NFL Player News
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Demarcus Robinson WR | LAR
Rams' Demarcus Robinson: Grabs one catch on MNF
Robinson had one reception (on five targets) for 23 yards in Monday's 23-15 loss to Miami.
Robinson overcame minor toe and hip injuries in order to suit up as the Rams' third receiver in Monday's defeat. The veteran wideout couldn't replicate his strong output from the previous two weeks with both Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp active against the Dolphins. Expect Robinson to continue operating as Matthew Stafford's third or fourth option when the Rams visit the Patriots on Sunday.
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Jonnu Smith TE | MIA
Dolphins' Jonnu Smith: Co-leads team in receptions
Smith brought in three of four targets for 45 yards in the Dolphins' 23-15 win over the Rams on Monday night.
Smith had one of the Dolphins' two catches of 30-plus yards on the night and tied Jaylen Waddle for the team lead in receptions. The veteran tight end also checked in second in both receiving yards and targets, and Smith now has between 45 and 96 receiving yards in four of his last five games. He's also now logged 16 targets from Tua Tagovailoa over the quarterback's first three games back from his IR stint due to a concussion, keeping Smith in the fantasy conversation at the fickle tight end position heading into a favorable Week 11 home matchup against the Raiders.
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Cooper Kupp WR | LAR
Rams' Cooper Kupp: Clean receiving performance Monday
Kupp hauled in all seven of his targets for 80 yards in Monday's 23-15 loss to Miami.
Kupp turned in another efficient effort starting alongside fellow star wideout Puka Nacua. The 31-year-old Kupp continues to be the definition of consistency as he enters the later stages of his career, producing usable fantasy lines in four out of his five healthy appearances this season. Managers should continue starting Kupp with confidence as the Rams prepare to take on the Patriots in Week 11.
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Jaylen Waddle WR | MIA
Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle: Paces pass catches in win
Waddle brought in three of six targets for 57 yards and rushed once for minus-1 yard in the Dolphins' 23-15 win over the Rams on Monday night.
Waddle tied Jonnu Smith for the team lead in receptions while setting the pace in both receiving yards and targets. The fourth-year pro's yardage tally was his second highest of the season, with his 109-yard effort in Week 1 the only one to eclipse it. Waddle now has six targets in two of Tua Tagovailoa's first three games back from his IR stint, giving the wideout some momentum and an optimistic outlook heading into a Week 11 home matchup against the Raiders.
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Elijah Higgins TE | ARI
Cardinals' Elijah Higgins: Another two-catch outing
Higgins hauled in both of his targets for 13 yards during Sunday's 31-6 victory versus the Jets.
Higgins now has recorded exactly two catches in three consecutive games, resulting in a modest 6-60-0 line on six targets. In Week 10, he ranked third (49 percent) among Cardinals tight ends in snap share behind Trey McBride (71 percent) and blocking specialist Tip Reiman (59 percent). In an offense that focuses heavily on RB James Conner, WR Marvin Harrison and McBride, Higgins' value is capped at what he can accomplish on the few passes he sees from QB Kyler Murray on a weekly basis.
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Puka Nacua WR | LAR
Rams' Puka Nacua: Leads team with 14 targets
Nacua finished with nine receptions (on 14 targets) for 98 yards in Sunday's 23-15 loss to Miami.
Nacua led all receivers in targets (14), receptions (nine) and yards (98) in his first game since getting ejected for throwing a punch in Week 9. The BYU product was as advertised, doing everything against the Dolphins but score his first touchdown of the season. With good health and any potential suspensions in the rearview mirror, Nacua makes for a fine play against the Patriots on Sunday.
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De'Von Achane RB | MIA
Dolphins' De'Von Achane: Garners 52 total yards in win
Achane rushed 12 times for 37 yards and secured all five targets for 15 yards in the Dolphins' 23-15 win over the Rams on Monday night.
Achane was stymied on the ground by a Rams defense that had frequently struggled stopping the run, and although he remained a big part of the air attack, his receiving yardage total was his lowest in any game this season with at least five receptions. His backfield mate Raheem Mostert notably did not log any carries Monday night while Jaylen Wright recorded a modest five rush attempts, further confirming that Achane seems to be in control of the ground game heading into a Week 11 home matchup against the Raiders.
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Greg Dortch WR | ARI
Cardinals' Greg Dortch: Notches one reception Sunday
Dortch's sole catch went for minus-1 yard during Sunday's 31-6 victory against the Jets.
After being involved regularly in the Cardinals' passing game through four contests (15-131-0 on 20 targets), Dortch's production has fallen off significantly over the last six outings (7-56-1 on 13 targets). The offense revolves around RB James Conner, WR Marvin Harrison and TE Trey McBride, which doesn't leave much more than scraps for the remaining pass catchers. With a Week 11 bye on deck, Dortch's next opportunity arrives Sunday, Nov. 24 in Seattle.
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Kyren Williams RB | LAR
Rams' Kyren Williams: Produces off of 20 touches
Williams rushed 15 times for 62 yards and caught five of six targets for 20 yards in Monday's 23-15 loss to Miami.
Williams churned out another high-usage, modest-output game for the second week in a row. The fantasy stud had punched in 10 combined touchdowns prior to his two recent scoreless outings. Williams will look to get back into the end zone in Sunday's road tilt against the Patriots.
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Michael Wilson WR | ARI
Cardinals' Michael Wilson: Makes mark in box score
Wilson gathered in three of four targets for 24 yards during Sunday's 31-6 win versus the Jets.
After getting blanked on one target during a Week 9 victory against the Bears, Wilson made a mark in the box score Sunday, but he still ranked fourth in targets among Cardinals behind WR Marvin Harrison, TE Trey McBride and RB James Conner, all of whom earned five. All three at least doubled up Wilson's receiving yardage total, and Harrison was on the receiving end of QB Kyler Murray's only TD pass. Wilson hasn't surpassed 31 yards in five consecutive contests, leaving his fantasy value waning as Arizona enters its Week 11 bye.