NFL Player News
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Demarcus Robinson WR | SF
Rams' Demarcus Robinson: Leading receiver on four targets
Robinson had two receptions (four targets) for 50 yards in Sunday's 41-10 loss to the Cardinals.
Robinson finished as the Rams' leading receiver after star wideout Cooper Kupp (ankle) was knocked out of Sunday's tilt in the first half. The latter was spotted in a walking boot following the blowout loss, which doesn't bode well for Kupp's availability for Sunday's upcoming matchup against the 49ers. Robinson could lead a barebones Rams receiving unit in yardage (like he did in Sunday's contest) in Week 3 due to Puka Nacua (knee) already mending on injured reserve.
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Elijah Moore WR | PHI
Browns' Elijah Moore: Commands eight targets
Moore recorded six receptions on eight targets for 44 yards in Sunday's 18-13 win over the Jaguars.
Moore tied with Amari Cooper for the team lead in targets, and he served as Deshaun Watson's favorite target in the short areas of the field. Five of his six catches went for fewer than 10 yards, and even his 22-yard reception came primarily after the catch. Moore will remain involved in the offense so long as Watson is under center, but he's not likely to post high yardage totals.
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Gabe Davis WR | BUF
Jaguars' Gabe Davis: Earns seven targets
Davis recorded three receptions on seven targets for 43 yards in Sunday's 18-13 loss to the Browns.
Davis led Jacksonville with seven targets, though he failed to show the same connection with Trevor Lawrence displayed in Week 1. He failed to record a catch on any of his first three targets and managed to salvage his day with a 22-yard reception on the Jaguars' final drive. Like his time in Buffalo, Davis looks to be an inconsistent pass-catching option that is reliant primarily on big plays for production.
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Jerry Jeudy WR | CLE
Browns' Jerry Jeudy: Showing rapport with Watson
Jeudy recorded five receptions on six targets for 73 yards in Sunday's 18-13 win over the Jaguars.
Jeudy remained a primary target in the Cleveland offense and led the team in receiving yards. He did the majority of his damage on a pair of catches that went for 30 and 21 yards, respectively. Even in a shaky passing offense, it's clear that the Browns have prioritized getting Jeudy involved, and he's surprisingly been more productive than Amari Cooper in the early going.
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Tyler Lockett WR | LV
Seahawks' Tyler Lockett: Just two targets in win
Lockett totaled 15 yards on two receptions (two targets) in Sunday's 23-20 overtime win versus the Patriots.
Lockett was seemingly left out of the gameplan while DK Metcalf and Jaxon Smith-Njigba combined for 246 yards on 30 targets. There's no doubt Lockett still has a role in this offense, especially considering how he paced the team with 77 receiving yards in the opener. However, Smith-Njigba's emergence in Week 2 has Lockett trending toward the No. 3 wideout role.
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Christian Kirk WR | SF
Jaguars' Christian Kirk: Uninvolved again
Kirk recorded one catch on three targets for minus-1 yard in Sunday's 18-13 loss to the Browns.
Kirk was targeted less than Gabe Davis, Brenton Strange and Brian Thomas, and he now has only two receptions for 29 yards through two games. His slow start can be blamed at least in part on Jacksonville's sluggish offensive performances, as the team mustered only 81 yards in the first half and was then reliant on deep shots to move the ball in the second quarter. Kirk has played a key role for the Jaguars' offense in each of the last two years, so it would be a surprise to not see him bounce back, though he will be tough to trust heading into a Week 3 matchup against Buffalo.
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Ja'Marr Chase WR | CIN
Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase: Receives all of defense's attention
Chase was limited to four receptions (five targets) for 35 yards in Sunday's 26-25 loss to the Chiefs.
Chase was constantly bracketed by safety help all game long with Tee Higgins (hamstring) remaining sidelined due to injury. The Bengals' offense sputtered against a challenging defensive unit Sunday, but Chase's fantasy managers should not get any crazy ideas when setting lineups for the upcoming slate of games in Week 3. There is a good chance that the superstar wideout finally breaks out against a younger Washington defensive unit on Monday Night Football.
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Brian Thomas Jr. WR | JAC
Jaguars' Brian Thomas: Showcases big-play ability
Thomas recorded two receptions on four targets for 94 yards in Sunday's 18-13 loss to the Browns.
Gabe Davis and Brenton Strange surprisingly led the Jaguars in targets, but Thomas made the most of his two catches to lead the team in yardage. He recorded two of the team's four longest gains from scrimmage, first with a 66-yard catch late in the third quarter. Thomas followed that up with a 28-yard reception to set Jacksonville up with a chance to win the game in the final seconds. Thomas has seen four targets in each of his first two games. That's modest volume, though he's already clearly displayed his big-play ability and can rack up fantasy points even with limited opportunity.
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Marvin Harrison Jr. WR | ARI
Cardinals' Marvin Harrison: Goes off for two scores
Harrison turned four receptions (eight targets) into 130 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 41-10 win over the Rams.
Harrison delivered what fantasy managers had envisioned when drafting the 2024 fourth-overall selection in drafts this season. The son of Indianapolis Colts' legend Marvin Harrison Sr. put up numbers his father would have been proud of in his heyday. In fact, his 130 yards in just the first quarter today was more receiving yardage than his father had in any GAME during his rookie season. Harrison was a ghost in his pro debut against the Bills in Week 1, but this standout fantasy performance should have his managers stoked heading into Sunday's tilt against the Lions.
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba WR | SEA
Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba: First 100-yard game
Smith-Njigba recorded 12 receptions on 16 targets for 117 yards in Sunday's 23-20 overtime win over the Patriots.
The Seahawks showed more aggression through the air than in Week 1, and targets condensed around Smith-Njigba and DK Metcalf. Metcalf stole the headlines with a 56-yard touchdown catch, but Smith-Njigba emerged as Geno Smith's favorite target in all areas of the field throughout the day. As a result, he was able to tally receptions of 24, 19, 16 and 14 yards to record the first 100-yard game of his career. The Seahawks' offensive strategy is likely to vary from week to week, but Smith-Njigba has gained the trust of Smith and will be a key part of the team's passing attack.