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Williams lost seven yards on his only rush attempt of the day. The Lions threw 23 passes compared to 43 runs, so there wasn’t a ton of target volume to go around. Still, three looks are well below what we saw for Williams in the first two weeks of the year. He was targeted nine times in Week 1 and upped that to 11 in Week 2. The truth of his volume likely lies somewhere between the three outcomes. Williams isn’t a true No. 1 receiver, but he is more than a deep threat, even if his Week 3 box score suggests otherwise. He will look to get back on track as a low-end WR2 in Week 4 versus the Seahawks.

Washington hauled in a 17-yard pass last in the third quarter and then found himself on the receiving end of a 25-yard pass over the middle of the field on the following drive. The 42 yards set a new career-high for Washington, who now has three games of 30-plus receiving yards this season. The Steelers seem to be incorporating him more in the passing game, but he doesn’t have any fantasy utility at this time.

Bosa pulled up lame while rushing the passer, skipping on one foot and grabbing at his side. He made it to the sideline under his own power but was seen being tailed by 49ers trainers and continued grabbing at the side of his torso. The broadcast then reported that Bosa’s pre-existing hip injury was “more of an oblique injury than a hip” injury. Bosa has been managing the injury for some time so he has a decent chance of returning. The soft tissue angle adds important context to the injury though.

Freiermuth continues to disappoint fantasy managers. He’s been held below 20 yards in four of his last five games and was out-targeted by Darnell Washington in Sunday’s win over the Ravens. Freiermuth is averaging 2.6 targets per game and shouldn’t be trusted in Week 12 against the Browns.

Washington did little this week and was not targeted in Week 10. He would not normally be on the fantasy radar, but Gabe Davis left this game with a non-contact knee injury and did not return. With Christian Kirk already done for the year, Washington may be forced into the No. 2 receiver role following Jacksonville’s Week 12 bye. Fantasy managers with deep benched could do worse on the waiver wire this week, though expectations remain low for all Jacksonville players until Trevor Lawrence returns.

Warren continues to out-produce Najee Harris on a per-touch basis but saw 13 opportunities to Harris’ 23 in Sunday’s win over the Ravens. From a fantasy perspective, Warren did exactly what his fantasy managers hoped for, but he can’t be viewed as anything more than an RB3 at this time. He has a short turnaround to prepare for Thursday night’s game against the Browns.

BTJ did nearly all of his damage in the second half, catching four balls for 80 yards after the break. The Jags were playing from at least a 22-point deficit for the entire second half, ratcheting up their passing volume while also seeing some lax coverage looks from the Lions. Thomas nearly had a 33-yard, top-tapping reception late in the game, but Detroit challenged the meaningless grab and had it overturned. Thomas didn’t have full possession of the ball as he went to the ground, though the fact that there was enough evidence to overturn the catch was surprising to say the least. If Mac Jones makes another start coming out of the Jags’ Week 12 bye, BTJ will remain anchored to the WR3 ranks versus the Texans.

Chubb did not see a target on 46 Cleveland pass attempts. Coming off his 2023 knee injury, Chubb does not appear to be his pre-injury self, lacking any burst or tackle breaking ability. His lack of pass game involvement will continue making Chubb a game script-sensitive, touchdown-reliant fantasy option. He now has 139 rush yards in three games this season. Chubb won’t be fantasy viable in Week 12 against the Steelers.

Corum’s six touches were tied for his second most of the season. Corum is more regularly mixing in for change-of-pace/breather back usage over the past few weeks, but nowhere close to the level that would produce standalone fantasy value. He’s a high-end insurance back who becomes a flimsier hold with each passing week between now and the fantasy playoffs. You have to play for today, not tomorrow, if you’re fighting for a spot.

Gibson now has five or fewer touches in five straight games. Even with Drake Maye enhancing the Patriots’ overall offensive outlook, contingency back Gibson isn’t coming close to standalone value behind workhorse starter Rhamondre Stevenson, and is even splitting some of the change-of-pace work with JaMycal Hasty. He’s waiver wire fodder.