Fantasy Football Player Notes
Week 8 Half PPR Rankings
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1.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
SEA (vs . CHI)
There aren't enough words to describe how elite JSN has been this season. Turns out regression doesn't exist when you're a straight-up dog. Through seven weeks, JSN has 867 yards, 58 receptions, and eight touchdowns. What is arguably most impressive is that everyone knows he is the entire offense and he continues to dust defensive coordinators. This week, they face the Bears, who have been sturdy on defense. Allowing the 18th fewest passing yards and 6th fewest passing TDs, they have held receivers to the 13th fewest fantasy points. That said, defensive stats don't matter with JSN. He is the hottest receiver in football and has shown no sign of slowing down.
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Puka Nacua
LAR (vs . LAC)
Turns out Puka Nacua missing time is better for Adams than Adams missing time is for Puka. At least for one week, that is true, as Puka Nacua was held to his lowest receiving yardage total this season. Part of this was due to the Rams' running backs torching the Raiders for nearly 200 yards on the ground. This week, they face the Chargers who have been a mess all year. That said, they have been solid on defense, allowing the 8th fewest passing yards and 4th fewest passing TDs. Puka remains an elite fantasy option, but I have him behind JSN and Ja'Marr Chase in my rankings this week.
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Ja'Marr Chase
CIN (vs . TEN)
Joe Burrow is playing great ball this year. Even though Burrow has been dicing up defenses, Ja'Marr is still waiting for his first 100-yard game. It's been a decent year so far for Chase, but he has yet to reach the elite heights we have seen before. This week, he plays the Titans, who are allowing the 9th most passing yards and 6th most passing touchdowns to opposing teams. Even though they have been beaten through the air, the Titans are allowing the fewest passing touchdowns. This is likely due to teams getting ahead and leaning on their run game. Considering the Bengals don't have a functional run game, they should be passing from start to finish. Buckle up, as this could be a vintage Ja'Marr Chase game.
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CeeDee Lamb
DAL (vs . ARI)
CeeDee Lamb has been incredible this season. With the disappearance of George Pickens, we have seen Lamb return to fantasy glory. Sitting as the WR2 on the team, he is the focal point of a potent Cowboys offense. Last week he only caught five of his 12 targets, amounting for 74 yards and two scores. Five receptions may have been disappointing, but 12 targets have been the norm for the league's target leader this season. This week they face the Cardinals, who allow the 13th most receiving yards and the fifth most fantasy points to the position. As long as Lamb is seeing this kind of target volume, he is locked in as a top five receiver each week.
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Zay Flowers
BAL (at BUF)
Despite playing with Tyler Huntley for the majority of the season, Zay Flowers has been having an incredible year. With 41 targets in his last four games, he has been the only consistent weapon on this team. Last week, he torched the Bengals for 137 yards and a score in their 35-13 loss. This week, Lamar Jackson is supposed to return, just in time for a rematch of Week 1 last year. In 2025, when these two teams met, the Bills came back from 40-25 in the final five minutes. This year should be another barn burner, with the Bills allowing the second-most receiving yards and 3rd-most fantasy points to the WR position. Zay Flowers is set up for a huge day, and if he can find the end zone for the fourth time this year, he could finish top five at the position.
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Amon-Ra St. Brown
DET (vs . MIN)
Despite everyone and their mother's thinking the Packers-Lions game was going to be a shootout, the game only totalled 37 points. Thankfully, when you're ARSB, you will always get fed and find a way to feast. Catching nine of 11 targets for 153 yards, St. Brown broke his three-game streak of finishing outside the top 25 receivers. This week, the Lions have the tough task of taking on the Vikings' defense. Brian Flores and company have suffocated opposing passing attacks, averaging the second-fewest yards, sixth-fewest passing TDs, and fourth-fewest fantasy points to receivers. ARSB can always get it done, but I expect a stat line in the ballpark of six catches, 65 yards, and the hope he finds the endzone. That makes him an elite WR2 in my rankings.
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Drake London
ATL (at TB)
Drake London finally found the endzone for the first time this season. Considering he is fourth in yards and eighth in receptions at the position, this was starting to give Patriots' Demario Douglas vibes. Alas, he hit pay dirt and caught seven of 10 targets for 66 yards in the Falcons' upset win. This week, they face the Buccaneers, who dismantled the Panthers in Week 6. Holding Jalen Coker and Tetoria McMillan to a combined five catches for 49 scoreless yards. On the season the Bucs have allowed the 14th fewest passing yards, 5th fewest passing TDs, and 11th fewest fantasy points to the WR position. It's a tough matchup, but with London's target volume he has a safe floor with a limited ceiling in Week 8.
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Justin Jefferson
MIN (at DET)
Turns out you can lead a Kyler Murray to water, but you can't make him a better passer. In what should have been a great matchup for the offense, the Vikings sputtered their way to a 16-10 victory against the Colts. Finishing with four catches for 44 yards, Jefferson managers may be surprised to know he led the team in yards, receptions, and targets. This week, they have another great matchup against the Lions' secondary. The Lions are allowing the most passing yards, second-most passing TDs, and second-most fantasy points to the WR position. This should be a smash spot, but with Kyler Murray, looks can be deceiving. Jefferson remains a low-end WR1 this week.
