Studs and Duds: Week 13

Mon Dec 1 8:45am ET
By JEFF PAUR
Sr Fantasy Writer

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Brown comes up huge Week 13


It was a long week, but hopefully a good one for your fantasy teams. Every team played and the games were spread out throughout the week. The good news is we had some big scores along the way. The only bad news was some high-priced recievers had off weeks. This caused for some headaches. But hopefully, the rest of your players made up for that in Week 13. 

Packers 31, Lions 24

Fantasy Stud: Jordan Love. Love had a huge game, going 18-of-30 for 234 yards and four touchdowns without a turnover. He scored 28.1 fantasy points. It was a big turnaround for Love, who had fewer than 20 points four straight games before this one. This was a welcome sight for all his fantasy owners.

Fantasy Dud: Jahmyr Gibbs. Gibbs was pretty quiet for his standards, especially if you consider his game last week. He ran 20 times for just 68 yards and caught three passes for 18 yards, giving him 86 total yards. You just expect better from Gibbs, who has been a little more up and down than you would like in recent weeks.

Game Notes: Amon-Ra St. Brown suffered an ankle injury and left the game early. There are reports he could miss multiple weeks because of the injury.

Jameson Williams had seven receptions for 144 yards and a touchdown. He excelled as the top target in this offense once St. Brown got hurt.

Cowboys 31, Chiefs 28

Fantasy Stud: Rashee Rice. Rice had eight receptions for 92 yards and a touchdown. He scored a season-high 29.4 fantasy points. Rice has at least 18 fantasy points all but a game this year. He is producing as well as any receiver in the game right now. If you project his numbers over a full season, Rice has 119 receptions for 1,377 yards and 15 total touchdowns.

Fantasy Dud: Kareem Hunt. There were not many fantasy duds in this one, but Hunt didn’t produce like he had been lately. He had scores four straight games but was held out of the end zone. He had 80 total yards and finished with nine fantasy points. It was not a good fantasy day for Hunt.

Game Notes: Isiah Pacheco returned to the lineup but took a backseat to Hunt. He ran three times for 16 yards and caught two passes for 17 yards.

Patrick Mahomes had his third four-touchdown game of the season. He was 23-of-34 for 261 yards and four touchdowns without a turnover.

Bengals 32, Ravens 14

Fantasy Stud: Chase Brown. Brown continues to play at a very high level. He didn’t score a touchdown, but ran 15 times for 78 yards and caught seven passes for 35 yards. He had 113 total yards. He scored 18.3 fantasy points, giving him 15-plus points five straight games. Brown has quickly made up from a slow start to his season.

Fantasy Dud: Lamar Jackson. Jackson had his third straight brutal game for fantasy owners. He threw for 246 yards but didn’t score a touchdown and turned the ball over three times. Jackson managed just 12 fantasy points. He has fewer than 20 fantasy points four straight games and less than 13 points three straight. Jackson just isn’t getting it done at all for fantasy teams, mainly because he hasn’t scored a rushing touchdown since Week 1 and has fewer than 50-rushing yards all but a game.

Game Notes: Derrick Henry scored a touchdown for the third straight game. He rushed 10 times for 60 yards and a score.

Joe Burrow looked great in his first game back from his toe injury. He was 24-of-46 for 261 yards and two touchdowns without a turnover.

Bears 24, Eagles 15

Fantasy Stud: A.J. Brown. Brown had an absolutely huge performance in defeat, catching 10 passes for 132 yards and two touchdowns. He carried fantasy teams to wins, scoring 35.2 fantasy points. Brown has 25-plus points two straight games. He is starting to show some more consistency, which is a welcome sight for his fantasy owners.

Fantasy Dud: Saquon Barkley. Barkley had yet another very disappointing fantasy performance. He ran 13 times for 56 yards and didn’t have a single reception. He scored just 5.6 fantasy points, his second-lowest total of the season. Barkley has four games with fewer than double-digit fantasy points and hasn’t topped 13 points in a game since Week 8. Barkley might be the biggest disappointment in all of fantasy right now, especially if you consider what he did last year.

Game Notes: Both D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai hit the 100-yard rushing mark. Swift ran 18 times for 125 yards and a touchdown. Monangai had 22 carries for 130 yards and a touchdown.

