Fantasy Football Player Notes
Week 17 Rankings
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1.
Puka Nacua
LAR (at ATL)
The math is simple: this season, Puka and Davante Adams have been the best receiver tandem in the league. Plus, Matthew Stafford is having an MVP-worthy season. As a result, if one of these two misses time, the other should explode. With Adams missing last week with a hamstring injury, Puka popped for 225 yards and two scores in their overtime loss. Adams' availability is still up in the air; however, Puka is the WR1 regardless of his availability. However, if he does miss, we could see another championship-worthy performance in the last game of the fantasy season.
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Ja'Marr Chase
CIN (vs . ARI)
For the fifth consecutive year, Chase has been voted for the Pro Bowl. With how the Bengals' season has gone, this is one of the few accomplishments he can hang his hat on. Thankfully, this team should closeout the fantasy season with a bang. The Cardinals and Bengals game could become a fantasy feast for all players. Neither defense should slow down the opposing offense, making this a prime spot for a huge game from Chase.
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba
SEA (at CAR)
In Week 13, we thought that JSN proved he was human. However, with three straight 90-plus yard games and three touchdowns in three weeks, I'm not convinced it wasn't just a machine malfunction. This has been a ridiculous season from the third-year WR, and he is the core of this offense. In a huge game for both the Seahawks and Panthers, JSN will be relied on heavily. Even though the Panthers are solid against WRs, this is not a matchup that should scare fantasy managers.
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George Pickens
DAL (at WAS)
Exploding against the Chargers for seven catches, 130 yards, and a score last week, Pickens has remained one of the best draft picks of the season. In Championship Week, they get one of the best matchups you could ask for. The Commanders are allowing the second-most yards to opposing offenses, and won't have an answer for both CeeDee Lamb and Pickens. He should be locked into a good fantasy day, and there should be enough to go around for both wideouts to get home.
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CeeDee Lamb
DAL (at WAS)
CeeDee Lamb against the Commanders in Championship Week sounds like a recipe for success. After being held to six receptions for only 51 yards against the Chargers, the entire Cowboys offense should bounce back in this matchup. The Commanders have allowed the second-most yards to opposing offenses on the season. With the Cowboys' secondary exploitable by any QB the Commanders throw out there, Lamb should be in line for a steady dose of targets and yards. The real question will be if it's he or George Pickens who comes down with the grabs in the red zone.
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Amon-Ra St. Brown
DET (at MIN)
Dealing with an injury, it will be important to monitor ARSB's health heading into your fantasy final. Even though he failed to come through last week, his nine targets are exactly what you want to see from your fantasy WR1. However, his 54 yards against the Steelers is not what we expected with that usage. This week, they face their division rivals in the Vikings, who have been a tough matchup for receivers all year. You can't ask for better usage, and if ARSB is playing, he needs to be in your lineups.
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Nico Collins
HOU (at LAC)
In what should have been an eruption spot for Collins against the Raiders, he had his fourth-worst fantasy finish score of the season. Sometimes fantasy football just doesn't make sense. This week, the Texans have an even tougher match against the Chargers. The Chargers just held CeeDee Lamb to 51 yards last week. However, they allowed George Pickens to have 130 yards and a score. Both these defenses have been playing great down the stretch, and it may be a tricky spot for Collins to have a big week. That said, he is the motor of this offense adn should manage a fine fantasy day despite the matchup.
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Mike Evans
SF (vs . CHI)
Evans' return to this offense has been seamless as Cinderella and the glass slipper. In each of his two games back, he has paced the team in targets. Coming through with six receptions for 132 yards in Week 15, and five receptions for 31 yards and a score in Week 16, he is firmly back in the fantasy WR1 range. With two huge games to close out the season and potentially sneak into the playoffs, Evans and Baker Mayfield will need to be clicking. This week, they take on the Dolphins, who let Joe Burrow and the Bengals hang up 45 points last week. Evans is primed for another good fantasy week and should be able to come through even if this defense shuts down Quinn Ewers and company.
