Eddie Royal (WR, CHI) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: When the Bears lost Kevin White, there were more targets to go around for the entire offense. Eddie Royal was expected to benefit from this, and did somewhat catching seven passes for the second straight game for 43 yards. Royal has had stretches like this in his past, only to fall back to earth. However, it looks like Royal will continue to stay in a prominent role in this offense.

Brian Hoyer has shown he would rather make the safe pass rather than take a shot down field, which helps Royal’s case. He was second on the team with nine targets on Sunday, one week after receiving seven targets. Volume will not be an issue for Royal as long as Hoyer remains the starter. Kevin White’s absence opens up doors for the other weapons in this offense.