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2020 Fantasy Stats
   PassingRushingReceivingRetMiscFumFantasy
WkOppResultsYdsTDIntYdsTDRecYdsTDTDFumTD2PTLostPts
1@NYG
Win, 26-16
-----13-----1.30
2DEN
Win, 26-21
-----13-----1.30
3HOU
Win, 28-21
-----335-----6.50
4Bye  ------------0.00
5PHI
Win, 38-29
-----14-----1.40
6CLE
Win, 38-7
------------0.00
7@TEN
Win, 27-24
-----214-----3.40
8@BAL
Win, 28-24
------------0.00
9@DAL
Win, 24-19
-----12-----1.20
10CIN
Win, 36-10
------------0.00
11@JAX
Win, 27-3
------------0.00
12BAL
Win, 19-14
------------0.00
13WAS
Loss, 17-23
------------0.00
14@BUF
Loss, 15-26
------------0.00
15@CIN
Loss, 17-27
------------0.00
16IND
Win, 28-24
-----15-----1.50
17@CLE
Loss, 22-24
-----533-----8.30
2020 Fantasy Stats
  RushingReceivingFumFantasy
WkOppYdsTDYdsTDLostPts
1@NYG,
W 26-16
--3--1.30
2DEN,
W 26-21
--3--1.30
3HOU,
W 28-21
--35--6.50
4Bye-----0.00
5PHI,
W 38-29
--4--1.40
6CLE,
W 38-7
-----0.00
7@TEN,
W 27-24
--14--3.40
8@BAL,
W 28-24
-----0.00
9@DAL,
W 24-19
--2--1.20
10CIN,
W 36-10
-----0.00
11@JAX,
W 27-3
-----0.00
12BAL,
W 19-14
-----0.00
13WAS,
L 17-23
-----0.00
14@BUF,
L 15-26
-----0.00
15@CIN,
L 17-27
-----0.00
16IND,
W 28-24
--5--1.50
17@CLE,
L 22-24
--33--8.30
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  • 140.00
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  • 161.50
  • 178.30
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News

  • Announces retirement

    McDonald announced his retirement from the NFL on Friday.

    Analysis: The 30-year-old caught 15 of 20 targets for 99 yards in 14 contests for the Steelers during 2020 to cap off an eight-year NFL career. McDonald split said his time in the league between San Francisco and Pittsburgh, catching 181 passes for 2,036 yards and 15 touchdowns in 101 career games.

    Published: Fri, Jan 22 at 7:23am by Rotowire.com
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  • Targeted six times against Browns

    McDonald brought in five of his six targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 24-22 loss to Cleveland.

    Analysis: McDonald saw a season-high six targets Sunday with Eric Ebron on the reserve/COVID-19 list for the regular-season finale. He was much more productive after totaling just five yards over the previous five weeks, but he still finished with a disappointing regular season. The 30-year-old missed two games, but his production has steadily declined over the past two years. McDonald was targeted just 20 times during the regular season, tallying 15 receptions for 99 yards. It wouldn't be surprising to…read more

    Published: Mon, Jan 4 at 11:48am by Rotowire.com
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  • Totals five yards in Week 16

    McDonald hauled in his lone target for five yards in Sunday's 28-24 win over the Colts.

    Analysis: McDonald was on the field for a season-high 60 offensive snaps in Pittsburgh's Week 15 loss after Eric Ebron exited the contest in the first half. However, McDonald logged just 16 offensive snaps against Indianapolis as Ebron returned to the field Week 16. The 30-year-old has been targeted just three times over the past five weeks, and his reception Sunday was his first since Week 9.

    Published: Mon, Dec 28 at 11:38am by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts season-high snap share

    McDonald was not targeted on 60 offensive snaps during Monday night's 27-17 loss to the Bengals.

    Analysis: The veteran tight end broke 65 percent of the offensive snap share for the first time this season, garnering a whopping 92 percent of the workload against division rival Cincinnati. Eric Ebron's first-half exit, caused by a back injury, led to the massive uptick in usage for McDonald, but the 30-year-old still went without a reception for a fourth consecutive outing. His best performance came by way of a three-catch, 35-yard effort in Week 3, but McDonald has otherwise not exceeded 15 receiving…read more

    Published: Tue, Dec 22 at 5:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Targeted twice in loss

    McDonald failed to secure either of his two targets in Sunday's 26-15 loss to the Bills.

