NFL Player News
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Jacoby Brissett QB | ARI
Cardinals' Jacoby Brissett: Struggles in loss to Falcons
Brissett completed 16 of 31 pass attempts for 203 yards, one touchdown and one interception while taking his only carry for five yards in Sunday's 26-19 loss to Atlanta.
Brissett barely completed 50 percent of his pass attempts in his worst start since taking over for Kyler Murray (foot) back in Week 6. The 27-year-old Brissett recorded his lowest passing yardage total through 10 starts while being held to a single touchdown scored for just the second time this year. Brissett had been a revelation over his previous nine appearances with the Cardinals, so fantasy managers can hold out hope for a bounce-back effort in a soft matchup against Cincinnati in Week 17.
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Morgan Moses OT | NE
Patriots' Morgan Moses: Back in the game
Moses (knee) has returned to Sunday night's game against the Ravens, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.
The starting right tackle left the game in the first quarter but was able to return, though Graff added that Moses "doesn't look 100 percent." With Thayer Munford (knee) questionable to return, it's unclear who would replace Moses if he can't continue.
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Marvin Harrison Jr. WR | ARI
Cardinals' Marvin Harrison: Just one grab in return Sunday
Harrison (heel) had one reception (on three targets) for 14 yards in Sunday's 26-19 loss to the Falcons.
Harrison returned from his second two-game layoff since Week 10 -- the first was due to a concussion -- to reclaim his spot in Arizona's starting lineup. The 22-year-old may have been limited by the nagging heel injury that sidelined him in the first place after finishing Sunday's contest with new single-game lows for receptions (one) and yards (14) this season. Adam Schefter of ESPN shared late Saturday that the Cardinals planned to ease Harrison in upon his return, and that was indeed the case Sunday, as he logged just a 51 percent offensive snap share -- well below the 89 percent share posted by usual No. 2 wideout Michael Wilson. All three of Arizona's top receiving options experienced dips in production against Atlanta in Week 16, so Harrison's dud also may have been the result of a poor matchup for the Cardinals as a whole. Harrison will make another attempt at a return to form -- and may see an increased workload -- in next Sunday's road matchup against the Bengals.
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Darnell Washington TE | PIT
Steelers' Darnell Washington: Catches three passes in win
Washington caught three of four targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 29-24 win over the Lions.
Washington and Pat Freiermuth each drew four targets to Jonnu Smith's one against Detroit. Playing in a three-man committee at tight end, Washington carries little fantasy appeal ahead of next Sunday's date with the Browns.
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Jerry Jeudy WR | CLE
Browns' Jerry Jeudy: Produces 12 yards versus Buffalo
Jeudy caught three of four targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Bills.
Jeudy's four targets tied for third on the team against Buffalo, but it marked the veteran receiver's 11th game held below 50 receiving yards this season. Jeudy has just two touchdowns on the year and has shown no ceiling with an extremely low fantasy floor. Even in a plus on-paper matchup against the Steelers next Sunday, Jeudy will be difficult to trust.
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Marquise Brown WR | PHI
Chiefs' Hollywood Brown: Three catches in Week 16 loss
Brown caught all three of his targets for 22 yards in the Chiefs' 26-9 loss to the Titans on Sunday.
With Rashee Rice (concussion) and Tyquan Thornton (concussion) inactive against Tennessee, Brown operated as the Chiefs' clear WR2 alongside Xavier Worthy. Unfortunately for Brown, Patrick Mahomes (knee) is out for the remainder of the season, and backup Gardner Minshew suffered a potentially significant knee injury of his own against Tennessee, leaving Chris Oladokun as Kansas City's quarterback by default. It's a lost season for Kansas City, and Brown won't be a recommended fantasy target Thursday against the Broncos.
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Joshua Farmer DT | NE
Patriots' Joshua Farmer: Downgraded to out
Farmer (hamstring) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday night's game against the Ravens.
The defensive tackle suffered the injury during the first half. Farmer has played primarily in a rotational role this season.
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Kareem Hunt RB | KC
Chiefs' Kareem Hunt: Runs for two yards in loss
Hunt rushed three times for two yards in the Chiefs' 26-9 loss to the Titans on Sunday. One of his runs resulted in a safety.
In their first game without Patrick Mahomes (knee), the Chiefs embarrassingly ran just 43 offensive plays against the now 3-12 Titans. Along the way, Gardner Minshew also suffered a knee injury, leading to QB3 Chris Oladokun playing a majority of the game for Kansas City. At this point, the Chiefs are just playing out the string in a lost season, giving Hunt minimal fantasy appeal for Christmas Day against the Broncos.
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Geno Smith QB | NYJ
Raiders' Geno Smith: Throws two TDs in Week 16 return
Smith (shoulder/back) completed 16 of 23 pass attempts for 201 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in Sunday's 23-21 loss to the Texans.
Smith returned from a one-game absence and nearly led the Raiders to an unexpected victory against one of the toughest defensive units in the league. The veteran signal-caller threw multiple touchdown passes for the fifth time in 14 starts with Las Vegas, highlighting his underwhelming play since becoming the team's starter this past offseason. Despite his overall struggles, Smith performed well in his return from injury and could be a sneaky fantasy play in deeper formats against an inconsistent Giants defense next Sunday.
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Jayden Higgins WR | HOU
Texans' Jayden Higgins: Catches one pass in victory
Higgins caught one of three targets for 17 yards in the Texans' 23-21 win over the Raiders on Sunday.
Higgins' three targets tied for fifth on the team, and the rookie has now managed just two catches for 21 scoreless yards on four targets across the last two contests. Higgins hasn't shown much of a fantasy ceiling in a passing offense that also includes Nico Collins, Dalton Schultz and Christian Kirk. Higgins won't be a recommended fantasy starter next Saturday against the Chargers' tough pass defense.