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Michael Pittman WR | PIT
Colts' Michael Pittman: Strong showing in tough matchup
Pittman caught six passes for 75 yards on seven targets against Philadelphia on Sunday.
Pittman did a good job in a tough matchup, providing almost automatic returns despite facing difficult coverage from Philadelphia's standout boundary corners. Pittman is almost always a central piece of the Colts' game plan, and the same should prove true against Pittsburgh in Week 12.
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Elijah Moore WR | PHI
Jets' Elijah Moore: Two catches in Week 11
Moore caught two of four targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 10-3 loss to the Patriots.
Moore made consecutive catches of 13 and four yards in the two-minute drill late in the first half, but that was the extent of his involvement on offense. He was the last player to touch the ball in the loss, making the curious decision to run out of bounds after a nine-yard kickoff return with no time on the clock. Moore's first two catches since Week 5 represent a small step in the right direction for the wide receiver heading into a Week 12 home game against the Bears.
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Garrett Wilson WR | NYJ
Jets' Garrett Wilson: Held to 12 yards in Week 11 loss
Wilson caught two of three targets for 12 yards and rushed once for no gain in Sunday's 10-3 loss to the Patriots.
Both offenses struggled on a windy day in Foxborough, but New York's passing game was particularly ineffective, as quarterback Zach Wilson completed only nine of 22 passes for 77 yards. This was the second-lowest yardage total of Wilson the receiver's career, and it came just three weeks after the rookie first-round pick racked up a career-high 115 yards against this same opponent. New York's entire offense has nowhere to go but up in Week 12 at home against a far more generous Chicago defense.
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Demarcus Robinson WR | SF
Ravens' Demarcus Robinson: Surprise leader of receiving corps
Robinson brought in all nine targets for 128 yards in the Ravens' 13-3 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
The veteran journeyman surprisingly paced the Ravens in receptions, receiving yardage and targets on the afternoon despite the return of Mark Andrews from his one-game absence due to shoulder and ankle injuries. Robinson's yardage total was his highest since Week 2 of the 2019 season when he was still with the Chiefs, and with Rashod Bateman (foot) out the rest of the season, it's certainly possible he continues to enjoy an elevated role.
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DeVonta Smith WR | PHI
Eagles' DeVonta Smith: Leads team in receiving yardage
Smith caught six passes for 78 yards on nine targets against Indianapolis on Sunday.
Smith seemed to draw more usage than usual with Dallas Goedert out and A.J. Brown (seven targets) drawing most of the defensive attention. The resulting box score isn't overly impressive at a glance, but it was a crucial contribution to the Eagles offense on a day where Jalen Hurts threw for only 190 yards on 25 attempts. Smith should continue to see escalated target shares while Goedert misses time, and a big game could result if Hurts' passing yardage volume exceeds the figure from this game. A Week 12 matchup with Green Bay could be a productive one for Smith.
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Amari Cooper WR | LV
Browns' Amari Cooper: Stars in Week 11 loss
Cooper brought in eight of 12 targets for 113 yards and two touchdowns in the Browns' 31-23 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
Cooper opened the scoring with a 25-yard touchdown grab just 5:58 into the game to cap off an impressive nine-play, 75-yard drive. He also found the end zone near the end of the contest on a seven-yard scoring reception and eclipsed the century mark for the second time in the last three games while facing a normally stingy Bills secondary. Cooper has one more game remaining to cultivate his solid connection with Jacoby Brissett, a Week 12 home matchup versus the Buccaneers, before Deshaun Watson (suspension) takes over under center against his old Texans squad in Week 13.
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A.J. Brown WR | NE
Eagles' A.J. Brown: Contained on the road
Brown caught five passes for 60 yards on seven targets against Indianapolis on Sunday.
The Colts undeniably tried to roll their coverage toward Brown, and they had some measure of success containing the star receiver and reducing the Philadelphia passing game to more of a dink-and-dunk attack as opposed to its usual big-play profile. Brown's abilities make him almost matchup-proof as long as the Eagles can keep Jalen Hurts upright, so a bigger game against Green Bay in Week 12 is certainly within reach.
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DeVante Parker WR | PHI
Patriots' DeVante Parker: Two catches in return
Parker (knee) caught both of his targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 10-3 win over the Jets.
Parker was quiet in his first action since Week 8 as the defenses dominated in this one. He has topped 60 receiving yards three times but has failed to reach 25 yards in any other game for the Patriots. Parker should find getting separation easier against the Vikings on Thanksgiving, as New York's secondary has made life difficult for wide receivers all season.
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Jakobi Meyers WR | JAC
Patriots' Jakobi Meyers: Notches sixth 50-yard game of 2022
Meyers caught four of six targets for 52 yards in Sunday's 10-3 win over the Jets.
Meyers tied Rhamondre Stevenson for the team lead in targets and finished four receiving yards shy of the running back's team-high total. New England's offense didn't get into the end zone, as the game's only touchdown came on a Patriots punt return in the final minute. Meyers is rarely a threat to score himself -- he has only five receiving touchdowns in 54 career NFL games -- but he's been a reliable chain-mover for New England, accruing over 50 yards in six of eight games this season. Up next for Meyers and the Patriots is a Thanksgiving Day matchup with the Vikings.