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Christian Watson
GB (vs . CAR)
A big fantasy day is coming for Watson. Kind of like my Grandpa and his Big Toe being able to predict storms, I have a suspicion that Watson is on the verge of single-handedly winning a weekly matchup for fantasy. Despite great matchups, the athletic receiver has had two mediocre weeks, totalling eight catches on 16 targets for 121 yards. This week they face the Panthers who were stonewalled by the Buccaneers last week. The Panthers are horrific at stopping the run, which is probably why they have allowed the sixth-fewest passing yards. However, they have also allowed the sixth-most passing touchdowns of the season. As a result, Watson carries high-end WR2 value with high touchdown upside this week.
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Tee Higgins
CIN (vs . TEN)
Joe Burrow is playing some of his best football, and Tee Higgins has been taking full advantage of it. Last week, in the second half alone, Higgins had 148 yards and a score. That marks the second time in three weeks he has had over 145 receiving yards. Surprisingly, Higgins only has two scores on the season. Unfortunately, they face the Titans, who are allowing the fewest passing touchdowns in the league. That said, this is likely due to teams being able to run the ball on them. Since the Bengals don't have a run game, this should force them to stick with the passing game. I have Higgins as a mid-tier WR2, but he always has substantial touchdown appeal.
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Parker Washington
JAC (vs . IND)
Coming off their Bye week, the Jags take on an already sinking Titanic. The Colts are in full tank mode and have started shipping off their key pieces. This comes just in time for the Jags, who are fully rested and looking to make a playoff push. So far in the two weeks the ECR has ranked Washington as a top 12 receiver, he has finished as the WR94 and 36. Yikes. Thankfully, the third time might be the charm against the Colts this week. The Colts, with DeForrest Buckner, were allowing the 13th fewest passing yards, 10th fewest fantasy points to the WR position, and the fewest passing touchdowns. Now without Buckner, Trevor Lawrence should have extra time in the pocket and hopefully find PWash for a nice fantasy day.
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George Pickens
DAL (vs . ARI)
George Pickens is the WR24 in fantasy points per game with at least 15 PPR points in two of his last three games. I'm projecting a milder stat line this week for Pickens. Yes, you guessed it. Arizona is a two-high, heavy pass defense. Pickens has a 20.5% target share with 2.00 YPRR, six red zone targets, nine deep targets, and a 23.1% first-read share. Arizona has the highest two-high rate in the NFL (70.5%). Against two high, Pickens' TPRR drops off a map from 35% (against single high) to 17%, and his YPRR falls from 2.92 to 1.51. Working in his favor is the fact that Arizona has been horrible at defending perimeter wide receivers, which could help counteract Pickens' coverage woes. In their last five games, Arizona has allowed the most yards per target and the third-most fantasy points per opportunity to perimeter wide receivers. Pickens could still be a decent WR2 this week, but this doesn't look like a blow-up spot.
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Tetairoa McMillan
CAR (at GB)
Tetairoa McMillan is the WR13 in fantasy points per game. In the four games he has played with Jalen Coker as a full-time player, McMillan has had a 21.5% target share with 2.19 YPRR, four red zone targets, six deep targets, and a 27.9% first-read share. This week McMillan faces a Green Bay defense that has the third-highest two-high rate in the NFL (66.3%). In those four games with Coker as a full-go, McMillan has had a 21% TPRR and 2.67 YPRR against two high. McMillan has a nice shot at a bounce-back game this week against a Green Bay secondary that (since Week 3) has allowed the fifth-most receiving fantasy points per game while ranking 15th in yards per target allowed to perimeter wide receivers.
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Jalen Coker
CAR (at GB)
Jalen Coker didn't have the massive game last week that I was projecting, as Carolina's passing offense cratered as Bryce Young fell back to Earth. Coker could have a bounce-back outing this week. In his four full games this season, Coker has had a 22.2% target share with 2.40 YPRR, five red zone targets, eight deep targets, and a 30.2% first-read share. Overall, he is the WR22 in fantasy points per game. This week, Coker faces a Green Bay defense that has the third-highest two-high rate in the NFL (66.3%). In those four full games, against two-high, Coker has had a 23% TPRR with 1.85 YPRR. Bryce Young will have to look like his early-season form for this passing attack to have bite again, but it's possible. Since Week 3, Green Bay has allowed the fifth-most receiving fantasy points per game while ranking 15th in yards per target allowed to perimeter wide receivers.
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Matthew Golden
GB (vs . CAR)
On paper, the Packers-Lions game should have broken fantasy football. In reality, we had a 37-point slugfest where Christian Watson's 55 receiving yards led the team. This week, the Packers take on the Panthers, who lost by 30 points despite holding Baker Mayfield to seven completions. This season, the Panthers have been horrific against the run, allowing the most rushing yards per game (153). On the other hand, they have allowed the 6th most passing TDs, despite the sixth fewest passing yards. Golden has had an abundance of targets lately and only needs one play to make your fantasy week. He is a high-upside WR2 for me this week.
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A.J. Brown
NE (at MIA)
Ok, let's start this off with A.J. Brown isn't fully healthy. I don't care what New England says. Brown doesn't pass the eye test. Since his return to the lineup, he has been the WR60 and WR35 in weekly scoring. In those two games, Brown had a 23.8% target share, 1.17 YPRR, three red zone targets, three deep targets, and a 39.5% first-read share. Maybe this is the breakout game, but I worry about that actually happening in Week 8. Over their last five games, Miami has allowed the eighth-most yards per target and the 11th-most fantasy points per opportunity to perimeter wide receivers. Brown has a wide range of outcomes this week.
