Fantasy Football Player Notes
2020 Rest of Season Rankings
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1.
Davante Adams
GB (at CHI)
Adams looked healthy in his return to the lineup in Week 6, and should immediately regain his status as one of the top-two fantasy receivers. His combination of skill, target share, and elite quarterback play makes him as much of a guarantee as anyone at the position.
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Tyreek Hill
KC (vs . LAC)
Hill doesn't get the targets that some of the other top receivers do - he has seen exactly six targets in four of his five games - and he has yet to top 100 yards receiving. But he's scored in every game this season and is a threat to reach the end zone anytime he touches the ball. He's a top-three options most week and going forward.
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Calvin Ridley
ATL (at TB)
Ridley's start to the season is almost comical at this point, with 239 yards receiving and four touchdowns. He might be the best receiver to roster in Atlanta, but even if he's not, he's a locked in WR1 going forward.
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Stefon Diggs
BUF (vs . MIA)
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D.K. Metcalf
SEA (at SF)
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A.J. Brown
TEN (at HOU)
Brown has been excellent since returning from the bone bruise in his knee, and he looks to be nearly fully recovered. The Titans have been outstanding offensively with Brown in the lineup, and Derrick Henry's success in the running game only helps to set up the pass. Brown should be viewed as a low-end WR1 going forward.
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DeAndre Hopkins
ARI (at LAR)
Other than in Week 4 when Hopkins was battling an ankle injury, he has been everything his fantasy managers could have hoped for thus far. He has at least 137 yards or a touchdown in all four of his other games, and is getting an enormous target share each and every week. If he's not the top receiver on your board rest of season, he shouldn't be lower than second.
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Justin Jefferson
MIN (at DET)
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Allen Robinson II
CHI (vs . GB)
We all know the Bears are a pass-happy team and that Robinson is among the league leaders in targets, right? When you take that and add in his playoff schedule, Robinson should be a top-10 receiver for the fantasy playoffs. He'll go against the Texans, Vikings, and Jaguars in Weeks 14-16. None of those matchups scare you. Instead, they entice you.
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Keenan Allen
LAC (at KC)
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Terry McLaurin
WAS (at PHI)
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Adam Thielen
MIN (at DET)
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Brandon Aiyuk
SF (vs . SEA)
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Mike Evans
TB (vs . ATL)
Evans looked just fine in Week 2 after battling a hamstring injury coming in, catching seven of 10 targets for 104 yards and a touchdown. Tom Brady doesn't hesitate to look his way, so fantasy managers should value him as a top-10 option going forward, and start him each and every week without hesitation.
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Robert Woods
LAR (vs . ARI)
There is a pretty big disconnect between what the average fantasy football player thinks about Woods and what the expert consensus thinks about him, with the latter being significantly higher. Woods scored just three touchdowns last year but there is bound to be positive regression, and he's seen at least 130 targets in each of the last two years. With Brandin Cooks gone, and with how Woods came on toward the second half of the season, he's much closer to a WR1 than fantasy managers are giving him credit for.
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Chris Godwin
TB (vs . ATL)
Godwin has battled various injuries all year but is playing through his fractured finger and looks good to go going forward. Godwin may cede some targets to Antonio Brown, but he's still the best WR to roster in Tampa Bay and should be considered a solid WR2 going forward.
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D.J. Moore
CAR (vs . NO)
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Diontae Johnson
PIT (at CLE)
Johnson is in the concussion protocol after a hard hit in Week 3, but he'll get an extra week to recover after the Steelers' game against the Titans in Week 4 was postponed. There's nothing to suggest that Johnson's availability is threatened for Week 5, so for now, those rostering him appear to have dodged a bullet.
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Tyler Lockett
SEA (at SF)
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Brandin Cooks
HOU (vs . TEN)
Cooks played through his quad injury during the opening game against the Chiefs, but his snaps were limited and he had minimal production. If the Texans were just being cautious with him and he's a full-go for Week 2, then he should be a fine WR3 option. But, until he's fully recovered from his quad injury, he's not someone to target.
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Cooper Kupp
LAR (vs . ARI)
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Julio Jones
ATL (at TB)
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Amari Cooper
DAL (at NYG)
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Jarvis Landry
CLE (vs . PIT)
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Robby Anderson
CAR (vs . NO)
Anderson has seen a boatload of targets over the first two games, and there's little reason to expect that to stop anytime soon. The Panthers should be playing from behind in nearly every game, and Teddy Bridgewater will need to throw early and often. So long as Anderson continues to see the targets, he should be considered a borderline WR3, at worst.
