NFL Player News
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Cooper Kupp WR | SEA
Rams' Cooper Kupp: Vintage volume in return
Kupp secured eight of 12 targets for 118 yards during Sunday's 23-14 loss to the Eagles.
Any fleeting concerns about the former All-Pro wideout were washed away in a hurry on the Rams' opening drive, as Kupp was peppered with six targets that he converted into five catches for 56 yards. The veteran led the team in targets, receptions and yards and also had the Rams' longest play on the day, a 39-yard catch late in the second quarter that led to a Puka Nacua touchdown. The rookie sensation had a commendable stat line of his own (7-71-1 on 11 targets), and Matthew Stafford seemed right at home feeding the talented duo with opportunities all day long, a sign that there's enough volume in the passing attack for both Kupp and Nacua to feast. Kupp has a tantalizing matchup in store in Week 6 against a Cardinals defense that just allowed a monster 15-192-3 line to Ja'Marr Chase.
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Kendrick Bourne WR | ARI
Patriots' Kendrick Bourne: Team-high yardage total in loss
Bourne brought in two of five targets for 43 yards in the Patriots' 34-0 loss to the Saints on Sunday.
Bourne's modest receiving yardage total led the Patriots on a completely forgettable day for New England's offense, and he also paced the team in targets. The veteran's fantasy outlook remains dim due to its symbiotic relationship with the team's dismal quarterback situation, but Bourne will have a solid matchup on a paper in a Week 6 road matchup versus the Raiders.
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Justin Jefferson WR | MIN
Vikings' Justin Jefferson: Injures hamstring Sunday
Jefferson left Sunday's game against the Chiefs early due to a hamstring injury, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
At the start of the fourth quarter, Jefferson was seen grabbing at his leg while making his way off the field. He had three catches (on six targets) for 28 yards at the time of his departure.
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Drake London WR | ATL
Falcons' Drake London: Strong production in Week 5 win
London brought in six of nine targets for 78 yards and completed his only pass attempt for 22 yards in the Falcons' 21-19 win over the Texans on Sunday.
The talented second-year wideout finished second in receptions, receiving yards and targets for the Falcons on the afternoon. London's catch total also tied for his best through his first five games, while his receiving yardage and targets were both season highs. For good measure, the wideout was involved in a trick play in the first quarter that resulted in a 22-yard pass completion to Jonnu Smith. London will aim to build on the encouraging performance in a Week 6 home matchup versus the Commanders.
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Nico Collins WR | HOU
Texans' Nico Collins: Quiet in Week 5 loss
Collins brought in three of four targets for 39 yards in the Texans' 21-19 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.
Collins finished a distant third in receiving yards on the afternoon for the Texans while frequently dealing with the sticky coverage of a talented Falcons secondary. The third-year pro's reception and yardage totals were both his second-lowest figures of the season, and the underwhelming performance came on the heels of his season-best 168-yard, two-touchdown tally in Week 4 against the Steelers. Collins will look to atone for the relatively quiet day in a Week 6 home matchup against the Saints.
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Jaylen Waddle WR | DEN
Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle: Finds end zone in win
Waddle secured five of 10 targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in the Dolphins' 31-16 win over the Giants on Sunday.
Waddle drew a team-high number of targets and recorded his first touchdown of the season on a two-yard grab just past the midway point of the first quarter. The third-year pro's modest 7.0 yards per reception was a season-low figure by a wide margin, but the amount of attention he's drawing from Tua Tagovailoa -- 26 targets through four games played -- is certainly encouraging. Waddle should have a good opportunity for a bump in his production during a Week 6 home matchup against the Panthers.
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Jonathan Mingo WR | DAL
Panthers' Jonathan Mingo: Makes five grabs
Mingo caught five of seven targets for 48 yards in Sunday's 42-24 loss to the Lions.
Mingo trailed only top wideout Adam Thielen in receptions, targets and yards through the air. Although Thielen and No. 2 receiver DJ Chark both scored touchdowns Sunday, it was still Mingo's most productive performance as a pro. With a Week 6 matchup that could very well see the Panthers fall behind the Dolphins, Mingo may be in store for more passing situations next weekend.
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DJ Chark WR | ATL
Panthers' DJ Chark: Hauls in touchdown
Chark caught three of six targets for 42 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 42-24 loss to the Lions.
Chark brought in an 18-yard touchdown to salvage some production to begin the fourth quarter. However, his final output still paled in comparison to that of top wideout Adam Thielen, who finished with 11 catches for 107 yards and a score. While Thielen has profiled as the security blanket in Carolina's passing game, Chark's stock thus far has been rooted in his two touchdowns, as he has only 10 catches over four games.
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Josh Reynolds WR | NYJ
Lions' Josh Reynolds: Scores in win
Reynolds caught four of five targets for 76 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 42-24 win over the Panthers.
Reynolds led the Lions in receiving yards on a day when top wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown (abdomen) was sidelined. The veteran had a long catch of 27 yards and helped Detroit build its lead with a one-yard touchdown during the second quarter. Although he wasn't targeted in Week 3, Reynolds has otherwise topped 65 yards in every game this season, scoring three touchdowns in the Lions' last four contests to boot.
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Tyreek Hill WR | MIA
Dolphins' Tyreek Hill: Another long touchdown in win
Hill secured eight of nine targets for 181 yards and a touchdown in the Dolphins' 31-16 win over the Giants on Sunday.
Hill exploded for his second-highest receiving yardage total of the season with the help of an electric 69-yard touchdown on which the fleet-footed receiver caught a perfect pass from Tua Tagovailoa in stride down the right sideline. Hill set the pace for Miami in both receptions and receiving yards on the afternoon, and he's already sporting an elite 36-651-5 line going into a favorable Week 6 home matchup against the Panthers.