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Chris Olave
NO (at TEN)
Olave is the WR6 on the season. After being labelled a disappointing fantasy player, limited by the Saints' offensive environment and multiple concussions, Olave has exploded back onto the fantasy scene. Plus, Tyler Shough looks surprisingly functional and has a clear connection with the fourth year wide out. Last week, the two connected on 10 of 16 targets for 148 yards and two scores. This gives Olave four touchdowns in his last four games. Now he faces the Titans in the fantasy finals, who have turned into a pass funnel. Being able to limit the ground game, the Titans don't have an answer for Olave. If you have been riding one of the best draft day values, he should come up in spades when you need him most this week.
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Jameson Williams
DET (at MIN)
ARSB's knee injury will play a key role in Williams' outlook. If ARSB misses their game, Jamo is instantly the top target on this high-powered offense. With 65-plus yards and a total of in six of his last seven games, he has found fantasy consistency when it matters most. This week, they have a tough matchup against the Vikings, who have held opposing groups of receivers to under 100 yards per game since Week 10. If ARSB is available, Williams becomes a riskier option in a tough matchup. However, he has the athleticism to only need one play to make your fantasy week. He should be locked in as a low-end WR1, but it'll feel a lot safer if ARSB is out.
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Drake London
ATL (vs . LAR)
It's hard to trust players returning from PCL injuries. We were all reminded that the hard way, when London only caught three of his eight targets for 27 yards. Usually, it would be an easy choice to bench after a performance like this. However, they face the Rams this week, who have allowed the fifth most fantasy points to the WR position since Week 10. If you have made it to your championship game, hopefully, you have a safer option to plug in. When you are as good as London, he could always manage a good fantasy day. This is truly a gut call for anyone fighting for a championship.
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A.J. Brown
PHI (at BUF)
With five straight weeks of 10-plus Half PPR points, Brown has turned into a reliable fantasy option down the stretch. Unfortunately, the Eagles' receivers have a brutal matchup to closeout the fantasy season. Since Week 10, the Bills have averaged a total of 97.9 receiving yards per game to opposing WRs. That said, these two offenses have the talent to take advantage of any matchup. Brown remains a low-end WR1 even in a tough matchup, but it's hard to see him coming through with a huge performance to closeout the season.
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Courtland Sutton
DEN (at KC)
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Tee Higgins
CIN (vs . ARI)
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Jauan Jennings
FA (BYE)
Since Week 9, Jauan Jennings has been the WR18 in fantasy points per game with a 19.5% target share, 50.6 receiving yards per game, 1.85 yards per route run, and a 28.5% first-read share. In those seven games, Jennings has had seven scores, 11 red zone targets, and four deep targets. Jennings has a tough matchup this week, but I wouldn't be shocked if he overcame it with a nice stat line. Since Week 12, Chicago has allowed the eighth-fewest PPR points per target and the eighth-fewest receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.
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Jakobi Meyers
JAC (at IND)
Jakobi Meyers had a quiet Week 16 against Denver, but he didn't see the Patrick Surtain shadow. That honor fell to Brian Thomas Jr. Meyers still secured only four of his eight targets for 45 scoreless yards. Since Week 11, Meyers has been the WR20 in fantasy points per game with a 22.5% target share, 59.8 receiving yards per game, 2.08 yards per route run, and a 28.6% first-read share. He has been their clear WR1 since becoming a full-time player. In his last six games, Meyers has had seven red zone targets and two deep targets. Meyers should have a wonderful bounce-back game this week. Since Week 12, Indy has allowed the fourth-most fantasy points per game and the third-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.
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Justin Jefferson
MIN (vs . DET)
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Terry McLaurin
WAS (vs . DAL)
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Jaylen Waddle
DEN (at KC)
Since Week 5, Jaylen Waddle has been the WR20 in fantasy points per game with a 24.2% target share, 65.9 receiving yards per game, 2.77 yards per route run, and a 32.2% first-read share. In those 11 games, Waddle has had six red zone targets and 13 deep targets. He's been outstanding on a per-route basis. The problem with the Miami offense these days is its run-centric nature, which caps Waddle's volume weekly. Waddle is a strong WR2 this week with WR1 upside if Quinn Ewers can have another solid performance. Since Week 10, Tampa Bay has allowed the tenth-most PPR points per target and the tenth-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.
