Packers' Jayden Reed: Five catches, three carries in win
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Reed caught five of six targets for 34 yards and rushed three times for 27 yards in Sunday's 30-13 win over the Seahawks.
Reed was more involved after seeing just one target in Week 14 against the Lions, as he tied Christian Watson for the team lead in targets and led the Packers in catches, though four teammates had at least 34 receiving yards as well. Reed also produced 10 yards on two punt returns, one of which he muffed for a fumble but managed to get back on top of the ball. The slumping wide receiver will be a touchdown-dependent fantasy option in Week 16 against the Saints given his sporadic recent usage, but Reed's a perennial threat to score considering he has 17 total touchdowns through 30 career regular-season games.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Bust Alert (Start/Sit)
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The last time I had Reed in this spot it backfired in Week 13 against Miami when he had 19.7 PPR points. Reed scored two touchdowns against the Dolphins, but he had three catches for 24 yards on six targets. He's been held to three catches or less and 26 yards or less in four games in a row, and he has 12 total targets in his past four outings. He's capable of big games at any moment as we've seen, especially finding the end zone, but the targets haven't been there recently. Christian Watson is becoming a more utilized weapon, and Romeo Doubs (concussion) could return in Week 15. The Packers are also doing a great job running the ball. Along with that, Seattle's defense has been tough on opposing receivers lately, holding Deebo Samuel, Marvin Harrison Jr. twice and Garrett Wilson to 9.1 PPR points or less in the past four games. I would only start Reed in three-receiver leagues in Week 15.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Gets just one target
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Reed got one target and finished without a catch in Sunday's 34-31 loss to the Lions.
Reed played 50 percent of snaps, which ties for his lowest share this season but doesn't fall outside the normal range. It's the seventh time he's logged 50-59 percent of snaps, as he still doesn't get much playing time in formations with fewer than three wide receivers. Reed has just one game all year with more than six targets, making him highly dependent on touchdowns and big plays, especially relative to other WRs that primarily man the slot. He has 12 targets and 73 receiving yards over the past four games, but with three of his eight catches in that span going for touchdowns. Reed will be a high-risk, high-reward lineup option once again Week 15 at Seattle, facing a defense that often uses top cornerback Devon Witherspoon in the slot.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: WRs to Sit
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Reed could benefit in this game with Romeo Doubs (concussion) out, but Reed has been tough to trust lately. He's had four targets or less in four of his past five games, and he scored less than 10 PPR points in four of those five outings. The Dolphins are No. 2 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and Miami has not allowed a receiver to score a touchdown in three games in a row against the Rams, Raiders and Patriots, with only five touchdowns allowed to receivers all season. I would only start Reed in three-receiver leagues in Week 13.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Takes three receptions for 26 yards
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Reed corralled all three of his targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 38-10 win over the 49ers.
Unlike last week's two-catch effort, Reed was unable to hit pay dirt against the 49ers and left fantasy managers with paltry production. The speedy sophomore did not record a rushing attempt, and he hasn't had a positive gain as a runner since back in Week 5. Reed still has enough upside on any given week to be worth considering, but he is likely more of a deep-league asset due to his propensity for posting duds heading into Thursday's matchup against the Dolphins.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Scores TD on two catches
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Reed secured both targets for 23 yards and a touchdown and rushed once for minus-5 yards in the Packers' 20-19 win over the Bears on Sunday. He also returned one punt for 16 yards.
Reed seemed to be on his way to a big day when he capped off the opening drive of the contest with a 15-yard touchdown grab, but he drew only one additional target on the afternoon. Reed's two-catch tally was his third such in the last four games, although the TD reception snapped a three-game scoreless drought for the second-year wideout. Reed's volume is difficult to trust in a Packers offense that typically feeds a significant number of targets, making him a risky fantasy option heading into a tough Week 12 home matchup against the 49ers.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Tops 100 yards
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Reed recorded five receptions on six targets for 113 yards in Sunday's 24-14 loss to the Lions.
The entire Green Bay offense was bogged down by rainy conditions and otherwise sloppy play in the loss, though Reed was a bright spot. He accounted for three of the team's four longest plays from scrimmage with receptions that went for 41, 32 and 28 yards. The end result was his third game this season in which he topped 100 receiving yards, and he continues to perform very efficiently on relatively limited targets.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Good to go for Sunday
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Reed (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Reed cleared up any concern about his health heading into Sunday's contest after he logged a full practice Friday following limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday. Though he's been held under 30 total yards in both of the Packers' last two contests, Reed still paces all Green Bay position players with 562 yards from scrimmage through seven games.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Remains limited in practice
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Reed (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.
Reed continues to deal with the ankle injury that forced a brief exit during a Week 6 win against the Cardinals. He hasn't been too productive the last two games, turning 10 touches into 38 yards from scrimmage and one receiving TD, but he has a nice on-paper matchup Sunday against a Jaguars defense that has yielded the second-most YPT (8.7) to opposing wide receivers this season. Friday's practice report will reveal whether or not he carries a designation into the weekend.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Limited Wednesday
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Reed (ankle) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Both Reed and fellow wideout Christian Watson continue to have practice reps managed due to their respective ankle issues, but the former hasn't experienced much of a downturn in his workload on game days. Reed is coming off a season-low three touches for just 10 yards from scrimmage this past Sunday against the Texans, so he'll be looking to bounce back this weekend at Jacksonville, assuming he's able to suit up.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Quiet in Week 7 win
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Reed caught two of four targets for 10 yards and rushed once for no gain in Sunday's 24-22 win over the Texans. He added one punt return for five yards.