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Curtis Samuel
CAR (vs . NO)
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Corey Davis
TEN (at HOU)
Davis was placed on the COVID-19 reserve list on October 7th, meaning he's likely out for at least a game, depending on whether the Titans can play against the Bills in Week 5. For now, there's no reason to roster Davis with A.J. Brown returning and the Titans' situation.
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Marvin Jones Jr.
DET (vs . MIN)
Jones has barely been involved in the Lions offense through four weeks, and with a bye week on tap, he can be dropped in most leagues. With few targets and an offense that lacks explosiveness, it is doubtful that Jones can work himself into startable territory again.
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T.Y. Hilton
IND (vs . JAC)
With Andrew Luck as his quarterback, Hilton has averaged nearly 80 yards per game and topped 100 yards receiving 34% of the time. Without Luck, Hilton has averaged just over 58 yards per game, and topped 100 yards receiving just 14% of the time. Philip Rivers is an upgrade over Jacoby Brissett, so Hilton's numbers should look closer to the ones he put up with Luck, rather than those without him. But given Rivers' decline last season, it's still better to think of Hilton as only a borderline WR2 at best.
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30.
JuJu Smith-Schuster
PIT (at CLE)
Smith-Schuster saw only six targets against the Giants but caught all six and turned two of them into touchdowns. Although Ben Roethlisberger looked rusty to start, once he found his groove, the entire Steelers offense looked strong, including Smith-Schuster. He looks likely to justify his status as a borderline WR1 coming into the season, with upside for even more.
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Chase Claypool
PIT (at CLE)
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32.
Cole Beasley
BUF (vs . MIA)
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33.
Antonio Brown
TB (vs . ATL)
Brown has reached an agreement with the Bucs, and should join them in Week 9. His exact role in the offense is unclear but he should be an immediate add in all formats for his potential alone. Selling high on him isn't a bad idea given the enormous buzz that accompanies him whenever he plays, but he's likely to at least be a startable asset going forward if you do roster him.
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Emmanuel Sanders
NO (at CAR)
Sanders will miss Week 8's game against the Bears, as he is still on the COVID-19 reserve list. When he does return, he should provide borderline WR3 value whenever Michael Thomas is out of the lineup. Which, as of now, appears to be for the foreseeable future.
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35.
D.J. Chark Jr.
JAC (at IND)
This is the time of the year where you look to the fantasy playoffs. You aren't aiming to finish in third place, are you? The Jaguars will be playing against the Ravens in Week 15, and then the Bears in Week 16. Those are two of the worst possible matchups available to wide receivers, and we can't pretend like Chark has been ultra-consistent anyway.
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36.
Tee Higgins
CIN (vs . BAL)
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37.
Keke Coutee
HOU (vs . TEN)
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38.
CeeDee Lamb
DAL (at NYG)
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Tyler Boyd
CIN (vs . BAL)
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40.
Marquise Brown
BAL (at CIN)
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Nelson Agholor
LV (at DEN)
Agholor has never made the most of his opportunities, struggling with drops throughout his five-year career. Now with the Raiders, even if a fresh start would have done him some good, there's simply no room for him to find fantasy production. Even with Tyrell Williams out for the season, behind Henry Ruggs, and Hunter Renfrow, not to mention the presence of Bryan Edwards and Zay Jones, it's almost impossible to envision a scenario where fantasy managers are starting Agholor at any point.
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Tim Patrick
DEN (vs . LV)
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43.
Russell Gage
ATL (at TB)
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44.
Michael Pittman Jr.
IND (vs . JAC)
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DeVante Parker
MIA (at BUF)
Parker not only surprisingly played in Week 2 against the Bills, but played well, catching a touchdown pass. If he is truly past his hamstring injury then he should be a top-20 starter going forward. But wait and see how he comes out of the next week or two before moving him quite that high up your rest-of-season rankings.
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Sterling Shepard
NYG (vs . DAL)
Shepard is dealing with turf toe, and has been placed on IR. He wasn't all that involved in the offense when he did play in his short time this year, as Darius Slayton took a bigger role. Shepard is droppable in nearly all formats.
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Jakobi Meyers
NE (vs . NYJ)
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Jamison Crowder
NYJ (at NE)
Crowder returned from his hamstring injury in Week 4 to post seven catches (on 10 targets) for 104 yards. He's Sam Darnold's go-to wide receiver, and should offer an incredibly high floor so long as he's healthy, The touchdowns may not always be there, but the catches and yardage should.
