NFL Player News
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Roman Wilson WR | PIT
Steelers' Roman Wilson: Not targeted in season opener
Wilson wasn't targeted during the Steelers' 34-32 win over the Jets on Sunday.
Wilson had a minimal role for the Steelers when healthy in 2024, and he was utilized sparingly during Sunday's regular-season opener, playing just 10 offensive snaps in the Steelers' victory. The 2024 third-round pick has yet to be targeted in the NFL, and he could have trouble carving out much fantasy production in 2025 as long as DK Metcalf and Calvin Austin remain healthy.
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Romeo Doubs WR | NE
Packers' Romeo Doubs: Tallies two splash plays
Doubs was targeted four times and caught two passes for 68 yards in Sunday's 27-13 victory over the Lions.
Doubs had only eight receptions of 20-plus yards last season and only 22 of the sort through his first 43 games as a professional, but he notched two of them Sunday -- including a career-long 48-yard catch in the second quarter. It could be tough for him to be consistent as part of a Packers offense with a lot of options, but he did start Sunday's contest, and his 34 snaps -- out of a possible 48 -- were 11 more than any other Packers wideout.
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Anthony Gould WR | IND
Colts' Anthony Gould: Used as punt returner
Gould was used as Indianapolis' punt returner and played two snaps on special teams, but he didn't see any action on offense in Sunday's win over Miami.
Gould begins the season as Indy's punt returner and also one of the team's kickoff returners. He won't have a role on offense unless there are injuries in the receiving corps.
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Ashton Dulin WR | IND
Colts' Ashton Dulin: Minimal role on offense in opener
Dulin had one carry on a reverse for 15 yards in Sunday's win over Miami. He played on 10 of the offense's 73 snaps but did not have a target in the passing game. He also had one kick return for 27 yards.
Dulin is the No. 5 receiver and key special-teams player who is used on gadget plays on offense. He's been productive when elevated to a larger role on the offense, but he's not going to get many targets unless there are injuries elsewhere in the receiving corps. Dulin looked fully healthy after missing time in the preseason due to a concussion.
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Nick Westbrook-Ikhine WR | IND
Dolphins' Nick Westbrook-Ikhine: Targeted twice in ugly loss
Westbrook-Ikhine secured one of two targets for seven yards during the Dolphins' 33-8 loss to Indianapolis on Sunday.
Westbrook-Ikhine played 21 offensive snaps, not far removed from the 28 snaps allotted to No. 3 receiver Malik Washington. In terms of offensive opportunities, however, Westbrook-Ikhine's two targets trailed Washington's six total touches (one rush, five targets) notably. Admittedly, a day in which Tua Tagovailoa turned the ball over three times and was limited to 114 passing yards isn't emblematic of Mike McDaniel's intended plans for the passing game, but Westbrook-Ikhine currently is entrenched as the No. 4 receiver heading into a Week 2 matchup against New England. Westbrook-Ikhine falls outside the fantasy radar in most formats.
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Malik Washington WR | MIA
Dolphins' Malik Washington: Makes two grabs in Week 1 loss
Washington secured two of five targets for 20 yards during Miami's 33-8 loss to the Colts on Sunday. He also rushed once for nine yards.
Washington's involvement on offense was notable even in an ugly Week 1 loss, as he tied team target leader Tyreek Hill (four catches for 40 yards on six targets) in terms of total touches. Of course, none of the Dolphins' wideouts could get much going in a game that saw Tua Tagovailoa be limited to just 114 passing yards while accounting for three turnovers, but Washington quietly appears to have taken a step forward entering Year 2. He's entrenched over Nick Westbrook-Ikhine as the No. 3 receiver behind Hill and Waddle, over Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, heading into a Week 2 home game against the Patriots.
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Adonai Mitchell WR | NYJ
Colts' Adonai Mitchell: Plays just 15 snaps in opener
Mitchell had two receptions for 21 yards on two targets in Sunday's win over Miami.
Mitchell played on just 15 of the offense's 73 snaps as he was the clear No. 4 receiver. He was the star of training camp by dominating opposing corners in scrimmages, but that may not translate into significant playing time unless there are injuries elsewhere in the receiving corps.
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Alec Pierce WR | IND
Colts' Alec Pierce: One long catch in season debut
Pierce had one reception for 36 yards on three targets in Sunday's win over Miami.
Pierce started at wideout opposite Michael Pittman and played the most snaps (60) of any receiver, but he was far behind the leaders in targets (Michael Pittman with eight and Tyler Warren with nine). Pierce looks to be mostly a deep threat in the offense and may be a boom-or-bust candidate for fantasy purposes.
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Hunter Renfrow WR | CAR
Panthers' Hunter Renfrow: Nabs two passes in Panthers debut
Renforw caught two of his six targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 26-10 loss to the Jaguars.
The veteran wideout logged 42 offensive snaps during Sunday's loss, ranking third amongst Carolina receivers behind Tetairoa McMillan (53) and Xavier Legette (50). Although Bryce Young was forced to throw 35 times due to Carolina's 20-point fourth-quarter deficit, Renfrow still finished third on the team in targets, which could be a promising sign for his role in this offense. Renfrow is expected to continue serving as the Panthers' No. 3 wide receiver as the team travels to Arizona in Week 2.
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Kyle Williams WR | NE
Patriots' Kyle Williams: One catch in regular-season debut
Williams was on the field for seven of a possible 71 snaps on offense in Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Raiders, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
In the process, the 2025 third-rounder caught his only target for 12 yards. As the season progresses, Williams figures to see his workload increase, but for now he's behind Stefon Diggs (29 snaps), Kayshon Boutte (58 snaps), DeMario Douglas (45 snaps) and Mack Hollins (40 snaps) in the Patriots WR pecking order. Until that changes, the Washington State product is off the fantasy lineup radar.