NFL Player News
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Cedric Tillman WR | CLE
Browns' Cedric Tillman: Nine target-less snaps in loss
Tillman was not targeted over nine snaps in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Raiders in Week 4.
The snaps were the fewest of the season for Tillman, who had been above 20 the first three weeks. Perhaps his critical drop in a Week 3 loss to the Giants cost him playing time.
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Elijah Moore WR | PHI
Browns' Elijah Moore: One touch in loss
Moore caught his lone target for 11 yards in Sunday's 20-16 loss to Las Vegas.
Moore's touch came on the Browns' first drive -- perhaps their best of the season -- and converted a 3rd-and-10. That was the end of his involvement, however. He opened the season with 14 targets over the first two weeks, but Moore has lagged behind Amari Cooper and Jerry Jeudy and been targeted just four times the last two games. Until the Browns can get their erratic offense going -- Cleveland has yet to score more than 20 points in a game, and the defense was responsible for one of its four touchdowns -- Moore does not appear to be a viable fantasy asset.
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Zay Flowers WR | BAL
Ravens' Zay Flowers: Just one catch on SNF
Flowers brought in one of two targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 35-10 win over the Bills.
Flowers turned in another dud following last week's 3-20-0 receiving line against the Cowboys. The 2023 first-round pick racked up 13 receptions for 128 yards and a touchdown in his first two games, so there is hope for the sophomore to break out of his brief slump. Flowers could be in line for more work in a road matchup against the Bengals' high-powered offense Sunday.
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Josh Palmer WR | BUF
Chargers' Joshua Palmer: Four catches in return
Palmer recorded three receptions on four targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 17-10 loss to the Chiefs.
Palmer returned from a one-game absence caused by an elbow and calf issue. He finished tied for third on the team in targets -- behind Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston -- and did the majority of his damage on a 26-yard reception late in the third quarter. While it wasn't a particularly impressive performance, it was Palmer's highest yardage total in a game this season.
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Quentin Johnston WR | LAC
Chargers' Quentin Johnston: Terrible efficiency against KC
Johnston recorded one catch on five targets for nine yards in Sunday's 17-10 loss to the Chiefs. He added one rush for four yards.
The positive news for Johnston is that he remained heavily involved in the offense, finishing second on the team with five targets even after the return of Joshua Palmer. The negative is that he had very little production with the opportunity, with his lone catch coming at the end of the third quarter. Johnston has been productive primarily based on touchdowns early this season, as he has yet to top 51 receiving yards in a contest.
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Keon Coleman WR | BUF
Bills' Keon Coleman: Three catches in Week 4 loss
Coleman caught three of four targets for 51 yards in Sunday's 35-10 loss to the Ravens.
Coleman dropped a deep ball in the first half but bounced back with a couple of nice catches along the sideline to finish 11 yards short of Khalil Shakir's team lead in receiving yards. The rookie Coleman is out of the doghouse after being benched for the first quarter in Week 3 due to being late to a meeting, but his ceiling heading into a Week 5 trip to Houston remains capped by his inability to create separation from defenders as well as the fact that the 2024 Bills love to spread the ball around.
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Alec Pierce WR | IND
Colts' Alec Pierce: Quiet against Pittsburgh
Pierce recorded one reception on two targets for nine yards in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Steelers.
Pierce has produced through big plays early this season, as he's tallied three catches of more than 40 yards in four games. He got one deep target from Joe Flacco just before halftime against the Steelers, but he was well covered by Donte Jackson and the pass fell incomplete. Pierce will likely have productive games due to his explosive potential, but he'll be an inconsistent contributor.
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Khalil Shakir WR | BUF
Bills' Khalil Shakir: Targets caught streak snapped at 30
Shakir caught four of five targets for 62 yards in Sunday's 35-10 loss to the Ravens.
Shakir's first catch surpassed Michael Thomas' mark of 27 from 2018 for the most consecutive targets caught by an NFL wide receiver since at least 1991. That streak bumped up to 30 before a pass in Shakir's direction fell incomplete in the second quarter. He bounced back with a 52-yard catch in the third quarter, but that was the highlight of an otherwise quiet night for Buffalo's offense. Shakir finished with the team lead in receiving yards for a third consecutive game despite missing a few plays to have his ankle taped up in the first half, so he's the clear No. 1 option in Buffalo's passing game heading into a Week 5 trip to Houston.
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Xavier Worthy WR | KC
Chiefs' Xavier Worthy: Catches long touchdown
Worthy recorded three catches on four targets for 73 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 17-10 win over the Chargers.
Worthy is the last of Kansas City's projected top three wide receivers to be healthy, with both Rashee Rice (knee) and Hollywood Brown (shoulder) sidelined for the long term. Worthy likely won't take on huge target volume, but he still showed what he can do with consistent opportunity after breaking free on a go route for a 54-yard touchdown just before halftime. Worthy is likely to remain a boom-bust fantasy option moving forward, but his snap rate should increase significantly while giving his production the opportunity to follow.
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Ladd McConkey WR | LAC
Chargers' Ladd McConkey: Best game as pro
McConkey recorded five receptions on seven targets for 67 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 17-10 loss to the Chiefs.
McConkey was one of the few bright spots in Sunday's loss, as he combined both volume and big-play ability in a game for the first time as a pro. He was impressive on the Chargers' opening drive, racking up three catches for 27 yards -- highlighted by a seven-yard touchdown reception. McConkey added a 37-yard catch and run early in the third quarter to cap off the most productive day of his young career. While Los Angeles won't be a pass-heavy offense, McConkey is emerging as Justin Herbert's favorite target.