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Mike Williams
LAC (at KC)
Williams played through a hamstring injury in Week 5 and totaled 109 yards with two touchdowns. Fantasy managers may have been concerned that Justin Herbert wouldn't highlight Williams' skills, but that clearly wasn't the case. Move Williams way up your rest-of-season rankings.
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Jerry Jeudy
DEN (vs . LV)
You won't find a bigger Jeudy fan than me, but if you're looking ahead on his fantasy schedule, there are going to be tough times. After what was a tough matchup against the Saints, he'll play the Chiefs (4th-worst matchup for wide receivers), Panthers (9th-worst), Bills (7th-worst), and then Chargers (8th-worst).
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John Brown
BUF (vs . MIA)
Brown will miss Week 7's game against the Jets with a knee injury. Although he played in Week 6, he was entirely a non-factor, and he looks like he hasn't been healthy in several weeks. Brown has shown enough to be considered a starter in fantasy leagues when healthy, so fantasy managers should try to continue to roster him if they have the room.
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52.
Christian Kirk
ARI (at LAR)
Kirk will miss at least Week 3 with a groin injury. He hasn't been heavily involved with the offense even when healthy, so fantasy managers aren't missing much. Kirk is droppable, though there's no shame in continuing to roster him for now to see how the Cardinals offense develops over time.
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53.
Tyron Johnson
LAC (at KC)
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54.
Chad Hansen
HOU (vs . TEN)
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Darius Slayton
NYG (vs . DAL)
Slayton had a monstrous Week 1 against the Steelers with two touchdown passes, and looked to have a great rapport with Daniel Jones. Golden Tate was out for the game, and there are plenty of mouths to feed for the Giants, but Slayton immediately moves into close to WR3 range, and another big performance would firmly plant him an every-week starter.
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Jalen Reagor
PHI (vs . WAS)
Reagor will return in Week 8 against the Cowboys, a bit earlier than expected after he tore the UCL in his thumb. With DeSean Jackson likely out for the season, the road is clear for Reagor to have a large role in an Eagles offense desperate for playmakers. Consider him a WR4 for now.
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57.
Gabriel Davis
BUF (vs . MIA)
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58.
Rashard Higgins
CLE (vs . PIT)
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59.
Marquez Valdes-Scantling
GB (at CHI)
With injuries abound last season, Valdes-Scantling had his opportunities, but couldn't take advantage. Despite playing in all 16 games, he caught just 26 passes and scored two touchdowns. He fell behind Allen Lazard on the depth chart, and with the addition of Devin Funchess, it appeared that Valdes-Scantling wasn't likely to see the field all that much absent an injury. But now, with Funchess opting out, there's at least a plausible, albeit unlikely, path to fantasy-relevance. He's a late-round dart throw, but that's all.
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Breshad Perriman
NYJ (at NE)
Perriman injured his ankle in Week 2 and will miss at least a week or two. There's no reason to roster him in fantasy leagues at this point, so drop him for someone with more upside.
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61.
A.J. Green
CIN (vs . BAL)
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62.
KJ Hamler
DEN (vs . LV)
Hamler suffered a hamstring injury in Week 4, and may need to miss some time. With Courtland Sutton's injury, the door is open for Hamler to produce, but he'll obviously need to prove himself healthy. With plenty of options at the position, fantasy managers can move on if they need to.
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63.
Michael Gallup
DAL (at NYG)
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64.
Denzel Mims
NYJ (at NE)
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65.
Sammy Watkins
KC (vs . LAC)
Another Week 1, another big Watkins performance. He saw nine targets and had seven catches for 82 yards and a touchdown, and looked to be the clear number two wide receiver in a dynamic Chiefs offense. We've seen Watkins fool us early before, but to the extent he's on your waiver-wire, he should be added immediately.
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66.
Keelan Cole Sr.
JAC (at IND)
Cole has scored in each of his first two games of the NFL season, hauling in 11 of his 12 targets for 105 yards. The Jacksonville offense is suddenly something that fantasy managers should want a part of, and that includes Cole. He's not someone to start just yet, but he's certainly someone to add off the waiver wire if you have room.
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Laviska Shenault Jr.
JAC (at IND)
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68.
Allen Lazard
GB (at CHI)
Lazard was having a breakout year, but is now dealing with a core muscle injury which required surgery. His exact timetable isn't known, but expect him to miss several weeks at least. Stash him on IR if you can, but don't be afraid to move on if you're in a roster crunch.
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69.
Darnell Mooney
CHI (vs . GB)
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70.
Hunter Renfrow
LV (at DEN)
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71.
Mecole Hardman
KC (vs . LAC)
Hardman played just 30% of he snaps in Week 1, and is essentially in a rotation with Demarcus Robinson for the third receiver spot with the Chiefs. He'll need an injury to someone in front of him to be fantasy viable.