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Tetairoa McMillan
CAR (vs . SEA)
Tetairoa McMillan is the WR17 in fantasy points per game with a 23.9% target share, a 43.4% air-yard share, 61.6 receiving yards per game, 1.98 yards per route run, and a 29.1% first-read share. McMillan leads the team with 14 red zone targets and 19 deep targets. McMillan's weekly volatility has been a fallout of Bryce Young's highs and lows this season. Bryce Young will need to surprise in a tough matchup for McMillan to have a strong game. Since Week 12, Seattle has ranked 16th in receiving yards per game against perimeter wide receivers while also allowing the 14th-fewest fantasy points per game to the position.
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Zay Flowers
BAL (at GB)
Zay Flowers is the WR17 in fantasy points per game with a 27.6% target share, 69.5 receiving yards per game, 2.48 yards per route run, and a 33.2% first-read share. Flowers has been awesome this year. If he had scored more than two touchdowns this season, his fantasy standing would be even better. He has only eight red zone targets and has drawn 17 deep targets. Since Week 12, Green Bay has had the fourth-highest two-high rate (63.7%). Against two high, his numbers have dipped some, but remain strong with a 25% target share, 1.95 yards per route run, and a 31.7% first-read share. Flowers' ceiling and floor will be impacted this week, depending upon who is under center, but he should still be the clear focal point for the passing attack against a slipping Green Bay pass defense. Since Week 10, the Packers have allowed the fourth-most PPR points per target and the 11th-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.
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Stefon Diggs
FA (BYE)
Last week, Stefon Diggs saw his route share bump to 78.4%, which was the first game he had more than a 58.6% route share since Week 11. With the Patriots being big-time favorites this week, I expect the Patriots to give him a route share in the 50-60% range this week. Diggs is the WR27 in fantasy points per game with a 20% target share, 57.9 receiving yards per game, 2.39 yards per route run, and a 22.2% first-read share. Diggs has had 11 red zone targets and ten deep targets. Since Week 12, the Jets have allowed the 14th-highest passer rating when targeted to perimeter wide receivers while ranking 15th in receiving yards per game.
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Michael Wilson
ARI (at CIN)
Luckily for Michael Wilson, it looks like DJ Turner isn't shadowing anymore. Turner hasn't shadowed since Week 11, as he didn't follow Stefon Diggs or Jaylen Waddle in recent games. This significantly improves Wilson's outlook for this week, as Turner has been one of the best shadow corners in the league in 2025. Last week, with Marvin Harrison Jr. back, Arizona's passing offense went off the rails as Elijah Higgins was thrust into the mix and Michael Wilson saw only a 9.7% target share and a 15.8% first-read share. I'm hoping that was a one-game outlier rather than a sign of more weird things to come for Week 17. Since Week 11, Wilson has had a 26.3% target share, 97.8 receiving yards per game, 2.51 yards per route run, and a 36.2% first-read share as the WR3 in fantasy points per game. Wilson has a tougher matchup this week, but if his usage and volume bounce back, he can overcome it. Since Week 12, Cincy has allowed the ninth-fewest PPR points per target and the ninth-fewest receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.
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Brian Thomas Jr.
JAC (at IND)
Since Week 13, Brian Thomas Jr. has been the WR42 in fantasy points per game with two top 24 weekly finishes (WR23, WR15). The last time he faced this secondary, he secured three of his six targets for 87 scoreless receiving yards as the WR23 for the week. Since Week 13, Thomas has had a 14.3% target share with 49.8 receiving yards per game, a 19.7 aDOT, 1.66 yards per route run, and a 22% first-read share. Thomas Jr. has been their field stretcher since returning with 44.4% of his target volume coming via downfield looks. Thomas Jr. could hit big this week against a secondary that, since Week 10, has allowed the seventh-highest deep completion rate and sixth-most deep passing yards per game. This secondary has also struggled to defend perimeter wide receivers. Since Week 12, Indy has allowed the fourth-most fantasy points per game and the third-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.
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DeVonta Smith
PHI (at BUF)
DeVonta Smith is the WR24 in fantasy points per game with a 24.2% target share, 62.1 receiving yards per game, 2.00 yards per route run, and a 30% first-read share. Smith is third on the team with ten red zone targets and first with 21 deep targets. This week, he faces a stout Buffalo secondary that, since Week 13, has had the second-highest two-high rate in the NFL (69.5%). Against two high, Smith leads the team with a 24.3% target share with 1.99 yards per route run (first on the team) and a team-leading 31.6% first-read share. Smith should lead the Philly passing attack this week and have success doing so. Since Week 12, Buffalo has allowed the fourth-most PPR points per target and the highest passer rating when targeted to slot receivers.
