NFL Player News
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Isaac TeSlaa WR | DET
Lions' Isaac TeSlaa: Limited in practice Monday
TeSlaa (hand) was listed as a limited participant in Monday's walk-through practice.
TeSlaa has played through an oblique injury during Detroit's last two games, but he's now managing just a hand issue in the wake of Sunday's overtime win over the Giants. The rookie third-round pick has drawn exactly one target in each of his last three appearances, though he's only logged one catch for 11 yards in that span. If Kalif Raymond (ankle) is unable to suit up versus the Packers on Thursday, however, TeSlaa will stand to benefit from increased opportunities, health permitting.
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Kalif Raymond WR | DET
Lions' Kalif Raymond: Unable to practice Monday
Raymond (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimation.
Raymond was forced out of Detroit's overtime win over the Giants in Week 12 late in the third quarter, and he was unable to return to that contest. As a result, veteran wideout's status for Thursday's divisional matchup against the Packers looks genuinely uncertain. If Raymond is unable to suit up on a short week, rookie third-round pick Isaac TeSlaa (hand) could benefit from increased opportunities behind top receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams.
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Devontez Walker WR | BAL
Ravens' Devontez Walker: Makes most of lone target
Walker had a 30-yard reception on his lone target Sunday against the Jets.
The second-year wideout saw a season-high 23 snaps as Baltimore looked to find a spark in Rashod Bateman's absence. Walker was only targeted once, but converted it into the Ravens' longest offensive play from scrimmage Sunday. He has caught all four of his targets this season for 90 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Walker's overall sample is too small to draw hard conclusions, but he has produced when called upon, dating back to his rookie season. Pending Bateman's status for Thursday's game against the Bengals, Walker could have a similar role in Week 13. If Bateman (ankle) is back, however, Walker appears to be at risk of being a healthy scratch.
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Terry McLaurin WR | WAS
Commanders' Terry McLaurin: Back on practice field
Commanders coach Dan Quinn said McLaurin (quadriceps) will participate in Monday's unofficial walkthrough, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
McLaurin appears to have made the most of Washington's bye in Week 12, as Monday's session represents his first time handling on-field reps since aggravating his quad injury Week 8. It's possible McLaurin will be cleared to retake the field versus the Broncos on Sunday if he's able to ramp up his activity throughout the week while avoiding any setbacks. Quarterback Jayden Daniels (elbow) also is slated to practice this week, though Marcus Mariota is expected to remain Washington's starter Week 13.
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Jalin Hyatt WR | NYG
Giants' Jalin Hyatt: Doesn't see field in Week 12
Hyatt was active but did not play in Sunday's loss to Detroit.
In Mike Kafka's first game as New York's interim head coach last Sunday versus Green Bay, Hyatt logged a season-high 62 percent offensive snap share and caught two of four targets for 18 yards. However, that increased usage didn't carry over into Week 12, as Hyatt didn't log a single snap in any capacity. Meanwhile, recent 53-man roster signee Isaiah Hodgins posted a 66 percent offensive snap share, while top WRs Wan'Dale Robinson (83 percent) and Darius Slayton (63 percent) played their usual roles. Perhaps most tellingly for Hyatt's status in the pecking order, special-teams specialist Gunner Olszewski was given eight snaps on offense and rookie undrafted free agent Dalen Cambre got one, suggesting that New York may have decided to phase Hyatt out of the offense altogether moving forward.
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KaVontae Turpin WR | DAL
Cowboys' KaVontae Turpin: Three touches on offense Sunday
Turpin gained four rushing yards on two carries, caught one of two targets for 48 yards and added 86 return yards on three kickoff returns and one punt return in Sunday's 24-21 win over the Eagles.
The fourth-year speedster committed his first fumble of the season early in the second quarter as part of a disastrous first half that saw the Cowboys fall behind 21-0, but Turpin atoned right before halftime with his 48-yard catch and run to set up Dallas' first TD of the game as they began a remarkable comeback. It was Turpin's longest play from scrimmage this season, and through nine games he's produced 262 yards of offense and a receiving TD on 26 touches while racking up 973 total return yards -- fourth in the NFL behind the Titans' Chimere Dike (1,491), the Vikings Myles Price (1,336) and the Bengals' Charlie Jones (1,034).
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Noah Brown WR | WAS
Commanders' Noah Brown: Practice window opens
The Commanders announced Monday that Brown (groin/knee) has been designated to return to practice from IR.
Brown hasn't played since Week 2 due to groin and knee injuries, though Washington didn't actually place him on IR until mid-October. Once fully healthy, Brown will have an opportunity to reclaim his role as the No. 3 receiver behind Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) and Deebo Samuel, though it's worth noting the former hasn't suited up since Week 8 himself. If Brown is able to hit the ground running at practice, it's possible he could be fully cleared in time to suit up Sunday versus the Broncos, a contest that will feature Marcus Mariota under center if Jayden Daniels (elbow) remains sidelined.
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Jordan Whittington WR | LAR
Rams' Jordan Whittington: Ties season high for catches
Whittington secured all three targets for 17 yards during Sunday's 34-7 victory against the Buccaneers.
It was another monster game for Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, who combined for 19 targets and a 12-159-2 receiving line. This left little for the other two wideouts who took the field, as along with Whittington's three targets, Konata Mumpfield mustered just two targets of his own. Whittington's usage crept up again for the second consecutive week, with the second-year pro out on the field for 34 snaps on offense. Tutu Atwell (hamstring) and Xavier Smith (concussion) could both return for the Week 13 contest against the Panthers, however, which would reduce Whittington's already limited role even further.
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Roman Wilson WR | PIT
Steelers' Roman Wilson: No catches in Week 12
Wilson failed to secure either of his two targets during Sunday's 31-28 loss to the Bears.
Wilson had recorded at least one catch in each of his last six games, but he failed to establish a connection with quarterback Mason Rudolph in Chicago on Sunday. Wilson was also on the field for just 28 percent of the Steelers' offensive snaps, which was his lowest mark since Week 6. He's shown some glimpses of production this season but hasn't been a very reliable fantasy option.
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Josh Downs WR | IND
Colts' Josh Downs: Just two receptions in loss
Downs had two receptions for 10 yards on six targets in Sunday's loss at Kansas City.
Downs again took a back seat to Michael Pittman and Tyler Warren (five receptions each) in the intermediate passing game. After recording touchdowns in three consecutive games, Downs has just three receptions for 13 yards his last two games. He'll face a tough matchup against a stout defense next week against Houston.