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72.
James Washington
PIT (at CLE)
Throw out everything that happened for any Steelers receiver in 2019. The combination of Mason Rudolph and Devlin Hodges would (and did) sink any pass-catcher they came across. With Ben Roethlisberger back under center, there's some optimism as a vertical threat, but he's certainly been passed by Diontae Johnson in terms of "breakout Steelers receivers." With Chase Claypool also in tow, Washington's chances of fantasy relevancy seem dim, and he's more of a "handcuff" receiver to Johnson and JuJu Smith-Schuster.
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73.
Kenny Golladay
DET (vs . MIN)
Golladay is week-to-week with a hip injury he sustained in Week 8. The exact nature and severity of the ailment isn't known, but for now, fantasy managers should expect to be without the receiver for at least Week 9, and likely longer.
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74.
Josh Reynolds
LAR (vs . ARI)
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75.
Henry Ruggs III
LV (at DEN)
Ruggs will miss Week 3's game against the Patriots with knee and hamstring issues. It's unclear if his long-term availability is threatened, but it doesn't matter all that much for fantasy. With Darren Waller soaking up the targets, there's little room for Ruggs even when he is healthy.
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76.
Cam Sims
WAS (at PHI)
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77.
Golden Tate
NYG (vs . DAL)
Tate missed four games last year after his suspension but he had a very solid year when he was on the field. He finished the season ranked 31st among wide receiver in fantasy points per game (half-PPR formats) and continued to excel in producing yards after the catch. Tate will be 32 years old when the season starts and will continue to compete for targets with Sterling Shepard, Darius Slayton, Evan Engram, and Saquon Barkley. But in full PPR formats at least, he should be a viable flex option most weeks. In standard or half-PPR leagues, however, draft him only as a bench player.
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78.
Tre'Quan Smith
NO (at CAR)
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79.
Kendrick Bourne
SF (vs . SEA)
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80.
Scotty Miller
TB (vs . ATL)
Miller has had plenty of bright spots this year, but he's also been essentially absent for two weeks, both when Chris Godwin was out and Miller's managers were relying on him. He's been banged up himself, but his lack of production during the times when he's most needed has been frustrating. He's fine to roster in deeper leagues as a bench and bye-week option, but not as anything more.
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81.
Demarcus Robinson
KC (vs . LAC)
Robinson could have had two touchdowns in the opener against the Texans, but was instead limited to just three catches and 20 yards. He's in a rotation with Mecole Hardman as the third wide receiver and doesn't need to be rostered anywhere.
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82.
Zach Pascal
IND (vs . JAC)
Pascal had his moments last year, including a two-touchdown game against the Texans and a two-game stretch in December when he caught 12 passes for 183 yards and a touchdown. But, overall, he made little noise in his second season. Although a third-year breakout was there to be had with Philip Rivers at quarterback, the Colts' drafting of Michael Pittman Jr. put a major damper on those prospects. Pascal will likely need an injury to get on the fantasy radar this year, so he's more of someone who fantasy managers should look at on the waiver wire rather than during their drafts.
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83.
Donovan Peoples-Jones
CLE (vs . PIT)
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84.
Travis Fulgham
PHI (vs . WAS)
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85.
Mohamed Sanu
DET (vs . MIN)
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86.
Collin Johnson
JAC (at IND)
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87.
Alshon Jeffery
PHI (vs . WAS)
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88.
Greg Ward
PHI (vs . WAS)
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89.
Deebo Samuel
SF (vs . SEA)
Samuel returned in Week 4, and although his snaps were limited, he was able to get involved even with Nick Mullens under center for most of the night. Brandon Aiyuk continues to develop and will cut into Samuel's targets, but so long as he's healthy, Samuel can be started in a pinch and should be rostered everywhere.
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90.
Willie Snead IV
BAL (at CIN)
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91.
Preston Williams
MIA (at BUF)
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92.
Damiere Byrd
NE (vs . NYJ)
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93.
Danny Amendola
DET (vs . MIN)
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94.
Anthony Miller
CHI (vs . GB)
Miller had a big first game but was entirely shut out in Week 2 against the Giants. But the real takeaway from his first two games is that he's played on just 40% of the snaps or so, making him as unreliable as can be for fantasy purposes. Unless and until Miller plays more, feel free to move on.
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95.
Quintez Cephus
DET (vs . MIN)
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96.
Randall Cobb
HOU (vs . TEN)
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97.