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DJ Moore
BUF (vs . PHI)
In the last two weeks, DJ Moore has had back-to-back WR1 finishes in weekly scoring as the WR7 and WR8 for those weeks. Since Week 14, without Rome Odunze, Moore has had a 15.5% target share with 54 receiving yards per game, 1.78 yards per route run, and a 21.7% first-read share. In his last three games, Moore has had two red zone targets, five deep targets, and three scores. Moore should have another nice game this week. Since Week 12, San Francisco has allowed the 12th-most PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers.
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Ladd McConkey
LAC (vs . HOU)
Ladd McConkey is the WR32 in fantasy points per game. Since Week 8, he has had four top 24 weekly finishes. Since Week 12, Houston has utilized single high at the second-highest rate (63%). Since Week 8, against single high, McConkey has led the team with a 20.8% target share with 1.94 yards per route run and a 15.9% first-read share. McConkey will have a tough time this week against Jalen Pitre in the slot. Since his Week 13 return, Pitre has allowed only a 45.5% catch rate and 26.3 passer rating in slot coverage. Since Week 13, Houston has allowed the 14th-fewest fantasy points per game to slot receivers. McConkey is a WR3/flex this week.
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28.
Deebo Samuel Sr.
FA (BYE)
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Christian Watson
GB (vs . BAL)
Last week, Christian Watson returned to the lineup with a 67.7% route share, a 25% target share, and a 26.3% first-read share. Watson was running wide open on multiple occasions last week and had numerous missed opportunities. It could have been a huge game for him, but sadly, it didn't work out that way as he finished with two receptions and 17 receiving yards. Watson's target volume remains a concern this week, but he should lead the Green Bay passing attack and has the big play upside to get the job done with limited volume. Since Week 11, Watson has been the WR20 in fantasy points per game with six red zone targets and a team-leading ten deep targets. Since Week 11, Baltimore has had the second-highest single high rate in the NFL (60.8%). Since Week 11, against single high, Watson has led the team with a 24.5% target share, 2.53 yards per route run, and a 32.1% first-read share. The Ravens have had issues defending perimeter wide receivers, which also helps Watson's case. Since Week 12, Baltimore has allowed the seventh-most fantasy points per game and the second-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.
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Wan'Dale Robinson
TEN (vs . NO)
Wan'Dale Robinson is the WR19 in fantasy points per game. With Jaxson Dart under center, Robinson has had a 26.5% target share, 48.6 receiving yards per game, 1.47 yards per route run, and a 29.6% first-read share. In those ten games, Robinson has had seven red zone targets and ten red zone looks. Robinson's ceiling and floor will be impacted by the Giants gameplan this week. If they skew massively run-centric again, Robinson's fantasy value could get tanked, but if they split the middle, he is a solid flex play with WR2 upside. Since Week 12, the Raiders have allowed the seventh-most PPR points per target to slot receivers.
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Marvin Harrison Jr.
ARI (at CIN)
Last week, in his first game back from a heel injury, Marvin Harrison Jr. had only a 54.5% route share, a 9.7% target share, and a 15.8% first-read share. The Cards stated they were easing Harrison Jr. back in last week, but I doubt just one more week will make a massive difference in his heel health. Harrison Jr. stated previously that the injury was something he'd likely have to deal with for the rest of the season. With his usage and role in the offense up in the air, Harrison Jr. is only a middling flex play this week with a bad matchup. Since Week 12, Cincy has allowed the ninth-fewest PPR points per target and the ninth-fewest receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.
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Chris Godwin Jr.
TB (at MIA)
Last week, Tampa Bay condensed its starting wide receiver room to only Chris Godwin and Mike Evans. Only Godwin and Evans had route shares above 73% last week. Godwin logged a 76.7% route share with a 23.1% target share, 30 receiving yards, 1.30 yards per route run, and a 33.3% first-read share. Godwin maintained his role in the slot, running 65.2% of his routes from the inside. Since Week 13, Godwin has had an 18.6% target share, 45.8 receiving yards per game, 1.69 yards per route run, and a 24% first-read share. In those four games, Godwin has had four red zone targets and one deep target with three top-36 weekly finishes (WR33, WR27, WR24). This week, he's a strong play again. Since Week 10, Miami has allowed the third-most PPR points per target and the second-most receiving yards per game to slot receivers.
