 loss to the Broncos. He also returned two punts for 14 yards.
Turner has earned just seven total targets over the Raiders' past three games, resulting in five catches for 34 yards. Jakobi Meyers and Tre Tucker combined for a 17-203-0 receiving line on 23 total targets Sunday, and rookie tight end Brock Bowers is also clearly ahead of Turner on the route tree. Nonetheless, Turner figures to retain the No. 3 WR role against Kansas City in Week 13.
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Xavier Hutchinson WR | HOU
Texans' Xavier Hutchinson: Severe drop in playing time
Hutchinson did not secure his lone target and played eight snaps in Sunday's 32-27 loss to the Titans in Week 12.
Hutchinson's time on the field took a hit when Nico Collins returned last week, and his usage declined further in Collins' second game back. The eight snaps were a season low for Hutchinson, who has just seven catches on 18 targets for 70 yards.
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John Metchie III WR | CAR
Texans' John Metchie: One touch in loss
Metchie caught one of three targets for six yards in Sunday's 32-27 loss to Tennessee in Week 12.
Metchie's activity has picked up dramatically since injuries hit the Houston wide receiver room, and he's garnered 18 targets over the last five weeks. He's had varying degrees of success, but now that Nico Collins is back, Metchie is fighting for whatever scraps aren't allotted to Collins, Tank Dell or the team's tight ends.
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Robert Woods WR | PIT
Texans' Robert Woods: One target in loss
Woods caught his lone target for eight yards in Sunday's 32-27 loss to the Titans in Week 12. He also returned five punts for 24 yards.
Woods, who received a slight bump in targets when injuries hit Houston's WR depth chart, was back to his normal volume in Nico Collins' second game back. Collins saw limited snaps when he returned to duty last week but saw a full workload Sunday, which put a crimp in Woods' usage. His main job these days is as a returner -- 235 returns yards vs. 112 receiving yards -- and he's behind John Metchie and competing with Xavier Hutchinson for fantasy relevancy.
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Tyler Boyd WR | TEN
Titans' Tyler Boyd: Best game as Titan
Boyd recorded six receptions on six targets for 55 yards in Sunday's 32-27 win over the Texans.
Boyd has had a disappointing season in Tennessee, but he turned in his most productive game with the team in Sunday's upset win. He opened the game with a 19-yard catch and also tacked on receptions of 13 and 11 yards to top 50 yards for the first time in the campaign. Though it was a positive showing, Boyd has little upside moving forward barring a significant change in his usage.
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Nick Westbrook-Ikhine WR | IND
Titans' Nick Westbrook-Ikhine: Another long score
Westbrook-Ikhine recorded two receptions on five targets for 48 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 32-27 win over the Texans.
Westbrook-Ikhine continues to see his role in the Tennessee offense tick up, as he has at least five targets in three of his last four games. While his connection with Will Levis is sporadic, he's made a habit of finding his way behind the defense, and that moment came late in the first quarter against the Texans when he recorded a 38-yard touchdown while splitting two defenders. Westbrook-Ikhine remains a risky streaming option given that he's recorded more than two receptions in a game only twice this season, but it's getting more difficult to ignore that he has six touchdowns across his last seven contests.