NFL Player News
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Sterling Shepard WR | TB
Buccaneers' Sterling Shepard: Minimal output in Week 8 win
Shepard finished with an eight-yard reception on two targets in Sunday's 23-3 win over the Saints.
With the Buccaneers placing Mike Evans (collarbone) on injured reserve prior to Sunday's game and with Chris Godwin (fibula) ruled out for the third contest in a row, Shepard appeared primed to see an expanded role in the Tampa Bay passing attack in a favorable matchup with the Saints. That ultimately didn't come to fruition, as the Buccaneers cruised to an easy win thanks to four Saints turnovers that created short fields for quarterback Baker Mayfield, who dropped back just 27 times on the day. Shepard was one of just five Tampa Bay pass catchers targeted in the win, with none eclipsing 43 receiving yards. Shepard ended up playing just 41 percent of the offensive snaps in the victory, and his role could be downsized further if Godwin and/or Jalen McMillan (neck) are able to return following the Buccaneers' Week 9 bye.
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Ben Skowronek WR | PIT
Steelers' Ben Skowronek: Records second reception of season
Skowronek secured his lone target for a 13-yard reception in Sunday's 35-25 loss to the Packers.
The reception was Skowronek's first since Week 1, when he had a 22-yard touchdown catch in a win over the Jets. He played just 11 of the Steelers' 63 snaps on offense Sunday and remains buried on the depth chart at receiver behind DK Metcalf, Calvin Austin and Roman Wilson.
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Jordan Watkins WR | SF
49ers' Jordan Watkins: One catch in NFL debut
Watkins recorded a seven-yard reception on two targets in Sunday's 26-15 loss to the Texans.
A fourth-round pick out of Ole Miss, Watkins had his NFL debut delayed after a high ankle sprain kept him out for the preseason before he then injured his calf in a mid-September practice. After a full slate of practices in Week 8, Watkins finally received the green light to play, though the rookie receiver barely saw the field Sunday. He logged just six of the 49ers' 48 snaps on offense, placing him fifth among San Francisco wideouts.
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Ryan Flournoy WR | DAL
Cowboys' Ryan Flournoy: Meager role in Week 8
Flournoy finished with a seven-yard reception on two targets while playing 34 of the Cowboys' 74 snaps on offense in Sunday's 44-24 loss to the Broncos.
Flournoy predictably has seen his opportunities in the Dallas passing attack take a huge downturn following CeeDee Lamb's return to action in Week 7 following a three-game absence due to an ankle injury. With Lamb in the fold for the past two contests, Flournoy has been sharing the No. 3 receiver role with Jalen Tolbert and KaVontae Turpin, and has tallied just one reception.
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Khadarel Hodge WR | ATL
Falcons' KhaDarel Hodge: Records three catches
Hodge caught three of eight targets for 31 yards in Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Dolphins.
Hodge's eight targets were the second most of any Falcons pass catcher Sunday. The veteran wideout played 66 percent of Atlanta's offensive snaps, by far his largest snap share of the 2025 campaign. This uptick in playing time came on a day when No. 1 receiver Drake London was sidelined due to a hip injury. Despite the increased usage and season-high eight targets, Hodge and the entire Falcons offense struggled to get much going. The 31-year-old should not be trusted for fantasy purposes, even if London were to miss more time. The Falcons visit the Patriots in Week 9.
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Casey Washington WR | ATL
Falcons' Casey Washington: One grab in Week 8
Washington secured his lone target for 25 yards in Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Dolphins.
Washington played just four of the 50 offensive snaps Sunday, his lowest snap total of the season. Despite Drake London (hip) being sidelined for the contest, the 24-year-old Washington was not involved much in what ended up being a surprisingly weak offensive attack against a subpar Dolphins defense. The second-year wideout remains far off the fantasy radar based on his limited usage. Up next for the Falcons is a matchup against the Patriots in Week 9.
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David Sills WR | ATL
Falcons' David Sills: Targeted three times in loss
Sills caught two of three targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Dolphins.
Sills played 90 percent of the Falcons' offensive snaps Sunday, nearly doubling his next highest snap share this season. The 30-year-old wideout saw an increase in playing time against Miami due to No. 1 wide receiver Drake London missing the contest with a hip injury. Despite the increase in playing time, Sills and the entire Falcons offense couldn't get much going against the Dolphins defense. Sills should not be trusted for fantasy purposes, especially if London is able to make his return for a Week 9 matchup against the Patriots.
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Tylan Wallace WR | BAL
Ravens' Tylan Wallace: One grab in win
Wallace secured his one target for six yards in Sunday's 30-16 win over the Bears.
Wallace played just five of the Ravens' 62 offensive snaps Sunday. The fifth-year wide receiver continues to play a very limited role in Baltimore's offense, as his catch against the Bears was his first reception since Week 4. After playing 96 offensive snaps across the Ravens' first four games, Wallace has recorded just 16 total offensive snaps over the past three contests. Barring injuries in Baltimore's receiving corps, the 26-year-old wideout remains far off the fantasy radar heading into a Week 9 matchup against the Dolphins.
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D'Wayne Eskridge WR | MIA
Dolphins' Dee Eskridge: Listed as limited Tuesday
Eskridge (shoulder) was a limited participant in Tuesday's walkthrough, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Eskridge said Tuesday that his shoulder injury is "fine" and that he expects to suit up Thursday against Baltimore, per C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald. With that, even if Eskridge ends up officially listed as "questionable" for Week 9, it sounds like he safely can be expected to be available for Thursday Night Football. With tight end Darren Waller (pectoral) on IR and Tyreek Hill (knee - ACL) out for the year, Eskridge could benefit from increased opportunities on offense versus the Ravens.
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Antwane Wells Jr. WR | NYG
Juice Wells: Cut by G-Men
The Giants cut Wells from the practice squad Tuesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Wells spent the past couple weeks on the Giants' practice squad but will now look for a new opportunity elsewhere. Undrafted out of Ole Miss earlier this year, Wells has yet to appear in a regular-season contest.