NFL Player News
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Jordan Addison WR | MIN
Vikings' Jordan Addison: Three catches without Jefferson
Addison secured three of five targets for 28 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings' 19-13 win over the Bears on Sunday.
Addison served as the de facto No. 1 receiver in Justin Jefferson's (IR-hamstring) absence, but he made much less of an impact than what fantasy managers might have expected coming in. Nevertheless, Addison finished tied with K.J. Osborn for the team lead in targets among wide receivers, and his 10-yard touchdown grab with 12 seconds remaining in the first half made it a serviceable fantasy day overall. Addison has now scored in back-to-back games and in four of his first six career contests overall, but he and the rest of the offense face a tough matchup in a Week 7 Monday night home matchup against the 49ers on Oct. 23.
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Chris Olave WR | NO
Saints' Chris Olave: Nearly logs 100-yard performance
Olave compiled seven receptions (on 10 targets) for 96 yards during Sunday's 20-13 loss to Houston.
After totaling just 11 targets over the previous two contests, Olave logged double-digit targets for the fourth time in six games this season. Three other Saints pass catchers logged eight targets, as quarterback Derek Carr was forced to put up a season-high 50 passing attempts. However, Olave was one of just two Saints receivers -- alongside Rashid Shaheed -- to accumulate over 50 receiving yards, who logged two receptions for 85 yards as well as the team's lone touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Olave made up most of his yards in the short and intermediate areas of the field, as all but one of his receptions went for between 10 to 24 yards. Expect Olave and Michael Thomas (eight targets) to continue serving as the clear-cut top two receivers for New Orleans this season.
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Ja'Marr Chase WR | CIN
Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase: Commands 13 targets
Chase recorded six receptions on 13 targets for 80 yards in Sunday's 17-13 win over the Seahawks.
Even with the return of Tee Higgins (ribs), Chase dominated targets, doubling the next-closest member of the receiving corps. He was less successful in terms of efficiency, as he caught fewer than half of his opportunities, which limited him to 6.2 yards per target. Even so, he's now topped 60 receiving yards in each of his last four games. He'll face a challenge in his next outing, which will come in Week 8 against the 49ers.
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DJ Moore WR | BUF
Bears' DJ Moore: Modest output in loss
Moore brought in five of eight targets for 51 yards in the Bears' 19-13 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
Moore did lead the Bears in receptions, receiving yards and targets, but his numbers were a far cry from his standout 8-230-3 line against the Commanders in a Thursday night Week 5 win. Moore's output was naturally affected by Justin Fields' early exit from the game with a hand injury and undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent replacing him. Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reports X-rays on Fields' hand were negative and that the third-year quarterback will undergo an MRI on Monday, and Moore's near-term fantasy prospects will likely hinge largely on how soon Fields can get back under center.
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Brandon Aiyuk WR | SF
49ers' Brandon Aiyuk: Leading receiver for banged-up SF
Aiyuk caught four of 10 targets for 76 yards in Sunday's 19-17 loss to Cleveland.
Aiyuk was the only player with more than four targets for San Francisco in a game that both Deebo Samuel (shoulder) and Christian McCaffrey (oblique) left early. He accounted for 76 of Brock Purdy's 125 passing yards, including a pair of catches for 33 yards on San Francisco's final drive, which ended in a 41-yard missed field goal in the final seconds. Regardless of the availability of San Francisco's other playmakers, Aiyuk should maintain a prominent role in Week 7 against the Vikings on MNF. Aiyuk has 25 catches for 454 yards through six games, but he hasn't found the end zone since scoring twice in Week 1.
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Michael Pittman WR | PIT
Colts' Michael Pittman: Eclipses century mark in loss
Pittman brought in nine of 14 targets for 109 yards in the Colts' 37-20 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.
Pittman led Colts pass catchers in all major receiving categories with numbers that either tied or established new season highs. The dependable fourth-year pro now has recorded at least eight catches in four of his first six games, and following Sunday's prolific output, it's clear he already has plenty of chemistry with Gardner Minshew. Pittman's next opportunity to build on his impressive start to the campaign comes in a tough home matchup versus the Browns in Week 7.
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Tyreek Hill WR | MIA
Dolphins' Tyreek Hill: Another standout performance
Hill recorded six receptions on 10 targets for 163 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's 42-21 win over the Panthers.
Hill was uncharacteristically quiet to begin the game, as he didn't tally his first reception until late in the first quarter. He was excellent from there, however, highlighted by a deep 41-yard touchdown reception just before halftime. As has been the case for much of the season, he also consistently made big plays, delivering four receptions of more than 20 yards despite a brief exit from the contest due to cramping. Hill has now topped 100 receiving yards in four of six games and has seven touchdowns in the same span.
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Terry McLaurin WR | WAS
Commanders' Terry McLaurin: Paces pass catchers in Week 6 win
McLaurin brought in six of 11 targets for 81 yards in the Commanders' 24-16 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
McLaurin set the pace in all major receiving categories for the Commanders for the afternoon, with his reception and yardage totals serving as his second highest of the season and his target tally a new high-water mark over his first six games. The veteran wideout's overall fantasy ceiling is likely being capped to an extent by any limitations being placed on Sam Howell as he traverses his first full season as a starter, but McLaurin will still take a solid 31-342-1 line into a Week 7 road divisional matchup versus the Giants.
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Nico Collins WR | HOU
Texans' Nico Collins: Leading receiver in Week 6 win
Collins caught four of six targets for 80 yards in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Saints.
Collins has already surpassed his previous career high of 481 yards with 547 through the first six games of his breakout third NFL season. The 24-year-old wide receiver heads into Houston's Week 7 bye having reached 80 yards in four of six games with 2023 second overall pick C.J. Stroud throwing him the football. Collins' next game will be against the Panthers in Week 8.
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Drake London WR | ATL
Falcons' Drake London: Tops 100 yards in Week 6
London caught nine of 12 targets for 125 yards during Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Commanders.
London set season highs in targets, receptions and yards. Over the last two weeks, the second-year wideout has secured 15 passes for 203 yards and appears to be picking up speed after a slow start to the campaign. However, his overall production has still been inconsistent, and he faces a decent pass defense in Tampa Bay next week. As a rookie, London caught six of eight targets for 120 yards during the Falcons' Week 18 win over a Buccaneers squad that was resting most of its regulars.