2020 NFL ROOKIES

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ANTONIO GIBSON
RB, WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM

Antonio Gibson rushed nine times for 49 yards and a touchdown in Washington's Week 3 loss to the Browns, adding three catches for 11 yards.

Washington wasn't in position to run it for much of the second half, limiting Gibson's opportunity. For the second straight week, Gibson led the team in rush attempts, taking the goal line duties and cashing in for a touchdown. The rookie fumbled in the closing seconds of the first half as he tried to get out of bounds and somehow left the ball in bounds. Gibson will be a flex option next week against the Ravens.

Sep 27, 2020, 4:44 PM ET

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JUSTIN JEFFERSON
WR, MINNESOTA VIKINGS

Justin Jefferson caught 7-of-9 targets for 175 yards and one touchdown in the Vikings' Week 3 loss to the Titans.

The first-round rookie entered this one with five catches for 70 yards on six targets, so this was definitely a shocking performance. There were whispers at the start of the game that the Vikings wanted to get the rookie more involved against Tennessee. Jefferson had over 100 yards at halftime and then roasted the Tennessee secondary for a 71-yard touchdown in the third quarter. His nine targets led the Vikings. Jefferson is suddenly very much worth rostering in 12-team leagues ahead of a Week 4 date with the Texans.

Sep 27, 2020, 4:38 PM ET

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BRANDON AIYUK
WR, SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

Brandon Aiyuk caught 5-of-8 targets for 70 yards and added 31 rushing yards and rushing score in the 49ers' Week 3 win over the Giants.

Aiyuk was the leader in all receiving categories, including targets. Coach Kyle Shanahan was manufacturing touches to his first-round rookie early in the game, and it paid off with a long rushing score after the Giants opted to stop tackling. Aiyuk's target competition will ramp up quickly with George Kittle and Deebo Samuel closer to returning, but Aiyuk can be held onto at the end of fantasy rosters to see how involved he'll be. The 49ers host the Eagles at home in Week 4.

Sep 27, 2020, 4:17 PM ET

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JOE BURROW
QB, CINCINNATI BENGALS

Joe Burrow completed 31-of-44 passes for 312 yards and two touchdowns in the Bengals' Week 3 tie with the Eagles.

Burrow was under pressure often and notably took a hard hit that sidelined him for a snap in the first quarter. He bounced back from the shot and finished the day with yards and two scores. Burrow also made a highlight-reel play by evading a defender on a scramble and hitting Tee Higgins down the sideline. The play was nixed by a penalty but was an impressive show of Burrow's athleticism. Burrow is averaging over 47 pass attempts per game through three weeks and has some sneaky rushing potential. He's in a great spot next week versus a Jaguars defense that got shredded by Ryan Fitzpatrick on Thursday Night Football this week.

Sep 27, 2020, 3:57 PM ET

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BRANDON AIYUK
WR, SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

Brandon Aiyuk caught 2-of-5 targets for 18 yards in the 49ers' Week 4 loss to the Eagles, adding one carry for 38 yards and a score.

Aiyuk finished fourth on the team in targets versus the Eagles, behind George Kittle (15) and Jerick McKinnon (eight), and Kendrick Bourne (six). He found the end zone on a swing pass that got counted as a rush attempt. Aiyuk finished off the run by hurdling a defender and stepping into the end zone on the most impressive play of the night. The 49ers' run-first approach and the return of Deebo Samuel make him a WR3/4 going forward.

Oct 5, 2020, 12:37 AM ET

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JUSTIN JEFFERSON
WR, MINNESOTA VIKINGS

Justin Jefferson played 77 percent of the Vikings' offensive snaps in Week 4 against the Texans.

The rookie finished with another 100-yard performance on five targets. His Week 4 snap count is yet another indication that Jefferson is ingrained in the Minnesota offense. It's unlikely he'll overtake Adam Thielen as the offense's top target, though it could become a 1A-1B situation if Jefferson continues to make the most of his opportunities. Next week's matchup against Seattle makes Jefferson a must-start in all formats.
SOURCE: Chris Tomasson on Twitter

Oct 5, 2020, 8:03 AM ET

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JOHN HIGHTOWER
WR, PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

John Hightower caught both of his targets for 22 yards in the Eagles Week 4 win over the 49ers.

