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Sun Oct 11 201521:04Graham had three catches on five targets for 30 yards Sunday aga...Jimmy GrahamTESaintsFree Agent
Graham had three catches on five targets for 30 yards Sunday against the Bengals.
The Seahawks' offensive line continues to struggle, which doesn't give Graham much time to get open on plays when he's running routes. He scored touchdowns in Weeks 1 and 3, but he's failed to reach even 35 passing yards in the other three games. He continues to have elite receiving skills, but quarterback Russell Wilson spreads the ball around enough that it makes it very tough to project when Graham could break out. Up next is a Week 6 home game against Carolina.
Sun Oct 11 201521:02Baldwin had three catches on three targets for 70 yards Sunday a...Doug BaldwinWRSeahawksFree Agent
Baldwin had three catches on three targets for 70 yards Sunday against the Bengals.
After catching 14 passes in the first two games of the season, Baldwin has grabbed exactly three in each of the last three, with Sunday's 70 yards the highest total over that span. The Seahawks' passing game is struggling thanks to poor offensive line play, which doesn't give Baldwin much time to get open. In addition, quarterback Russell Wilson spreads his targets around, leaving Baldwin with a relatively low opportunity for a breakout.
Sun Oct 11 201521:02Gronkowski caught 4-of-5 targets for 67 yards in Sunday's 30-6 w...Rob GronkowskiTEPatriotsFree Agent
Gronkowski caught 4-of-5 targets for 67 yards in Sunday's 30-6 win at Dallas.
Gronkowski was shadowed for most of the game by the athletic Byron Jones, and the rookie DB did a good job early, holding him to one catch for six yards. It was a little different in the second half, however, as Gronkowski made some nice grabs, including a 33-yard catch in the third quarter. Unfortunately, he didn't see any looks around the goal line, but it was still a solid game for the All-Pro tight end. Next week, he and the Pats will play at Indianapolis, which allowed him to score in both meetings last season.
Sun Oct 11 201521:01Cobb snagged three passes for 23 yards on six targets in Sunday'...Randall CobbWRPackersFree Agent
Cobb snagged three passes for 23 yards on six targets in Sunday's win over St. Louis.
The three catches were Cobb's lowest total since Week 3 of last year and his 27 yards were a three-year low dating back to Week 3 of the 2012 season. In an offense built around Aaron Rodgers spreading it around, Cobb can expect ebbs and flows. In Weeks 1, 4 and 5, Cobb combined for 13 receptions for just 105 yards and a score. In Weeks 2 and 3, he had a combined 15 catches for 207 yards and three touchdowns. That kind of volatility in production was not what owners were probably hoping for when they drafted Cobb, betting that he'd be the go-to target in the absence of Jordy Nelson, but he is worth keeping in the lineup as he is capable of shooting off any week. His 42 targets are still 17 more than any other Packer.
Sun Oct 11 201520:59Jackson (ankle) rushed twice for five yards and had three catche...Fred JacksonRBBillsFree Agent
Jackson (ankle) rushed twice for five yards and had three catches on three targets for 29 yards Sunday against the Bengals.
Less than a week removed from suffering a high-ankle sprain, Jackson was back on the field Sunday, though very much in a reserve role behind starter Thomas Rawls, who rushed 23 times for 169 yards and a touchdown. Despite Rawls' huge day, it was Jackson who played the opening drive of overtime, though he ended up with little to show for it. Whether it's Rawls or Marshawn Lynch (hamstring) starting, Jackson will continue to be used sparingly in the rushing game, and the Seahawks' passing attack doesn't lend itself to significant receiving yard totals.
Sun Oct 11 201520:57Wilson completed 15-of-23 passes for 213 yards with one touchdow...Russell WilsonQBSeahawksFree Agent
Wilson completed 15-of-23 passes for 213 yards with one touchdown and one interception Sunday against the Bengals. He also rushed three times for 21 yards.
The Seahawks' offensive line continues to struggle giving Wilson enough time to throw, and he was sacked four times for a loss of 16 yards in addition to the relatively modest rushing total. He connected with six different receivers, though none caught more than three passes. Wilson has now finished with a single passing touchdown in four of five games this season, and he has yet to score one on the ground despite rushing for 198 yards. Up next in Week 6 is the Panthers at home.
Sun Oct 11 201520:53Brady completed 20-of-27 passes for 275 yards and two touchdowns...Tom BradyQBPatriotsFree Agent
Brady completed 20-of-27 passes for 275 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 30-6 win at Dallas. He also scored on a one-yard touchdown.
Brady was under a lot of pressure in the first half, taking four sacks, but turned it on over the final 30 minutes, tossing touchdown passes to Dion Lewis and Julian Edelman. He took a wicked shot in the back from Greg Hardy on the TD pass to Edelman, but did not miss any snaps. Expect Brady to be fired up next week at Indianapolis, after last season's playoff win against the Colts that caused so much controversy in the offseason.