D.J. Moore and Rome Odunze combined for 4 receptions for just 25 yards. The run-heavy approach limited the opportunities for both of the Bears top receivers in this game.

Panthers 31, Rams 28

Fantasy Stud: Davante Adams. Adams continues to find the end zone on a weekly basis. He scored two more times, catching four passes for 58 yards and two touchdowns. He scored 21.8 fantasy points. Adams has touchdowns six straight games and four of those are multiple touchdown performances. Adams has 14 touchdowns on the season.

Fantasy Dud: Rico Dowdle. Dowdle got more work this week but didn’t lead the team in carries. He had 18 carries for yards and caught two passes for 21 yards. Dowdle failed to hit double-digit fantasy points for the first time since Week 8. He has failed to find the end zone three straight games.

Game Notes: Bryce Young had a great performance. He missed on just five passes, going 15-of-20 for 206 yards and three touchdowns without a turnover.

Blake Corum led the Rams in rushing, running seven times for 81 yards and a touchdown. Kyren Williams also had a good game, rushing 13 times for 72 yards and a touchdown.

Bucs 20, Cardinals 17

Fantasy Stud: Trey McBride. McBride had another one of his huge games, continuing to produce huge with Jacoby Brissett as his starting quarterback. McBride had eight receptions for 82 yards and a touchdown. McBride had 22.2 fantasy points. He has 20-plus points three of four games and five of seven.

Fantasy Dud: Baker Mayfield. Mayfield was able to play with his sprained shoulder and didn’t seem limited, but didn’t help fantasy teams despite his team’s win. He threw for just 194 yards and a touchdown. Mayfield scored just 16.4 fantasy points, giving him fewer than 20 fantasy points two straight and four of six games. 

Game Notes: Bucky Irvin returned and got a ton of work at running back. He ran 17 times for 61 yards and a touchdown. He also caught two passes for 20 yards.

Marvin Harrison played his first game since having his appendix removed and looked good. He had six receptions for 69 yards.

49ers 26, Browns 8

Fantasy Stud: Christian McCaffrey. There was not much offense in this game but McCaffrey had his usual good showing. He ran 20 times for 53 yards and a touchdown. McCaffrey also had four receptions for 21 yards. So despite being held in check a little for his standards, McCaffrey still managed 17.4 fantasy points. If this is his fantasy floor, fantasy teams have to be pretty happy.

Fantasy Dud: Ricky Pearsall. Pearsall continues to do very little. He had two receptions for 14 yards. In three games since returning from injury, Pearsall has five receptions for 20 yards on nine targets. He is unusable right now for fantasy owners.

Game Notes: Shedeur Sanders had a ho-hum showing in a starting role once again, going 16-of-25 for 149 yards and a touchdown without a turnover.

Quinshon Judkins topped 100 total yards, finishing with 109 yards. He ran 23 times for 91 yards and caught three passes for 18 yards.

Texans 20, Colts 16

Fantasy Stud: Alec Pierce. Pierce had four receptions for 78 yards and a touchdown. Pierce rebounded from a one-catch game with a 17.8 point performance. He has 17-plus points three of four games and is becoming a solid starting receiver for fantasy teams. He is having a breakout season.

Fantasy Dud: Woody Marks. Marks led the team in carries and played pretty well but missed out on two rushing touchdowns. If he gets one of those, he has a decent fantasy performance. He didn’t, though. Marks ran 19 times for 64 yards and caught a pass for three yards. Marks scored just 7.7 fantasy points, giving him fewer than nine points three straight games.

Game Notes: C.J. Stroud returned from his concussion and played a solid game despite not scoring a touchdown. He was 22-of-35 for 276 yards with an interception.

It was revealed this week that Daniel Jones had a broken leg but will continue to play. He looked pretty good this week, going 14-of-27 for 201 yards and touchdowns without a turnover.

Dolphins 21, Saints 17

Fantasy Stud: Devaughn Vele. Vele had his best game of the season, finishing with eight receptions for 93 yards and a touchdown. He did not have more than 40 yards in a game all season before this one. He finished with 23.3 fantasy points. Vele has been targeted 15 times his last two games, becoming a much bigger part of the Saints offense.