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Garrett Wilson
NYJ (vs . LV)
Garrett Wilson is the WR22 in fantasy points per game, but he has had fewer than nine PPR points in three of his last four games. With that said, Wilson could get the squeaky wheel treatment this week. Overall, Wilson still has a 25.1% target share with 2.09 YPRR, three red zone targets, five deep targets, and a 30.6% first-read share. His quiet Week 6 performance is easily explainable, as he had to deal with Christian Gonzalez on 93.9% of his routes. The Raiders don't have a corner in that talent area code on their depth chart. In their last five games, the Raiders have allowed the fifth-most yards per target and fantasy points per opportunity to perimeter wide receivers.
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Michael Wilson
ARI (at DAL)
Michael Wilson has been struggling recently. Wilson is still the WR32 in fantasy points per game, but he hasn't managed more than 12 PPR points since Marvin Harrison Jr.'s departure from Arizona. Since Week 5, he has had a 16% target share with 1.01 YPRR, three red zone targets, four deep targets, and a 17.8% first-read share. He hasn't finished with more than 55 receiving yards in any of these three games. Hopefully, he breaks out of the funk this week. Over their last five games, Dallas has allowed the 12th-most receiving fantasy points per game and the eighth-most fantasy points per opportunity to perimeter wide receivers. There's a wide range of outcomes for Wilson this week, which makes him difficult to trust as anything more than a flex with upside.
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DJ Moore
BUF (vs . BAL)
DJ Moore (shoulder) opened this week with a limited practice. I'll update his outlook on Friday, but he could be back this week.
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Luther Burden III
CHI (at SEA)
Luther Burden is the WR24 in fantasy points per game and looks electric any time he touches the ball. Luther Burden's route share dipped to 41.5% in Week 6, but he was back up at 66.7% last week. Overall, Burden has a 19.5% target share, 2.70 YPRR, nine red zone targets, three deep targets, and a 25% first-read share. This week, he'll face a Seattle pass defense that has the seventh-highest two-high rate in the NFL (60.2%). Against two-high, Burden has a 25% TPRR and 3.07 YPRR. Those numbers are incredibly strong. Burden has a nasty matchup this week, but he also has the talent to walk away with a solid stat line this week despite it. Across their last five games, Seattle has allowed the fewest yards per target and the fewest fantasy points per opportunity to slot receivers.
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DK Metcalf
PIT (vs . CLE)
Every time I think DK Metcalf should smash, he turns in a wet fart stat line. Metcalf started hot with 56 receiving yards in the first half last week before falling asleep after halftime. Metcalf is the WR36 in fantasy points per game, with four games this season with fewer than nine PPR points. Metcalf has a 21.9% target share with 1.41 YPRR, four red zone targets, 14 deep targets, and a 31.7% first-read share. This week, he faces a Browns pass defense that has the highest single high rate in the NFL (75.2%). Against single high, Metcalf's TPRR has risen from 20% to 23%, and his YPRR has increased from 1.11 to 1.56. The coverage structure is in his favor, but Cleveland has been shutting down perimeter wide receivers. Over their last five games, Cleveland has allowed the fifth-fewest yards per target and the fourth-fewest fantasy points per opportunity to perimeter wide receivers.
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Stefon Diggs
WAS (vs . PHI)
With Terry McLaurin out for the season, Stefon Diggs will be leading the way for Washington's aerial attack moving forward. Diggs is the WR24 in fantasy points per game with a 20.9% target share, 1.60 YPRR, five red zone targets, four deep targets, and a 25.4% first-read share. Diggs should be a strong WR2 this week. Over their last five games, Philly has allowed the 13th-most yards per target, the most receiving fantasy points per game, and the seventh-most fantasy points per opportunity to slot receivers.
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Carnell Tate
TEN (at CIN)
Carnell Tate remains a volatile receiver because of the play of Cam Ward as the WR34 in fantasy points per game. Tate has two games with at least 19 PPR points, but he also has four outings where he has failed to even have double-digit PPR points. I worry that Tate will have another quiet game this week because of DJ Turner shadowing him. Turner has followed Chris Bell, DK Metcalf, Emeka Egbuka, and Parker Washington on 63.6-82.6% of their routes. None of those receivers surpassed 53 receiving yards in Turner's coverage, and only Metcalf scored a touchdown. That touchdown also was only because Turner collided with another Cincy player during the play, which left Metcalf wide open. Tate has a 24.5% target share with 2.20 YPRR, three red zone targets, seven deep targets, and a 32.4% first-read share. Sit Tate this week. I expect Turner to shut him down.
