NFL Player News
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Cedric Tillman WR | CLE
Browns' Cedric Tillman: Limited snap count in loss
Tillman was not targeted over seven snaps in Sunday's 31-3 loss to Chicago in Week 15.
Tillman battled a concussion and a rib injury during the practice week but was eventually cleared and allowed to suit up. The snap volume indicates he may not have been 100 percent, however. Tillman normally is the No. 2 wideout behind Jerry Jeudy, but he saw less action Sunday than depth WRs Malachi Corley (15 snaps) and Gage Larvadain (31),
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D'Marco Jackson LB | CHI
Bears' D'Marco Jackson: Huge performance in victory
Jackson posted seven tackles, including two solo, with one interception and 1.0 sacks in the Bears' 31-3 win over the Browns on Sunday.
Jackson has delivered highly variable tackle totals in four games as a starter, ranging from three to 15 stops, and this marked his first sack of the season. As long as he remains in an expanded role, his mix of splash plays and inconsistency makes him a volatile IDP option.
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T.J. Edwards LB | CHI
Bears' T.J. Edwards: Another steady outing
Edwards recorded nine tackles, including five solo, in the Bears' 31-3 win over the Browns on Sunday.
Edwards has now posted more than seven tackles twice over his last seven games while never falling below four stops in any contest this season. His dependable tackle floor keeps him in the moderate-floor IDP range on a weekly basis.
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Olamide Zaccheaus WR | ATL
Bears' Olamide Zaccheaus: Inconsistent role continues
Zaccheaus did not catch any of three targets in the Bears' 31-3 win over the Browns on Sunday.
Zaccheaus has been held to seven or fewer yards in five of his last six contests while seeing reduced involvement in the offense. While his role has diminished of late, both Rome Odunze (foot) and Luther Burden (ankle) are currently dealing with injuries, which could allow Zaccheaus to see more usage in Week 16 against the Packers.
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Gage Larvadain WR | CLE
Browns' Gage Larvadain: Season-high snap count
Larvadain caught one of two targets for eight yards and returned one punt for one yard in Sunday's 31-3 loss to the Bears in Week 15.
Larvadain played a season-high 31 snaps on offense, as No. 2 wideout Cedric Tillman (seven snaps) was limited following a week in which he dealt with a concussion and a rib injury. Other than the increased snap volume, it was a normal week for Larvadain, who has five catches on eight targets for 49 yards the last three games.
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Malachi Corley WR | CLE
Browns' Malachi Corley: Targeted once in loss
Corley caught his lone target for 10 yards and returned two kickoffs for 45 yards in Sunday's 31-3 loss to Chicago in Week 15.
Corley was touch-and-go all week but eventually cleared the concussion protocol and suited up Sunday. He was back in a familiar role as a depth wideout and kickoff returner.
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Raheim Sanders RB | CLE
Browns' Raheim Sanders: Activated but does not play
Sanders was added to the active roster but did not play in Sunday's 31-3 loss to the Bears in Week 15.
Sanders was poised to pick up some opportunities for the first time since the season opener, as both Dylan Sampson (calf) and Jerome Ford (shoulder) were unavailable, but it was the newly signed Trayveon Williams who served as the top backup to Quinshon Judkins. It speaks volumes that Sanders, who has been with the team all season and is familiar with the playbook, did not get on the field.
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Trayveon Williams RB | CLE
Browns' Trayveon Williams: Debuts for Cleveland
Williams had one carry for three yards and caught both of his targets for four yards in Sunday's 31-3 loss to Chicago in Week 15. He also returned two kickoffs for 41 yards.
Williams, who was signed off the Chargers' practice squad early in the week, was making his Cleveland debut. The Browns were down two backs, as both Dylan Sampson (calf) and Jerome Ford (shoulder) were unavailable. It's noteworthy that Williams was allotted 19 snaps, while Raheim Sanders, who has been with the Browns all season, was active but did not play. Once Sampson is healthy enough to play, Williams will slip back a spot on the depth chart, if not off the roster entirely.
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Harrison Bryant TE | SEA
Texans' Harrison Bryant: Minimal work in win
Bryant was not targeted over four snaps in Sunday's 40-20 win over the Cardinals in Week 15.
Bryant returned from a four-game absence due to neck and shoulder injuries but served as the No. 3 tight end behind Dalton Schultz (53 snaps) and Cade Stover (41). With the position group at close to full strength, Bryant should settle into a depth role.
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Cade Stover TE | HOU
Texans' Cade Stover: Contributes three catches in win
Stover caught all three of his targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 40-20 win over Arizona in Week 15.
The Texans often rolled with multiple tight ends, and Stover had a season-high 41 snaps alongside starter Dalton Shultz (53 snaps). The position group combined for 12 targets, a team high for the day and a season high. Stover also had one rushing attempt -- another short-yardage situation in the red zone -- but the play was negated by a penalty.