    Analysis: McDonald's snap count has been relatively consistent in the three weeks since he returned from the reserve/COVID-19 list, but he's been targeted just twice during that time. Even while Eric Ebron has struggled with drops recently, McDonald has been unable to carve out a significant role within the pass-heavy Pittsburgh offense. The 30-year-old has recorded just nine receptions for 61 yards over 11 games this year.

    Published: Mon, Dec 14 at 1:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Quiet season continues

    McDonald was not targeted over his 28 offensive snaps during Monday's 23-17 loss to Washington.

    Analysis: McDonald has been far less involved as a pass catcher this season compared to last, with just nine receptions and 61 yards to his name through 10 outings. Over 14 appearances in 2019, he went for 38 catches, 273 yards and three scores with 2.8 more targets per game. The 30-year-old has exceeded 15 receiving yards on only one occasion in 2020, and he remains without a touchdown.

    Published: Tue, Dec 8 at 5:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not targeted Week 12

    McDonald played 39 percent of offensive snaps during Wednesday's 19-14 win over the Ravens, but he wasn't targeted.

    Analysis: McDonald returned from the COVID-19 list in time for Wednesday's divisional contest, but as usual it was Eric Ebron (11 targets) who commanded Ben Roethlisberger's attention at the tight end position. With just nine catches for 61 yards on the year, it's safe to say that McDonald is off the fantasy radar in most formats.

    Published: Fri, Dec 4 at 10:09am by Rotowire.com
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  • Restored to active roster

    McDonald (illness) has been added to the Steelers' active roster, the Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: McDonald returned to practice this week after being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Nov. 10 and now is eligible to suit up Sunday against the Ravens. Through his first eight games this season, he's caught nine passes (on 11 targets) for 61 yards, numbers that keep him off the radar in all but the deepest of fantasy leagues.

    Published: Thu, Nov 26 at 2:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Left off injury report

    The Steelers didn't list McDonald (illness) on Tuesday's injury report, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: After being activated from the COVID-19 list earlier in the day, McDonald's absence from the injury report implies he was able to take every rep in practice. However, since he has missed two games after testing positive for the coronavirus and is facing a quick turnaround with the Steelers playing the Ravens on Thursday night, the team could err on the side of caution and make the tight end inactive this week if he still needs more time to ramp up to full speed.

    Published: Tue, Nov 24 at 1:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Uncertain for Thursday

    McDonald (illness) is expected to be activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list and return to practice Tuesday, but offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner said the team hasn't decided whether the tight end will be available to play Thursday against the Ravens, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Though he's cleared all COVID-19-related protocols after testing positive for the virus Nov. 8, McDonald may need some additional time to get back to full speed after missing the Steelers' last two games. If McDonald can't play Week 12, the Steelers wouldn't have much in the way of depth behind top tight end Eric Ebron, as third-string option Zach Gentry (knee) is headed for injured reserve.

    Published: Tue, Nov 24 at 7:42am by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared for return

    Coach Mike Tomlin said Monday that McDonald (illness) has been cleared to return from the reserve/COVID-19 list, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports reports.

    Analysis: Tomlin also said that McDonald, who has missed back-to-back games, is scheduled to resume practicing Tuesday. The veteran tight end thus is on track to be available for Thursday night's divisional matchup against the Ravens. With Zach Gentry (knee) reportedly dealing with a serious injury, McDonald's return from the COVID-19 list is well timed for the Steelers.

    Published: Mon, Nov 23 at 9:20am by Rotowire.com
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  • Confirmed out for Week 10

    Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed that McDonald (reserve/COVID-19 list) won't be available to play Sunday against the Bengals, Chris Adamski of TribLive.com reports.

