NFL Player News

Sources have indicated the Lions will sign tight end Kellen Davis Tuesday, according to ProFootbalTalk.com.

The Lions previously waived Davis Nov. 25. The potential signing of Davis indicates the Lions are not confident tight end Joseph Fauria will be able to recover from his injured ankle, according to The Detroit News. Fauria missed six games earlier this season after injuring his ankle.

The Lions play the Vikings Week 15.

The Packers got several big contributions in their 43-37 win over the Falcons on Monday night. Tight end Andrew Quarless caught three of four targets for 52 yards, including a 30-yard gain on 3rd-and-17. Rookie wideout Davante Adams caught one of four targets for 6 yards.

Fullback John Kuhn had a 4-yard rush and a 6-yard catch.

They'll all visit the Bills in Week 15.

Rex Ryan believes that Jets standout defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson (toe) and tight end Jace Amaro (concussion) will be ready to roll for their Sunday game against Tennessee, the New York Daily News has reported.

Wilkerson has been absent from the last two games.

Lions tight end Joseph Fauria will have an MRI done on his injured left ankle Monday. Fauria, who left in the first half of Sunday's game to have his ankle examined, had two catches for 17 yards and a touchdown in the Lions' win over the Buccaneers. 

Fauria missed six games earlier this year with after spraining the same ankle. 

OK. So one week after getting shut out at Pittsburgh, Saints tight end Jimmy Graham, heretofore considered a Fantasy stud, caught just three passes for 25 yards Week 14 against Carolina. That's upsetting. I'll grant you that.

But what are you going to do about it? Maybe if trading was still an option, I could see how you might consider the possibility that the shoulder sprain he suffered way back in Week 5 is too much to overcome or that defenses have suddenly figured him out five years into his career. At that point, every tight end in the game is theoretically within your reach, so it doesn't hurt to examine every possible angle.

But this late in the season, the only places you can look for alternatives are the waiver wire and your bench. And unless you somehow have both Graham and Rob Gronkowski on your roster, I'm going to say neither offers an adequate replacement.

Even if Graham's shoulder is still bothering him, as he suggested earlier in the week, he still has six touchdowns in seven games since returning. You know how many other tight ends have six touchdowns during that stretch? Try zero. Graham still led the Saints in targets in Week 14 with 11. You know how many tight ends have gotten more than 11 targets in any game this season? Heading into Week 14, only seven. Graham himself was the only one to do it more than once.

The last two weeks haven't been what you hoped to see from a player of his caliber, but Graham's potential from week to week remains too great for you to sit him.

Eagles tight end Zach Ertz led the way Week 14 against the Seahawks.

Ertz gained 39 yards on two receptions during the contest. A large chunk of his yardage came on a 35 yard touchdown reception from Mark Sanchez in the third quarter. Ertz was targeted just three times during the game. 

He'll look for more Week 15 against the Cowboys. 

The Seahawks backup receivers managed to get some work Week 14 against the Eagles.

Jermaine Kearse finished second on the team in receiving, gaining 37 yards on three catches. Paul Richardson had two receptions, picking up 27 yards. Kevin Norwood also had two catches. He finished with 22 yards. Ricardo Lockette hauled in one pass, gaining 19 yards. Tight end Tony Moeaki caught one pass, picking up 15 yards. Fullback Will Tukuafu also had one catch, gaining 4 yards. Luke Willson gained one yard on his only reception.

The group will look for more Week 15 against the 49ers. 

Chiefs second-year tight end Travis Kelce caught seven of nine targets for 110 yards in the Week 14 loss at Arizona, his first 100-yard game. Kelce's performance was marred by the fact he lost a fumble following his last grab.

Kelce, who hasn't scored since Week 9, paced Kansas City in targets. His longest gainer went 29 yards. He'll play the Raiders in Week 15.

The Chargers have rulled the following players as inactive for Sunday night's Week 14 matchup with the Patriots: nose tackles Ryan Carrethers (elbow) and Damion Square, running back Ronnie Brown, wide receiver Dontrelle Inman, guard Jeff Baca, tight end David Johnson and linebacker Cordarro Law.

Carrethers had already been ruled out for Sunday's game so his absence won't be unexpected. The team does have all three of its questionable players available for action, as linebacker Donald Butler (quad) and offensive linemen D.J. Fluker (concussion) and Chris Watt (calf) are active. Also active are all the team's probable players, including quarterback Philip Rivers (chest), defensive tackle Corey Liuget (knee) and linebacker Andrew Gachkar (knee).

Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis had a team-high 69 receiving yards during a 27-13 loss Week 14 vs. Houston. He had three catches and was targeted four times.

Lewis' longest catch went for 35 yards. He has surpassed 50 receiving yards just twice in five games this season. The Jaguars are back in action Week 15 at Baltimore.