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Michael Pittman Jr.
PIT (at CLE)
In his two games with Philip Rivers, Pittman has had a 15.9% target share (third on the team) with 29 receiving yards per game, 0.95 yards per route run, and a 16.3% first-read share (third on the team). He hasn't seen a red zone target, but has gotten two deep targets. Pittman could have a bounce-back game this week, but with his prior usage with Rivers, he's only a middling flex play this week. Since Week 12, Jacksonville has allowed the eighth-most receiving yards per game and the tenth-most fantasy points per game to perimeter wide receivers.
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Luther Burden III
CHI (at SF)
Luther Burden will be back this week. In his two games played without Rome Odunze since Week 14, Burden has finished as the WR23 and WR25 in weekly scoring with a 20.6% target share, 75.5 receiving yards per game, 3.68 yards per route run, and a 29.4% first-read share. In those two games, Burden has had one red zone target and zero deep targets. Burden has a tough matchup, but he could overcome it this week if he continues to produce like that. Flexing Burden this week is a bet on talent, which is a sound bet to make for Week 17. Since Week 12, the 49ers have allowed the fifth-fewest PPR points per target and the eighth-fewest receiving yards per game to slot receivers.
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Troy Franklin
DEN (at KC)
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36.
Adonai Mitchell
NYJ (vs . NE)
Over the last two games with Brady Cook at the helm, Mitchell has had a 22.3% target share, a 44.2% air-yard share, 50.3 receiving yards per game, 1.53 yards per route run, and a 24.5% first-read share. He has had WR14 and WR55 weekly scoring finishes while seeing one red zone and three deep targets. Mitchell is a volume-based PPR flex. Since Week 12, New England has allowed the tenth-fewest PPR points per target and the tenth-fewest receiving yards per game.
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Alec Pierce
IND (vs . JAC)
Alec Pierce's downfield role provided again last week as Pierce finished as the WR3 for the week. In two games, with Philip Rivers, he has had only a 7.9% target share and 10.2% first-read share, but he has secured all five of his targets with a 19.0 aDOT, 51 receiving yards per game, and 1.73 yards per route run. In the last two games, he has had two deep targets and two red zone targets. Pierce is a desperation flex only, but he could pay off again this week. Since Week 10, Jacksonville has ranked 15th in deep ball completion rate and given up the tenth-most deep passing yards per game.
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Jordan Addison
MIN (vs . DET)
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Tre Tucker
LV (vs . NYG)
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Jayden Reed
GB (vs . BAL)
Last week, Jayden Reed led the team with an 83.9% route share as he had a 12.5% target share, 35 receiving yards, and a 15.8% first-read share. Reed did draw two red zone targets, though. With Malik Willis under center this week and the limited passing volume that is sure to accompany him, I'm sitting Reed this week. Baltimore has been strong against slot receivers. Since Week 12, they have allowed the ninth-fewest fantasy points per game and the 13th-fewest receiving yards per game to the position.
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Quentin Johnston
LAC (vs . HOU)
Quentin Johnston ripped Dallas apart last week as the WR11 in weekly scoring with 104 receiving yards and a score. Overall, Johnston is the WR29 in fantasy points per game with six top 24 weekly scoring finishes. Since Week 12, Houston has utilized single high at the second-highest rate (63%). Against single high, Johnston has ranked third on the team with an 18.6% target share, tied for first on the team with 1.73 yards per route run, and had a 22.8% first-read share (second on the team). Johnston should fight with Keenan Allen for the team lead in targets this week. The horrible matchup makes him only a flex play this week, though. Since Week 10, Houston has allowed the eighth-fewest fantasy points per game and the fifth-fewest receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.
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Khalil Shakir
BUF (vs . PHI)
Khalil Shakir has been a decent flex for most of the season as the WR44 in fantasy points per game, with nine weekly outings as a top-36 wide receiver and three weeks as a top-24 option. Shakir has a 19.5% target share with 45.6 receiving yards per game, 1.91 yards per route run, and a 23.4% first-read share. Shakir leads Buffalo with 11 red zone targets while kicking in six deep targets. Cooper DeJean remains a nickel corner that I don't want to test for fantasy purposes. Since Week 12, Philly has allowed the fewest PPR points per target and the second-fewest receiving yards per game to slot receivers.