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Jameson Williams
DET (vs . MIN)
Ok, Jamo...I'm sorry. I was down on Jamo last week, and he made me pay for it. Jameson Williams is the WR25 in fantasy points per game after the big game. Williams has a 16.6% target share with 1.75 YPRR, seven red zone targets, ten deep targets (eighth among wideouts), and a 23.4% first-read share. After last week, Williams' numbers against two high look much better, which will help him this week. Minnesota has the fourth-highest two-high rate (63.3%). Against two-high, Williams has a 19% TPRR (second on the team) and 1.81 YPRR. Jared Goff will be blitzed into oblivion this week, and Williams should be a trusted weapon on those plays. Williams has a 19% TPRR and 2.04 when Goff has been blitzed. It's a tough matchup for Williams, so consider him a volatile player this week as usual. Over their last five games, Minny has allowed the third-fewest yards per target and the second-fewest fantasy points per opportunity to perimeter wide receivers.
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Germie Bernard
PIT (vs . CLE)
Since Week 5, Germie Bernard has been the WR23 in fantasy points per game with a 22.7% target share, 1.92 YPRR (4.8 aDOT), four red zone targets, one deep target, and a 21.4% first-read share. He has essentially been Pittsburgh's Rashee Rice with a 24% designed target share. This week, he faces a Browns pass defense that has the highest single high rate in the NFL (75.2%). Against single high, since Week 5, Bernard has had a 19% TPRR and 2.05 YPRR. Bernard has a solid matchup this week and could have a bounce-back game after a quiet outing against the Saints. Across their last five games, the Browns have allowed the 12th-most yards per target to slot receivers while ranking 19th in fantasy points per opportunity.
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Omar Cooper Jr.
NYJ (vs . LV)
Hello, Omar Cooper Jr. I'm sorry for doubting you last week. Over the last two games, Cooper has been the WR6 and WR9 in weekly scoring. In those games, Cooper had a 20% target share, 4.45 YPRR, two red zone targets, three deep targets, and a 29.3% first-read share. Cooper could have another fantastic game in Week 8. In their last five games, the Raiders have allowed the fourth-most receiving fantasy points per game, the fifth-most fantasy points per opportunity, and the most receiving touchdowns (tied) to slot receivers.
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KC Concepcion Jr.
CLE (at PIT)
Well, I hoped KC Concepcion would have his breakout game last week, and it happened. Concepcion was the WR8 in weekly scoring. That pulls him up to WR51 in fantasy points per game for the season. I know, not great. He has a 20.5% target share with 1.73 YPRR, three red zone targets, five deep targets, and a 27.1% first-read share. It's possible Concepcion keeps the train rolling this week. Over their last five games, Pittsburgh has allowed the tenth-most receiving fantasy points per game and the 11th-most fantasy points per game to slot receivers.
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Tre Tucker
LV (at NYJ)
Well, damn. Ok, I guess it's time to start believing in Tre Tucker. Tucker has three weeks with at least 21 PPR points this season as the WR20 in fantasy points per game. Tucker has a 17.7% target share with 2.18 YPRR, six red zone targets, nine deep targets, and a 23.3% first-read share. Tucker could keep the party bus rolling in Week 8. In their last five games, the Jets have allowed the 13th-most yards per target and the tenth-most fantasy points per opportunity to perimeter wide receivers.
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Ladd McConkey
LAC (at LAR)
It looks like Ladd McConkey will be back this week after sustaining a concussion in Week 6. McConkey has been in and out of the lineup all season with the concussion, a rib issue, a foot issue, and a chest injury. When he has been on the field, he has had a 20% TPRR, 2.22 YPRR, and a 14.1% first-read share. It's tough to consider him as anything more than a dart-throw flex at this point in the season with a bad matchup. Over their last five games, the Rams have allowed the second-fewest yards per target and the third-fewest fantasy points per opportunity to perimeter wide receivers.
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Denzel Boston
CLE (at PIT)
Denzel Boston has dropped to the WR34 after two quiet weeks. Over the last two games, he has scored only 8.2 PPR points combined. Overall, he has a 19% target share with 1.68 YPRR, five red zone targets, 14 deep targets, and a 22.9% first-read share. Unfortunately, it looks like Boston is headed toward another quieter day. Over their last five games, Pittsburgh has allowed the 12th-fewest yards per target to perimeter wide receivers while ranking 15th in fantasy points per opportunity against the position.
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Keenan Allen
IND (at JAC)
Keenan Allen has been producing. Across his last four games, Allen has finished as the WR20, WR35, WR17, and WR44 in weekly scoring. Since Week 3, he has led the team with a 22.2% target share and 25.7% first-read share while posting 1.94 YPRR with three red zone targets and two deep targets. Allen could be a strong flex again this week. Across their last five games, the Jags have given up the fourth-most yards per target and the 12th-most fantasy points per opportunity to perimeter wide receivers.
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Emeka Egbuka
TB (vs . ATL)
Emeka Eguka missed last week's game (concussion/foot). He opened this week with a limited practice. I'll update his outlook on Friday. He could be back this week.
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Jordan Addison
MIN (at DET)
Jordan Addison has been almost non-existent this season, as the WR65 in fantasy points per game. Addison has a 17.9% target share with 1.25 YPRR, one red zone target, five deep targets, and a 24.1% first-read share. Addison has failed to surpass 60 receiving yards in all but one game this season. Addison could double that output after this week. Detroit has the eighth-highest rate of single-high (56.9%). Against single-high, Addison's usage has gone up, with this TPRR rising from 12% to 21% and his YPRR jumping from 0.78 (against two-high) to 1.77. Now, Detroit has tightened up its defense against perimeter receivers over the last five games, allowing the 11th-fewest yards per target and the eighth-fewest fantasy points per opportunity, which leaves Addison as a middle-of-the-road flex.
