NFL Player News
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Brashard Smith RB | KC
Chiefs' Brashard Smith: Limited to three carries Sunday
Smith rushed three times for seven yards and was not targeted as a receiver in Sunday's 28-21 loss to the Bills.
Smith failed to capitalize on the absence of Isiah Pacheco (knee), finishing the loss with just three total touches. Kareem Hunt (11-49-1) finished as Kansas City's only fantasy-relevant back Sunday. With a bye week upcoming, Smith could find himself back in the No. 3 spot on the depth chart if Pacheco is ready to return for a Nov. 16 matchup against the Broncos.
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Tyjae Spears RB | TEN
Titans' Tyjae Spears: Loses efficiency as runner
Spears recorded seven rushes for 26 yards in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Chargers. He added three receptions on three targets for 36 yards.
Spears was out-touched only 13-12 by Tony Pollard, with Spears being the primary pass catcher. His most notable contribution was a 26-yard catch that set up a game-tying field goal late in the second quarter. That made up for Spears' lack of efficiency on the ground, as he was held to less than 4.0 yards per carry for the first time since his season debut in Week 5. Positively, Spears has at least three catches in four straight games while also seeing an uptick in his usage as a ball carrier.
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Brock Wright TE | DET
Lions' Brock Wright: Reels in lone target
Wright caught his only target for 11 yards in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Vikings.
Wright was a background character in the passing game once again in Week 9, a role he has often found himself in throughout this season and career as a whole. Fellow tight end Sam LaPorta finished tied for the team lead with Amon-Ra St. Brown in receiving yards (97) and reeled in a touchdown on six catches. Wright has now caught nine of 10 targets for 71 yards and two touchdowns over eight games this season, but unless LaPorta is unavailable, Wright will have a rather low ceiling from a fantasy perspective.
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Tre Tucker WR | LV
Raiders' Tre Tucker: Gains 38 yards in OT loss
Tucker finished with three receptions on four targets for 38 yards in Sunday's 30-29 overtime loss to Jacksonville.
Tucker produced the most yards from any Las Vegas wide receiver Sunday, but he finished a distant third behind TE Brock Bowers (12-127-3) and RB Ashton Jeanty (5-47-1) in receiving. The 24-year-old Tucker has seen his production peter out following his outlier three-score performance back in Week 3, averaging 3.8 receptions and 43.2 yards with no touchdowns in the five games since. Tucker should be viewed as a deep-league option heading into next Sunday's tilt versus the Broncos.
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Robert Spillane LB | NE
Patriots' Robert Spillane: Five takedowns in win
Spillane recorded five total tackles (two solo) in Sunday's 24-23 win over Atlanta.
Spillane took a step back in Week 9, finishing tied for third on the team in takedowns with fellow linebacker Christian Elliss. Spillane had produced at least nine tackles in five of his prior six contests entering the matchup with the Falcons, but he fell way short of that figure. Regardless, the 29-year-old is off to a strong start this season, compiling 72 total tackles (37 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding two interceptions and a forced fumble over nine games so far.
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Tony Pollard RB | TEN
Titans' Tony Pollard: Tallies 68 yards from scrimmage
Pollard rushed the ball 10 times for 56 yards in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Chargers. He added one reception on two targets for 12 yards.
Pollard out-carried Tyjae Spears 10-7, though the touches were nearly identical when taking into account receptions. Unlike past weeks, Pollard was the more efficient back, as he opened the game with rushes of 16 and 12 yards on Tennessee's first possession. While there were some positives to take away from the performance, Pollard hasn't found the end zone since Week 5, and the split in touches will likely continue to hamper his fantasy outlook.
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Parker Washington WR | JAC
Jaguars' Parker Washington: Leading receiver in OT win
Washington corralled eight of nine targets for 90 yards in Sunday's 30-29 overtime win over Las Vegas.
Washington led the Jaguars in receiving Sunday with Travis Hunter (knee) being placed on injured reserve this week. It also helped that starter Brian Thomas (ankle) left the contest late in the fourth quarter, but most of Washington's production came with Thomas still active. Expect the 23-year-old to continue seeing extended run for as long as Hunter remains out. Washington's value could inflate further if Thomas is also unable to suit up against the Texans next Sunday.
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Bobby Wagner MLB | WAS
Commanders' Bobby Wagner: Seven stops in loss
Wagner recorded seven total tackles (three solo), including a tackle for loss, in Sunday night's 38-14 loss to Seattle.
Wagner finished with a season-low seven takedowns in the defeat, failing to reach double-digit tackles for just the third time this season. The 35-year-old remains one of the most consistent tacklers in the league still, recording 90 total tackles (43 solo), including 2.0 sacks, while also adding an interception over nine contests this season.
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Cam Ward QB | TEN
Titans' Cam Ward: No turnovers in loss
Ward completed 12 of 21 passes for 145 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Chargers. He added two rushes for six yards.
Ward continues to turn in mixed performances, and there were some positive takeaways in Sunday's loss despite his modest stat line. He completed three passes of at least 20 yards and also didn't turn the ball over for the first time this season. Despite those steps forward, Ward still isn't a strong fantasy option, as he has yet to tally multiple touchdowns in a game this season.
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Marquise Brown WR | KC
Chiefs' Hollywood Brown: Re-emerges with 73 yards Sunday
Brown had two receptions on four targets for 73 yards in Sunday's 28-21 loss to Buffalo.
Brown resurfaced after being held without a catch in last week's rout of the Raiders. The Chiefs were playing from behind for most of this contest, which helps explain the deep threat's increased involvement Sunday. Brown's four targets checked in at fourth among Kansas City receiving options, a trend that should continue moving forward now that the team's receiving corps is back to full strength. Brown's reduced role should keep him in deep-league territory for fantasy purposes against the Broncos in Week 10.