    Analysis: McDonald's Week 10 absence comes as no surprise after he tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday. According to Alan Saunders of the Associated Press, McDonald experienced cold-like symptoms at practice last Friday, but he was cleared to play in the Steelers' Week 9 win over the Cowboys after testing negative for COVID-19 three times in a row. After Monday's positive test, however, McDonald will have to self-quarantine before potentially rejoining the Steelers in Week 11 if he's symptom-free and…read more

    Published: Tue, Nov 10 at 9:15am by Rotowire.com
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  • Placed on COVID-19 list

    The Steelers placed McDonald (illness) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Albert Breer of TheMMQB.com reports.

    Analysis: McDonald's placement on the reserve list follows a report from Pittsburgh stating that a player has tested positive for COVID-19. The veteran tight end missed Friday's practice due to what was labeled an 'illness' and was listed as questionable for Sunday's win over the Cowboys, but he ultimately suited up and played 24 snaps.

    Published: Mon, Nov 9 at 2:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Active Week 9

    McDonald (illness) is active for Sunday's Week 9 tilt against the Cowboys.

    Analysis: The reserve tight end apparently was dealing with a non-COVID-19 illness late in the week, but he's gotten past it and will work in his usual role behind starter Eric Ebron. McDonald has logged just 10 targets through seven games, parlaying them into an 8-59-0 line.

    Published: Sun, Nov 8 at 12:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Uncertain for Week 9

    McDonald is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys due to an illness, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

    Analysis: The Steelers didn't include McDonald on either of their first two Week 9 injury reports, but the tight end was added Friday after his illness prevented him from practicing. With Eric Ebron clearing 80 percent of the Steelers' offensive snaps in the team's past two games, McDonald has naturally noticed a role reduction as the No. 2 tight end. He's played less than half of the snaps in both of those contests, drawing only two targets between those games.

    Published: Fri, Nov 6 at 11:04am by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets no looks against Ravens

    McDonald was not targeted on 21 offensive snaps during Sunday's 28-24 win against Baltimore.

    Analysis: McDonald went untargeted for the second time in three weeks against the Ravens, while Eric Ebron has compiled 12 receptions, 107 yards and a touchdown over the same span. Ebron has also attracted 5.8 targets per game since Week 2, clearly indicating him as the preferred pass-catching option compared to McDonald's 1.3 targets-per-game average over his past six appearances. Pittsburgh faces a Dallas defense in Week 9 that has surrendered four tight end touchdowns through eight outings, but…read more

    Published: Tue, Nov 3 at 7:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Targeted twice against Titans

    McDonald hauled in both of his targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Titans.

    Analysis: After seeing just one target over the past two weeks, McDonald was slightly more involved in the offense in the team's Week 7 matchup. While it was encouraging to see the 30-year-old get some involvement, his target share was quite limited, especially considering that the Steelers attempted 49 passes in the favorable matchup. McDonald has been targeted just 10 times over the first six weeks of the season, recording eight receptions for 59 yards.

    Published: Mon, Oct 26 at 9:50am by Rotowire.com
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  • No catches against Cleveland

    McDonald was not targeted on any of his 40 offensive snaps during Sunday's 38-7 win against the Browns.

    Analysis: The veteran tight end was right on trajectory with his usual workload in Week 6, as he had averaged 39 offensive snaps per game over Pittsburgh's first four outings of the year. The Steelers ran 37 times compared to just 23 pass attempts against the Browns, having jumped out to a dominant 24-0 advantage by the 5:43 mark of the second quarter. McDonald may see more work in the passing game Week 7 against the Titans in what figures to be a highly competitive clash between undefeated squads, and…read more

    Published: Tue, Oct 20 at 5:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Records one catch in Week 5

    McDonald recorded one catch for four yards in Sunday's 38-29 win over the Eagles.

    Analysis: McDonald was more involved in Week 3, logging a season-high three receptions and 35 yards, but he took on a minimal role once again following the Steelers' bye week. He remains entrenched behind Eric Ebron on the team's depth chart, which has resulted in McDonald being targeted just eight times over the first four weeks of the 2020 season.

    Published: Mon, Oct 12 at 10:17am by Rotowire.com
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  • Remains in Ebron's shadow

    McDonald caught all three of his targets for 35 yards in the Steelers' 28-21 Week 3 win over the Texans Sunday.

