Fantasy Football Player Notes
Week 6 PPR Rankings
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Puka Nacua
LAR (vs . ARI)
24 targets. That is absurd. Regardless of his "pre-hernia" diagnosis, it seems that neither he or the Rams are concerned. Puka's involvement last week seemed like an extension of the run game. With few passes travelling over five yards in the air, the sheer volume and after-the-catch ability propelled him to a record-setting week. Even with Davante Adams doing his thing and stealing two goal line scores, Puka still found his way into the endzone. When you have Matthew Stafford slinging it with a condensed receiving core, there is opportunity for everyone to get home. To make matters even better, they face the Cardinals this week. After allowing 45 points to the Lions last week, we could see the Rams continue to set offensive records in a lopsided affair.
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba
SEA (at DEN)
Seattle may want to consider naming their franchise the Jaxon-Smith Njigba's since he is carrying this entire offense. Through five weeks, he has only finished below the WR7 once. He's topped 100 yards in four games and over 75 every week, making him everything you want in a fantasy WR1. This week, the Seahawks face the Broncos in what could become a defensive duel. You're playing JSN every week, however, fantasy managers may want to monitor Patrick Surtain's status. After missing last week with an Achilles injury, he is questionable for Week 6. If he plays, he may limit JSN's ceiling. However, if the Seahawks move the ball on offence, we know where it's going regardless of who is in coverage.
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CeeDee Lamb
DAL (at GB)
Lamb has been dominant this season. Well, until the Cowboys ran into a buzzsaw of a Bucs team led by Jalon Daniels. All jokes aside, there was no reason the Cowboys should have struggled in this matchup, let alone lost the contest. It's likely not a coincidence that the game Lamb is held to two receptions for 19 yards is their worst game of the season. Coming off a 17-reception performance, no one saw this coming. Thankfully, they face a beatable Packers secondary this week on Sunday Night Football. A game with two porous defenses that features Lamb, George Pickens, Christian Watson, and Matthew Golden is bound to have an abundance of explosives. Expect a nice bounce back for the star receiver this week.
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Drake London
ATL (vs . CHI)
As long as we have Michael Penix under center, London is a WR1 for fantasy. I don't think there could have been a better illustration of the Falcons QB room than Tua Tagovailoa throwing an overtime interception to lose the game. Since Penix has returned, London has been frequently targeted down the field, totalling at least 96 yards in each of his last three games. Unfortunately, he has yet to find the endzone this season. It's only a matter of time before this changes and a matchup with the Bears is just what the doctor ordered. Last week, both Matthew Golden and Christian Watson had over 100 yards against the Bears. With Caleb Williams likely to return, this game should be high-scoring. I'm calling for London to break his scoreless streak and top 100 yards in Week 6.
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Christian Watson
GB (vs . DAL)
Welcome to WR1 territory, Mr. Watson. It's been a journey, but the second-round selection in the 2022 draft has finally reached his potential. After his career was derailed due to injuries, the hyper-athletic WR started to gain ground last season. Since then, he has kept getting better and isn't looking back. Sitting as the WR2 on the season so far, Watson has two games over 140 receiving yards, and six touchdowns in five games. The Packers are leaning into their two speedy receivers and are a big play factory. If given time to throw, Jordan Love has been launching bombs this year. This provides a decent floor for a hyper-efficient receiver like Watson. This week, they face the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. The Cowboys are allowing the fourth most explosive plays per game this season. Buckle up; there should be plenty of fireworks in this matchup on Sunday Night.
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Chris Olave
NO (at NYG)
The Saints have quickly turned into a dysfunctional mess. After upsetting the Ravens in Week 2, their defense has fallen apart. Not only has their defense turned into Swiss Cheese, but Brian Flores put on a clinic against Tyler Shough and company last week. You would think that Olave's 46 yards was a bad outing, but when Shough only passed for 96, you can't be mad about 48% of all passing yards. Thankfully, they have a much easier matchup against the Giants this week. The Giants are frisky on defense, allowing the ninth-fewest points per game. With the Saints' defense in shambles, Tyler Shough will be forced to target Olave early and often. Touchdowns may be at a premium this week, but double-digit targets and triple-digit yards should be on the table for the veteran receiver.
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Nico Collins
HOU (at JAC)
All of a sudden, a Texans team that was desperate at receiver now has Collins and the 2024 fourth overall pick out wide. With an abysmal run game and Jayden Higgins already out for the season, the Texans were desperate for another playmaker. Now that they have Harrison, we may finally see them commit to the passing attack and potentially force defenses to not hyperfixate on Collins. It's unlikely Harrison will play a lot this week, but in the long term this could be a good thing for Collins' efficiency. Ideally, the potential decrease in targets and increase in efficiency should keep Collins healthy. Having only played three games this season, this has been his biggest barrier. In Week 6, the team travels to London to face the Jaguars, who have spent the entire week there. The Jags are allowing the third most passing yards per game, setting Collins up for a bounce-back game after only having 56 yards last week.