Hightower, Travis Fulgham, and Greg Ward were the only Eagles wide receiver to see multiple targets in Week 4. Hightower was out-targeted by both. He's not worth a roster spot in fantasy leagues unless his role unexpectedly increases in the coming weeks.

Oct 5, 2020, 12:25 AM ET

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GABRIEL DAVIS
WR, BUFFALO BILLS

Gabriel Davis caught his lone target for a 26-yard touchdown in the Bills' Week 4 win over the Raiders.

An underrated prospect who checked boxes analytically, Davis has looked the part early in his career as a valuable deep threat. The Bills are mixing in four-receiver sets, but he's still off the redraft radar with Stefon Diggs, John Brown, and Cole Beasley all healthy. If one of them miss time, Davis is an intriguing name to know. In dynasty formats, he looks like a quality sleeper.

Oct 4, 2020, 8:00 PM ET

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GABRIEL DAVIS
WR, BUFFALO BILLS

Gabriel Davis caught his lone target for a 26-yard touchdown in the Bills' Week 4 win over the Raiders.

An underrated prospect who checked boxes analytically, Davis has looked the part early in his career as a valuable deep threat. The Bills are mixing in four-receiver sets, but he's still off the redraft radar with Stefon Diggs, John Brown, and Cole Beasley all healthy. If one of them miss time, Davis is an intriguing name to know. In dynasty formats, he looks like a quality sleeper.

Oct 4, 2020, 8:00 PM ET

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ISAIAH WILSON
T, TENNESSEE TITANS

Titans activated OT Isaiah Wilson from the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Wilson spent over a month on the list, his second trip to the COVID-19 reserve. He's yet to play in a game after being picked No. 29 overall in April. Wilson has a whole lot of catching up to do and won't be counted on for a significant role out of the gates. He needs to get in some practices.

Oct 10, 2020, 3:26 PM ET

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JAMES ROBINSON
RB, JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

Jaguars OC Jay Gruden said he wants to get James Robinson more touches in the second half of games.

“The more we give him, the more he seems to perform. We have to keep the game where we can use him for 60 minutes. I'd love to get him more touches and those will come in the third and fourth quarter.” The Jaguars have trailed by 10 or more points in the second half of their last three games. It’s created negative gamescripts for Robinson, who has 34 first-half carries and 26 in the second half. Robinson still managed over 100 total yards in those three games and could see his biggest workload of the season in a Week 5 matchup with Houston’s league-worst run defense.
SOURCE: jaguars.com

Oct 10, 2020, 12:34 PM ET

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JUSTIN HERBERT
QB, LOS ANGELES CHARGERS

Justin Herbert completed 20-of-34 passes for 264 yards and four touchdowns in the Chargers' 30-27, Week 5 loss to the Saints Monday night.

Herbert was the best player on the field in this one, but the Chargers simply couldn't hang on to a 20-3 lead and eventually fell in overtime. Herbert was electric in the first half, going 9-of-13 for 109 yards and three touchdowns, but he lost Keenan Allen to a second-quarter back injury and was left with just Mike Williams and Hunter Henry. Williams caught four- and 64-yard scores, and Henry secured a red-zone touchdown of his own after Allen caught Herbert's first score from 17 yards away. The Allen touchdown throw was an incredible on-the-move bullet where Herbert escaped the rush. Henry's touchdown was a perfectly-placed out route. Herbert has been great since stepping in as the starter and has particularly excelled under pressure. Herbert will be a QB2 after the bye when the Bolts face the Jaguars.

Oct 12, 2020, 11:36 PM ET

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JONATHAN TAYLOR
RB, INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

Jonathan Taylor rushed 12 times for 57 yards and one score, hauling in 2-of-3 targets for 17 yards in Indianapolis' Week 5 loss to Cleveland.

Taylor out-touched Nyheim Hines 14 to 5 and walked into the end zone on a four-yard cutback but that's where the excitement ends. He wasn't afforded further opportunity since the Browns took a commanding 27-10 lead in the third quarter, forcing Philip Rivers to attempt an unwarranted 33 passes. There are better days ahead for Taylor, who faces the Bengals and Lions over Indianapolis' next two games.

Oct 11, 2020, 10:08 PM ET

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CEEDEE LAMB
WR, DALLAS COWBOYS

CeeDee Lamb caught 8-of-11 targets for 124 yards in the Cowboys' Week 5 win over the Giants.

