Fantasy Football Player Notes

Chase's mind-meld with college teammate Joe Burrow led to a season-high 10 targets, 159 yards, and a touchdown in Week 5 against the Packers. From Weeks 2-5 he ranks second in the NFL in YPRR, trailing on Davante Adams (2.98 compared to 3.1, per PFF). The rookie is once again moving up the WR2 ranks.

Positive regression finally hit for Higgins in Week 12, who topped 100 receiving yards for the first time this season and scored his first TD since Week 2. The 22-year-old has been a frustrating player to roster this year, but his underlying usage remained strong throughout the struggles. His performance against the Steelers is a reminder to believe in utilization when it comes to talented players. Higgins is back in the WR2 conversation for the season's stretch run.

In five games with Tee Higgins, Boyd has seen a combined 28 targets. Ja'Marr Chase has seen 37 and Higgins has seen 53. Boyd is the odd man out when all three receivers are healthy. He isn't a difference-maker in fantasy football.