NFL Player News
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Amon-Ra St. Brown WR | DET
Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown: Nursing knee injury
St. Brown was listed as a non-participant at Monday's walkthrough due to a knee injury, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
The knee injury is a new concern for the Lions' star wideout, who last made an appearance on Detroit's injury report in September with a quadricep issue. St. Brown played his normal amount of snaps (94 percent) in this past Sunday's win over the Colts, so it's unclear if he came down with the injury during the contest or if it's anything to be concerned about. The Lions have a Thanksgiving Day matchup with the Bears, and the quick turnaround makes his status worth monitoring over the next couple of days. Along with St. Brown, Kalif Raymond (foot) also was listed as a non-participant Monday. If neither receiver is able to go Thursday, Jameson Williams, Tim Patrick and Allen Robinson would be in line to serve as the Lions' primary wideouts.
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Odell Beckham Jr. WR | MIA
Dolphins' Odell Beckham: Held without a catch Week 12
Beckham failed to secure any of his three targets during Sunday's 34-15 win over the Patriots.
Beckham continues to split No. 3 receiver reps with rookie Malik Washington, who himself brought in one of two targets for one yard versus New England. Across seven appearances, the veteran wideout has compiled just seven grabs for 45 yards on 15 total targets, middling enough production that he remains off the fantasy radar heading into a road matchup against the Packers on Thanksgiving.
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Kalif Raymond WR | CHI
Lions' Kalif Raymond: Estimated as DNP
Raymond (foot) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimation, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
The 30-year-old exited Detroit's Week 12 win over the Colts after sustaining a foot injury in the third quarter, so Monday's estimated DNP comes as no surprise. Raymond probably will have to practice in some capacity in order to suit up for Thursday's game against the Bears. If Raymond is unable to do so, Amon-Ra St. Brown (knee) likely would serve as the Lions' top punt returner.
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Tyler Johnson WR | DAL
Rams' Tyler Johnson: Makes 11-yard catch
Johnson caught his only target for 11 yards during Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Eagles.
The veteran's only contribution for the team was a fourth-quarter grab that garnered a first down for the Rams. Johnson and Tutu Atwell were the only receivers to spell starters Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp and Demarcus Robinson, and that role seems unlikely to change even with a tantalizing matchup against an exploitable Saints defense on tap for Week 13.
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Ladd McConkey WR | LAC
Chargers' Ladd McConkey: Expected to play Monday night
McConkey (shoulder) is expected to play Monday night against Baltimore, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
McConkey missed practice Thursday but was able to log back-to-back limited sessions Friday and Saturday before being labeled as questionable to play against the Ravens. With McConkey likely to play, Justin Herbert should have his full wide receiver weaponry, including Quentin Johnston and Joshua Palmer, in what is a plus matchup on paper for the Los Angeles passing offense.
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Tutu Atwell WR | MIA
Rams' Tutu Atwell: Nets three catches
Atwell secured all three of his targets for 30 yards during Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Eagles.
Atwell logged the fourth-most snaps amongst the Rams' wideout corps Sunday, with his 17 on offense barely edging out Tyler Johnson's 14, while Jordan Whittington and Xavier Smith failed to record a single snap. Atwell's biggest contribution on the stat sheet came in garbage time, however, as he snagged back-to-back catches of 12 and 11 yards, respectively, before Cooper Kupp scored on a 27-yard touchdown grab. The Saints, who have given up 256.6 YPG in the air this season, will be Atwell's next test Week 13.
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Troy Franklin WR | DEN
Broncos' Troy Franklin: Two grabs against Las Vegas
Franklin caught two of four targets for 31 yards in Sunday's 29-19 win over the Raiders.
Franklin continued his mostly underwhelming rookie campaign Sunday, managing to reel in just two passes from quarterback Bo Nix against the Raiders. Through 11 games, the 21-year-old wideout has recorded over two catches in just one contest and is averaging roughly three targets per game. Franklin's role as Denver's No. 4 wide receiver limits his potential upside while he contends for targets and playing time with fellow receivers Courtland Sutton, Devaughn Vele, Lil'Jordan Humphrey and Marvin Mims. Barring injuries, the Oregon product will likely continue to have an uphill battle for consistent usage going forward. The Broncos are set to host the Browns in a Week 13 matchup on Monday Night Football.
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Lil'Jordan Humphrey WR | DEN
Broncos' Lil'Jordan Humphrey: Modest production in win
Humphrey caught two of three targets for four yards in Sunday's 29-19 win over the Raiders.
After scoring his first touchdown and recording a season-high 52 yards in Week 11, Humphrey came crashing back down to Earth against the Raiders in Week 12. The veteran played 38 of the Broncos' 68 offensive snaps Sunday, behind fellow wide receivers Courtland Sutton (58) and Devaughn Vele (44). Humphrey's inconsistent nature make him an unreliable option for fantasy purposes. The 26-year-old will look to bounce back in a Week 13 matchup against the Browns on Monday Night Football.
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Ja'Lynn Polk WR | NO
Patriots' Ja'Lynn Polk: One catch Sunday
Polk was on the field for 23 of a possible 69 snaps on offense in Sunday's 34-15 loss to the Dolphins, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com.
Once again, Polk was out-snapped by Kayshon Boutte (60), DeMario Douglas (47) and Kendrick Bourne (41). In the process, the 2024 second-rounder caught one of his two targets for seven yards. With that in mind, Polk is off the fantasy radar in re-draft formats until or unless he's able to reclaim a steady role in New England's offense.
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Kendrick Bourne WR | ARI
Patriots' Kendrick Bourne: Three catches versus Miami
Bourne caught three of his five targets for 30 yards in Sunday's 34-15 loss to the Dolphins.
Bourne was on the field for 41 of a possible 69 snaps on offense in the contest, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, and he's been targeted five times in each of his last two outings. Now that he's moved further past the knee injury that resulted in him starting the season on the reserve/PUP list, Bourne has a chance to continue to produce enough (while working alongside fellow WRs DeMario Douglas and Kayshon Boutte) to merit lineup consideration in deeper fantasy formats.