NFL Player News
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Kaleb Johnson RB | PIT
Steelers' Kaleb Johnson: Limited to two touches in win
Johnson rushed once for four yards while securing his lone target for nine yards during Sunday's 27-20 win over Indianapolis.
Johnson didn't see any playing time in the Steelers' last two games, but he was on the field for five offensive snaps against the Colts. While it was encouraging to see him record a couple of touches, he remains firmly behind Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell on the depth chart.
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Chris Moore WR | WAS
Commanders' Chris Moore: No catches again Sunday
Moore was not targeted despite playing 48 of the Commanders' 65 offensive snaps during Sunday's 38-14 loss to the Seahawks.
Despite playing the most snaps of any Commanders wideout during Sunday's blowout loss, Moore was held without a catch for the second consecutive game. The veteran from Cincinnati has now appeared in eight contests this season, tallying eight receptions for 164 yards and a touchdown over 246 offensive snaps. Although he will likely continue to see the field due to Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) and Noah Brown (groin) both being sidelined, Moore doesn't carry much fantasy value heading into the Week 10 matchup against the Lions.
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Jaylin Lane WR | WAS
Commanders' Jaylin Lane: Solid performance in Week 9
Lane caught three of five targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 38-14 loss to the Seahawks.
Lane played 41 offensive snaps and served as Washington's No. 3 wideout while Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) and Noah Brown (groin) were sidelined in Week 9. The rookie from Virginia Tech tied his career high with three receptions and finished as the Commanders' third-leading receiver Sunday. He also contributed on special teams, returning two punts and one kickoff for 41 total yards. Following Sunday's performance, Lane's offensive role could continue to grow heading into the Week 10 matchup against the Lions.
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Jeremy McNichols RB | WAS
Commanders' Jeremy McNichols: Minimal output in loss
McNichols rushed once for no yards during Sunday's 38-14 loss to the Seahawks.
Coming off his best game of the season in the Week 8 loss to the Chiefs, McNichols tallied his lowest yardage total of the year in Week 9. The veteran running back was also held without a catch Sunday for the first time since the Commanders' Week 3 win over the Raiders. Over nine appearances this season, McNichols has tallied 272 yards and one touchdown on 29 touches. He's expected to remain the Commanders' top reserve RB in the Week 10 matchup against the Lions.
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Deshaun Watson QB | CLE
Browns' Deshaun Watson: Not ready to practice
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Watson (Achilles) won't have his 21-day practice window opened this week, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Stefanski noted that he had no update on the status of Watson, though the lack of new information isn't necessarily a sign that the quarterback has experienced any sort of setback. Watson was always expected to be in line for a lengthy rehab process from the right Achilles tendon tear he sustained last October and then subsequently re-ruptured, which required a second surgery Jan. 9. Once Watson completes his rehab and advances to the point in his recovery that he's ready to practice, the Browns should have a better idea regarding whether the veteran signal-caller has a realistic chance at playing in games late in the 2025 season.
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Puka Nacua WR | LAR
Rams' Puka Nacua: Getting rib checked out
Head coach Sean McVay said that Nacua is scheduled to have a scan on the rib injury he sustained in Sunday's 34-10 win over the Saints, but the Rams remain "optimistic" that the wideout won't miss any time, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.
McVay's comments essentially echo what he said following Sunday's win, when he suggested that Nacua could have returned to the contest after exiting in the third quarter but ultimately remained on the sideline for the rest of the game while the Rams were sitting on a comfortable lead. Nacua's scan appears to be precautionary in nature, though even if the results reveal nothing concerning, the star receiver's practice participation could still be affected leading up to next Sunday's game at San Francisco.
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Kenneth Gainwell RB | PIT
Steelers' Kenneth Gainwell: Involved as pass catcher
Gainwell rushed three times for minus-1 yard while securing four of five targets for 35 yards during Sunday's 27-20 win over the Colts.
Gainwell had logged double-digit rushing yards in each of his first seven appearances this year, and while he didn't have much success on the ground Week 9, he matched his season-best mark in receiving yards in the victory. He also was on the field for 37 percent of the Steelers' offensive snaps, signaling that he remains the team's clear No. 2 back behind Jaylen Warren and ahead of Kaleb Johnson. Gainwell hasn't showcased much fantasy upside as the No. 2 option in the backfield over the first half of the year, but he's at least seen consistent playing time.
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Isaiah Bond WR | CLE
Browns' Isaiah Bond: Tending to injury
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Bond is still recovering from an undisclosed injury he sustained in the team's Week 8 loss to the Patriots, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Following their Week 9 bye, the Browns held an unofficial practice session Monday, and Bond wasn't present on the field. Stefanski said that an update on Bond's condition will be provided later in the week, and the nature of the wideout's injury should be known Wednesday, when Cleveland posts its first Week 10 practice report in advance of Sunday's game at the Jets. Bond had played at least 40 percent of the Browns' last six contests before the bye, but after accruing a 9-112-0 receiving line on 26 targets over the first four of those games, he was held without a catch on four targets over the final two weeks.
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Kalif Raymond WR | DET
Lions' Kalif Raymond: No catches vs. Minnesota
Raymond failed to catch his lone target during Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Vikings.
Raymond's role on Detroit's offense has diminished since the beginning of the season, as he's caught just three of four targets for 17 yards over the team's last four contests. He was relatively ineffective as a kick returner in Week 9 as well, tallying only 15 yards across two returns. Despite this underwhelming stretch, the veteran wideout from Holy Cross is expected to remain the Lions' No. 3 receiver and top kick returner heading into the Week 10 matchup against the Commanders.
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Isaac TeSlaa WR | DET
Lions' Isaac TeSlaa: Blanks in Week 9
TeSlaa played just three of the Lions' 62 offensive snaps and went without a target in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Vikings.
The rookie wideout from Arkansas logged his fewest offensive snaps since the Week 1 loss to the Packers and went without a reception for the third consecutive game Sunday. Across eight appearances this season, TeSlaa has caught three of six targets for 54 yards and two touchdowns. He's expected to continue operating as the Lions' No. 4 wideout in the Week 10 matchup against the Commanders.