Chase Claypool Finishes With 93 Yards
Chase Claypool had an efficient night in a 36-28 loss to the Minnesota Vikings as he caught eight of nine targets for 93 yards on Thursday night. Claypool finished as Pittsburgh's leading receiver on the evening while also adding a two-yard run. While Claypool's final line looks nice, he was also benched briefly during the loss after a series of miscues, including an unnecessary roughness penalty in the first quarter. Later, upon returning, he cost the Steelers valuable time on their final drive by celebrating a first down when the team was out of timeouts. Claypool has put together a string of useful fantasy performances of late, as he has 13 catches for 227 yards over his past three games. He will remain a boom/bust WR3 in Week 15 against the Tennessee Titans.
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Bills Place Chase Claypool On Injured Reserve, Ending His Season
Chase Claypool (toe) on IR, ending his season. Signed to a one-year deal during the offseason, Claypool had previously struggled with the Dolphins and Bears, recording just eight receptions for 77 yards and one touchdown over 12 games. Originally listed as a day-to-day concern, Claypool missed most of training camp due to a toe injury sustained on July 28. Claypool will not play this season unless he secures an injury settlement with the Bills and becomes a free agent. With Claypool sidelined, veteran wide receivers Mack Hollins and Marquez Valdes-Scantling emerge as the top contenders for depth roles in Buffalo's receiving corps.
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Chase Claypool Misses Another Practice On Wednesday
Chase Claypool (toe) did not practice at training camp on Wednesday. It's been over a week now since Claypool was last on the field at camp due to his toe injury. For a declining receiver that was already battling for a roster spot this summer, all of his missed practice time is really bad news. It's a shame, too, as Buffalo has plenty of opportunity at the receiver position in 2024 with Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis, their top two receivers a year ago, no longer in town. The 26-year-old former second-round pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2020 out of Notre Dame is going to need to get back on the field soon to have any shot at winning a 53-man roster spot to begin the regular season. Since going for 860 receiving yards in 2021 in his second season, Claypool has struggled to find a role in the NFL.
Source: The Athletic - Joe Buscaglia
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Source: The Athletic - Joe Buscaglia
Chase Claypool Misses Another Practice
Chase Claypool (toe) remained out of training camp practice on Tuesday. Claypool suffered a minor toe injury in practice on Sunday and has missed the last two days at camp as a result. The 26-year-old is considered day-to-day, so his toe injury shouldn't impact his readiness for the start of the 2024 season. However, Claypool can't really afford to miss any practice time as he tries to win one of the final roster spots this summer. The former second-round pick (49th overall) by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2020 out of Notre Dame is close to being run out of the league after two straight disappointing seasons with the Chicago Bears, Steelers and Dolphins. Last year, he caught just eight of 21 targets for 77 yards and a touchdown in 12 games. The good news for him this year is that the Bills are looking for receivers to step up, but it remains to be seen if he can do so.
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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Source: BuffaloBills.com - Maddy Glab
Chase Claypool Day-To-Day With Toe Injury
Chase Claypool (toe) is dealing with a toe injury, which head coach Sean McDermott described as a day-to-day issue. The Bills signed Claypool to a one-year deal in the offseason after underwhelming performances with the Dolphins and Bears in recent years. Although Claypool suffered the toe injury on Sunday, he is expected to make a swift recovery. Once he returns to practice, he will compete for a roster spot in the retooled Bills wide receiver group, which features Khalil Shakir, Curtis Samuel, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Mack Hollins, and rookie Keon Coleman. Claypool currently holds little fantasy value unless he secures a spot in the starting rotation for Buffalo.
Source: Sal Maiorana
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Source: Sal Maiorana
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