Fantasy News

Damion Ratley catches one pass in Week 13 loss.

It went for two yards. Ratley won’t be a recommended fantasy option down the stretch as Cleveland’s No. 5 receiver.

12/3/18 - 10:35 AM ET

Kendrick Bourne caught four passes for 60 yards in Sunday’s loss to Seattle.

Bourne had a nice day as Nick Mullens threw for 414 yards, but San Francisco got blown out, 43-16. The passing attack probably isn’t good enough to support Bourne as a fantasy option down the stretch behind George Kittle and Dante Pettis for looks.

12/3/18 - 01:01 PM ET

David Njoku bottled up as Browns lose to the Texans, 29-13.

Njoku caught just three passes for eight yards, but he was at least tied for second on the team in targets (six). Still, it was a disappointment as Baker Mayfield—despite significant struggles—threw for nearly 400 yards, so we’ll see if Njoku can bounce back in Week 14 against the Panthers, who have really struggled against opposing tight ends. The 2017 first-round pick should remain a TE1.

12/3/18 - 10:34 AM ET

Rex Burkhead gets nine touches in return to the lineup.

After missing the last eight games with a neck injury, Burkhead was activated off injured reserve and immediate had a sizable role for the Patriots as an all-around versatile weapon that ran, caught, and blocked on offense. Burkhead had seven carries for 20 yards and two receptions for 21 yards in the Week 13 win over the Vikings. This was a good first game back, but Burkhead isn’t yet a recommended fantasy option. He’s worth a bench hold, though.

12/3/18 - 01:00 PM ET

Duke Johnson held in check as Browns fall to 4-7-1.

Johnson caught just two-of-three targets for 12 yards in a 29-13 loss to the Texans. It was certainly a disappointment considering Cleveland trails throughout (including 23-0 at halftime), but Nick Chubb (three receptions for 41 yards) and Dontrell Hilliard (four receptions for 40 yards) both ended up outproducing Johnson, who didn’t even receive a carry. The biggest concern for the Miami product is Chubb’s effectiveness as a pass-catcher, so fantasy owners would probably be wise to look elsewhere down the stretch.

12/3/18 - 10:31 AM ET

George Kittle caught six passes for 70 yards in Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks.

Kittle saw a team-high nine targets on a day where Nick Mullens threw for 414 yards, but Seattle did a nice job holding them to 16 points. Still, now just 107 yards away from a 1,000-yard season, Kittle remains a high-end TE1 for next week’s matchup against the Broncos, who have been vulnerable to opposing tight ends under Vance Joseph.

12/3/18 - 12:59 PM ET

Seth DeValve catches 19-yard pass in Week 13 loss.

It was his only catch of the game. DeValve isn’t a recommended fantasy option behind David Njoku.

12/3/18 - 10:27 AM ET