    Analysis: Eric Ebron led Pittsburgh in receiving yards -- and finished tied with receiver James Washington for the most receptions and targets -- further widening the gap with McDonald as the primary pass-catching tight end. Week 4 opponent Tennessee has limited opposing tight ends to just 54 yards per game, but the Titans have also yielded a touchdown in each contest to the position. This favors Ebron, making it difficult to insert McDonald in fantasy lineups.

    Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 2:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • More of same in Week 2

    McDonald recorded a three-yard reception Sunday in Pittsburgh's 26-21 win over Denver.

    Analysis: Targeted twice, McDonald produced an identical stat line as in Week 1. He is behind Eric Ebron on the tight end depth chart and the offense just has too many receiving options to suggest McDonald has any fantasy value heading into Week 3 against the Texans.

    Published: Mon, Sep 21 at 7:08am by Rotowire.com
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  • One catch in opener

    McDonald caught one pass for three yards in Monday night's 26-16 win over the Giants.

    Analysis: This was a disappointing outing for McDonald, who was only targeted twice all game and not at all in the second half. He saw fewer targets only twice all last season, but with Eric Ebron now in the mix at tight end, McDonald cannot be relied on heading into Pittsburgh's Week 2 home opener against the Broncos.

    Published: Tue, Sep 15 at 8:36am by Rotowire.com
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  • Role likely decided in camp

    McDonald and Eric Ebron likely will compete for starting reps at tight end in training camp, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

    Analysis: McDonald played 69 percent of the offensive snaps as Pittsburgh's top tight end in 2019 and restructured his deal to remain with the team in March, but the signing of Ebron in free agency clouds the former's outlook for 2020. Despite seeing ample playing time last season, McDonald caught only 38 of 55 targets for 273 yards and three touchdowns, though the quarterback situation following Ben Roethlisberger's injury certainly played a part in the poor production. Regardless, McDonald's…read more

    Published: Wed, Jun 3 at 6:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Restructures deal with Steelers

    McDonald has restructured his contract with the Steelers, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM Radio reports. As part of his new deal, he agreed to convert $5.5 million in base salary to signing bonus.

    Analysis: The Steelers may have opted to move on from McDonald had his deal not been restructured, but regardless, he will remain in Pittsburgh, and the team now has more cap space with which to pursue free agents.

    Published: Mon, Mar 16 at 1:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another disappointing effort

    McDonald caught both his targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 28-10 loss to the Ravens.

    Analysis: McDonald's season -- like most of the Steelers -- was derailed once Ben Roethlisberger suffered a season-ending elbow injury in Week 2. McDonald finished the 2019 season with 273 yards and three touchdowns on 38 catches (55 targets) in 14 games. This was a disappointing season after racking up a career-high 610 yards in 2018. McDonald has two years remaining on his current contract.

    Published: Mon, Dec 30 at 9:38am by Rotowire.com
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  • Lackluster effort in loss

    McDonald had three catches for nine yards in Pittsburgh's 16-10 loss to the Jets on Sunday.

    Analysis: McDonald was targeted six times but fell victim to the poor quarterback play that has plagued the Steelers all season. He'll close out the campaign going up against a Baltimore defense that yields the fewest fantasy points to opposing tight ends in both standard and PPR formats. McDonald had three catches for 34 yards against the Ravens earlier this season.

    Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 3:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared to play

    McDonald (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Jets.

    Analysis: With McDonald having cleared the NFL's concussion protocol, he's ready to return to action this weekend. While the tight end will be out there if you need him Week 16, he's been a hit-or-miss option through 12 games this season, and two of his three TDs came back Week 2.

    Published: Fri, Dec 20 at 10:59am by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to full practice

    McDonald (concussion) practiced fully Wednesday.

    Analysis: The activity is a step in the right direction for McDonald, but as of Wednesday, he remains in the NFL's concussion protocol. The tight end will thus look to gain clearance from an independent neurologist in the days leading up to Sunday's game against the Jets.

    Published: Wed, Dec 18 at 1:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out for Week 15

    McDonald (concussion) didn't practice Friday and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

    Analysis: The Steelers will be down two of their key pass catchers in Week 15 with McDonald slated to join wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) on the inactive list. Nick Vannett, who played 38 offensive snaps in relief of a concussed McDonald in the Week 14 win over Arizona, is the leading candidate to start at tight end against Buffalo.