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Malik Nabers
NYG (vs . NO)
There is nothing pretty about the Giants this season. Thankfully, their passing game is condensed to only Malik Nabers and Isaiah Likely. As a result, it doesn't matter how uncertain the team looks; these two will manage to get home each week. As for last week, Nabers saw 20 targets, catching 11 of them for 121 yards and a score. He also dropped two clear touchdowns, preventing a monster fantasy day. He now has back-to-back weeks of 100 yards and a score, heading into a date with the Saints. Despite starting the season feisty, the Saints defense has been exploited in back-to-back weeks. Allowing the second-most points per game, the Saints are a perfect matchup for Nabers to continue his touchdown streak.
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Mike Evans
SF (vs . WAS)
I would say it was a vintage Mike Evans performance, but frankly he hasn't changed since entering the league. The big-bodied, future Hall of Fame receiver had a great day against a stingy Seahawks defense. Evans caught seven of ten targets for 113 yards, a score, and a 2-point conversion in their win against Seattle. In the game, Jacob Cowing and Deebo Samuel were also injured, constricting their passing attack to Evans, George Kittle, and Christian McCaffrey. This offense is firing on all cylinders and now faces Dan Quinn, who is on the verge of a different kind of firing. Last week's blunder wouldn't have been acceptable during recess, let alone the NFL. Either way, the Commanders are allowing the third most points per game and the fourth most passing yards. Evans is locked in as a WR1 in Week 6 and primed for another big day.
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Davante Adams
LAR (vs . ARI)
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Garrett Wilson
NYJ (at NE)
Before this season, the last time Wilson had a 100-yard game was Week 14, 2024. Only five weeks into 2026, he has two 100-yard games to go along with three scores. Geno Smith's second outing with the Jets has been the best thing to happen to them in years. Functionally moving this offense, Smith has rejuvenated the fantasy production of this team. With both Adonai Mitchell and Omar Cooper Jr. out of the lineup, Wilson's target volume is locked and loaded. With Christian Gonzalez unlikely to return from his shoulder injury suffered in Week 3, it is all systems go for Wilson. We have not seen top-five receiver upside from him this year, but he is locked in as a low-end WR1 each week. If Gonzalez does return, I would move Wilson into high-end WR2 territory for this week.
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Matthew Golden
GB (vs . DAL)
Matthew Golden has been absolutely fantastic this season as the WR16 in fantasy points per game. Golden has a 22.7% target share with 2.48 YPRR, eight red zone targets, ten deep targets, and a 26.1% first-read share. He has been crushing. Golden should feast again this week. Over the last two weeks, Dallas has utilized single high at the second-highest rate (68.2%). Against single high, Golden leads the team with a 26% target-per-route run rate with 1.78 YPRR. Dallas has allowed the sixth-most yards per target and the sixth-most fantasy points per opportunity to wide receivers.
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Zay Flowers
BAL (at CLE)
This offense revolves around Derrick Henry and Zay Flowers. Even with Tyler Huntley under centre, these two willed the team to an overtime victory. Flowers managed to catch eight passes for the second week in a row; however, he only totalled 53 receiving yards. Hopefully we have Lamar Jackson back, providing Flowers with the WR1 potential we know he has. This week, the Ravens face the Browns, who are just above league average in most defensive metrics. It's not the best matchup, but if Lamar is under center, Flowers is a WR1. If we see another week of Tyler Huntley, his target volume should keep him at the bottom of WR2 territory.
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George Pickens
DAL (at GB)
Last week was the monster performance that everyone had been waiting for with George Pickens. CeeDee Lamb getting banged up and a ton of single-high coverage helped facilitate that, though. Pickens has only one other game this season with more than 11 PPR points. Overall, he has a 20.8% target share with 2.06 YPRR, four red zone targets, seven deep targets, and a 24.4% first-read share. The big issue for Pickens this week is that he'll see another secondary that loves to utilize two-high coverage. Green Bay has the fifth-highest rate of two high in the NFL (62.6%). Against two high, Pickens' target per route run rate drops to 15% and his YPRR dips to 1.59. Those aren't great numbers at all. The Packers haven't been a shutdown unit against perimeter wide receivers, so it's possible that Pickens gets a touchdown this week and saves a middling stat line. Green Bay is 16th in yards per target allowed to perimeter wide receivers while also giving up the 11th-most fantasy points per opportunity.
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Parker Washington
JAC (vs . HOU)
Parker Washington is playing with fantasy managers and NFL defenders this season. The last time we had Washington ranked as a WR1 was in a great matchup against the Bengals. He finished that game with one catch for seven yards. Then, in a tougher matchup against the Eagles, he exploded for 124 yards and two scores. Washington's ability to come down with contested catches single handedly kept the Jaguars in this game, ultimately leading to a miraculous win. This week, they stay in London to face the Texans. The Texans defense has not been as advertised this season; however, they are still allowing the fifth-fewest fantasy points to the receiver position. That said, we've seen plenty to keep Washington in the low-end WR1 conversation regardless of matchup.
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Tetairoa McMillan
CAR (at PHI)
Tetairoa McMillan is the WR10 in fantasy points per game with a 22.7% target share, 2.41 YPRR, a 31.6% first-read share, five red zone targets, and six deep targets. McMillan has been fantastic. Bryce Young will continue to lean on him this week, so the target volume should be there. The matchup is quite tough, so don't expect a ceiling performance from McMillan, though. Philly has allowed the tenth-fewest yards per target and the seventh-fewest fantasy points per opportunity to perimeter wide receivers.