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Makai Lemon
PHI (at WAS)
Well, it happened. Makai Lemon had his best game of the season against a horrible Dallas secondary. Lemon was the WR13 for the week. Over the last two weeks, Lemon has had a 16.3% target share with 1.13 YPRR, one red zone target, and a 21.4% first-read share. Lemon offers some flex upside this week. Over their last five games, Washington has allowed the 13th-most fantasy points per opportunity to slot receivers while ranking 16th in yards per target allowed to the position.
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Rome Odunze
CHI (at SEA)
While I think Luther Burden can overcome a horrible matchup, I don't share the same optimism for Rome Odunze this week. Odunze is the WR55 in fantasy points per game with a 15.4% target share with 1.70 YPRR, five red zone targets, eight deep targets, and a 17.6% first-read share. Across their last five games, Seattle has allowed the tenth-fewest receiving fantasy points per game and the 14th-fewest yards per target to perimeter wide receivers. Sit Odunze this week.
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Malik Washington
MIA (vs . NE)
Well, I was all in on Malik Washington, and he had arguably his worst game of the season. Overall, Washington is the WR42 in fantasy points per game. Last week, with Chris Bell and Caleb Douglas active, Washington ran 60% of his routes from the slot. Overall, Washington has had a 25.8% target share with 1.85 YPRR, two red zone targets, eight deep targets, and a 28.1% first-read share. Since Week 6, New England has had the third-highest single-high rate (66.7%). This season, against single high, Washington has had a 22% TPRR and 1.85 YPRR. Washington could have a bounce-back game this week. Over their last five games, New England has allowed the third-most yards per target and the second-most fantasy points per opportunity to slot receivers.
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Xavier Worthy
KC (at DEN)
Xavier Worthy is having another forgettable season as the WR53 in fantasy points per game. He has scored at least 11 PPR points this season only three times. Worthy has an 18.3% target share with 1.25 YPRR, four red zone targets, five deep targets, and a 25.6% first-read share. Worthy is a sit again this week. Over their last five games, Denver has allowed the sixth-fewest fantasy points per opportunity while ranking 15th in receiving fantasy points per game against perimeter wide receivers.
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38.
Jakobi Meyers
JAC (vs . IND)
Jakobi Meyers is the WR37 in fantasy points per game with three top-36 weekly finishes (WR28, WR17, WR27). Meyers has a 15.2% target share with 1.85 YPRR, six red zone targets, three deep targets, and a 17.3% first-read share. He has quietly taken a step back and become the third option in the passing game this season behind Parker Washington and Brenton Strange. This week, he could easily post a strong flex-worthy stat line. Indy has the 12th-highest single-high rate (52.1%). Against single-high, Meyers has a 17% TPRR and 2.02 YPRR. Meyers could succeed this week, but it's not an easy matchup. Across their last five games, Indy has allowed the seventh-fewest yards per target and the ninth-fewest fantasy points per opportunity to perimeter wide receivers.
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Josh Downs
IND (at JAC)
Josh Downs has been slumping. I'm not laying this at the feet of Downs. It's a Daniel Jones problem. Downs hasn't had more than 50 receiving yards in a game since Week 3. Over the last four games, Downs hasn't finished higher than WR41 in any game. Since Week 4, Downs has had a 13.4% target share with 0.86 YPRR, one red zone target, four deep targets, and a 17% first-read share. Indy would be wise to feature him this week to drive his trade stock up, but we'll see if that happens. Downs is flex-viable again this week. In their last five games, Jacksonville has allowed the ninth-most yards per target to slot receivers while ranking 17th in fantasy points per opportunity.
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40.
Antonio Williams
WAS (vs . PHI)
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Jaylen Waddle
DEN (vs . KC)
Jaylend Waddle opened this week (chest) with a DNP. I'm expecting him to be out this week, but I'll update his outlook on Friday.
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Caleb Douglas
MIA (vs . NE)
Last week, in his return to the lineup, Caleb Douglas secured two of his three targets with 70 receiving yards and two scores. Douglas had a 67.9% route share, a 14.3% target share, one red zone target, and a 16.7% first-read share. Christian Gonzalez could shadow either Caleb Douglas this week. It's also possible that doesn't happen. Last week, Gonzalez only followed Rome Odunze on 40.5% of his routes. Since Week 6, New England has had the third-highest single high rate (66.7%). This season, against single high, Douglas has had a 20% TPRR with 1.96 YPRR. If Douglas doesn't get shadowed by Christian Gonzalez this week, he could have another strong showing. Over their last five games, New England has allowed the sixth-most yards per target and the seventh-most fantasy points per opportunity to perimeter wide receivers.
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Chris Godwin Jr.
TB (vs . ATL)
Chris Godwin hasn't been fantasy relevant all year as the WR64 in fantasy points per game. He has yet to post even double-digit PPR points. Godwin has a 16.6% target share, 1.18 YPRR, three red zone targets, one deep target, and a 19.3% first-read share. It's been tough to watch. Godwin is a sit-and-droppable at this point. Across their last five games, Atlanta has allowed the sixth-fewest yards per target and the second-fewest fantasy points per opportunity to slot receivers.