Michael Gallup and Amari Cooper combined for three catches until the game's final drive when Gallup caught a couple and Cooper one more. Lamb was the guy commanding most of the looks in this one, as he was really doing whatever he wanted in the middle of the field out of the slot. This is Lamb's second 100-yard game of the young season, and the 11 targets marked a new season-high in that department. Lamb has already emerged as a legit stud and every-week WR2 ahead of a Week 6 date with the Cardinals.

Oct 11, 2020, 8:10 PM ET

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BRANDON AIYUK
WR, SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

Brandon Aiyuk caught 3-of-6 targets for 44 yards in the 49ers' Week 5 loss to the Dolphins.

Aiyuk was held without a rush one week after finding the end zone on the ground. Raheem Mostert's healthy return likely had something to do with that. Aiyuk was third in targets behind George Kittle and Deebo Samuel, both of whom drew eight looks. Samuel's usage obviously bodes poorly for Aiyuk's WR4 case going forward. It's unclear who might be under center for Week 6 against the Rams, but Aiyuk will probably struggle to crack the top 50 in re-draft rankings.

Oct 11, 2020, 8:02 PM ET

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MYLES GASKIN
RB, MIAMI DOLPHINS

Myles Gaskin rushed 16 times for 57 yards and a touchdown in the Dolphins' Week 5 beatdown of the 49ers, adding five receptions for 34 additional yards.

The biggest news for Gaskin came before the first snap, as the Dolphins made Jordan Howard a healthy scratch. Gaskin did cede nine carries to Matt Breida, but the Dolphins attempted 33 runs in a blowout. Gaskin out-touched Breida 21-10. Gaskin's score was a one-yard goal line rumble in the first quarter. Breida's lone red zone touch came from the 19-yard line. Gaskin isn't a particularly powerful or explosive athlete, but he is getting what's blocked and executing his assignments. His successful goal-line carry could inoculate him against a potential Week 6 Howard return. Gaskin will be an RB2 vs. the pathetic Jets.

Oct 11, 2020, 7:52 PM ET

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TEE HIGGINS
WR, CINCINNATI BENGALS

Tee Higgins caught 4-of-8 targets for 62 yards in the Bengals' Week 5 loss to the Ravens.

Frankly, this was a good outcome on an afternoon where Joe Burrow was running for his life. Higgins has now drawn at least six targets in four straight games and caught at least four passes in three straight. He is averaging 70 yards over his past two games, while A.J. Green (hamstring) is once again on the shelf. Even in a tough Week 6 matchup with the Colts, Higgins will have some desperation WR3 appeal.

Oct 11, 2020, 6:25 PM ET

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J.K. DOBBINS
RB, BALTIMORE RAVENS

J.K. Dobbins rushed one time for 34 yards in the Ravens' Week 5 win over the Bengals, adding three receptions for 21 additional yards.

Despite the big play, this was the second time in three games Dobbins was held to one rush. Mark Ingram's 11 carries, meanwhile, were the most by any Ravens back this season. A shocking statistic, especially considering how much garbage time the Ravens have had to salt away. Dobbins seems miles away from fully earning the coaching staff's trust. With Gus Edwards not going anywhere in this three-man committee, Dobbins remains off the FLEX radar for the time being. That will include Week 6 vs. the Eagles.

Oct 11, 2020, 6:02 PM ET

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ANTONIO GIBSON
RB, WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM

Antonio Gibson rushed 11 times for 27 yards in Washington's Week 5 loss to the Rams, adding five receptions for 24 yards.

The Football Team clearly wants Gibson to be the centerpiece of the offense. Making that happen in four quarters of negative game script is a different story. Gibson was continually stuffed at the line of scrimmage against LA, recording a long run of six yards. He lost out to J.D. McKissic on pass-catching duty out of the Washington backfield, getting five targets to McKissic's eight. Gibson will be a decent RB2 option in Week 6 against the Giants.

Oct 11, 2020, 5:22 PM ET

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COLLIN JOHNSON
WR, JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

Collin Johnson caught 3-of-4 targets for 30 yards and a touchdown in Week 5 against the Texans.

Johnson scored on a goal-line throw from Gardner Minshew. He flashed in a few games earlier this year and had an expanded role in the fourth quarter with D.J. Chark leaving with an ankle injury. Johnson would likely rotate with Chris Conley in three-wide sets if Chark misses Week 6.

Oct 11, 2020, 5:06 PM ET