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Jameson Williams WR | DET
Lions' Jameson Williams: Paces pass catchers in big win
Williams secured seven of nine targets for 96 yards in the Lions' 44-30 win over the Cowboys on Thursday night. He also rushed once for seven yards.
Despite Amon-Ra St. Brown managing to play through his ankle issue, Williams put together a second straight impressive performance. The speedy fourth-year pro tied with Jahmyr Gibbs for the team lead in receptions and with St. Brown for the same slotting in targets, while setting the pace in receiving yards. Williams has drawn 19 targets over the last two games while recording at least 88 receiving yards in four straight, affording him plenty of momentum heading into a Week 15 road showdown against the Rams on Sunday, Dec. 14.
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George Pickens WR | DAL
Cowboys' George Pickens: Modest yardage on five catches
Pickens brought in five of nine targets for 37 yards in the Cowboys' 44-30 loss to the Lions on Thursday night.
It was a largely forgettable night for Pickens, who somehow finished with his lowest yardage total since Week 1 on a night when Dak Prescott threw for a season-high 376 yards on 47 pass attempts and CeeDee Lamb left the game early in the second half due to a concussion. Pickens did reach the five-catch threshold for the sixth straight game, but he also had a ball bounce off his hands on the first play of the second half that resulted in a Lions interception. Pickens also appeared have a chance to come down with a deep throw from Prescott just before the two-minute warning but never appeared to make an attempt to catch the ball, and he'd been flagged for a facemask penalty earlier in the contest as well to wipe out a reception. Naturally, the good has far outweighed the bad when it comes to Pickens' debut Cowboys campaign, but he'll need to bounce back in a Week 15 home matchup against the Vikings on Sunday night, Dec. 14, especially if Lamb remains out.
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Ryan Flournoy WR | DAL
Cowboys' Ryan Flournoy: Benefits from Lamb absence
Flournoy secured nine of 13 targets for 115 yards and a touchdown in the Cowboys' 44-30 loss to the Lions on Thursday night.
CeeDee Lamb's early third-quarter exit due to a concussion and a game script that led to 47 pass attempts for Dak Prescott conspired to afford Flournoy ample opportunity the second-year wideout took full advantage of. Flournoy finished with career highs in receptions, receiving yards and targets, while also setting the pace in the first and third categories for the Cowboys on the night. Flournoy was also on the receiving end of Prescott's one touchdown pass, recording a 42-yard scoring grab down the right side of the field in the fourth quarter. Flournoy now boasts a 29-349-3 line on the season heading into a Week 15 home matchup against the Vikings on Sunday night, Dec. 14 that he could play a starting role for if Lamb can't clear protocol in time.
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Amon-Ra St. Brown WR | DET
Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown: Impressive primetime performance
St. Brown (ankle) brought in six of nine targets for 92 yards in the Lions' 44-30 win over the Cowboys on Thursday night.
The standout receiver's availability was in question leading up to game day due to the low-ankle sprain he'd suffered on Thanksgiving against the Packers, but St. Brown looked to be free of any limitations while making several noteworthy catches. St. Brown finished second in receptions and receiving yards on the night, while also tying Jameson Williams for the team lead in targets. The fifth-year pro also helped seal Detroit's win via his game-long 37-yard grab with under three minutes remaining, setting up Jahmyr Gibbs' 13-yard touchdown run on the next play. St. Brown has now exceeded 90 receiving yards on five occasions heading into a Week 15 road showdown against the Rams on Sunday, Dec. 14.
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CeeDee Lamb WR | DAL
Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb: Ruled out for second half
Lamb has entered concussion protocol and been ruled out for the rest of Thursday's game against the Lions, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Lamb hit his head and shoulder hard after making a leaping attempt for a reception in the end zone early in the third quarter. He was briefly evaluated in the medical tent before heading to the locker room, and he was quickly ruled out from there. Prior to his exit, Lamb had six receptions (on eight targets) for 121 yards.
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CeeDee Lamb WR | DAL
Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb: In medical tent
Lamb was escorted off the field by trainers and into the medical tent for further evaluation during Thursday's game against the Lions, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Lamb went up for a jump ball in the end zone early in the third quarter and came down hard on his head and shoulder. The exact nature of the injury is unclear, though he's likely being evaluated for a concussion at a minimum. After spending a brief time in the medical tent, Lamb walked to the locker room.
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Xavier Gipson WR | PHI
Eagles' Xavier Gipson: Limited in practice
Gipson (shoulder) was a limited participant in practice Thursday.
The kick and punt returner suffered the injury in Week 12 against the Cowboys, missed practice the following week and then sat out the game against the Bears in Week 13. His return to practice could be a sign that he's trending in the right direction ahead of Monday night's matchup with the Chargers, though his status Friday will still be worth monitoring. Gipson may get a chance to reclaim his kick and punt return duties if he comes back.
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Jahan Dotson WR | PHI
Eagles' Jahan Dotson: Limited Thursday
Dotson (toe) was a limited participant in practice Thursday.
It appears to be a new issue for the wide receiver, who played 31 offensive snaps last week against Chicago. Dotson's status will be worth monitoring as the practice week continues ahead of Monday night's matchup with the Chargers. The fourth-year pro has 11 catches for 206 yards and a touchdown this year.
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Xavier Weaver WR | ARI
Cardinals' Xavier Weaver: Pops up on injury report
Weaver (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
It appears to be a new issue for the wide receiver, as he was not listed on Wednesday's report. Weaver stands behind Marvin Harrison, Michael Wilson and Greg Dortch on the depth chart, but Harrison (heel) and Dortch (chest) haven't practiced yet this week. If both end up missing Sunday's game, Weaver could see significant playing time.
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A.J. Henning WR | MIA
AJ Henning: Handed suspension by league
Henning was suspended by the commissioner Thursday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Henning has spent the entirety of the season on Miami's practice squad, and he'll now be sidelined for an undisclosed amount of time. It's unclear what infraction the wide receiver committed, but his absence doesn't carry a major impact on the Dolphins.