Fantasy Dud: Tua Tagovailoa. Tagovailoa failed to score a touchdown. He threw for just 157 yards, scoring just 7.35 fantasy points. He has less than nine fantasy points two straight and hasn’t been over 15 points since Week 8. He has not helped fantasy much at all this year.

Game Notes: Devon Achane reached the 100-yard mark for the third straight game. He ran 22 times for 134 yards and a touchdown. He is over 1,000-rushing yards for the season.

Darren Waller returned from his pectoral injury and had two receptions for 47 yards. He led the Dolphins in receiving yards.

Jets 27, Falcons 24

Fantasy Stud: Bijan Robinson. Robinson carries the Falcons offense. He ran 23 times for 142 yards and a touchdown. Robinson also had five receptions for 51 yards, giving him 193 total yards. Robinson scored 30.3 fantasy points. He has 30-plus points two of three games and hit that mark three times total this year.

Fantasy Dud: Darnell Mooney. Mooney came back down to earth after his best game of the season last week. He had just two receptions for 25 yards. Mooney has more than 50 yards just two times all season. He is a hard fantasy player to trust - even with Drake London sidelined.

Game Notes: Adonai Mitchell had his first 100-yard game of the season. He had eight receptions for 102 yards and a touchdown on 12 targets.

Kyle Pitts scored 15.2 fantasy points, his second-highest total of the season. He had seven receptions for 82 yards.

Jaguars 25, Titans 3

Fantasy Stud: Jakobi Meyers. Meyers was the leading receiver for the Jags, catching six passes for 90 yards and a touchdown. He scored 21.3 fantasy points. Meyers has scores two straight and at least 11 fantasy points three straight with the Jaguars. He is becoming the top target in this offense.

Fantasy Dud: Travis Etienne. Etienne ran 12 times for just 23 yards and caught a pass for 13 yards. This was his worst fantasy game of the season, scoring just 5.1 points. You just didn’t see this coming in what seemed a favorable matchup. Plus, he had at least 15 points four straight games.

Game Notes: Brenton Strange scored his first touchdown of the season. He had three receptions for 45 yards and a score.

Brian Thomas returned from his ankle injury and had two receptions for 28 yards. He looked healthy and should continue to see his playing time increase going forward.

Seahawks 26, Vikings 0

Fantasy Stud: Seahawks defense. Seattle was dominant on the defensive side of the ball. The Seahawks got a shutout and turned the Vikings over five times (four interceptions and a fumble recovery). Seattle held Minnesota to just 162 total yards of offense and returned one of the interceptions for a touchdown. It was quite the performance from the Seahawks defense.

Fantasy Dud: Justin Jefferson. It was a new starting quarterback but the same old bad production from the position, which was not good news for Jefferson. He had two receptions for just four yards, posting maybe the worst game of his entire career. He scored just 2.4 fantasy points, giving him less than double-digit fantasy points two straight and three of four games.

Game Notes: Max Brosmer had one of the worst first NFL starts in recent memory. He was 19-of-30 for 126 yards with four interceptions.

A new quarterback was a positive for tight end T.J. Hockenson, who had six receptions for 59 yards. He had double-digit fantasy points for just the third time this season.

Chargers 31, Raiders 14

Fantasy Stud: Brock Bowers. Bowers had another big game, catching four passes for 63 yards and two touchdowns. He provided much of the offense for the Raiders in this one. Bowers scored 22.3 fantasy points. It was his second game this season with 20-plus fantasy points.

Fantasy Dud: Justin Herbert. Herbert was banged up in this game, hurting his non-throwing hand. He left the game but returned. He didn’t play badly but didn’t produce for fantasy teams. Herbert was 15-of-20 for 151 yards and two touchdowns with an interception. Herbert scored just 15.35 fantasy points. He has really disappointed fantasy owners in recent weeks, having fewer than 17 points three straight.

Game Notes: Kimani Vidal had his third 100-yard rushing game of the season. He rushed 25 times for 126 yards and a touchdown.

Ashton Jeanty was held to 31-rushing yards, running 15 times for 31 yards. He did have six receptions, helping his fantasy production despite poor rushing totals.

Bills 26, Steelers 7

Fantasy Stud: James Cook. Cook had his second straight 100-yard rushing game and seventh of the season. He ran 32 times for 144 yards and caught three passes for 33 yards. Cook scored 19.7 fantasy points, giving him 19-plus points three straight games. He is having another big season for fantasy owners.

