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The season's (first) biggest bye week has arrived. Six teams (Falcons, Bills, Bengals, Jaguars, Saints, Jets) get a week off. That makes it more important for fantasy football that the wide receivers scheduled to play do so.
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Let's look at the updates for some wide receivers and see whether they may play in Week 12.
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Jordan Addison (MIN) Injury Update
Minnesota's Jordan Addison battled cramps during the team's win over Tennessee on Sunday.
Jordan Addison was battling leg cramps on Sunday, and left for the day one play after this deep ball from Sam Darnold. If Addison was able to run full speed, he might have had another long TD. pic.twitter.com/Ld6jsZbc37
— Ben Goessling (@BenGoessling) November 18, 2024
He left and returned to the game, but the cramps were to blame for his 60% snap share. It won't be an issue that impacts his availability against Chicago this weekend.
Gabe Davis (JAX) Injury Update
The Jacksonville Jaguars have lost a second starting wide receiver to a season-ending injury. Gabe Davis tore his meniscus against the Detroit Lions. He joins Christian Kirk (collarbone) on injured reserve.
Jaguars placed WR Gabe Davis on injured reserve with his season now being over due to a knee injury.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 19, 2024
Brian Thomas Jr. and Evan Engram will continue to dominate targets. If Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) returns following the bye, fantasy managers will have more confidence in starting the pair.
Mike Evans (TB) Injury Update
When Mike Evans suffered a hamstring injury in Week 7, the plan was that he'd return following the team's Week 11 bye. That still seems to be the case.
Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans takes the field this morning for a bonus practice. He told me he could have tried to push it for Week 10 against the 49ers but Week 12 after the bye has always been his target. pic.twitter.com/BJQcX2t46L
— JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) November 18, 2024
Evans will be a must-start WR1 against the New York Giants if he's active. It's trending in that direction.
Darnell Mooney (ATL) Injury Update
Atlanta's Darnell Mooney suffered a hamstring injury during its blowout loss to the Denver Broncos. According to reports, it's not considered a serious issue.
Early prognosis is #Falcons WR Darnell Mooney's hamstring injury from Sunday is not serious, per source.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) November 18, 2024
The Falcons will take their bye this week, giving Mooney extra time to recover. There likely won't be an update on his progress until practices leading into their Week 13 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Elijah Moore (CLE) Injury Update
Jameis Winston has turned Cedric Tillman, Elijah Moore, and Jerry Jeudy into fantasy assets. Moore averaged 9.5 targets per game in his last three contests and secured his first touchdown of the season against New Orleans.
The Browns' next game is on Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Moore is listed on the injury report with a shoulder issue.
Tuesday's #Browns-#Steelers injury/participation report pic.twitter.com/jE9EPUvflu
— Camryn Justice (@camijustice) November 19, 2024
As is the case for most teams that play on a short week, Moore's participation is an estimation. If he plays, it's a tough matchup. The Browns don't have a favorable matchup (Pittsburgh, Denver, Pittsburgh, Kansas City) until Week 16 against the Bengals.
Adam Thielen (CAR) Injury Update
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen is nearing his return to action. He's missed the last seven games with a hamstring injury. He was activated off injured reserve last week.
#Panthers WR Adam Thielen on his status this week against the #Chiefs
“Encouraged with how today went but still have to gain some ground to feel really good about playing on Sunday” @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/iY6LNIajHU
— DaShawn Brown (@DaShawnWSOC9) November 18, 2024
Carolina's wide receiver room has changed since Thielen last played. Diontae Johnson is now a Baltimore Raven and rookie Jalen Coker has emerged. Thielen could be one of Bryce Young's top targets and a fantasy contributor when he returns. The coaching staff could also give most of the snaps to young receivers to develop them in a losing season.
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