NFL Player News
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Taysom Hill TE | NO
Saints' Taysom Hill: Season-high 10 rush attempts Sunday
Hill rushed 10 times for 17 yards while failing to complete either of his pass attempts in Sunday's 24-10 loss to Atlanta.
Hill saw his rushing attempts increase for the fourth consecutive contest, but the increased workload did not result in notable fantasy production. The Swiss Army knife does carry appeal in fantasy circles for his unique ability to run, catch or throw in any given game from the shallow tight end position. That said, Hill's inconsistent play this season prevents him from being a dependable starting option against the Dolphins next Sunday.
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Kyle Pitts TE | ATL
Falcons' Kyle Pitts: Gains 25 yards Sunday
Pitts had two receptions on five targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Saints.
Pitts was held to two receptions for the third straight week, quickly negating what felt like an improving start to the campaign. The 2021 first-round pick led the Falcons with five targets in a run-heavy game plan Sunday, but his 40 percent catch rate finished dead last amongst his fellow pass catchers. The loss of starting QB Michael Penix (knee) may have affected Pitts, but it wasn't like he was setting the world on fire with a 49-459-1 receiving line across 11 starts this year. Pitts will always tantalize fantasy managers with his potential, but the production simply isn't catching up to the hype.
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AJ Barner TE | SEA
Seahawks' AJ Barner: Limited impact in Week 12
Barner recorded two receptions on four targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 30-24 win over the Titans.
Barner was one of three players to earn four targets, as Jaxon Smith-Njigba dominated opportunity in the Seattle offense. Both of Barner's catches came on the Seahawks' first possession, and he did help the team get into field-goal range to tie the game at 3-3. He has at least three targets in seven of his last eight games, though he's also been held to 35 yards or less five times in that span.
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Juwan Johnson TE | NO
Saints' Juwan Johnson: Logs six catches in Week 12 loss
Johnson hauled in six of seven targets for 46 yards during Sunday's 24-10 defeat to the Falcons.
Johnson tied his second-most receptions in a game this season. After catching touchdowns in each of his previous two outings, the tight end finished as the Saints' second-leading receiver behind WR1 Chris Olave. Johnson also tied with running back Devin Neal and wideout Devaughn Vele for the team's second-most targets. Johnson is still on pace to have a career-best season, averaging 4.5 catches (on 6.2 targets) for 48.8 yards across 11 outings. He should continue to serve as New Orleans' No. 2 target during a Week 13 game versus Miami on Sunday, Nov. 30.
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Dallas Goedert TE | PHI
Eagles' Dallas Goedert: Only two catches
Goedert recorded two receptions on two targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 24-21 win over the Cowboys.
Goedert took on a secondary role in the Philadelphia offense behind both DeVonta Smith and A.J. Brown, matching his season low in targets. He had a pair of catches wiped out by penalties, but Goedert still has 30 or fewer yards in five of his last seven games. Given the inconsistency of the Eagles' passing offense as a whole, Goedert is difficult to trust as a fantasy starter, barring either Smith or Brown being absent.
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Jake Ferguson TE | DAL
Cowboys' Jake Ferguson: Role remains consistent
Ferguson recorded five catches on six targets for 60 yards in Sunday's 24-21 win over the Eagles.
Ferguson continued to serve as the third option in the Dallas passing offense behind both George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb. He had one of his better showings in recent weeks, logging lengthy receptions of 19, 17 and 12 yards. Ferguson may not have many spike performances so long as both Pickens and Lamb are healthy, but he has at least four catches in three straight games while reaching 50 yards twice in that span.
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Colby Parkinson TE | LAR
Rams' Colby Parkinson: Extends TD streak to three games
Parkinson reeled in all four of his targets for 41 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-7 rout of the Buccaneers.
Parkinson stayed hot in fantasy with his third trip to the end zone in as many weeks. It is worth noting that those three scores represent all of the tight end's touchdowns in nine appearances this season. The 26-year-old is averaging 1.5 receptions for 11.3 yards in his other six starts, highlighting the risk of trusting Parkinson to repeat his recent scoring binge moving forward. That said, Parkinson's hot streak at least puts him on the map as fantasy option in deeper formats for next Sunday's tilt against the Panthers.
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Cole Kmet TE | CHI
Bears' Cole Kmet: Usage remains limited
Kmet caught one pass for three yards on one target in the Bears' 31-28 win over the Steelers on Sunday.
Kmet is coming off a season-high five catches for 45 yards last week, but he has 10 or fewer yards and two or fewer targets in five of his last six games, including one target Sunday. With Colston Loveland taking on the lead receiving tight end role, Kmet profiles as touchdown-dependent tight end depth.
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Trey McBride TE | ARI
Cardinals' Trey McBride: Nine catches in OT loss
McBride corralled nine of 10 targets for 79 yards in Sunday's 27-24 overtime loss to the Jaguars.
McBride wasn't able extend his scoring streak to a sixth straight contest, which turned out to be the only blemish on another strong fantasy outing in Week 12. The star tight end utilized the overtime period to tack on a pair of short receptions in order to create a new personal streak of recording nine or more catches, which currently sits at three games. McBride has gone on an absolute tear since Jacoby Brissett took over under center for an injured Kyler Murray (foot) back in Week 6. The unexpected connection of Brissett to McBride has generated 51 receptions for 522 yards and six touchdowns in the six games the duo has started this season. There is little reason to believe that McBride can be contained by the Buccaneers' defense next Sunday.
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Durham Smythe TE | CHI
Bears' Durham Smythe: Second catch of season
Smythe caught one pass for four yards on one target in the Bears' 31-28 win over the Steelers on Sunday.
Smythe primarily has been used as a blocker this season and his firsts reception came in the last two games despite regular snap involvement. His low route volume and limited targets keep him off the fantasy radar outside of the deepest leagues.