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Jalen Coker
CAR (at PHI)
Jalen Coker will be back this week. He practiced in full all week and doesn't have an injury designation for Week 6. In Weeks 1-2, as a full-time player, Coker was the WR6 in fantasy points per game. In those games, Coker had a 24.3% target share, 3.00 YPRR, five red zone targets, four deep targets, and a 29.5% first-read share. Coker should compete with Tetairoa McMillan for the team lead in targets this week, but it's not a cakewalk matchup. Philly has allowed the tenth-fewest yards per target and the seventh-fewest fantasy points per opportunity to perimeter wide receivers. Coker could still finish the week as a WR2/3 based on volume alone.
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Michael Wilson
ARI (at LAR)
Michael Wilson had a surprising down week in Week 5, but he is still a top-24 fantasy wide receiver (WR24 in fantasy points per game). Wilson has a 24% target share with 1.47 YPRR, eight red zone targets, a 29.9% first-read share, and seven deep targets. Wilson should see a boatload of volume again this week, but I'm not expecting a ton of efficiency. The Rams have held perimeter wide receivers to the sixth-fewest yards per target and the third-fewest fantasy points per game. It's also possible that Trent McDuffie follows Wilson this week. McDuffie followed Malik Nabers and Dontayvion Wicks on 51.6-75% of their routes, holding them to a combined four targets and seven receiving yards in his coverage.
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Denzel Boston
CLE (vs . BAL)
Denzel Boston is the WR22 in fantasy points per game. Among 111 qualifying receivers, Boston ranks 36th in target share (18.2%), 31st in YPRR (2.10), and 46th in first-read share (21.2%). Boston has four red zone targets and a whopping nine deep targets. This week, Boston faces a Baltimore secondary that has utilized two high at the fourth-highest rate (63.9%). Against two high, Boston has led the team with a 22% target-per-route run rate with 4.04 YPRR. Boston is a solid flex/WR3 again this week. Baltimore has allowed the tenth-most yards per target to perimeter wide receivers while ranking 16th in fantasy points per opportunity allowed to the position.
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Luther Burden III
CHI (at ATL)
The Bears' passing attack has been a damn nightmare to project weekly, but here it goes. Luther Burden is the WR29 in fantasy points per game with one week inside the top 15 (WR13). Burden has a 20.3% target share with 1.91 YPRR, eight red zone targets, two deep targets, and a 25.2% first-read share. This week, he faces an Atlanta secondary that has the fourth-highest single high rate (64%). Against single high, Burden has led the way with a 30% target per route run rate and 2.40 YPRR. Burden should lead the passing attack this week. Atlanta has held slot receivers to the fourth-fewest yards per target and the second-fewest fantasy points per opportunity, but Burden can overcome a tough matchup if Ben Johnson runs the passing attack through him this week.
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Josh Downs
IND (vs . TEN)
Daniel Jones has crushed Josh Downs' production for much of this season. He has failed to cross 50 receiving yards in three of his five games. Downs is the WR47 in fantasy points per game with an 18.8% target share, 1.54 YPRR, four red zone targets, six deep targets, and a 24.2% first-read share. If Jones can get his act together, Downs could have a bounce-back game this week, though. Tennessee has allowed the second-most yards per target and fantasy points per opportunity to slot receivers.
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DK Metcalf
PIT (at TB)
DK Metcalf is the WR40 in fantasy points per game, with only one game this season with more than 15 PPR points. Metcalf has a 19.9% target share with 1.18 YPRR, one red zone target, ten deep targets, and a 28.2% first-read share. This could be a decent bounce-back spot for Metcalf. Tampa Bay's love of single high should help him. Tampa Bay has the second-highest single-high rate in the NFL (65.2%). Since 2025, against single-high, Metcalf's target-per-route run rate has increased from 18% to 25%, and his YPRR has jumped from 1.48 to 1.98. Tampa Bay is 15th in yards per target allowed to perimeter wide receivers, while they have given up the 13th-most fantasy points per opportunity to the position.
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Carnell Tate
TEN (at IND)
After last week's disappointing game, Carnell Tate is the WR37 in fantasy points per game. Tate's struggles this season haven't really been related to Tate but more so to Cam Ward. Tate's catchable target rate (75.7%) is 65th among 94 qualifying receivers. Tate has a 23.9% target share with 1.94 YPRR, one red zone target, five deep targets, and a 32.3% first-read share. Tate has had a wonderful market share of the Titans' passing attack. Tate is a flex with a tough matchup this week. Indy has held perimeter wide receivers to the fourth-fewest yards per target and the third-fewest fantasy points per opportunity.