Sun Oct 11 201520:45Weeden completed 26-of-39 passes for 188 yards with no touchdown...Brandon WeedenQBBrownsFree Agent
Weeden completed 26-of-39 passes for 188 yards with no touchdowns and an interception in Sunday's 30-6 loss to New England. He had three carries for 18 yards.
Weeden looked shaky throughout, and had a tough time sustaining drives. Even in garbage time, he couldn't lead the Cowboys to a touchdown, misfiring to an open Terrance Williams in the end zone from close range on the their last offensive snap of the game. Dallas has a bye next week, so keep an eye on things, as the team could turn to veteran QB Matt Cassel in Week 7.
Sun Oct 11 201520:40Witten caught 5-of-6 targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 30-6 loss ...Jason WittenTECowboysFree Agent
Witten caught 5-of-6 targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 30-6 loss to New England. He also lost a fumble.
The Patriots seemed intent on shutting down Witten, holding him without a catch in the first half. He made a few plays in the second half, but QB Brandon Weeden had a tough time moving the ball for most of the game, so that didn't help Witten's cause. He's averaging exactly five catches per game since Tony Romo went down with a collarbone injury in Week 2, but he hasn't scored during that span. In any event, make sure Witten is on our bench next week, as the Cowboys will have their bye.
Sun Oct 11 201520:38Green had six catches on eight targets for 78 yards Sunday again...A.J. GreenWRBengalsFree Agent
Green had six catches on eight targets for 78 yards Sunday against Seattle.
Tight end Tyler Eifert was the big receiving target for quarterback Andy Dalton on Sunday, catching eight passes on 12 targets for 90 yards and two touchdowns, with Green finishing with the same number of targets as Marvin Jones and Giovani Bernard. Aside from his 10-catch, 227-yard, two-touchdown performance in Week 3 against Baltimore, Green has failed to reach the 85-yard mark this season while scoring only one other touchdown. Up next is a trip to Buffalo in Week 6 before the Bengals' Week 7 bye.
Sun Oct 11 201520:36Rodgers completed 19-of-30 passes for 241 yards, two touchdowns ...Aaron RodgersQBPackersFree Agent
Rodgers completed 19-of-30 passes for 241 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in Sunday's win over the Rams. He added 39 yards on the ground, but lost a fumble.
The talk in Green Bay is how Rodgers had his first interception at home since 2012. Perhaps more amazingly, Sunday was his first three-turnover game since Week 9 of the 2009 season. All Sunday's, by his standards, rough outing against a very good Rams defense proves is that Rodgers is human. He still ranks first in the league in touchdown passes and second in passer rating.
Sun Oct 11 201520:29McFadden had just five carries for 16 yards in Sunday's loss to ...Darren McFaddenRBRaidersFree Agent
McFadden had just five carries for 16 yards in Sunday's loss to New England, but caught 9-of-10 targets for 62 yards.
McFadden was bottled up as a runner, but was able to shake free a bit on check downs from QB Brandon Weeden. Meanwhile, starter Joseph Randle had 15 carries for 60 yards and caught 4-of-4 targets for just 13 yards. Youngster Christine Michael ran only one time for six yards, although it wouldn't be surprising to see him get more work, at the expense of Randle, over the next few weeks. The season-ending injury to Lance Dunbar (knee) has opened up more playing time for McFadden, but for now, it's not an ideal situation, especially with an offense that is missing major pieces (Tony Romo (shoulder) and Dez Bryant (foot). Make sure McFadden is on your bench next week, as the Cowboys will have their bye.
Sun Oct 11 201520:23Aiken snatched four passes off of nine targets for 78 yards in S...Kamar AikenWRPatriotsFree Agent
Aiken snatched four passes off of nine targets for 78 yards in Sunday's loss to Cleveland.
After ranking third on the team in targets and receptions through four weeks, Aiken set a career high in targets on Sunday with go-to receiver Steve Smith out of the lineup. Smith is working to return to the lineup in Week 6, which should limit Aiken's opportunities but not necessarily his production. Aiken has a pair of five-catch games this season with Smith lined up on the other side of the field and had his highest yardage total, 89, in Week 2. Though he may see fewer passes come his way with Smith in the lineup, he may be able to do more with them with defenses shifting coverage toward Smith and potentially giving Aiken one-on-one matchups.
Sun Oct 11 201520:08Johnson had 11 carries for 103 yards in Sunday's 42-17 win at De...Chris JohnsonRBTitansFree Agent
Johnson had 11 carries for 103 yards in Sunday's 42-17 win at Detroit. He did not score a touchdown, and wasn't targeted in the passing game.