Reed played through the ankle injury he sustained in the Week 6 win over the Cardinals and didn't have an injury designation for the game but lacked his usual explosiveness. After posting at least 97 yards of offense in each of his first three games with Jordan Love under center this season, Reed has only 38 yards over the last two such games combined. A Week 8 home game against the Jaguars presents a nice opportunity for Reed to get back on track, but it will be worth monitoring whether his name continues to pop up on the Packers' injury report in practice.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Stays limited at practice
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Reed (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Bill Huber of SI.com reports.
Reed has opened Week 7 prep with back-to-back capped sessions, the result of injuring his ankle during this past Sunday's win against the Cardinals. He was able to finish out the contest on his way to six catches (on six targets) for 28 yards and one touchdown on a 53 percent snap share. Reed has one more practice this week to get back to full participation or potentially risk heading into the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game versus the Texans.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Quiet after early TD
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Reed caught all six of his targets for 28 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-13 win over the Cardinals. He added one rush for no gain and an eight-yard punt return.
Reed's five-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter was his fourth total touchdown in four games with Jordan Love under center. The versatile wideout caught a lucky break on a second-quarter punt return, as he lost a fumble but the play was erased by offsetting penalties. Reed hurt his ankle on that play and was deemed questionable to return but managed to play through the injury. This was the first of Love's four starts this season in which Reed failed to record at least 97 yards from scrimmage, and when you factor in the possible lingering impacts of Sunday's ankle injury, Reed's fantasy value is trending down in the short term heading into a Week 7 home game against the Texans.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Back in Sunday's game
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Reed (ankle) returned to Sunday's contest versus the Cardinals, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
The Packers deemed Reed questionable to return after he seemed to get banged up on a punt return that eventually was negated by offsetting penalties. Green Bay had a quick-strike TD to fellow WR Christian Watson on the ensuing possession, so Reed had a bit of time to test out his ankle and receive clearance to get back on the field.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: WRs to Start
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I'm starting a pair of Packers this week with Reed and Dontayvion Wicks, and both should have the chance for a big game with Christian Watson (ankle) out and Romeo Doubs (personal) doubtful. Reed has played two games with Jordan Love this season, and he scored at least 27.1 PPR points in both. And Wicks just had five catches for 78 yards and two touchdowns on 13 targets in Week 4 against Minnesota in the game where Watson was injured. The Rams are No. 9 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and Reed has top-10 upside in Week 5, while Wicks is a No. 2 receiver in all formats. And in deeper leagues, Bo Melton should be considered a sleeper.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Cleared to face Minnesota
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Reed (calf/quad) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Reed was a full practice participant Friday after limited sessions the previous two days. The big question is whether QB Jordan Love (questionable, MCL) will be active ahead of the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, which is a particularly crucial point for Reed's fantasy value because the Green Bay offense has been extremely run-heavy with Malik Willis under center.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Limited with pair of injuries
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Reed was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice due to calf and quadricep injuries.
Reed first showed up on a Packers practice report on the Friday before the team's Week 2 win over the Colts, and he had been listed with a calf injury on every practice report since. The quad issue is a new concern for Reed, but the Packers haven't indicated that he's at major risk of missing Sunday's NFC North showdown with the Vikings. In the last two games with Malik Willis at quarterback in place of Jordan Love (knee), Reed has gathered in six of eight targets for 59 yards and turned four carries into 56 yards. Reed, if active this weekend, would experience a notable boost in fantasy appeal if Love is able to reclaim the starting role, but the quarterback was again limited to begin Week 4 prep.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Not seen at practice Wednesday
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Reed wasn't present for the portion of Wednesday's practice that was open to the media, Bill Huber of SI.com reports.
Reed was tacked on to the Packers' final Week 2 practice report Friday as a limited participant due to calf and shin injuries, and he entered the weekend listed as questionable. He ended up suiting up this past Sunday against the Colts and logged 39 of 70 offensive snaps (56 percent), but his production fell off with Malik Willis and not Jordan Love (knee) under center as Green Bay employed a run-heavy game plan. Still, Reed turned four touches (two catches, two rushes) into 46 yards from scrimmage. His current health concern isn't known but it very well may be the same lower-body issues that he dealt with last week.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Active in Week 2
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Reed (calf/shin) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Reed made a surprise appearance on the Packers' Week 2 practice report Friday as limited due to calf and shin issues. On occasion, such a situation eventually leads to an absence, but that won't be the case for the second-year wide receiver. Sunday will mark Reed's first game action without Jordan Love, who is missing the first of what likely will be multiple games due to a sprained MCL. As a result, he'll be on the receiving end of passes from Malik Willis, which on paper is a significant downgrade for Reed and the rest of Green Bay's pass catchers.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Status in question for Week 2
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Reed (calf/shin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
This follows Reed showing up on the Packers' Week 2 practice report Friday as limited by a pair of lower-leg injuries. His status will confirmed, one way or another, about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p..m. ET kickoff. Meanwhile, Green Bay has yet to rule out Jordan Love (MCL sprain) for this upcoming contest, also calling him questionable, so there seems to be a chance Reed will be on the receiving end of passes from his typical signal-caller, assuming the pair are active this weekend.