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Ryan Flournoy
DAL (vs . ARI)
Ryan Flournoy has replaced Jake Ferguson as the third wheel in the Dallas passing attack. Since Week 5, Flournoy has had a 13.8% target share, 1.96 YPRR, two red zone targets, one deep target, and a 12.2% first-read share. Arizona has the highest two-high rate in the NFL (70.5%). Since Week 5, against two-high, Flournoy has seen his TPRR increase from 14% to 18% while posting 1.78 YPRR. Flournoy is a solid flex option this week. In their last five games, Arizona has allowed the eighth-most yards per target and the sixth-most fantasy points per opportunity to slot receivers.
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45.
DeMario Douglas
NE (at MIA)
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46.
Wan'Dale Robinson
TEN (at CIN)
Wan'Dale Robinson is the WR54 in fantasy points per game with three outings this season with at least 11 PPR points. Robinson has a 20.2% target share with 1.15 YPRR, eight red zone targets, four deep targets, and a 25.9% first-read share. His FD/RR is a solid 0.084. Robinson could have a standout week if Cam Ward can get his act together. Cincy has been bleeding out production to slot receivers. Across their last five games, Cincy has allowed the fifth-most yards per target, the most fantasy points per opportunity, and the most receiving touchdowns (tied) to slot receivers.
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Khalil Shakir
BUF (vs . BAL)
Khalil Shakir might be the WR45 in fantasy points per game, but in his last three games, he has had at least 11 PPR points in each game. In those three games, Shakir has had an 18.8% target share with 2.68 YPRR, two red zone targets, one deep target, and a 24.1% first-read share. Baltimore has the fifth-highest rate of two-high (62.4%). Against two-high, Shakir has a 21% TPRR and 2.07 YPRR. Shakir is a strong flex this week against a Baltimore pass defense that, across their last five games, has allowed the tenth-most yards per target and the seventh-most receiving fantasy points per game to slot receivers.
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48.
Ja'Kobi Lane
BAL (at BUF)
Last week, Ja'Kobi Lane was second on the team with a 14.7% target share while having a 65% route share. Lane finished with 25 receiving yards (0.96 YPRR), two red zone targets, and a 15.4% first-read share (second on the team). Lane is a viable flex option this week. Over the last five weeks, Buffalo has allowed the second-most receiving fantasy points per game and the fourth-most fantasy points per opportunity to perimeter wide receivers.
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49.
Kendrick Bourne
ARI (at DAL)
Dallas has been BLEEDING out production to the slot all season. Kendrick Bourne could be the next slot receiver to eat them alive this week. Since Week 5, Bourne has had one game with at least 12 PPR points while seeing a 15.3% target share with 1.45 YPRR, three red zone targets, one deep target, and a 16.7% first-read share. In their last five games, Dallas has allowed the most yards per target, the most receiving yards, and the ninth-most fantasy points per opportunity to slot receivers. Makai Lemon was the WR13 in weekly scoring last week against this defense.
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50.
Courtland Sutton
DEN (vs . KC)
Courtland Sutton's fantasy value is non-existent. He is the WR70 in fantasy points per game without one game with at least double-digit PPR points. Sutton has a 14.2% target share with 0.94 YPRR, seven red zone targets, five deep targets, and a 21% first-read share. Sutton is a sit again this week. Across their last five games, Kansas City has allowed the fourth-fewest receiving fantasy points per game and the seventh-fewest fantasy points per opportunity.
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51.
Keon Coleman
BUF (vs . BAL)
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52.
Darius Cooper
PHI (at WAS)
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53.
Cooper Kupp
SEA (vs . CHI)
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54.
Quentin Johnston
LAC (at LAR)
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55.
Jahan Dotson
ATL (at TB)
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56.
Rashod Bateman
BAL (at BUF)
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57.
Savion Williams
GB (vs . CAR)
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58.
Konata Mumpfield
LAR (vs . LAC)
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59.
Ted Hurst III
TB (vs . ATL)
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60.
Adonai Mitchell
NYJ (vs . LV)
Last week, in his first game back from the finger injury, Adonai Mitchell had only a 51.5% route share, a 10% target share, and a 15% first-read share. He's a sit this week and until further notice, until we see his playing time jump back into a full-time starting workload. That could be this week, but it's impossible to know and not worth the risk in Week 8.
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61.
Kalif Raymond
CHI (at SEA)
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62.
Chris Bell
MIA (vs . NE)
Last week, Chris Bell had only a 53.6% route share and 48.4% snap rate with Caleb Douglas back and Malik Washington in the lineup. We need to see Chris Bell's usage bounce back with Douglas back in the lineup before putting him into a fantasy lineup.
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63.
Tre' Harris
LAC (at LAR)
Tre Harris opened this week with a limited practice (hamstring). I'll update his outlook on Friday.
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64.
Treylon Burks
WAS (vs . PHI)
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65.
Travis Hunter
JAC (vs . IND)
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66.
Jerry Jeudy
CLE (at PIT)
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67.
Isaac TeSlaa
DET (vs . MIN)
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68.
Tez Johnson
TB (vs . ATL)
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69.
Laquon Treadwell
IND (at JAC)
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70.
Kyle Williams
NE (at MIA)
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71.
Brian Thomas Jr.
