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Hunter Renfrow WR | CAR
Raiders' Hunter Renfrow: Just three catches in Week 15
Renfrow caught three of five passes for 32 yards in Monday's 16-14 win over the Browns.
Renfrow came back down to earth after catching 30 passes over the previous three games, as the Browns made a concerted effort to cover him and make other Raiders receivers beat them. Both of the incomplete passes thrown Renfrow's way were end-zone targets. Expect him to regain a larger role Week 16 against the Broncos.
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Donovan Peoples-Jones WR | NO
Browns' Donovan Peoples-Jones: Four catches as top option
Peoples-Jones caught four of eight targets for 48 yards in Monday's 16-14 loss to the Raiders.
Peoples-Jones led the team in targets and receiving yards, as he was the top receiving option for quarterback Nick Mullens with wide receiver Jarvis Landry, as well as quarterbacks Baker Mayfield and Case Keenum, all on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Raiders defensive back Brandon Facyson knocked the ball out of Peoples-Jones' hand to prevent what should have been a big gain along the sideline in the first half, but he heated up late and converted two crucial third downs on Cleveland's go-ahead drive in the fourth quarter. Peoples-Jones also served as the primary punt returner, one week after rookie Demetric Felton muffed a pair of kicks in last week's win over the Ravens. If Landry isn't ready to return Week 16 against the Packers, Peoples-Jones will remain atop the Browns' wide receiver depth chart.
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Tre'Quan Smith WR | DET
Saints' Tre'Quan Smith: Three targets against Bucs
Smith caught two of three targets for 17 yards during Sunday's 9-0 win over the Buccaneers.
Smith watched as Marquez Callaway led the way with six catches on nine targets for 112 yards. While the absence of Deonte Harris (suspension) brought the possibility that Smith could be used more down the field, that hasn't materialized through two weeks. While Harris is set to miss one more game, Smith is not much of a fantasy option entering a Week 16 matchup with Miami.
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Ty Montgomery WR | NE
Saints' Ty Montgomery: Small role in return
Montgomery was targeted twice but did not catch a pass during Sunday's 9-0 win over Tampa Bay.
Montgomery was back in the lineup after missing Week 14 due to COVID-19, but he didn't see an increased role, despite the absence of Deonte Harris (suspension). Instead, Marquez Callaway and Tre'Quan Smith hogged playing time at wide receiver while Alvin Kamara and Mark Ingram led the way at running back. Montgomery hasn't been a fantasy option all season, and there are no signs of that changing Week 16 against Miami.
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Kalif Raymond WR | CHI
Lions' Kalif Raymond: Two catches against Cardinals
Raymond caught two of three targets for 20 yards during Sunday's 30-12 win over Arizona.
Raymond saw just as much playing time as Amon-Ra St. Brown and Josh Reynolds, but he was the odd man out in terms of production. With St. Brown thriving underneath and Josh Reynolds more effective down the field, it wouldn't be a surprise if Raymond's production remains modest down the stretch. Accordingly, Raymond is not a recommended fantasy option in any format entering Week 16 against Atlanta, especially now that Jared Goff (COVID-19) could miss time.
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Marquise Goodwin WR | CLE
Bears' Marquise Goodwin: Another absence Monday
Goodwin (foot) is inactive for Monday's game against the Vikings.
Goodwin has practiced just one time since injuring his foot on Thanksgiving Day in Detroit and will miss his third contest in a row as a result. With Goodwin sidelined again and Allen Robinson (undisclosed) not eligible to play due to residing on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Darnell Mooney, Damiere Byrd, Jakeem Grant, Dazz Newsome and Nsimba Webster will serve as the Bears' wide receivers Monday.
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Adam Thielen WR | PIT
Vikings' Adam Thielen: Sitting out again Monday
Thielen (ankle) is listed as inactive Monday at Chicago.
Thielen was considered a game-time decision, despite not practicing since suffering a high left-ankle sprain in a Week 13 loss at Detroit. Per Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Thielen fit in a pregame workout, went to the locker room and then didn't run routes with his teammates, signaling he was poised to miss a second straight contest. With Thielen sidelined and Dede Westbrook (illness) and Dan Chisena (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Justin Jefferson, K.J. Osborn, Ihmir Smith-Marsette and Myron Mitchell will be the Vikings' options at wide receiver Week 15.
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N'Keal Harry TE | SEA
Patriots' N'Keal Harry: Forced out of Week 15 game
Harry exited Saturday's loss to the Colts after absorbing a hit to his head, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.
The same applies to Nelson Agholor (head), and with Kendrick Bourne having been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, the Patriots' wideout depth as this Sunday's game against the Bills approaches is now looking taxed. For now, the team's only available roster options free of any Week 16 availability concerns are Jakobi Meyers and Gunner Olszewski, with Tre Nixon and Kristian Wilkerson on the practice squad. Prior to his exit from Saturday's contest, Harry caught two of his five targets for 52 yards.
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Rondale Moore WR | MIN
Cardinals' Rondale Moore: Getting ankle checked out
Head coach Kliff Kingsbury said Moore (ankle) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Moore will get his ankle checked out after tweaking it at some point during Sunday's 30-12 loss to the Lions. The rookie was likely primed for a big snap count with DeAndre Hopkins (knee) moving to injured reserve prior to the contest, but Moore was on the field for only 20 plays and contributed three catches for nine yards to go with one carry for another yard before exiting. The MRI should shed more light on the extent of his injury, but his availability for the Cardinals' Week 16 game Christmas Day against the Colts looks to be in question for the moment.
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Kendrick Bourne WR | ARI
Patriots' Kendrick Bourne: Lands on COVID list
Bourne (undisclosed) has been placed on the reserve/COVID 19 list, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
With Nelson Agholor (head) having suffered a head injury during Saturday's game against the Colts, N'Keal Harry (undisclosed) possibly banged up and Bourne now on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Jakobi Meyers and Gunner Olszewski are the Patriots' top available WR options who are free of any Week 16 availability concerns.