NFL Player News
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Cedric Tillman WR | CLE
Browns' Cedric Tillman: Expected back after bye
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Tillman (hamstring) is expected to return to action after the team's Week 9 bye, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Tillman is eligible to have his 21-day practice window opened, and assuming the Browns elect to do so in Week 10, the expectation is that he'll be ready to play in a Nov. 9 matchup with the Jets. For the time being, however, Tillman remains on injured reserve, where he's been since Week 4 due to a lingering hamstring injury. Across four appearances to begin the season,Tillman produced a 11-106-2 receiving line on 20 targets.
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Ashton Dulin WR | IND
Colts' Ashton Dulin: Gets time at receiver
Dulin lost eight yards on his only reception in Sunday's 38-14 win over the Titans.
On the Colts' opening possession, Dulin ran backward on a short pass to dodge defenders, but his efforts proved unsuccessful as the Colts were forced to settle for a field goal when the drive stalled out. He finished the day with 13 snaps on offense, as Dulin got time late in the blowout win. Despite the relatively limited snap count, Dulin still saw the field more than Adonai Mitchell (nine snaps) and appears to be secure for now as the Colts' No. 4 wideout.
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Demarcus Robinson WR | SF
49ers' Demarcus Robinson: Converts two-point attempt Sunday
Robinson pulled in two of three targets for five yards while catching a successful two-point attempt in Sunday's 26-15 loss to Houston.
Robinson's two-point conversion reception on San Francisco's final scoring drive was the highlight of yet another disappointing fantasy effort. The veteran wideout was on the field for 57 percent of the offense's snaps Sunday, but he still finished a distant third behind starters Jauan Jennings (85 percent) and Kendrick Bourne (79 percent). Robinson hasn't been able to carve out a significant role for a banged-up receiver room, and there's little evidence to suggest that his role will increase against the Giants next Sunday.
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Matthew Golden WR | GB
Packers' Matthew Golden: No big plays in Week 8 win
Golden was limited to three catches for four yards on three targets in Sunday's 35-25 win over the Steelers.
Green Bay activated another downfield threat in Christian Watson (knee) from the reserve/PUP list for his 2025 debut, but the absence of Dontayvion Wicks (calf) may have been a factor in both Watson and Golden seeing ample playing time in top-three roles at receiver. In Golden's case, he played 42 of Green Bay's 64 offensive snaps (66 percent), running a route on 28 of the 29 passing downs in which he was on the field. However, after delivering five receptions of 20-plus yards from Weeks 3 through 6, Golden was unable to provide a splash play for the second game in a row, with his average depth of target on the night settling at a season-low 1.3 yards. Better days should be ahead for the rookie first-round pick, but because Golden hasn't commanded heavy target volume in any game this season, he possesses a low floor that will make it difficult to include him in weekly fantasy lineups with much confidence.
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Elijah Moore WR | BUF
Bills' Elijah Moore: Draws four targets in Week 8
Moore caught one of four targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 40-9 win over the Panthers.
With Joshua Palmer (knee) sidelined in Week 8, Moore had an expanded offensive role and logged his second-highest snap count of the season (29 offensive snaps). The Ole Miss product has now caught five of 11 targets for 78 yards and rushed five times for 25 yards and a touchdown across six appearances this year. He may be in line for another increased role in the Week 9 matchup against the Chiefs if Palmer remains out.
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Curtis Samuel WR | BUF
Bills' Curtis Samuel: Blanks in return
Samuel was not targeted while playing 17 of the Bills' 63 offensive snaps during Sunday's 40-9 win over the Panthers.
Samuel returned from a ribs injury in the Bills' Week 8 win but wasn't involved in the offensive game plan. The veteran wideout has now caught three of four targets for 35 yards and a touchdown over three games with Buffalo this season. He's expected to continue playing a depth role in the Bills' wide-receiver corps while operating as the top kick returner in the Week 9 matchup against the Chiefs.
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Demario Douglas WR | NE
Patriots' DeMario Douglas: One catch versus Browns
Douglas caught his only target for 44 yards and gained three yards on two carries in Sunday's 32-13 win over the Browns.
Douglas, who was on the field for just 14 of 68 snaps on offense Sunday per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, was out-snapped in the contest by fellow WRs Kayshon Boutte (50), Mack Hollins (49), Stefon Diggs (35) and Kyle Williams (15). With a total of 14 catches on 24 targets for 162 yards and two TDs in eight games thus far, Douglas remains a hit-or-miss lineup option in deeper fantasy formats ahead of the Patriots' Week 9 contest versus Atlanta.
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Pat Bryant WR | DEN
Broncos' Pat Bryant: Finds end zone in win
Bryant caught two of four targets for 40 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 44-24 win over the Cowboys.
Bryant's trip to the end zone was his first touchdown of his career, and he also earned four targets for the second straight week. The rookie wideout played 35 of the Broncos' 63 offensive snaps Sunday, behind both Courtland Sutton (53) and Troy Franklin (40). Bryant has now played over 50 percent of snaps for the past four contests after failing to reach that mark in the first four weeks of the season. With fellow receiver Marvin Mims suffering a concussion late in the win over Dallas, it's possible Bryant will see his snap share continue to climb if Mims is forced to miss time. The 22-year-old Illinois product will look to take another step forward when the Broncos visit the Texans in Week 9.
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Mack Hollins WR | NE
Patriots' Mack Hollins: Seven catches in Sunday's win
Hollins caught all seven of his targets for a team-high 89 yards in Sunday's 32-13 win over the Browns.
After combining for five catches on six targets for 81 yards over his four previous games, Hollins -- who logged a 72 percent snap versus Cleveland -- topped those marks Sunday in his most productive outing of the season. While his Week 8 output was notable, with Stefon Diggs, Kayshon Boutte and DeMario Douglas also in the Patriots WR mix and Hunter Henry getting significant looks at tight end, Hollins' weekly volume figures to fluctuate, a context that limits his fantasy utility to deeper formats.
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Jalen Coker WR | CAR
Panthers' Jalen Coker: Logs 36 yards in Week 8
Coker caught three of four targets for 26 yards during Sunday's 40-9 loss to the Bills.
Coker recorded his first three catches of the season Sunday after going without a reception in the Panthers' Week 7 win over the Jets. The 23-year-old logged 39 offensive snaps and served as Carolina's third wide receiver, playing behind Tetairoa McMillan (56 snaps) and Xavier Legette (53 snaps). Expect Coker to remain involved in the Panthers' offense heading into the Week 9 matchup against the Packers.