JAC (vs . IND)
Brian Thomas Jr.'s only hope this season seems to be a trade at this point. Over the last two games, he has played only 51.4% and 21.1% of the snaps while drawing a total of five targets (zero receptions). He's not startable for fantasy purposes until something changes.
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72.
Elic Ayomanor
TEN (at CIN)
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73.
Efton Chism III
NE (at MIA)
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74.
Hollywood Brown
PHI (at WAS)
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75.
Jalen Royals
KC (at DEN)
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76.
Marvin Mims Jr.
DEN (vs . KC)
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77.
Dohnte Meyers
CIN (vs . TEN)
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78.
Troy Franklin
DEN (vs . KC)
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79.
Tory Horton
SEA (vs . CHI)
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80.
Rashid Shaheed
SEA (vs . CHI)
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81.
Jauan Jennings
MIN (at DET)
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82.
Josh Cameron
JAC (vs . IND)
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83.
Jalen Nailor
LV (at NYJ)
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84.
Tutu Atwell
LAR (vs . LAC)
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85.
John Metchie III
CAR (at GB)
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86.
Cyrus Allen
KC (at DEN)
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87.
Cody White
LV (at NYJ)
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88.
Joshua Palmer
BUF (vs . BAL)
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89.
Rashee Rice
KC (at DEN)
Rashee Rice could be back this week (hamstring). He opened the week with a limited practice. I'll update his outlook on Friday.
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90.
Zachariah Branch
ATL (at TB)
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91.
Dyami Brown
WAS (vs . PHI)
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92.
Jordan Whittington
LAR (vs . LAC)
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93.
Chimere Dike
TEN (at CIN)
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94.
Andrew Armstrong
KC (at DEN)
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95.
DeVonta Smith
PHI (at WAS)
DeVonta Smith missed last week's game with a hamstring injury. He opened this week with a DNP. I'm expecting him to miss this week, but I'll update his outlook on Friday.
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96.
Brycen Tremayne
CAR (at GB)
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97.
Deion Burks
IND (at JAC)
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98.
Olamide Zaccheaus
ATL (at TB)
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99.
Kevin Coleman Jr.
MIA (vs . NE)
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100.
Dontayvion Wicks
PHI (at WAS)
Dontayvion Wicks missed last week's game with an ankle injury. He opened this week with a DNP. I'll update his outlook on Friday, but I'm expecting him to miss this week.
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101.
Isaiah Bond
CLE (at PIT)
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102.
Reggie Virgil
ARI (at DAL)
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103.
Elijah Moore
PHI (at WAS)
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104.
Brandon Smith
PIT (vs . CLE)
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105.
Zavion Thomas
CHI (at SEA)
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106.
Malik Benson
LV (at NYJ)
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107.
Jonathan Mingo
DAL (vs . ARI)
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108.
Tim Patrick
NYJ (vs . LV)
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109.
Devontez Walker
BAL (at BUF)
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110.
Colbie Young
CIN (vs . TEN)
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111.
Bo Melton
GB (vs . CAR)
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112.
Lil'Jordan Humphrey
DEN (vs . KC)
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113.
Isaiah Williams
NYJ (vs . LV)
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114.
Calvin Ridley
TEN (at CIN)
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115.
KeAndre Lambert-Smith
LAC (at LAR)
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116.
Mitch Tinsley
CIN (vs . TEN)
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117.
Jalen Brooks
ARI (at DAL)
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118.
Jahdae Walker
CHI (at SEA)
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119.
Simi Fehoko
ARI (at DAL)
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120.
Ashton Dulin
IND (at JAC)
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121.
Tai Felton
MIN (at DET)
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122.
Justin Watson
KC (at DEN)
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123.
Luke McCaffrey
WAS (vs . PHI)
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124.
Jack Bech
LV (at NYJ)
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125.
Tylan Wallace
CLE (at PIT)
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126.
Brenen Thompson
LAC (at LAR)
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127.
Skyler Bell
BUF (vs . BAL)
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128.
Myles Price
MIN (at DET)
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129.
LaJohntay Wester
BAL (at BUF)
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130.
Brandon Johnson
PIT (vs . CLE)
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131.
David Moore
CAR (at GB)
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132.
Velus Jones Jr.
SEA (vs . CHI)
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133.
Kaden Wetjen
PIT (vs . CLE)
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134.
J. Michael Sturdivant
GB (vs . CAR)
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135.
Tay Martin
DET (vs . MIN)
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136.
Kameron Johnson
TB (vs . ATL)
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137.
Nikko Remigio
KC (at DEN)
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138.
KaVontae Turpin
DAL (vs . ARI)
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139.
Dont'e Thornton Jr.
LV (at NYJ)
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140.
David Sills V
TB (vs . ATL)
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141.
Ricky White III
SEA (vs . CHI)
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142.
Theo Wease Jr.
LAC (at LAR)
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143.
Elijah Sarratt
BAL (at BUF)
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144.
Malachi Corley
CLE (at PIT)
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145.
Zay Jones
ARI (at DAL)
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146.
Chris Blair
ATL (at TB)
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147.
Dareke Young
LV (at NYJ)
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148.
Derius Davis
LAC (at LAR)
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149.
Xavier Restrepo
TEN (at CIN)
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150.
Britain Covey
PHI (at WAS)
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151.