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Parker Washington
JAC (at IND)
Last week, Parker Washington exploded with a huge game, but I don't want to point chase. In his two previous games, with Jakobi Meyers on the team and Brian Thomas Jr. back, he had only a 45.6% route share, a 10.2% target share, and 39.5 receiving yards per game. Washington's big game, I believe, was more of a result of Trevor Lawrence feeding him the ball and staying away from Denver's talented outside corners. Since Kenny Moore's return in Week 7, Indy has allowed the 12th-fewest PPR points per target and the eighth-lowest passer rating when targeted to slot receivers. Sit Washington.
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Rashid Shaheed
SEA (at CAR)
After two strong games back-to-back, Shaheed faceplanted last week with one target and zero receptions. Yes, he did score on a 58-yard punt return and had 31 rushing yards, but that's flukey production and not something that anyone should be chasing. Since Week 14, Shaheed has had a 13% target share with 47 receiving yards per game, 1.88 yards per route run, and an 18% first-read share. In those three games, he has had one red zone target and three deep targets. Shaheed could pop off with a solid performance this week, and it wouldn't surprise me. He's a viable flex play this week. Since Week 12, Carolina has allowed the ninth-most PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers.
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Darius Slayton
NYG (at LV)
With Jaxson Dart under center, Slayton has had an 18% target share with 44.3 receiving yards per game, 1.80 yards per route run, and a 22.5% first-read share. In those ten games, Slayton has been the Giants' field stretcher with 12 deep targets and a 15.0 aDOT. Slayton could pop with a nice stat line this week. Since Week 10, Las Vegas has allowed the 12th-highest completion rate and the 11th-highest passer rating to deep passing.
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Josh Downs
IND (vs . JAC)
With Philip Rivers, Indy has increased its usage of 11 personnel as Downs has seen an 83.3% route share while soaking up a 22.2% target share and 26.5% first-read share while producing 39 receiving yards per game and 1.42 yards per route run. In those two games, Downs has had one touchdown, one red zone target, and three deep targets. Downs is a low-end flex play this week with a tough matchup. Since Week 13, Jacksonville has allowed the sixth-fewest PPR points per target and the ninth-lowest passer rating when targeted to slot receivers.
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Emeka Egbuka
TB (at MIA)
Last week was nightmare fuel for Emeka Egbuka stakeholders as his route share dipped to 50% and he became the clear third option in the passing offense, who was splitting snaps with Jalen McMillan. To make matters worse McMIllan had a higher target share and first-read share than Egbuka. Last week, Egbuka had only a 7.7% target share and 5.6% first-read share. It's impossible to start Egbuka with any confidence this week. If his playing time bounces back this week, I could be massively wrong about him, but we have no assurances that WILL HAPPEN. Sit Egbuka this week. Since Week 10, Miami has allowed the 13th-most PPR points per target and ranked 18th in fantasy points versus perimeter wide receivers.
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48.
Xavier Worthy
KC (vs . DEN)
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49.
Keenan Allen
LAC (vs . HOU)
Keenan Allen's production has fallen off the table since Week 7. He hasn't had more than 9.3 PPR points or 53 receiving yards in any game since. Since Week 12, Houston has utilized single high at the second-highest rate (63%). Since Week 8, against single high, Allen has had only a 16.8% target share with 1.53 yards per route run and a team-leading 23.2% first-read share. Justin Herbert could look his way early and often in this game, but it's fair to question how effective Allen will be. Allen is a low-end flex play only. Since Week 10, Houston has allowed the eighth-fewest fantasy points per game and the fifth-fewest receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.
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50.
Jalen Coker
CAR (vs . SEA)
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51.
Chimere Dike
TEN (vs . NO)
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Romeo Doubs
NE (at NYJ)
Last week, Romeo Doubs had a 25% target share and 26.3% first-read share that he turned into 84 receiving yards and a touchdown. Sadly, his route share dipped to 54.8%, and his 35% target per route run rate last week is unsustainable. Doubs could have a decent game this week against a pass defense that has struggled against perimeter wide receivers, but the coverage matchup isn't in his favor. Since Week 11, Baltimore has had the second-highest single high rate in the NFL (60.8%). Since Week 11, against single high, Doubs has had an 11.7% target share, 1.29 yards per route run, and a 13.2% first-read share. Those aren't encouraging numbers at all. It does work in his favor that since Week 12, Baltimore has allowed the seventh-most fantasy points per game and the second-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers. Doubs is a deep league flex only.
