NFL Player News
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Calvin Austin III WR | NYG
Steelers' Calvin Austin: Little production on six targets
Austin recorded two receptions on six targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 28-27 win over the Commanders.
Austin saw a season-high six targets, and he delivered a pivotal 13-yard gain on the Steelers' game-winning drive. However, his role is likely to be in flux given the addition of Mike Williams, who took on a limited snap count in his team debut against the Commanders. Even with a lack of other receiving options early this season, Austin has topped 50 receiving yards only twice in nine games.
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Gabe Davis WR | BUF
Jaguars' Gabe Davis: One catch against Vikings
Davis recorded one reception on four targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 12-7 loss to the Vikings.
Davis returned from a one-game absence caused by a shoulder injury and finished second on the team in targets. However, the Jaguars' passing attack was abysmal with Mac Jones under center, leaving Davis little chance to produce meaningfully. He also wasn't particularly productive with Trevor Lawrence leading the offense, as Davis has reached 50 receiving yards only once on the campaign.
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John Metchie III WR | CAR
Texans' John Metchie: Breaks out against Lions
Metchie recorded five receptions on six targets for 74 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-23 loss to the Lions.
Metchie enjoyed the most productive game of his career and paced the Texans with 74 receiving yards. He was particularly impressive on a possession just before halftime, initially hauling in a deep 25-yard pass before capping the drive with a 15-yard touchdown reception -- the first of his career. While Nico Collins (hamstring) is likely to be back in Week 11 against the Cowboys, Metchie could have the chance to earn a larger role across the second half of the season due to the underwhelming showings from Tank Dell.
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Jameson Williams WR | DET
Lions' Jameson Williams: Gains 53 yards in return
Williams (suspension) recorded three receptions (on five targets) for 53 yards in Sunday's 26-23 win over the Texans.
Williams was reinstated following a two-game suspension after testing positive for performance-enhancing substances. The 2022 first-round selection resumed his role opposite star wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown. Williams is more of a boom-or-bust asset compared to some of his talented teammates, giving the receiver some deep-league appeal heading into next Sunday's tilt against Jacksonville.
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DeVonta Smith WR | PHI
Eagles' DeVonta Smith: Quiet game in lopsided win
Smith was limited to two receptions (three targets) for 14 yards in Sunday's 34-6 win over Dallas.
Smith took a backseat to star wideout A.J. Brown (5-109-0) in a game that saw the Eagles lead from start to finish. The 25-year-old Smith was coming off a pair of 85-plus yard performances with touchdowns in each, so fantasy managers shouldn't be discouraged by Sunday's negative game script. Expect Smith to be more involved in an important NFC East matchup against the Commanders on Thursday Night Football in Week 11.
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Tank Dell WR | HOU
Texans' Tank Dell: Earns nine targets
Dell recorded five receptions on nine targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 26-23 loss to the Lions.
Dell had another game as the Texans' top pass-catching option with Nico Collins (hamstring) sidelined for another week. However, Dell failed to convert his opportunity, turning in a long reception of just 13 yards while also recording only one reception across the final two quarters. Overall, his disappointing season continued, as he's been held below 50 receiving yards in six of nine contests.
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Amon-Ra St. Brown WR | DET
Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown: Extends TD streak to seven games
St. Brown corralled six of eight targets for 60 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-23 win over the Texans.
St. Brown extended his impressive touchdown streak to seven games by taking a short reception for a score in the fourth quarter of Sunday's narrow victory. The star wideout has been as advertised through nine starts this season, producing a gaudy 54-524-7 stat line over that span. St. Brown's touchdown streak may produce the most excitement for next Sunday's tilt against Jacksonville in a home matchup for a title contender against a rebuilding squad.
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Noah Brown WR | WAS
Commanders' Noah Brown: Can't get going in Week 10
Brown recorded three receptions on seven targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 28-27 loss to the Steelers.
The entire Commanders' offense suffered from a lack of efficiency in Sunday's loss, and that carried over into Brown's stat line as his longest catch went for just 14 yards while he also hauled in fewer than half of his targets for the first time on the campaign. While it was a down performance, he has seen at least six targets in four of Washington's last five games, which suggests he should have the chance to bounce back in Week 11 against the Eagles.
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Calvin Ridley WR | TEN
Titans' Calvin Ridley: Two touchdowns in loss
Ridley recorded five receptions on nine targets for 84 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Chargers.
Ridley had increased his production with Mason Rudolph under center across the past three games, but he managed his best performance of the season with Will Levis back under center in Week 10. Ridley began the contest in impressive form by catching a deep 41-yard touchdown on the Titans' opening possession after he broke free from coverage over the middle of the field. Ridley's second score came in garbage time, but he still easily paced the Titans in targets, receptions and yards. His production could be volatile to close the campaign, but his ability to produce with Levis back under center was encouraging.
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Kalif Raymond WR | CHI
Lions' Kalif Raymond: Questionable to return Sunday night
Raymond (cramps) is questionable to return to Sunday night's game against the Texans, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Detroit's punt returner returned three on the evening for 15 total yards. Raymond has 330 punt return yards and a touchdown this season, as well as 14 catches for 174 yards and two scores. Craig Reynolds is Detroit's backup kick returner to Khalil Dorsey.