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  • 49ers' Ricky Pearsall: Just one catch in return

    Pearsall (knee) had one reception on three targets for no gain in Sunday's 41-22 win over the Cardinals.

    Pearsall returned to the starting lineup after missing the 49ers' last five contests with a right knee injury. That's where the positive news ends after the sophomore wideout failed to gain a yard with his only touch Sunday. Jauan Jennings (5-54-0) was the only other wide receiver to finish with more targets than Pearsall, so the latter's lack of involvement was likely due to an unfavorable game script. QB Brock Purdy did take a deep shot at Pearsall on one of the duo's two missed connections, and the wideout showed his usual burst down the field despite the good defensive coverage. Pearsall averaged 5.0 receptions and 81.8 yards in the four games he appeared in prior to getting injured, so there is hope for improved results against the Panthers next Monday.

  • Cooper Kupp WR | SEA

    Seahawks' Cooper Kupp: Quiet in return to Los Angeles

    Kupp secured just three of seven targets for 23 yards in the Seahawks' 21-19 loss to the Rams on Sunday.

    Making his return to Los Angeles after he was released by the Rams during the offseason, Kupp was a fixture in two-wide sets alongside Jaxon Smith-Njigba, but Kupp's quiet season continued, as his 23 yards were fifth-most on the team despite being third on Seattle in targets. The 32-year-old has yet to hit 100 yards in a game this season and has just 29 catches for 390 yards and one touchdown on 42 targets through nine games. Even in a plus matchup next Sunday against the Titans, Kupp won't be a recommended fantasy starter.

  • Cedric Tillman WR | CLE

    Browns' Cedric Tillman: Leads team in receiving in defeat

    Tillman caught three of four targets for 52 yards in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Ravens.

    Tillman was able to pace the team in receiving yards while finishing tied for the lead in catches with fellow wideout Jerry Jeudy. The 25-year-old was limited by a glute injury at practice throughout the week, but he didn't look any worse for wear in Week 11. Tillman will look to build off Sunday's performance when the Browns square off with the Raiders in Week 12.

  • Gabe Davis WR | BUF

    Bills' Gabe Davis: Three catches in season debut

    Davis caught three of four targets for 40 yards in Sunday's 44-32 win over the Buccaneers.

    Davis made his season debut with the Bills after being elevated from the practice squad Sunday, finishing tied for second on the team in catches with running back James Cook. The wide receiver was able to operate in a rather significant role due to Keon Coleman (coach's decision) and Dalton Kincaid (hamstring) being unavailable. Davis can be elevated two more times, and he seems likely to be called upon again in Week 12 against the Texans on Thursday Night Football.

  • Texans' Xavier Hutchinson: Posts 42 yards in Week 11 win

    Hutchinson caught three of five targets for 42 yards in the Texans' 16-13 win over the Titans on Sunday.

    Hutchinson finished fourth on the team with his five targets, trailing Nico Collins (10), Dalton Schultz (nine) and rookie Jayden Higgins (seven). The third-year receiver now has 24 catches for 264 yards and three touchdowns across 10 games this season. With Collins and Christian Kirk healthy and rookie Jayden Higgins' role growing, Hutchinson doesn't carry much fantasy value headed into Thursday night's Week 12 game against Buffalo.

  • Michael Wilson WR | ARI

    Cardinals' Michael Wilson: Career performance in Week 11

    Wilson reeled in 15 of 18 passes for 185 yards and no touchdowns during Sunday's 41-22 defeat to the 49ers.

    The Cardinals were quickly in catch-up mode Week 11, with QB Jacoby Brissett eventually attempting 57 passes and completing 47 of them to set a single-game NFL record in the latter category. Wilson was the biggest beneficiary in the absence of No. 1 WR Marvin Harrison (concussion), but it was difficult to project such an outburst from the former, as his previous single-game highs were eight catches, nine targets and 95 receiving yards through two-and-a-half years as a pro. A repeat performance from Wilson is unlikely next Sunday against the Jaguars, but if Harrison remains sidelined, Wilson still should be heavily involved in Arizona's passing attack.

  • Keenan Allen WR | LAC

    Chargers' Keenan Allen: Leads team in receiving in loss

    Allen caught four of six targets for 53 yards in the Chargers' 35-6 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.

    Allen paced Los Angeles in targets, catches and receiving yards on a day when Justin Herbert was under constant duress, completing just 10 of 18 passes for 81 scoreless yards and one interception prior to being removed from the game in the fourth quarter of the blowout defeat in favor of Trey Lance. Prior to Sunday, Allen hadn't topped 50 yards receiving in a game since Week 7, and he's gone without a touchdown in four consecutive contests. With the emergence of Oronde Gadsden and Quentin Johnston's return to health, Allen has taken more of a back seat in the passing game of late. The Chargers will now head into their Week 12 bye.

  • Davante Adams WR | LAR

    Rams' Davante Adams: Scores on lone Week 11 catch

    Adams (oblique) caught one of eight targets for a one-yard touchdown in Sunday's 21-19 win over the Seahawks.

    Adams suited up after getting banged up in the fourth quarter of the Rams' previous game, and he secured his league-leading 10th touchdown catch on a one-yard pass in the first quarter against the Seahawks. That was his only reception of the game as Matthew Stafford threw for just 130 yards. The veteran wide receiver's chemistry with Stafford in goal-line situations has been on full display during Adams' four-game, seven-touchdown streak. Adams will try to extend his scoring streak in Week 12 against a Buccaneers defense that just allowed 44 points to the Bills.

  • Puka Nacua WR | LAR

    Rams' Puka Nacua: Team's leading receiver in Week 11

    Nacua caught seven of eight targets for 75 yards and rushed twice for 18 yards in Sunday's 21-19 win over the Seahawks. He also lost a fumble.

    Nacua accounted for 75 of Matthew Stafford's 130 passing yards as the Rams' prolific passing offense slowed down Sunday. Davante Adams caught his seventh receiving touchdown in the past four games, but Nacua remains the top overall target for Stafford, who has a 22:0 TD:INT in his last seven starts. Nacua has accrued at least 85 scrimmage yards in seven of nine appearances heading into a Week 12 home game against the Buccaneers on SNF.

  • Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba: Sets new career mark Sunday

    Smith-Njigba corralled nine of 12 targets for 105 yards while adding 11 yards on one carry in Sunday's 21-19 loss to the Rams.

    Smith-Njigba needed just 89 receiving yards in order to surpass last year's career-best mark of 1,130 yards. The breakout fantasy star completed the personal achievement comfortably Sunday, and in seven fewer contests to boot. It was JSN's seventh 100-yard game in 10 appearances this season, a feat he accomplished just three times in 2024, to continue putting his ascension into perspective. Smith-Njigba figures to continue producing WR1 numbers as the Seahawks look to get back into the win column against the Titans next Sunday.

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