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Terry McLaurin
WAS (at SF)
Last week, Terry McLaurin was still dealing with a hammy issue, but he had a 70.3% route share, a 16% target share, 62 receiving yards (2.38 YPRR), and a 22.2% first-read share. As long as he didn't pick up any new injuries or aggravate his hammy last week, I expect his playing time to increase this week. Overall, McLaurin is the WR33 in fantasy points per game with a 20.8% target share, 1.61 YPRR, three red zone targets, four deep targets, and a 27.9% first-read share. McLaurin should see plenty of target volume this week, as I expect the Commanders to be trailing. The 49ers are 17th in receiving fantasy points per game allowed to perimeter wide receivers while also sitting at 16th in fantasy points per game given up to the position.
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Jaylen Waddle
DEN (vs . SEA)
Jaylen Waddle is the WR40 in fantasy points per game, suffering through wretched quarterback play and a broken offense. Waddle has two top-36 finishes in weekly scoring (WR9, WR25). Bo Nix has capsized this entire offense. Sean Payton. Davis Webb. It doesn't matter who is calling the offensive plays in Denver until Nix can turn in even league-average quarterback play on a weekly basis. Waddle has a 17.9% target share with 1.57 YPRR, two red zone targets, four deep targets, and a 27.3% first-read share. Waddle is a middling flex again this week. Seattle has limited perimeter wide receivers to the 13th-fewest yards per target and the tenth-fewest receiving fantasy points per game.
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Devaughn Vele
NO (at NYG)
Devaughn Vele's volume-based flex appeal fell apart last week as the Saints couldn't get anything going against Minny's suffocating defense. Despite that, Vele remains the WR26 in fantasy points per game. Vele has a 17.1% target share with 1.27 YPRR, five red zone targets, six deep targets, and a 22.1% first-read share. Vele could again get by with volume this week, but the matchup isn't great. New York has held slot receivers to the 11th-fewest yards per target and the seventh-fewest fantasy points per opportunity.
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Rome Odunze
CHI (at ATL)
Rome Odunze is the WR57 in fantasy points per game, with one week inside the top-24 receivers in weekly scoring (WR21). Odunze has a 16.9% target share with 1.76 YPRR, four red zone targets, seven deep targets, and a 19.6% first-read share. This week, he faces an Atlanta secondary that has the fourth-highest single high rate (64%). Against single high, Odunze has seen his target per route run rate increase from 18% to 19%, but his YPRR slightly fall from 1.83 to 1.69. Odunze could have a strong game this week against a Falcons secondary that has allowed the 12th-most yards per target and the fourth-most receiving fantasy points per game to perimeter wide receivers.
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Xavier Worthy
KC (vs . LAC)
Xavier Worthy is having another forgettable season as the WR58 in fantasy points per game. Worthy has a 17.2% target share with 1.16 YPRR, four red zone targets, four deep targets, and a 22.5% first-read share. He offers some flex appeal this week against a secondary that has allowed the eighth-most yards per target and the fourth-most fantasy points per opportunity to perimeter wide receivers.
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Wan'Dale Robinson
TEN (at IND)
Wan'Dale Robinson is the WR35 in fantasy points per game with a 19.4% target share, 1.32 YPRR, four red zone targets, two deep targets, and a 24.2% first-read share. Robinson has been living off cheap PPR volume with at least five receptions in three games this season (two scores). He's a decent flex option again this week against an Indy secondary that has bled out production to slot receivers. Indy has allowed the third-most yards per target and the ninth-most fantasy points per opportunity to the position.
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Germie Bernard
PIT (at TB)
Last week, with Roman Wilson getting hurt, Germie Bernard stepped up with a 78.8% route share (65.4% slot rate), 25.8% target share, 80 receiving yards (3.08 YPRR), one red zone target, and a 15% first-read share. Bernard is a viable flex this week, but the matchup is tougher, and the coverage structure isn't really in his favor. Tampa Bay has the second-highest single-high rate in the NFL (65.2%). Against single-high, Bernard has seen his target-per-route run rate stay consistent at 21%, but his YPRR has dropped from 1.97 (against two high) to 1.26. Tampa Bay has allowed the 13th-fewest yards per target and the ninth-fewest fantasy points per opportunity to slot receivers.
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Tre Tucker
LV (vs . BUF)
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Emeka Egbuka
TB (vs . PIT)
In Jalon Daniels' two starts, Emeka Egbuka has finished as the WR81 and WR15 in weekly scoring. The top-24 finish he can thank to a rushing score. Over the last two weeks, he has had a 25% target share with 0.89 YPRR, a 7.23 aDOT, three red zone targets, two deep targets, and a 32.4% first-read share. Egbuka is best viewed as a volume-driven WR3/flex. Pittsburgh hasn't been kind to perimeter wide receivers, giving up the eighth-fewest fantasy points per opportunity while ranking 15th in yards per target.
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DJ Moore
BUF (at LV)
DJ Moore missed last week's game with a shoulder injury. Moore didn't practice all week until logging a limited session on Friday. He has been listed as questionable. I lean toward Moore missing this week, but let's explore the outlook for Moore if he does suit up. In Moore's two full games played, he has had a 30.9% target share, 3.63 YPRR, two red zone targets, four deep targets, and a 33.3% first-read share. In those two games, he was the WR9 and WR30 in weekly scoring. If Moore is a full go this week, he should post a nice stat line against a Raiders secondary that has allowed the seventh-most yards per target to perimeter wide receivers while ranking 15th in fantasy points per opportunity.