Fantasy Dud: Josh Allen. Allen was pretty mediocre once again, giving him two straight poor fantasy games. He threw for just 123 yards but scored two touchdowns, including one rushing score. Allen finished with just 18.95 fantasy points. You just expect much better from your elite, No. 1 fantasy quarterback. Two straight games with fewer than 19 points at this time of year is not ideal.

Game Notes: Aaron Rodgers got banged up again in this game but played much of the game. He was not too effective, though, going 10-of-21 for 117 yards without a touchdown.

Keon Coleman returned to the lineup but had just two receptions for nine yards. The good news is one of his catches was for a touchdown.

Broncos 27, Commanders 26

Fantasy Stud: Marcus Mariota. Mariota played a great game against maybe the best defense in football. It was an impressive performance, finishing 28-of-50 for 294 yards and two touchdowns with an interception. He also led the team in rushing, running 10 times for 55 yards. Mariota scored a season-high 27.2 fantasy points. Mariota has 20-plus fantasy points two of his last three games.

Fantasy Dud: Troy Franklin. Franklin had a poor showing in a game the Broncos had a lot of success throwing the ball. He had just two receptions for 21 yards on three targets. He scored 4.1 fantasy points. Franklin had double-digit fantasy points two straight and four of his last five games before this showing.

Game Notes: Zach Ertz hit double-digit receptions for the first time this season. He finished with 10 receptions for 106 yards on 13 targets.

Terry McLaurin finally returned to the lineup and had a big game. He had seven receptions for 96 yards and a touchdown.

Jeff Paur is a two-time finalist for FSWA Fantasy Football Writer of the Year and won the FSWA award for Best Fantasy Football Article on the Web in 2011. He also was the most accurate expert in 2012, winning the FSTA Fantasy Football Accuracy Award. If you have any questions for Jeff, email him at [email protected]. Follow Jeff on Twitter @jeffpaur.

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Kayshon Boutte Dec 2 12:20am CT
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New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte posted four catches for 35 yards and a touchdown on five targets in Monday night's win over the New York Giants. Boutte finished the game tied with tight end Hunter Henry for the team lead in receptions and continued his breakout campaign. The 23-year-old has emerged as a legitimate threat for New England in his third season, recording 29 receptions (38 targets) for 481 yards and a team-leading six touchdowns in 11 games. He's developed a great connection with breakout quarterback Drake Maye on downfield targets and ranks third in the league among wide receivers with 16.6 yards per reception. Boutte should remain a viable flex option in fantasy football following New England's Week 14 bye, when the Patriots take on the division-rival Buffalo Bills.

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Darius Slayton Dec 2 12:10am CT
Darius Slayton

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton hauled in two of his three targets for 41 yards and his first touchdown of the season in Monday night's loss to the New England Patriots. Slayton led the Giants in receiving in the game and found the end zone for the first time since Week 17 of last season. The 28-year-old hasn't been a huge factor for the Giants this season, totaling 26 receptions for 407 yards and one touchdown on 39 targets in 10 games. He's operated as the No. 3 option in the passing game behind Wan'Dale Robinson and tight end Theo Johnson in recent weeks and has returned fringe flex value in fantasy football. Slayton and the Giants head into their Week 14 bye before facing the Washington Commanders in Week 15.

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Jaxson Dart Dec 2 12:00am CT
Jaxson Dart

New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart returned in Week 13 against the New England Patriots after missing the past two games due to a concussion, completing 17 of 24 passes for 139 yards and a touchdown while adding four rushes for 20 yards on the ground. Dart wasn't as active as a runner in his first game back from injury, with the four carries being his fewest in a game as a starter. He still took a huge hit on a scramble on the Giants' second drive of the game, but he managed to avoid any big collisions from that point forward. Despite the blowout loss on Monday night, the 22-year-old has been impressive in eight starts this season, completing 63.6% of his passes for 1,556 yards with 11 touchdowns and three interceptions to go with 61 carries for 337 yards and seven touchdowns as a runner. Dart will get a chance to regroup during the team's bye in Week 14. The first-rounder will next take the field in Week 15 against the division-rival Commanders, the first week of the fantasy playoffs in most leagues.