    Published: Fri, Dec 13 at 11:56am by Rotowire.com
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  • Upgrades to limited practice

    McDonald (concussion) was limited at practice Thursday.

    Analysis: That's a step in the right direction for McDonald, who missed practice Wednesday, but as of Thursday, he's still in the NFL's concussion protocol. We'll revisit the tight end's status Friday, once the Steelers release their final Week 15 injury report in advance of Sunday's contest against the Bills.

    Published: Thu, Dec 12 at 12:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice Wednesday

    McDonald (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: McDonald, who was forced out of Sunday's win over the Cardinals, remains in the NFL's concussion protocol at this stage of the week. If he's unable to gain clearance for this weekend's game against the Bills, Nick Vannett and Zach Gentry would be next in line for reps at tight end.

    Published: Wed, Dec 11 at 2:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Concussion confirmed

    McDonald suffered a concussion this past Sunday in Arizona, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: McDonald left the eventual victory in the second half to be evaluated for a head injury, the nature of which wasn't confirmed until Tuesday. With his entrance into the concussion protocol, he's now subject to an evaluation from an independent neurologist before getting clearance for game action. Nick Vannett and rookie Zach Gentry are next in line for TE reps for the Steelers.

    Published: Tue, Dec 10 at 9:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • Possible concussion

    McDonald was forced out of Sunday's game against the Cardinals with a possible concussion, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Prior to his exit from the game, McDonald hauled in his only target for three yards. Nick Vannett is next in line at the tight-end position in McDonald's absence.

    Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 3:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Three catches in win

    McDonald had three receptions for 21 yards in Pittsburgh's 20-13 win over Cleveland on Sunday.

    Analysis: This was yet another lackluster performance for McDonald, although he made the most of his limited opportunities. He now has four or fewer targets in seven games this season. Pittsburgh travels to Arizona in Week 14 and faces a defense that has yielded 13 touchdowns to opposing tight ends. McDonald could potentially take advantage, but he's scored only once in the past nine games and is a risky fantasy play.

    Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 6:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Worst game this season

    McDonald caught his only target for one yard in Pittsburgh's 16-10 win over Cincinnati on Sunday.

    Analysis: McDonald wasn't targeted until the second half after being targeted seven times in each of his last three games. The one yard was his lowest production in 32 games dating back to October 2017. McDonald had three receptions for 33 yards against Week 13 opponent Cleveland two weeks ago, but he offers little value as fantasy playoffs approach.

    Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 4:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Three receptions in loss

    McDonald caught three passes for 33 yards in Pittsburgh's 21-7 loss to Cleveland on Thursday night.

    Analysis: McDonald saw a team-high seven targets, but was unable to do much with them on a night the entire Pittsburgh offense struggled. Injuries to JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion), Diontae Johnson (concussion) and James Conner (shoulder) -- all forced out of action and unable to return -- could dictate that McDonald has a significant role in the offense in Week 12 against the Bengals. Still, the tight end has scored just one touchdown in the last seven games and has yet to exceed 40 receiving yards in…read more

    Published: Thu, Nov 14 at 9:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Struggles in win

    McDonald caught three of seven targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 17-12 win over the Rams. He also gained two yards on one carry.

    Analysis: Mason Rudolph spread the ball around, with McDonald among five players receiving either six or seven targets. The tight end couldn't do much with his volume though, and he hasn't reached 50 yards receiving in 18 consecutive games dating back to last season. With only two weeks with bye considerations remaining on the NFL schedule, fantasy owners have little reason to roster McDonald in Week 11 against the Browns.

    Published: Mon, Nov 11 at 8:20am by Rotowire.com
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  • Finds end zone vs. Colts

    McDonald caught five of seven targets for 30 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 26-24 win over the Colts.

    Analysis: McDonald tied a season high with seven targets and posted his second-highest mark of the campaign with five receptions. He didn't generate many big plays, averaging just 6.0 yards per catch, but a third-quarter touchdown salvaged his day from a fantasy perspective. McDonald had totaled 24 receiving yards combined over his last two outings, so productivity should not be assumed during next Sunday's home matchup with the Rams.

    Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 3:27pm by Rotowire.com
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