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Ladd McConkey
LAC (at KC)
Ladd McConkey was "active" last week, but he essentially wasn't. He opened this week with a limited practice (foot). I'm expecting him to be out this week, but I'll update his outlook on Friday.
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Romeo Doubs
NE (vs . NYJ)
Well, last week was frustrating. With Mack Holins out and a perfect schematic matchup for Doubs, I expected him to crush. Then I got to see Drake Maye light up the Raiders' secondary and Doubs lose his invitation to the passing attack party. Last week, Doubs led the team with a 94.2% route share, but he had only an 8.8% target share and 12.5% first-read share. UGH! Overall, he is the WR37 in fantasy points per game with a 14% target share, 1.59 YPRR, five red zone targets, six deep targets, and a 15.5% first-read share. With Drake Maye getting back to his spread-the-wealth ways of last year, Doubs will continue to be volatile. This is another strong schematic matchup for Doubs, but as we saw last week, we'll have to collectively hold our breath if it turns into fantasy points. The Jets have the ninth-highest two-high rate (57.2%). Against two high, Doubs has only a 15% target per route run rate, but he also has seen his yards per route run jump from 0.52 (vs. single high) to 2.59. I will say the Raiders did flip their coverage usage on its head last week, as they ran with single high for 55.3% of their defensive snaps last week, so this easily could explain the lack of Doubs' involvement last week. The Jets are a tougher matchup for perimeter wide receivers, allowing the eighth-fewest yards per target and the 12th-fewest fantasy points per opportunity to the position. If the coverage structure holds, though, Doubs could be a solid flex play.
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Keenan Allen
IND (vs . TEN)
Keenan Allen has also had an up-and-down season tied to Daniel Jones as the WR41 in fantasy points per game. Allen has a 19.7% target share with 1.41 YPRR, four red zone targets, zero deep targets, and a 23.1% first-read share. Allen has surpassed 50 receiving yards only once in four games this season. Allen is a viable flex option this week, matching up against a Titans secondary that has allowed the sixth-most yards per target and the tenth-most fantasy points per opportunity to perimeter wide receivers.
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Khalil Shakir
BUF (at LV)
Khalil Shakir has been a forgotten asset at times in the Buffalo passing attack, with only two games with more than 10 PPR points. Shakir has an 18.8% target share with 2.37 YPRR, five red zone targets, two deep targets, and a 23.4% first-read share. From his usage metrics, you'd expect a more productive player who is putting up solid stat lines weekly, but it hasn't been the case. It's worthy noting that Shakir has eclipsed 80 receiving yards in each of the last two games, so maybe I'm overselling his lack of involvement. Shakir could post an eye-opening stat line this week. The Raiders have been incredibly weak against slot receivers, giving up the fifth-most yards per target and the eighth-most fantasy points per opportunity to the position.
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38.
Jakobi Meyers
JAC (vs . HOU)
Jakobi Meyers is the WR46 in fantasy points per game with two top-36 weekly finishes among receivers (WR28, WR17). Meyers has a 12.6% target share with 1.66 YPRR, four red zone targets, one deep target, and a 15.8% first-read share. Meyers is facing a Texans' pass defense that has the ninth-highest single high rate (56.5%). Against single high, Meyers has only a 10% TPRR with 1.63 YPRR. Meyers is fifth on the team in TPRR against single high, so I wouldn't be surprised if his volume isn't massive this week unless the Jags change up the game plan. Meyers could make the most of his target volume this week, though, as Houston has allowed the third-most yards per target and fantasy points per opportunity to perimeter wide receivers.
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DeVonta Smith
PHI (vs . CAR)
DeVonta Smith will be back this week (hamstring/toe). I wasn't expecting Smith to make his return this week, but it's a welcome return for an ailing Philly team. Smith didn't practice on Wednesday this week, but he upgraded from a limited session on Thursday to a full practice on Friday. He doesn't carry an injury designation into Week 6. In Weeks 1-3, Smith was the WR13 in fantasy points per game. He had a 29.5% target share with 2.42 YPRR, two red zone targets, five deep targets, and a 39.3% first-read share. This week, he'll face a Carolina secondary that has utilized the eighth-highest rate of single-high (57.7%). In Weeks 1-3, against single-high, Smith had an outstanding 31% TPRR and 3.43 YPRR. If Tanner McKee can get him catchable targets this week, Smith could feast. Since Week 4, Carolina has allowed the third-most yards per target and the fourth-most fantasy points per opportunity to perimeter wide receivers.
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Dontayvion Wicks
PHI (vs . CAR)
In Weeks 1-3, with DeVonta Smith in the lineup, Dontayvion Wicks was the WR32 in fantasy points per game. In those games, Wicks had a 17% target share with 2.27 YPRR, four red zone targets, four deep targets, and a 23.2% first-read share. This week, he'll face a Carolina secondary that has utilized the eighth-highest rate of single-high (57.7%). In Weeks 1-3, against single-high, Wicks had only a 16% TPRR and 1.35 YPRR, with DeVonta Smith leading the way as Philly's single-high go-to. Wicks might not have a monster stat line this week, but he is still a viable flex against a secondary that, since Week 4, has allowed the third-most yards per target and the fourth-most fantasy points per opportunity to perimeter wide receivers. Tanner McKee can only support so many weapons as a passer. At best, Wicks is likely the third option in the passing attack behind Smith and Dallas Goedert.