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Devin Singletary Dec 1 11:40pm CT
Devin Singletary

New York Giants running back Devin Singletary handled 12 carries for 68 yards and a touchdown while adding three receptions (three targets) for 34 yards in Monday night's loss to the New England Patriots. Singletary led the Giants in rushing and finished second on the team in receiving as he eclipsed 100 yards from scrimmage for the first time this season. The veteran running back could be in line to lead New York's backfield moving forward, too, after Tyrone Tracy Jr. (hip) was carted off the field in the fourth quarter after suffering a hip injury. The severity of Tracy's injury is currently unclear, but it would be another big loss to a Giants team that has already lost rookie running back Cam Skattebo (ankle) for the season. Singletary had an impressive 22-yard rushing touchdown in Monday night's game against the Patriots and would be in line for a workhorse role if Tracy ends up missing time. The Giants are on a bye in Week 14, though, which will give Tracy extra time to recover.

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Drake Maye Dec 1 11:20pm CT
Drake Maye

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye completed 24 of 31 passes for 282 yards and two touchdowns while adding six carries for 12 yards on the ground in Monday night's 33-15 win over the New York Giants. Maye continued his MVP-caliber season with his sixth performance this season where he completed at least 75% of his passes with two or more touchdown passes, which ties Matt Ryan's 2016 MVP season for the third most in NFL history, according to ESPN Insights. The 23-year-old signal-caller threw both touchdowns in the first half, including another beautiful deep ball to rookie receiver Kyle Williams for a 33-yard score in the second quarter before throttling down in the second half. Maye has taken the leap into stardom in his second season and is right in the thick of the MVP conversation as New England heads into their Week 14 bye.

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Tyrone Tracy Jr. Dec 1 10:10pm CT
Tyrone Tracy Jr.

New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (hip) was carted off the field after suffering a hip injury during his team's Week 13 matchup against the New England Patriots on Monday night. Dan Salomone of Giants.com reports that Tracy Jr. is officially questionable to return. The 26-year-old back recorded 10 carries for 36 yards and one catch for -3 yards before being forced to exit the game. If he's unable to return, veteran running back Devin Singletary would be in line to handle most of New York's backfield work for the remainder of Week 13. While the exact nature of Tracy Jr.'s injury is unclear, an extended absence for Tracy Jr. would be a major loss for the Giants. With rookie running back Cam Skattebo (ankle) on Injured Reserve, Singletary would be the last back standing in New York and could be in line for a significant workload increase going forward.

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Harold Fannin Jr. Dec 1 9:50pm CT
Harold Fannin Jr.

Across 12 games this season, Cleveland Browns rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. has recorded 51 catches for 505 yards and three touchdowns on 74 targets. While the 21-year-old's numbers do not jump off the page, he's emerged as a consistent piece of the Browns' offense. Entering Week 14, Fannin Jr. has earned at least five targets in seven consecutive games and 10 out of 12 total games this season. Fannin Jr. has also earned 11 targets across the two contests since Shedeur Sanders took over the starting quarterback job in Cleveland, the highest number of any Browns pass-catcher. The overall struggles of his team's offense limit Fannin Jr.'s upside. Still, he provides a solid production floor as a low-end starting tight end option in PPR fantasy leagues. Heading into his Week 14 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Fannin Jr. should be a waiver-wire target in PPR leagues with 12 or more teams.

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Zach Ertz Dec 1 9:50pm CT
Zach Ertz

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz had a huge game in Week 13, recording 10 catches for 106 yards on 13 targets in an overtime loss to the Denver Broncos. Across 12 games this season, the 35-year-old has hauled in 49 catches for 493 yards and four touchdowns on 70 targets. It's worth noting that Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota attempted 50 passes in Week 13, a level of pass volume that is highly unlikely to repeat in future weeks. However, Washington could be getting quarterback Jayden Daniels (elbow) back as soon as Week 14, which would be a boost for Ertz. All four of Ertz's four touchdown receptions this season have come in the six games Daniels has been healthy for. The Commanders will face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 14. In leagues where he is available on the waiver wire, Ertz could be a solid streaming option for fantasy managers to target at the tight end position.

