NFL Player News
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Adonai Mitchell WR | NYJ
Colts' Adonai Mitchell: Bypassed on depth chart
Mitchell had one reception for eight yards on his only target in Sunday's 38-24 win over the Chargers.
A healthy inactive for the Colts' Week 6 win over the Cardinals, Mitchell was back in the mix Sunday but handled only a light role on offense. The second-year wideout played just five snaps, and the Colts turned to Anthony Gould as their No. 3 receiver ahead of him while Josh Downs (concussion) and Ashton Dulin (chest) were both out with injuries. Gould took the field for 39 of the offense's 60 snaps.
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Anthony Gould WR | IND
Colts' Anthony Gould: Works as No. 3 receiver
Gould took the field for 39 of the Colts' 60 snaps on offense and finished with one reception for three yards on his only target in Sunday's 38-24 win over the Chargers.
Gould moved into the No. 3 receiver role ahead of Adonai Mitchell while the Colts were without Josh Downs (concussion) and Ashton Dulin (chest). Gould likely will return to a special teams role as a return man once the Colts get one of Downs or Dulin back in the lineup.
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Adam Thielen WR | MIN
Vikings' Adam Thielen: Continued minimal role
Thielen recorded a 10-yard reception on two targets in Sunday's 28-22 loss to the Eagles.
Thielen played just eight snaps on offense but was part of the passing attack after failing to get a target last week. The veteran is unlikely to see his role grow unless the Vikings are without one of Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison or Jalen Nailor for a given game.
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Demarcus Robinson WR | SF
49ers' Demarcus Robinson: Blanked as No. 3 WR Sunday
Robinson failed to catch his only target in Sunday's 20-10 win over the Falcons.
Robinson logged 23 snaps on offense (34 percent) as the 49ers' third receiver behind Jauan Jennings and Kendrick Bourne on Sunday. The 30-year-old Robinson was an afterthought on offense in San Francisco's run-heavy game plan, resulting in zero receptions a week after recording his highest yardage total (44) this season. The fact that the coaching staff prefers Bourne -- who was claimed off of waivers in Week 2 -- over the team's biggest free agent signing this past offseason speaks volumes to how poor of a fit Robinson has been with the 49ers. Fantasy managers would have to be in a desperate situation to rely on Robinson against the Texans in Week 8.
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Jalen Nailor WR | MIN
Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Two receptions in loss
Nailor notched two receptions for 37 yards on four targets in Sunday's 28-22 loss to Philadelphia.
Nailor worked as the No. 3 receiver and played on 41 of the offense's 69 snaps, which was similar to the last two weeks once Jordan Addison returned from a suspension. He has a steady role in the offense but won't get many looks in the passing game with Justin Jefferson, Addison and tight end T.J. Hockenson drawing the bulk of the targets.
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Jordan Whittington WR | LAR
Rams' Jordan Whittington: Makes pair of catches
Whittington secured two of four targets for nine yards during Sunday's 35-7 victory against the Jaguars in London.
The second-year pro actually led all Rams wideouts in snaps played in the London contest, taking the field for 41 out of 70 snaps. Whittington wasn't able to do much with that usage, however, as Davante Adams, Terrance Ferguson and Konata Mumpfield were the targets of Matthew Stafford's five passing touchdowns on the day, with Adams garnering three by himself. Whittington hasn't hit the next level in terms of production through seven games, with a meager 12-121-0 stat line as the Rams enter their bye week. He'll look to get back on track in Week 9 in a home contest against the Saints.
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Tutu Atwell WR | LAR
Rams' Tutu Atwell: Gets little playing time in win
Atwell recorded 10 snaps on offense during Sunday's 35-7 victory against the Jaguars in London.
For the third time this season, Atwell failed to record a catch. This could've been a product of precaution after injuring his hamstring last week as he missed the previous game, but with Puka Nacua (ankle) out for the contest, fantasy managers likely expected more production from the speedy wideout. Atwell sports a 4-164-1 receiving line through six games, and after the Rams' bye in Week 8, he'll look to bounce back against the Saints in Week 9.
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Jalin Hyatt WR | NYG
Giants' Jalin Hyatt: Logs another zero-catch performance
Hyatt failed to reel in his only target in Sunday's 33-32 loss to Denver.
Darius Slayton missed Sunday's game due to a hamstring injury, but Hyatt couldn't take advantage of the bump in opportunity. In fact, the only Giants wide receiver to catch a pass was Wan'Dale Robinson, who gathered six receptions on 12 targets for 95 yards. In terms of snap count, Hyatt (25) lagged far behind Robinson (70) and Lil'Jordan Humphrey (74), so Hyatt may drop to fourth in the pecking order when Slayton returns to action. On the campaign, Hyatt has managed a meager three catches on nine targets for 17 yards through five games, with all three of his receptions coming in one contest (Week 6 versus Philadelphia).
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Jakobi Meyers WR | JAC
Raiders' Jakobi Meyers: Should be back after bye
Raiders coach Pete Carroll said Monday that Meyers (knee/toe) and tight end Brock Bowers (knee) are both expected to return to action after the team's Week 8 bye, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Meyers missed his first game of the season during Las Vegas' blowout 31-0 loss to the Chiefs in Week 7 while Bowers hasn't played since Week 4, but the Raiders anticipate having both pass catchers back in the lineup versus Jacksonville on Sunday, Nov. 2 in Week 9. Trade rumors have also surrounded Meyers in recent weeks, and back in late August he in fact requested to be dealt elsewhere by Las Vegas. The team's midseason respite could provide a space for the Raiders to explore options on that front prior to the NFL's trade deadline on Tuesday, Nov. 4, but as long as he remains on the roster, Meyers projects to resume handling his usual starting role moving forward.
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KaVontae Turpin WR | DAL
Cowboys' KaVontae Turpin: Back in usual role
Turpin caught his only target for 17 yards and added 80 kickoff return yards and four punt return yards in Sunday's 44-22 win over the Commanders.
After missing the prior two games with a foot issue, Turpin returned to the lineup and resumed his usual role as the Cowboys' top kick returner and depth wideout. He had seen multiple touches on offense in each of his first four games of the season, although not more than six in any contest, so his lack of usage may have had something to do with him being eased back into action. Turpin could see more targets and jet sweep carries Week 8 if Dallas has any trouble generating yards against a stingy Denver defense, but he's no real threat to the volume of CeeDee Lamb or George Pickens.