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53.
Kyle Williams
NE (at NYJ)
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Cooper Kupp
SEA (at CAR)
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Jerry Jeudy
CLE (vs . PIT)
Since Week 12, Jerry Jeudy has been the WR52 in fantasy points per game with a 13.1% target share, 35 receiving yards per game, 1.16 yards per route run, and a 17.5% first-read share. In those five games, Jeudy has had zero red zone targets and five deep targets. Jeudy has finished higher than WR59 in weekly scoring only once during this stretch. Sit Jeudy again this week. Pittsburgh's pass defense has toughened up. Since Week 12, the Steelers have allowed the 11th-fewest PPR points per target and the seventh-fewest receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.
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56.
Jayden Higgins
HOU (at LAC)
It's impossible to trust Jayden Higgins as a flex play this week. Higgins has disappointed in each of the last three weeks with nice matchups. Yes, this is partially a CJ Stroud issue, but also Dalton Schultz is the clear WR2 in this offense. Higgins hasn't had more than three receptions or 34 receiving yards in a game since Week 13. This week, he faces a Bolts' pass defense that has allowed the eighth-fewest receiving yards per game and the fourth-fewest PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers. Sit Higgins.
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57.
Darnell Mooney
NYG (at LV)
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58.
John Metchie III
CAR (vs . SEA)
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59.
Elic Ayomanor
TEN (vs . NO)
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60.
Marvin Mims Jr.
DEN (at KC)
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61.
Tre Harris
LAC (vs . HOU)
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62.
Malik Washington
MIA (vs . TB)
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63.
Jalen McMillan
TB (at MIA)
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64.
Hollywood Brown
PHI (at BUF)
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65.
DeMario Douglas
NE (at NYJ)
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66.
Ricky Pearsall
SF (vs . CHI)
Ricky Pearsall is set to return this week from knee and ankle injuries. I can't trust Pearsall as a flex play this week. In three of the four games played since his late season return, he failed to surpass 15 receiving yards, and he's still searching for his first touchdown since his first return to the lineup in Week 11. Since Week 11, Pearsall has had only a 13.6% target share, 1.16 yards per route run, and a 16.7% first-read share. Pearsall likely also isn't 100% healthy. I can't trust this type of volatility in championship week.
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67.
Konata Mumpfield
LAR (at ATL)
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68.
Christian Kirk
SF (vs . CHI)
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69.
Marquez Valdes-Scantling
FA (BYE)
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70.
Xavier Legette
CAR (vs . SEA)
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71.
Kendrick Bourne
ARI (at CIN)
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72.
Jalen Nailor
LV (vs . NYG)
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73.
Adam Thielen
FA (BYE)
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74.
KaVontae Turpin
DAL (at WAS)
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75.
Isaiah Williams
NYJ (vs . NE)
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76.
Kevin Austin Jr.
NO (at TEN)
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77.
Treylon Burks
WAS (vs . DAL)
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78.
Isaac TeSlaa
DET (at MIN)
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79.
Van Jefferson
WAS (vs . DAL)
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80.
Demarcus Robinson
SF (vs . CHI)
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81.
Andrei Iosivas
CIN (vs . ARI)
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82.
Joshua Palmer
BUF (vs . PHI)
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83.
Rashod Bateman
BAL (at GB)
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84.
DeAndre Hopkins
BAL (at GB)
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85.
JuJu Smith-Schuster
FA (BYE)
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86.
Isaiah Hodgins
NYG (at LV)
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87.
Isaiah Bond
CLE (vs . PIT)
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88.
Matthew Golden
GB (vs . BAL)
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89.
Cedric Tillman
CLE (vs . PIT)
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90.
Dontayvion Wicks
GB (vs . BAL)
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91.
Xavier Smith
LAR (at ATL)
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92.
Tyler Lockett
LV (vs . NYG)
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93.
Lil'Jordan Humphrey
DEN (at KC)
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94.
David Sills V
FA (BYE)
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95.
Jahan Dotson
ATL (vs . LAR)
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96.
Xavier Hutchinson
HOU (at LAC)
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97.