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine
IND (at JAC)
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152.
Emmanuel Henderson Jr.
SEA (vs . CHI)
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153.
Alex Bachman
LAR (vs . LAC)
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154.
Jalen Tolbert
MIA (vs . NE)
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155.
Jared Wayne
MIA (vs . NE)
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156.
Irvin Charles
SEA (vs . CHI)
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157.
Camden Brown
DAL (vs . ARI)
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158.
Devin Duvernay
ARI (at DAL)
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159.
Jalen McMillan
TB (vs . ATL)
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160.
Sterling Shepard
NYJ (vs . LV)
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161.
Greg Dortch
BUF (vs . BAL)
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162.
CJ Daniels
LAR (vs . LAC)
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163.
Anthony Gould
IND (at JAC)
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164.
Ben Skowronek
PIT (vs . CLE)
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165.
Alec Pierce
IND (at JAC)
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166.
Andrei Iosivas
CIN (vs . TEN)
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167.
DeAndre Carter
DET (vs . MIN)
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168.
Coleman Owen
GB (vs . CAR)
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169.
Malik McClain
NYJ (vs . LV)
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170.
Van Jefferson
WAS (vs . PHI)
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171.
Chris Olave
NO (BYE)
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172.
Malik Nabers
NYG (BYE)
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173.
Nico Collins
HOU (BYE)
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174.
Devaughn Vele
NO (BYE)
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175.
Marvin Harrison Jr.
HOU (BYE)
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176.
Malachi Fields
NYG (BYE)
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177.
Brandin Cooks
SF (BYE)
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178.
Christian Kirk
SF (BYE)
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179.
Jordan Watkins
SF (BYE)
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180.
Darnell Mooney
NYG (BYE)
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181.
Bryce Lance
NO (BYE)
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182.
Kayshon Boutte
HOU (BYE)
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183.
Jacob Cowing
SF (BYE)
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184.
Xavier Hutchinson
HOU (BYE)
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185.
Tank Dell
HOU (BYE)
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186.
Charlie Jones
NYG (BYE)
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187.
Ryan Miller
NE (at MIA)
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188.
Barion Brown
NO (BYE)
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189.
Jeshaun Jones
MIN (at DET)
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190.
Dalen Cambre
NYG (BYE)
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191.
Malik Turner
FA (BYE)
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192.
Jackson Meeks
DET (vs . MIN)
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193.
Mike Evans
SF (BYE)
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194.
Chris Moore
BAL (at BUF)
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195.
Cedric Tillman
NO (BYE)
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196.
Kevin Austin Jr.
FA (BYE)
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197.
Tyquan Thornton
KC (at DEN)
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198.
Trent Sherfield Sr.
BUF (vs . BAL)
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199.
Deebo Samuel Sr.
SF (BYE)
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200.
Gary Jennings Jr.
LAC (at LAR)
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201.
Jamaal Pritchett
NYJ (vs . LV)
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202.
Ke'Shawn Williams
CIN (vs . TEN)
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203.
Braxton Berrios
NYG (BYE)
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204.
Jimmy Horn Jr.
CLE (at PIT)
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205.
Xavier Smith
SF (BYE)
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206.
Jaylin Lane
WAS (vs . PHI)
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207.
KhaDarel Hodge
FA (BYE)
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208.
Tom Kennedy
DET (vs . MIN)
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209.
Arian Smith
NYJ (vs . LV)
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210.
Demarcus Robinson
SF (BYE)
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211.
De'Zhaun Stribling
SF (BYE)
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212.
CJ Williams
JAC (vs . IND)
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213.
Ja'seem Reed
CAR (at GB)
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214.
Curtis Samuel
FA (BYE)
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215.
Jordyn Tyson
NO (BYE)
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216.
Mecole Hardman Jr.
IND (at JAC)
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217.
Tahj Washington
FA (BYE)
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218.
Jalin Hyatt
NYG (BYE)
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219.
Byron Pringle
FA (BYE)
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220.
Gage Larvadain
BAL (at BUF)
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221.
Dominic Lovett
DET (vs . MIN)
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222.
James Proche II
FA (BYE)
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223.
Jamari Thrash
FA (BYE)
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224.
Brandon Powell
FA (BYE)
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225.
Casey Washington
CAR (at GB)
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226.
Jake Bobo
SEA (vs . CHI)
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227.
Xavier Weaver
FA (BYE)
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228.
Equanimeous St. Brown
FA (BYE)
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229.
Kendrick Law
DET (vs . MIN)
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230.
Nick Nash
FA (BYE)
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231.
Rakim Jarrett
FA (BYE)
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232.
Odell Beckham Jr.
MIN (at DET)
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233.
Tim Jones
JAC (vs . IND)
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234.
Mason Tipton
NO (BYE)
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235.
Trishton Jackson
FA (BYE)
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236.
Ainias Smith
FA (BYE)
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237.
Quez Watkins
IND (at JAC)
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238.
Marquez Valdes-Scantling
PIT (vs . CLE)
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239.
Montorie Foster Jr.
SEA (vs . CHI)
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240.
Roc Taylor
FA (BYE)
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241.
Deven Thompkins
LV (at NYJ)
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242.
Julian Hicks
FA (BYE)
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243.
Anthony Smith
DAL (vs . ARI)
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