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Jeudy popped for the second highest receiving total of his NFL career thanks in large part to an 89-yard catch-and-run touchdown in the first half. Jeudy was one target short of the team lead — held by David Njoku — and was regularly left open by a faltering New Orelans secondary. Jeudy appeared fully healthy after dealing with a nagging knee issue before the Browns’ Week 10 bye. The pass heaviness of the Cleveland offense with Jameis Winston under center could make Jeudy a WR3 option in Week 12 against the Steelers.

It was Nacua’s best overall game since returning three weeks ago, while the touchdown was his first of 2024. It nearly cost him, as Nacua landed hard on the ball and was badly staggered. He eventually made his way to the blue tent. That was late in the second quarter. He was spotted infrequently early to begin the second half but eventually got back in the swing of things. It still wouldn’t be surprising if Nacua required some imaging, or at least some missed practice reps. The fact that he finished the game is the most important data point, however. The Eagles are a tough Week 12 matchup, but Nacua has re-proven his every-week WR1 value.

It was another quiet outing for the superstar receiver, though he did find the end zone for the second week in a row. Still, Hill hasn’t topped 80 yards since Week 1. The emergence of De’Von Achane and Jonnu Smith as featured pass-catchers has also tanked Hill’s target totals. Hill is averaging a measly 6.5 targets per game since Tua Tagovailoa returned to the lineup. He gets a favorable matchup with the Patriots in Week 12 but has fallen out of the WR1 ranks until something changes in his usage.

Mooney pulled up with the hamstring injury in the third quarter and was seen sitting on the bench later in the quarter. With the Falcons down big against Denver, Mooney will likely remain out. An absence for Mooney would open up targets for Ray-Ray McCloud and Drake London.

Likely ran 20 routes to Mark Andrews’ 21 but out-targeted Andrews five to three. The third-year tight end was responsible for the Ravens’ longest play of the day when he hauled in a 42-yard reception in the first quarter. Likely also lost a key fumble late in the first half, which immediately set the Steelers up for a 32-yard field goal with just seconds to go before halftime. Likely’s 75 receiving yards are his most since Week 1 when he surprised for 9-111-1 vs. the Chiefs. He’s had an inconsistent fantasy season, and is a true boom-or-bust tight end in Week 12 against the Chargers.

Allen was not targeted in the passing game. His fewest handles since Week 1 came as Breece Hall matched a season high with 23 touches. The backup running spot just isn’t a good place to be in an offense that struggles for both volume and points. With the Jets headed on bye for Week 12, you would be forgiven for cutting Allen loose despite his massive contingency value.

It was a bad offensive day for the Ravens as a whole, and Bateman was no exception to this. The fourth-year receiver caught a 19-yard pass in the second quarter that helped set up a Derrick Henry touchdown run but didn’t offer much contribution outside of that. Fortunately, the five targets were a good sign that his usage hasn’t taken a dip despite Diontae Johnson now three games into his tenure as a Ravens. Bateman should continue to run as Baltimore’s WR2 in Week 12 against the Chargers, but won’t have much more than WR4 value.

The 16 carries tied for Hall’s second most of the season, while the seven receptions tied for his most. He was a “lone bright spot” in an otherwise dismal Gang Green performance that dropped the team to 3-8. Hall’s receiving score was a dump-off he turned into a 29-yard catch-and-run. His rushing TD was an 18-yarder to give the Jets the lead early in the third quarter. Long scores tend to be necessary in this offense because of how dysfunctional it gets in the red zone. The Jets’ season is over, but when they come off bye in Week 13, it will be to a string of soft matchups. Hall is going to be a major factor in the fantasy playoffs even if Aaron Rodgers is cooked.

The 24 carries were a new season high, but Taylor found himself vultured twice at the goal line by Anthony Richardson. Taylor received a goal-line tote of his own, but obviously failed to convert. It was a disappointing day against a mediocre run defense, but the Jets were committed to making Richardson beat them through the air. He did, which should help Taylor moving forward. Of course, defenses aren’t going to rip up their Richardson game plans based on one start. But this was a necessary first step if anything was going to change. The Colts have a rough Week 12 matchup in the Lions. With game script certain to be negative in that one, Taylor will probably be more of an RB2 than RB1.

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.