Andy Isabella
ARI (at LAR)
Isabella caught two touchdown passes in Week 3 against the Lions, but his long-term viability as a fantasy play is still questionable, considering Christian Kirk was out. He's someone to roster on your bench, but don't feel comfortable starting him until or unless you see another big game.
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98.
N'Keal Harry
NE (vs . NYJ)
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99.
Richie James Jr.
SF (vs . SEA)
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100.
David Moore
SEA (at SF)
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101.
Larry Fitzgerald
ARI (at LAR)
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102.
Jalen Guyton
LAC (at KC)
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103.
Dez Bryant
BAL (at CIN)
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104.
Mack Hollins
MIA (at BUF)
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105.
Steven Sims
WAS (at PHI)
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106.
Julian Edelman
NE (vs . NYJ)
Edelman underwent a precautionary standard knee procedure on October 29th an is expected to miss some time. Edelman was droppable before the injury, and given that his short-term future is doubtful, he can certainly be cut loose in redraft leagues.
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107.
Malcolm Perry
MIA (at BUF)
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108.
Marcus Johnson
TEN (at HOU)
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109.
Jakeem Grant
MIA (at BUF)
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110.
Cordarrelle Patterson
CHI (vs . GB)
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111.
KhaDarel Hodge
CLE (vs . PIT)
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112.
Olabisi Johnson
MIN (at DET)
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113.
Marvin Hall
CLE (vs . PIT)
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114.
Olamide Zaccheaus
ATL (at TB)
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115.
Adam Humphries
FA (BYE)
Humphries was placed on the COVID-19 reserve list, and will miss at least Week 5 against the Bills. The chances of him playing in Week 6 also seem remote, but for now, the few fantasy managers still rostering him can keep him in their IR spot for at least another week.
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116.
Kenny Stills
BUF (vs . MIA)
Even with Brandin Cooks limited with his quad injury, Stills barely saw work, failing to bring in either of his two targets against the Chiefs. He's not worth rotering in any format.
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117.
Van Jefferson
LAR (vs . ARI)
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118.
Dontrelle Inman
WAS (at PHI)
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119.
Isaiah Ford
MIA (at BUF)
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120.
DeSean Jackson
FA (BYE)
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121.
Braxton Berrios
NYJ (at NE)
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122.
John Ross
CIN (vs . BAL)
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123.
Bryan Edwards
LV (at DEN)
Edwards will miss Week 4's game against the Bulls with an ankle injury. He has yet to see more than three targets or catch more than two passes in a game. There's no reason to roster Edwards in redraft formats.
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124.
Miles Boykin
BAL (at CIN)
Boykin saw just 22 targets in his rookie season, though that should hardly be viewed as an indictment of his talent. The Ravens' run-heavy approach and positive game script left few targets to go around. Because they ran the ball at such an historic rate last year, the Ravens' natural regression suggests there should be more targets to go around. Boykin should benefit, but with the addition of Devin Duvernay, there's one more mouth to feed in Baltimore. Boykin should improve, but he's unlikely to see enough work to be worth drafting in fantasy leagues.
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125.
Marquez Callaway
NO (at CAR)
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126.
DaeSean Hamilton
DEN (vs . LV)
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127.
Devin Duvernay
BAL (at CIN)
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128.
Josh Gordon
SEA (at SF)
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129.
Jeff Smith
NYJ (at NE)
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130.
Kalif Raymond
TEN (at HOU)
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131.
Cedrick Wilson
DAL (at NYG)
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132.
Chris Conley
JAC (at IND)
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133.
Paul Richardson Jr.
FA (BYE)
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134.
Ted Ginn Jr.
FA (BYE)
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135.
Trey Quinn
LV (at DEN)
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136.
Laquon Treadwell
ATL (at TB)
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137.
Hakeem Butler
PHI (vs . WAS)
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138.
Antonio Gandy-Golden
WAS (at PHI)
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139.
Chris Hogan
FA (BYE)
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140.
Dante Pettis
NYG (vs . DAL)
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141.
Tajae Sharpe
KC (vs . LAC)
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142.
Justin Watson
TB (vs . ATL)
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143.
Phillip Dorsett II
SEA (at SF)
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144.
K.J. Hill
LAC (at KC)
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145.
Isaiah McKenzie
BUF (vs . MIA)
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146.
Javon Wims
CHI (vs . GB)
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147.
Trent Taylor
SF (vs . SEA)
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148.
Equanimeous St. Brown
GB (at CHI)
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149.
Corey Coleman
NYG (vs . DAL)
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150.
James Proche
BAL (at CIN)
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151.
Seth Roberts
GB (at CHI)
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