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Ryan Flournoy
DAL (at GB)
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Courtland Sutton
DEN (vs . SEA)
Courtland Sutton is the WR83 in fantasy points per game. Sutton doesn't have a game this season with at least double-digit PPR points. Yes, it has been that bad for Sutton. Bo Nix is the iceberg, and the Broncos offense is the Titanic. Sutton has only a 14.2% target share with 0.78 YPRR, six red zone targets, three deep targets, and a 22.7% first-read share. Sit Sutton again this week. Seattle has limited perimeter wide receivers to the 13th-fewest yards per target and the tenth-fewest receiving fantasy points per game.
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Kendrick Bourne
ARI (at LAR)
Last week, without Marvin Harrison Jr. in the lineup, Kendrick Bourne had a 14.6% target share, 70 receiving yards (2.19 YPRR), one red zone target, one deep target, and a 19.4% first-read share (second on the team). Bourne has a nice matchup this week, making him flex-viable. Bourne could see a bump in usage again this week if Trent McDuffie is in Michael Wilson's back pocket. With consideration to the matchup, this could elevate Bourne. The Rams have been giving to slot receivers, allowing the second-most receiving touchdowns (tied) and the fourth-most fantasy points per opportunity to the position. The Rams are also 16th in yards per target allowed to the slot.
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44.
Keon Coleman
BUF (at LV)
Keon Coleman, aka the Rashod Bateman of Buffalo, is only a strong flex if DJ Moore is out this week. He is essentially DJ Moore's handcuff. If Moore misses this week, Coleman could see a ton of work, but if Moore is active, I'm not really excited to put him in a flex spot in a lineup. In Weeks 1 & 3, with Moore playing a full-time role, Coleman has had only a 5.5% target share and 7.4% first-read share. He wasn't a big part of the offense at all. In Weeks 2 & 4, with Moore dinged up, Coleman had a 20.3% target share with 3.58 YPRR, two red zone targets, one deep target, and a 29.7% first-read share. Last week, Coleman wasn't heavily featured, though. He only had a 10.5% target share with one reception and seven receiving yards. In that game, Coleman had one red zone target and a score while also drawing a deep target. He had only a 7.7% first-read share. If Moore misses this week, Coleman could eat against a beatable Raiders secondary that has allowed the seventh-most yards per target to perimeter wide receivers while ranking 15th in fantasy points per opportunity.
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45.
Chris Godwin Jr.
TB (vs . PIT)
In Jalon Daniels' two starts, Chris Godwin has had a 19.2% target share, 1.26 YPRR (68 receiving yards total), one red zone target, and a 21.6% first-read share. In those two games, he finished as the WR47 and WR58 in weekly scoring. Godwin is best left on the bench this week. Pittsburgh is 15th in yards per target allowed to slot receivers while giving up the sixth-fewest fantasy points per opportunity to the position.
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46.
Kalif Raymond
CHI (at ATL)
After seeing his snap and route share dip in Week 4, Kalif Raymond rebounded in Week 5 with a 67.6% snap share and 57.4% route share. The Bears could make him a big part of the game plan again this week. Raymond has a 22% TPRR, 1.90 YPRR, four red zone targets, two deep targets, and a 16.8% first-read share. Raymond could be utilized more this week because of the coverage structure. This week, he faces an Atlanta secondary that has the fourth-highest single high rate (64%). Against single-high, Raymond is second on the team with a 24% TPRR and 2.37 YPRR. Raymond could be a nice sneaky flex this week. The Falcons secondary has allowed the 12th-most yards per target and the fourth-most receiving fantasy points per game to perimeter wide receivers.
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47.
A.J. Brown
NE (vs . NYJ)
AJ Brown returned to practice this week (ankle). He managed limited practices all week and has been listed as questionable. It looks like Brown will be activated and play this week. He comes with a wide range of outcomes this week. After this week's game, New England has a short week facing the Bears next week on Thursday. It's possible Brown is active for this game, but it is also possible that he is a limited-snap player. During his LIMITED Pats tenure, Brown has had a 29% TPRR and 1.86 YPRR. I'm not saying that he can't get it done for fantasy this week on a limited-snap basis, but it caps his ceiling and lowers his floor. The Jets are also a tougher matchup for perimeter wide receivers, allowing the eighth-fewest yards per target and the 12th-fewest fantasy points per opportunity to the position. Brown could post WR2/3 numbers this week if he gets into the end zone and the Pats make it a point to get him involved, but he also could be a dud.
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48.
DeMario Douglas
NE (vs . NYJ)
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49.
Makai Lemon
PHI (vs . CAR)
Over the last two weeks, Makai Lemon has had a 17.9% target share, 1.13 YPRR, zero red zone targets, zero deep targets, and a 25% first-read share. He has managed a grand total of 15 PPR points. Lemon has struggled to get on track this season despite the increasing number of opportunities. I don't think this is the week he gets it going. Carolina has limited slot receivers to the fifth-fewest yards per target and the 12th-fewest fantasy points per opportunity.