Kalif Raymond
CHI (at SF)
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98.
Jonathan Mingo
DAL (at WAS)
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99.
Tutu Atwell
MIA (vs . TB)
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100.
Tyrell Shavers
BUF (vs . PHI)
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101.
Xavier Weaver
ARI (at CIN)
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102.
Brandin Cooks
FA (BYE)
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103.
Malachi Corley
CLE (vs . PIT)
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104.
Roman Wilson
PIT (at CLE)
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105.
Scotty Miller
FA (BYE)
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106.
Efton Chism III
NE (at NYJ)
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107.
Tim Patrick
FA (BYE)
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108.
Jahdae Walker
CHI (at SF)
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109.
Dante Pettis
NO (at TEN)
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110.
Jaylin Noel
HOU (at LAC)
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111.
Cedrick Wilson Jr.
FA (BYE)
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112.
Dont'e Thornton Jr.
LV (vs . NYG)
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113.
Jordan Whittington
LAR (at ATL)
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114.
Tez Johnson
TB (at MIA)
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115.
James Proche II
FA (BYE)
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116.
Mitch Tinsley
CIN (vs . ARI)
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117.
Gage Larvadain
CLE (vs . PIT)
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118.
Jimmy Horn Jr.
CAR (vs . SEA)
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119.
Arian Smith
NYJ (vs . NE)
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120.
Theo Wease Jr.
MIA (vs . TB)
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121.
Darius Cooper
PHI (at BUF)
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122.
Devin Duvernay
ARI (at CIN)
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123.
Tyler Johnson
FA (BYE)
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124.
Skyy Moore
GB (vs . BAL)
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125.
Chris Moore
FA (BYE)
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126.
Jalen Tolbert
MIA (vs . TB)
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127.
KeAndre Lambert-Smith
LAC (vs . HOU)
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128.
Jalen Royals
KC (vs . DEN)
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129.
Alex Bachman
LV (vs . NYG)
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130.
Dyami Brown
WAS (vs . DAL)
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131.
Cody White
SEA (at CAR)
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132.
Ben Skowronek
PIT (at CLE)
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133.
Shedrick Jackson
LV (vs . NYG)
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134.
Dylan Drummond
ATL (vs . LAR)
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135.
Jalen Brooks
ARI (at CIN)
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136.
Ronnie Bell
NO (at TEN)
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137.
Mack Hollins
NE (at NYJ)
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138.
Devontez Walker
BAL (at GB)
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139.
Gunner Olszewski
NYG (at LV)
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140.
Tai Felton
MIN (vs . DET)
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141.
Deven Thompkins
ATL (vs . LAR)
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142.
Mecole Hardman Jr.
BUF (vs . PHI)
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143.
Ke'Shawn Williams
CIN (vs . ARI)
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144.
Brycen Tremayne
CAR (vs . SEA)
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145.
Mason Kinsey
TEN (vs . NO)
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146.
Michael Bandy
DEN (at KC)
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147.
Britain Covey
PHI (at BUF)
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148.
River Cracraft
FA (BYE)
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149.
Bo Melton
GB (vs . BAL)
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150.
Gabe Davis
FA (BYE)
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151.
Austin Trammell
JAC (at IND)
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152.
Ashton Dulin
IND (vs . JAC)
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153.
LaJohntay Wester
BAL (at GB)
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154.
Trent Sherfield Sr.
FA (BYE)
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155.
Kameron Johnson
TB (at MIA)
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156.
Laquon Treadwell
IND (vs . JAC)
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157.
DK Metcalf
PIT (at CLE)
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158.
Steven Sims Jr.
FA (BYE)
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159.
Nikko Remigio
KC (vs . DEN)
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160.
Dalen Cambre
NYG (at LV)
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161.
Tom Kennedy
DET (at MIN)
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162.
Tahj Washington
MIA (vs . TB)
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163.
Dareke Young
LV (vs . NYG)
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164.
JP Richardson
CHI (at SF)
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165.
Chris Blair
ATL (vs . LAR)
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166.
Myles Price
MIN (vs . DET)
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167.
Jake Bobo
SEA (at CAR)
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168.
Dee Eskridge
FA (BYE)
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169.
Jason Brownlee
KC (vs . DEN)
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170.
Ryan Miller
NYG (at LV)
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171.
Anthony Gould
IND (vs . JAC)
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