Johnson had several big runs, including a 40-yard scamper in the first half that he nearly scored on. He likely would have had a much bigger game if not for the lopsided score, and the fact that rookie David Johnson vultured two short touchdowns. After struggling over the first two games of the season, the veteran Johnson has been fantastic in the last three, averaging better than six yards per carry. He appears to look as quick and fast as he did in his prime, which is surprising, especially considering he looked mediocre with the Jets in 2014. Meanwhile, Andre Ellington (knee) returned from a three-game absence and had only three carries, not seeing his first touch until the second quarter, although he did rip off a 63-yard touchdown run in the fourth period. Ellington is likely to see more work in the near future, but coach Bruce Arians has been happy with Chris Johnson, and should continue to use him a lot. In Week 6, the Cardinals will play the Steelers at Heinz Field.
Sun Oct 11 201520:06Forsett ran for 121 yards and touchdown on 21 carries in Sunday'...Justin ForsettRBTexansFree Agent
Forsett ran for 121 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries in Sunday's loss to Cleveland. He added four catches off of five targets for 49 yards. He suffered an injury to his right leg in the fourth quarter, the Baltimore Sun reports.
Forsett was able to walk off the field, but did not return to play and needs further evaluation before the extent of his injury can be known. Fingers are crossed in Baltimore that his injury won't keep him out of action as he's been one of the few bright spots on a Ravens offense without many weapons. After averaging just 41.3 yards per game during the season's first three weeks, Forsett has dashed for 271 yards in Weeks 4 and 5, averaging 5.6 yards per carry. He also ranks second on the team with 16 catches.
Sun Oct 11 201519:58Fitzgerald caught 5-of-7 targets for 58 yards and touchdown in S...Larry FitzgeraldWRCardinalsFree Agent
Fitzgerald caught 5-of-7 targets for 58 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's blowout win at Detroit.
Fitzgerald was quiet in the first half, but made a couple of nice catches on one drive in the third quarter, which was capped off by his two-yard score. He had seen at least eight targets and recorded a minimum of 87 yards in the first four weeks of the season, but Sunday's game flow did not allow for a monster outing. The remarkable thing about Fitzgerald's early-season success is the number of big plays he's making. In fact, he's already matched last season's mark of 11 catches of 20+ yards, so at this point, he has to once again be considered an elite option, especially with Carson Palmer playing so well. In Week 6, Fitzgerald will take on the Steelers at Heinz Field.
Sun Oct 11 201519:53Flacco completed 19-of-35 passes for 210 yards and touchdown in ...Joe FlaccoQBRavensFree Agent
Flacco completed 19-of-35 passes for 210 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's loss to Cleveland. He added a pair of one-yard scores on the ground.
For some reason or another, Flacco is a common target for the "Is he elite?" questioning. While there is a difference between real and fantasy football, it is clear that Flacco is more fringe starter than golden boy in fantasy right now. At the end of Sunday's game he ranked 11th in the league in yards and had thrown as many touchdowns as picks. In fairness, it is difficult to be great with the dearth of targets at his disposal. Despite missing Sunday's game, Steve Smith still has 20 more targets than any other Ravens receiver and 13 more catches. With such a one-receiver offense currently without that receiver, it may be wise to Flacco on your bench until Smith returns from his back injury.
Sun Oct 11 201519:49Palmer completed 11-of-14 passes for 161 yards and three touchdo...Carson PalmerQBRaidersFree Agent
Palmer completed 11-of-14 passes for 161 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's 42-17 win at Detroit.
Palmer didn't need to do much, as the Cardinals controlled throughout, and he was pulled for backup QB Drew Stanton midway through the fourth quarter with the game in hand. While Palmer had a solid statistical game in Week 4, it wasn't his finest outing, so he rebounded nicely Sunday. He continues to show a great rapport with John Brown and Larry Fitzgerald, as the wideout duo combined to catch 9-of-11 targets for 128 yards and two touchdowns. The veteran QB will play in a tough environment in Week 6 at Pittsburgh, although the Steelers' defense is not as strong as recent seasons.
Sun Oct 11 201519:43Tate caught just 8-of-18 targets for 74 yards in Sunday's 42-17 ...Golden TateWRSeahawksFree Agent
Tate caught just 8-of-18 targets for 74 yards in Sunday's 42-17 loss to Arizona. He also lost a fumble.
Tate saw most of his targets in the second half when backup QB Dan Orlovsky entered the game for an ineffective Matthew Stafford, who threw three interceptions. He's not making many big plays, with just three receptions of 20+ yards on the season, although the entire Lions' offense is struggling. He'll try to bust out next week against Chicago.
Sun Oct 11 201519:40Wright hauled in just 3-of-6 targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 14...Kendall WrightWRTitansFree Agent
Wright hauled in just 3-of-6 targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 14-13 loss to the Bills.
Wright was kept in check throughout much of the contest as the Titans failed to find any rhythm on offense. Per titans beat writer John Glennon, Wright said he bumped both knees and was critical of his lack of involvement in the offense in post-game interviews. While the knee issue doesn't seem serious at all, it's never good to hear players complain about their role to the media. Wright will have a good chance to put the demons from this game behind him when the Titans face the reeling Dolphins in Week 6.
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