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Darren Waller Dec 1 9:40pm CT
Darren Waller

Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller (pectoral) returned from a pectoral injury that caused him to miss more than a month in Week 13, recording two catches for 47 yards on three targets against the New Orleans Saints. Waller has appeared in just five games this season due to multiple injuries, but he's recorded four touchdown catches in that span. The Dolphins limited Waller to a 47% snap share in Week 13, which is a trend that may continue given the 33-year-old's extensive injury history. However, Waller has proven to be a red-zone target for Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, which gives him streamer appeal for fantasy managers at the tight end position. In fantasy leagues with 12 or more teams, Waller could be worth targeting on the waiver wire as a streamer or injury replacement heading into a Week 14 matchup against the New York Jets.

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Devaughn Vele Dec 1 9:30pm CT
Devaughn Vele

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Devaughn Vele had a monster game in Week 13 against the Miami Dolphins, recording eight catches for 93 yards and a touchdown on eight targets. The 27-year-old has now earned 15 targets over his last two games played and emerged as the clear WR2 in New Orleans alongside star wideout Chris Olave. In three games since former Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed was traded to the Seattle Seahawks, Vele has played 87%, 89%, and 88% of New Orleans' offensive snaps. Vele has proven to be a moderately productive player when given the opportunity. Across 24 career NFL games, he's hauled in 58 receptions for 659 yards and five touchdowns on 83 targets. In fantasy leagues with 12 or more teams, Vele is worth targeting on the waiver wire heading into his Week 14 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Brenton Strange Dec 1 9:20pm CT
Brenton Strange

Across two games since returning from a hip injury that forced him to miss nearly two months, Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange has recorded eight catches for 138 yards and a touchdown on nine targets. The 24-year-old has emerged as one of Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence's most-trusted weapons in 2025. Strange has earned at least five targets in four out of the six full games he's played this season. The Jaguars have also shown a willingness to play Strange a heavy snap share, as he played 84% of the team's offensive snaps in their Week 13 win over the Tennessee Titans. While the Jaguars have a pair of capable target earners in wide receiver Jakobi Meyers and Brian Thomas Jr., wideout Parker Washington (hip) went down with a hip injury in Week 13 that could cause him to miss time. As a result, Strange could be in line for a target bump. He should be a waiver wire target in all fantasy leagues with 12 or more teams.

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Terrion Arnold Dec 1 9:10pm CT
Terrion Arnold

Detroit Lions defensive back Terrion Arnold (shoulder) is done for the season after being placed on Injured Reserve on Monday. Arnold is set to undergo shoulder surgery after suffering an injury during the Thanksgiving Day loss to the Green Bay Packers. He made his return to the field last week following a two-game absence due to a concussion. The 22-year-old will now end his sophomore campaign with 31 tackles and one interception in eight games. Khalil Dorsey and Amik Robertson could see more snaps with Arnold sidelined for the rest of the regular season for the Lions' defense.

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Abdul Carter Dec 1 9:10pm CT
Abdul Carter

New York Giants rookie defensive end Abdul Carter was benched to begin Monday's game versus the New England Patriots. The team is calling Carter's absence on the first drive a coach's decision. This was likely due to Carter missing some type of team activity (most likely a meeting) last week. Carter did eventually make it onto the field and recorded a sack. This isn't the first time that Carter has been benched by the Giants. Interim head coach Mike Kafka is trying to make a statement in a lost season. The Giants were already mathematically eliminated from playoff contention at 2-10 before the kickoff on Monday night. Carter was the third overall pick back in April out of Penn State.

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Kyle Juszczyk Dec 1 9:00pm CT
Kyle Juszczyk

San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk (rib) was forced to exit during the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns. After further evaluation, Juszczyk was diagnosed with a rib fracture. Luckily for San Francisco, Juszczyk will get a week off to rest with the team on a bye in Week 14. Following that, the 49ers will re-evaluate the 34-year-old ahead of their Week 15 matchup versus the Tennessee Titans. There's a chance that Juszczyk won't miss any time, which would be good news for San Fran's offense. As mostly a blocking asset, Juszczyk is not fantasy relevant.