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50.
Antonio Williams
WAS (at SF)
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51.
Brandin Cooks
SF (vs . WAS)
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52.
Rashid Shaheed
SEA (at DEN)
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53.
Jaylin Noel
HOU (at JAC)
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54.
Brian Thomas Jr.
JAC (vs . HOU)
Brian Thomas Jr. isn't a viable fantasy option. Over the last two weeks, he has been a part-time player with only a 50% route share and 8.1% target share. Even when he has been on the field, Thomas Jr. hasn't been involved in the passing game, with only a 13% target-per-route run rate, 0.44 YPRR, and a 9.3% first-read share. Sit Thomas Jr.
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55.
Rashod Bateman
BAL (at CLE)
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56.
Malachi Fields
NYG (vs . NO)
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57.
KC Concepcion Jr.
CLE (vs . BAL)
KC Concepcion has cleared the concussion protocol and doesn't carry an injury designation into this game. Concepcion doesn't have a top-36 finish yet this season in weekly scoring, as the WR74 in fantasy points per game. He has an 18.2% target share with 1.24 YPRR (4.85 aDOT), three red zone targets, two deep targets, and a 25.3% first-read share. Concepcion has been the underneath option for Cleveland while also seeing a 29.6% designed target rate. This is low-key a nice matchup for Concepcion. Baltimore has allowed the ninth-most yards per target and the 12th-most fantasy points per opportunity to slot receivers. Baltimore has also given up the third-highest missed tackle rate to opposing wide receivers and tight ends while ranking 15th in YAC per reception against those positions. Concepcion could have his best game of the season this week.
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58.
Cooper Kupp
SEA (at DEN)
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59.
Laquon Treadwell
IND (vs . TEN)
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60.
Kayshon Boutte
HOU (at JAC)
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61.
Jahan Dotson
ATL (vs . CHI)
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62.
Marvin Harrison Jr.
HOU (at JAC)
Marvin Harrison Jr. could see a career rebirth in Houston, but I'm not expecting that to begin in Week 6. Harrison Jr. has to get some practice reps with CJ Stroud and learn Houston's playbook. While he easily could be active this week with a small package of plays, it's impossible to feel good about plugging him into a fantasy lineup for Week 6.
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63.
Efton Chism III
NE (vs . NYJ)
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64.
Jerry Jeudy
CLE (vs . BAL)
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65.
Xavier Hutchinson
HOU (at JAC)
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66.
Isaiah Williams
NYJ (at NE)
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67.
Darius Cooper
PHI (vs . CAR)
Over the last two games, Darius Cooper has been a godsend for deep league fantasy managers as the WR13 and WR18 in weekly scoring. He has had a 14.9% target share, 1.70 YPRR, three red zone targets, three deep targets, and a 15.9% first-read share. He could excel again this week. This week, he'll face a Carolina secondary that has utilized the eighth-highest rate of single-high (57.7%). Since Week 4, against single-high, Cooper has had a 20% target-per-route run rate and 3.13 YPRR. Cooper should be heavily involved in the game plan for Philly this week. Since Week 4, Carolina has allowed the third-most yards per target and the fourth-most fantasy points per opportunity to perimeter wide receivers. Tanner McKee adds another layer of volatility to his projection, but the upside is still there this week with consideration of the matchup.
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68.
Cody White
LV (vs . BUF)
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69.
Jalen Royals
KC (vs . LAC)
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70.
Quentin Johnston
LAC (at KC)
Quentin Johnston missed last week's game with a chest injury. He opened this week with a limited practice. I'll update his outlook on Friday.
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71.
Josh Cameron
JAC (vs . HOU)
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72.
Treylon Burks
WAS (at SF)
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73.
Kyle Williams
NE (vs . NYJ)
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74.
Isaiah Bond
CLE (vs . BAL)
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75.
Cyrus Allen
KC (vs . LAC)
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76.
Bryce Lance
NO (at NYG)
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77.
Darnell Mooney
NYG (vs . NO)
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78.
Stefon Diggs
WAS (at SF)
Stefon Diggs missed last week's game with a hamstring injury. Diggs managed limited practice sessions on Friday and Saturday of this week and has been listed as questionable for this week. I'm expecting him to suit up for Week 6. Diggs is the WR23 in fantasy points per game with a 21.9% target share, 1.65 YPRR, four red zone targets, four deep targets, and a 26.9% first-read share. Diggs is a solid flex this week against a 49ers secondary that has allowed the tenth-most yards per target to slot receivers while ranking 15th in fantasy points per opportunity allowed to the position.
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79.
Tim Patrick
NYJ (at NE)
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80.
Jalen Brooks
ARI (at LAR)
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81.
Troy Franklin
DEN (vs . SEA)
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82.
John Metchie III
CAR (at PHI)
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83.
Ted Hurst III
TB (vs . PIT)
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84.
Elic Ayomanor
TEN (at IND)
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85.
Jalen Nailor
LV (vs . BUF)
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86.
