NFL Player News

Mendoza didn't play in Sunday's 38-33 win over the Jets.

With Kirk Cousins helping orchestrate a second-half comeback, Mendoza stayed glued to the sideline for the third straight contest after playing 10 offensive snaps in Week 5 against New England. The Raiders are 4-4 with Cousins playing reasonably well to keep the team in the postseason mix. Mendoza figures to get his shot if/when the Raiders are eliminated from postseason contention.

Restrepo reverted to the Titans' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

All 19 of Restrepo's snaps in Week 8 came on special teams, and he recorded two solo tackles in that phase. With rookie first-rounder Carnell Tate (shoulder) expected back after Tennessee's bye in Week 9, Restrepo's path to snaps at wide receiver isn't getting any easier to see.

Johnson reverted to the Steelers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Johnson's third consecutive elevation to the active roster results in his first target and catch for nine yards. The wide receiver will now need to be signed to the 53-man roster to suit up for the Steelers in any future 2026 regular-season contests.

Taylor caught three of five targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 38-33 loss to the Raiders.

It was a step back for Taylor after he caught all five of his targets for 62 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the Jets' Week 7 loss to the Dolphins, but he still remained the top tight end in the pecking order. Taylor out-targeted Kenyon Sadiq five to two and ran 19 routes to the rookie's 15 on Geno Smith's 35 dropbacks. Taylor is a touchdown-reliant TE2 for fantasy purposes.

Mitchell reverted to the Eagles' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Mitchell was heavily involved in Philadelphia's loss at Washington in Week 8, carrying the ball 11 times for 34 yards and adding four catches on six targets for three yards. Starter Saquon Barkley was in and out of Sunday's contest with a back injury, and he was less effective than Mitchell as a rusher. Mitchell can be elevated from the practice squad once more this season before the Eagles would have to sign him to the active roster for him to be allowed to suit up for regular-season games.

Sadiq caught one of two targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 38-33 loss to the Raiders.

The rookie tight end played 31 of 64 offensive snaps against Las Vegas and ran just 15 routes on Geno Smith's 35 dropbacks. He continues to play behind Mason Taylor, who recorded three grabs for 19 yards on five targets across 19 routes. The Jets are using four tight ends on game days, and this offense isn't able to support more than a couple pass catchers for fantasy each week. Outside of his 7-105-1 receiving performance in Week 3 against the Lions, Sadiq has a total of 10 catches for 79 yards across his seven other contests.

Dallas reverted to the Vikings' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Dallas carried the ball one time for four yards over 17 offensive snaps in Sunday's game against the Lions. The running back also participated in 17 snaps for the special teams unit. Dallas has one elevation to the active roster remaining before the Vikings will be forced to re-sign the 28-year-old to the 53-man roster to get any more snaps out of him.

Miller reverted to the Patriots' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

The wide receiver was elevated for New England's Week 8 win over Miami after the team ruled out A.J. Brown (knee/ankle). Miller saw action on five offensive snaps but did not record a catch. Brown's status next week could go a long way toward determining whether Miller is elevated again.

Otton wasn't targeted in Sunday's 16-0 win over the Falcons.

Playing in rain-soaked conditions, the Bucs attempted just three passes all afternoon, as Baker Mayfield failed to complete any of the three. Otton has now posted back-to-back zero-catch games and has minimal fantasy appeal outside of the deepest of TE-premium formats. He has 19 grabs for 186 yards and no touchdowns on 30 targets through eight games.

Mitchell rushed four times for six yards and caught all three of his targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 24-9 loss to the Rams.

Handpicked by first-year OC Mike McDaniel as a free-agent signing in the offseason, Mitchell has been a total non-factor for much of the first half of the season. With a career 5.7 yards per carry average, Mitchell is averaging just 3.7 yards per rush this season. Involved in a three-way backfield committee, Mitchell is waiver-wire fodder in normal-sized 12-team fantasy leagues.