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Kalif Raymond Dec 1 9:00pm CT
Kalif Raymond

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (ankle) was a non-participant during Monday's practice session. Raymond suffered an ankle injury in the Week 12 win over the New York Giants and was unable to suit up for last week's contest versus the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Day. The fact that Raymond remains out of practice to begin the week isn't a good sign ahead of the Thursday night contest versus the Dallas Cowboys. Rookie wideout Isaac TeSlaa stepped up during their Thanksgiving loss, hauling in both his targets for 35 yards and a touchdown. The 23-year-old figures to once again have a larger role in the offense if Raymond is unable to play in Week 14, especially with top wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) also up in the air to play in Week 14.

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Trey Lance Dec 1 8:40pm CT
Trey Lance

Los Angeles Chargers backup quarterback Trey Lance will receive first-team practice reps in goal-line situations this week. This is a result of starting quarterback Justin Herbert (hand) needing surgery on his left (non-throwing) hand following Sunday's win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Herbert had a metacarpal fracture in his left hand but still plans to play in Week 14 versus the Philadelphia Eagles next Monday night. The fact that Lance is doing goal-line work could be a hint that the Chargers might use him in goal-line situations, with Herbert probably being unable to take snaps under center next week. If Herbert plays in Week 14, he'll be more of a low-end QB1 option in fantasy football while going up against a strong Eagles pass rush.

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Eddy Pineiro Dec 1 8:40pm CT
Eddy Pineiro

San Francisco 49ers kicker Eddy Pineiro (hamstring) is expected to return to action following the team's bye in Week 14. Pineiro has missed each of the last two games due to a hamstring issue. Luckily, head coach Kyle Shanahan believes Pineiro will be ready to play against the Tennessee Titans in Week 15. Pineiro has been a great addition to the 49ers roster this season. The 30-year-old has made all 22 of his field-goal attempts while connecting on 18 of 22 extra-point kicks. Matt Gay has been kicking for the 49ers over the last two games, but his services will likely no longer be needed once Pineiro returns.

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Justin Herbert Dec 1 7:10pm CT
Justin Herbert

The Los Angeles Chargers announced on Monday that quarterback Justin Herbert (hand) had successful surgery on Monday to stabilize a metacarpal fracture in his left (non-throwing) hand that he suffered in Sunday's win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Herbert's return to play is considered day-to-day, and his status for next Monday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles will be determined later in the week. The Chargers are optimistic that Herbert will be able to play in Week 14, although he'll likely be wearing a protective glove and will probably take snaps out of the shotgun formation if he plays. A porous offensive line has led to plenty of bumps and bruises for Herbert this year, and he might have even less time to throw if he plays in Week 14 against a strong Eagles' defensive line. Herbert will be more of a low-end QB2 in fantasy if he's active next Monday night.

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Joshua Karty Dec 1 6:40pm CT
Joshua Karty

The Los Angeles Rams signed kicker Joshua Karty back to their practice squad on Monday, according to Adam Grosbard of the Los Angeles Daily News. Karty was waived last Friday by the Rams after being benched for rookie Harrison Mevis, but the 23-year-old will now return to the practice squad as an insurance option for now. In his second year in the NFL, Karty has struggled, going 10-for-15 on his field-goal tries and 23-for-26 on his extra-point opportunities through eight games. Mevis, meanwhile, has gone a perfect 2-for-2 on field goals and 17-for-17 on extra points with the Rams in his first four games. The 23-year-old has been money so far and has jumped onto the fantasy radar quickly at the kicking position because of the high-octane offense in L.A., but they don't often have to settle for field goals, which also limits his upside.

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Jalin Hyatt Dec 1 6:20pm CT
Jalin Hyatt

New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt is a healthy scratch for the Monday night game against the New England Patriots to close out Week 13 action, according to Dan Salomone of Giants.com. This will be just the second time all year, and the first since Week 8, that Hyatt will sit without dealing with an injury. The 24-year-old will be the odd-man out for a receiving corps that will roll with Wan'Dale Robinson, Darius Slayton, Isaiah Hodgins, Gunner Olszewski, and Dalen Cambre as they look to upset the Pats in primetime. The Giants will head into their bye in Week 14, so the next chance Hyatt will have to play will be on Sunday, Dec. 14, against the division-rival Washington Commanders. Hyatt has not been very involved in New York's offense in his third year in the league, catching five of 13 targets for only 35 yards and no touchdowns in seven games.

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