NFL Player News
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Kyle Williams WR | NE
Patriots' Kyle Williams: Added work on tap Sunday
With Kayshon Boutte out with a hamstring injury, Williams is in line to see added snaps Sunday against the Buccaneers, Mike Reiss of ESPN reports.
With Boutte having exited the Patriots' Week 9 win over the Falcons after logging just 18 snaps, Williams ended up recording a season-high 31 snaps. Look for that trend to continue this weekend, but the 2025 third-rounder still profiles as a speculative Week 10 fantasy lineup option given that Stefon Diggs, DeMario Douglas and Mack Hollins also are in the team's WR mix.
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Luther Burden III WR | CHI
Bears' Luther Burden: Returning to face Giants
Burden (concussion) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants.
After missing one game in concussion protocol, Burden is back to fill his usual role as the No. 4 receiver and (at times) kick returner. He's shown flashes of the talent that made him a top-50 pick in April, but the Bears seem pleased with Olamide Zaccheaus as their No. 3 receiver for now.
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DJ Moore WR | BUF
Bears' DJ Moore: Cleared for Sunday
Moore (hip/groin) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Moore hasn't been practicing on Wednesdays but typically makes it back to full participation by the end of the week. That was the case this time around, setting him up for his usual role against a struggling Big Blue defense.
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Rome Odunze WR | CHI
Bears' Rome Odunze: Cleared to play
Odunze (ankle/heel) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Odunze played through the same heel injury last week and somehow finished without a catch in a 47-42 victory over the Bengals. He's also listed with an ankle injury this week, but he was a full practice participant Friday and thus figures to handle his usual workload in terms of snaps/routes.
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Michael Pittman WR | PIT
Colts' Michael Pittman: Set to play Sunday
Pittman (glute) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game against the Falcons in Berlin.
A glute injury sidelined Pittman at Wednesday's session, but he was a full participant Thursday and then listed as full on Friday's estimated practice report, paving the way for him to continue serving as the Colts' No. 1 wide receiver. He'll look to take advantage of an Atlanta defense that has conceded the 16th-most YPT (7.8) in the NFL to opposing WRs this season.
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Jordan Whittington WR | LAR
Rams' Jordan Whittington: Questionable to face 49ers
Whittington (back) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Nate Adkins of The Athletic reports.
Whittington is set to practice in a limited fashion Friday, which is a step in the right direction after he was unable to practice Wednesday or Thursday. Blake Corum may get a chance to return kickoffs if Whittington doesn't play Sunday, while Konata Mumpfield and Xavier Smith could see additional snaps at wide receiver.
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Brycen Tremayne WR | CAR
Panthers' Brycen Tremayne: Questionable for Sunday
Tremayne (hip) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints.
The Stanford product upgraded from a DNP on Thursday to a full practice participant Friday, suggesting he's trending toward playing in Week 10 despite his questionable designation. Tremayne has played a depth role in the Panthers' wide receiver corps this season, catching 10 of 13 targets for for 116 yards over nine games. If he's inactive for Sunday's divisional matchup, Hunter Renfrow could have an expanded role in Carolina's offense.
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Cedric Tillman WR | CLE
Browns' Cedric Tillman: Questionable but expected to play
Tillman (hamstring) officially is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, but he's expected to be activated from injured reserve and suit up, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
Tillman has been practicing without limitations, but an official move adding him to the active roster will need to be performed in order for the wide receiver to make his return to game action Sunday. Isaiah Bond (foot) has been ruled out, so Cleveland's wide receiver depth chart consists of Jerry Jeudy, Jamari Thrash, Gage Larvadain and Malachi Corley, pending Tillman's return.
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Isaiah Bond WR | CLE
Browns' Isaiah Bond: Won't play this week
Bond (foot) won't play Sunday against the Jets, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
With Bond sidelined and thus targeting a return to action Sunday, Nov. 16 against the Ravens, fellow WRs Jerry Jeudy, Jamari Thrash and Gage Larvadain are candidates to see added snaps Sunday. Additionally, Cedric Tillman (hamstring, questionable) is expected to be activated off IR ahead of Week 10 action, and if that occurs, he could immediately step into a key role in Cleveland's passing offense.
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Kayshon Boutte WR | NE
Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Ruled out for Sunday
Coach Mike Vrabel said Friday that Boutte (hamstring) will be out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
Boutte thus will target a return to action Thursday night against the Jets. In Boutte's absence, rookie WR Kyle Williams figures to see added snaps Week 10, while Stefon Diggs, DeMario Douglas and Mack Hollins also profile as candidates to handle a portion of the targets that would normally go to Boutte.