Calvin Ridley
TEN (at IND)
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87.
Bo Melton
GB (vs . DAL)
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88.
Devontez Walker
BAL (at CLE)
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89.
Brycen Tremayne
CAR (at PHI)
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90.
Jacob Cowing
SF (vs . WAS)
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91.
Marvin Mims Jr.
DEN (vs . SEA)
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92.
Tez Johnson
TB (vs . PIT)
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93.
Olamide Zaccheaus
ATL (vs . CHI)
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94.
Zachariah Branch
ATL (vs . CHI)
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95.
Dyami Brown
WAS (at SF)
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96.
KaVontae Turpin
DAL (at GB)
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97.
Jordan Watkins
SF (vs . WAS)
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98.
Tutu Atwell
LAR (vs . ARI)
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99.
Chimere Dike
TEN (at IND)
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100.
Tory Horton
SEA (at DEN)
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101.
Malik Benson
LV (vs . BUF)
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102.
Konata Mumpfield
LAR (vs . ARI)
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103.
Reggie Virgil
ARI (at LAR)
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104.
Theo Wease Jr.
LAC (at KC)
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105.
Zavion Thomas
CHI (at ATL)
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106.
Omar Cooper Jr.
NYJ (at NE)
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107.
J. Michael Sturdivant
GB (vs . DAL)
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108.
Marquez Valdes-Scantling
FA (BYE)
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109.
Travis Hunter
JAC (vs . HOU)
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110.
Ja'Kobi Lane
BAL (at CLE)
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111.
Jordan Whittington
LAR (vs . ARI)
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112.
Skyler Bell
BUF (at LV)
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113.
Lil'Jordan Humphrey
DEN (vs . SEA)
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114.
Deion Burks
IND (vs . TEN)
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115.
Brandon Smith
PIT (at TB)
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116.
Joshua Palmer
BUF (at LV)
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117.
Dareke Young
LV (vs . BUF)
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118.
Jonathan Mingo
DAL (at GB)
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119.
Savion Williams
GB (vs . DAL)
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120.
Justin Watson
KC (vs . LAC)
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121.
Brenen Thompson
LAC (at KC)
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122.
KeAndre Lambert-Smith
LAC (at KC)
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123.
Darius Slayton
FA (BYE)
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124.
Elijah Sarratt
BAL (at CLE)
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125.
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine
IND (vs . TEN)
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126.
Jahdae Walker
CHI (at ATL)
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127.
Nikko Remigio
KC (vs . LAC)
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128.
Chris Blair
ATL (vs . CHI)
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129.
Chris Moore
BAL (at CLE)
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130.
Malachi Corley
CLE (vs . BAL)
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131.
Anthony Gould
IND (vs . TEN)
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132.
Derius Davis
LAC (at KC)
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133.
Kaden Wetjen
PIT (at TB)
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134.
Barion Brown
NO (at NYG)
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135.
Elijah Moore
PHI (vs . CAR)
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136.
Malik McClain
NYJ (at NE)
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137.
Charlie Jones
NYG (vs . NO)
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138.
Hollywood Brown
PHI (vs . CAR)
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139.
Kameron Johnson
TB (vs . PIT)
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140.
LaJohntay Wester
BAL (at CLE)
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141.
Cedric Tillman
NO (at NYG)
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142.
Deven Thompkins
LV (vs . BUF)
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143.
Greg Dortch
BUF (at LV)
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144.
Simi Fehoko
ARI (at LAR)
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145.
David Moore
CAR (at PHI)
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146.
Kevin Austin Jr.
NO (at NYG)
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147.
Brandon Johnson
PIT (at TB)
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148.
Malik Turner
SF (vs . WAS)
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149.
Andrew Armstrong
KC (vs . LAC)
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150.
Rashee Rice
KC (vs . LAC)
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151.
Luke McCaffrey
WAS (at SF)
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152.
Van Jefferson
WAS (at SF)
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153.
Xavier Smith
SF (vs . WAS)
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154.
Britain Covey
PHI (vs . CAR)
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155.
Dalen Cambre
NYG (vs . NO)
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156.
Skyy Moore
GB (vs . DAL)
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157.
KhaDarel Hodge
FA (BYE)
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158.
Devin Duvernay
ARI (at LAR)
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159.
Lewis Bond
HOU (at JAC)
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160.
Ja'seem Reed
CAR (at PHI)
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161.
Velus Jones Jr.
SEA (at DEN)
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162.
Odell Beckham Jr.
MIN (BYE)
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163.
Sterling Shepard
NYJ (at NE)
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164.
Trent Sherfield Sr.
BUF (at LV)
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165.
Tylan Wallace
CLE (vs . BAL)
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166.
Ashton Dulin
IND (vs . TEN)
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167.
Alex Bachman
LAR (vs . ARI)
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168.
David Sills V
TB (vs . PIT)
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169.
Dont'e Thornton Jr.
LV (vs . BUF)
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170.
Irvin Charles
SEA (at DEN)
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171.
Camden Brown
DAL (at GB)
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172.
CJ Daniels
LAR (vs . ARI)
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173.
CJ Williams
JAC (vs . HOU)
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