Mon Sep 15 9:09am ET
By JEFF PAUR
Sr Fantasy Writer

Goff has monster Week 2 game
Well, that was more like it. We had a ton of big fantasy performances this week after several duds in the opener. This made for a lot more high-scoring fantasy games. Hopefully, you were able to take advantage of some of those big games and win big in Week 2.
Packers 27, Commanders 18
Fantasy Stud: Tucker Kraft. Kraft had a huge Week 2, catching six passes for 124 yards and a touchdown. Kraft led the way in the passing game for the Packers. He showed his big-time potential in the game. Kraft is on his way to a breakout season and could even be a top-five fantasy tight end if all goes well for him
Fantasy Dud: Matthew Golden. Golden had another disappointing performance in a game the Packers threw for nearly 300 yards and scored 27 points. Golden didn’t catch a pass anf ran twice for 15 yards. He got all sorts of preseason hype but has not lived up to those expectations to start the season.
Game Notes: Austin Ekeler suffered a torn Achilles’ during the game. He is done for the season and might have played his last game in the NFL. This is going to be a tough injury for him to return.
Jayden Reed broke his collarbone early in the game. He is expected to miss six-to-eight weeks of action because of the injury.
Seahawks 31, Steelers 17
Fantasy Stud: Kenneth Walker. Walker had a great game, helping ease the concern for his owners after his Week 1 performance. He ran 13 times for 105 yards and a touchdown. Walker also caught a pass for 13 yards. He showed his explosiveness in the game. Walker could be getting more and more work going forward for Seattle
Fantasy Dud: Zach Charbonnet. Many were high on Charbonnet after last week, getting more touches and the goal-line work for the Seahawks. Well, he got more touches again this week but didn’t produce near that of Kenneth Walker. Charbonnet ran 15 times for just 10 yards. And he didn’t catch a pass in the game. You still have to like the usage but it is a concern to see him do little while his teammate ran wild with less work.
Game Notes: Jaxon Smith-Njigba hit the 100-yard mark. He had eight receptions for 103 yards.
Sam Darnold played a strong game, going 22-of-33 for 295 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions. It was an impressive performance on the road for Darnold.
Bills 30, Jets 10
Fantasy Stud: James Cook. Cook was one of the few offensive stars in this one. He ran 21 times for 132 yards and two touchdowns. He also caught a pass for three yards. Cook has scores each of his first two games and topped 20 fantasy points each of those games. He is looking like a top-five fantasy back right now
Fantasy Dud: Josh Allen. His team won big but Allen wasn’t a help to his fantasy owners. He was 14-of-25 for 148 yards without a touchdown. He did run six times for 59 yards but that wasn’t enough to make up for his poor passing numbers. Allen also appeared to break his nose during the game but was able to return.
Game Notes: Justin Fields had a game to forget. He left early because of a concussion but did nothing before the injury. He was 3-of-11 for 27 yards and ran five times for 49 yards.
The Jets rushing game did little. Breece Hall led the team in carries with 10 but managed just 29 yards. Braelon Allen had just two rushes for 11 yards.
Ravens 41, Browns 17
Fantasy Stud: Lamar Jackson. Jackson was held in check on the ground but that didn’t matter for fantasy owners. He was great through the air, going 19-of-29 for 225 yards and four touchdowns without an interception
Fantasy Dud: Derrick Henry. Henry was a huge disappointment, especially after his huge Week 1. He ran just 11 times for 24 yards and didn’t catch a pass. It was a really bad fantasy performance from Henry. You just expect better from him, but it happens.
Game Notes: Quinshon Judkins made his NFL debut and looked pretty good with his limited work. He ran 10 times for 61 yards and caught three passes for 10 yards. Judkins should just get more work going forward.
Zay Flowers kept up his hot ways, catching seven passes for 75 yards. Flowers has 14 receptions his first two games.
Rams 33, Titans 19
Fantasy Stud: Davante Adams. Adams had a great game. He had six receptions for 106 yards and a touchdown. He was targeted 13 times in the game. Adams showed his potential when getting the looks in this offense. He remains an elite receiver in this league
Fantasy Dud: Kyren Williams. Williams got plenty of touches but didn’t produce a whole lot and missed out on a goal-line opportunity. He ran 17 times for 66 yards and caught two passes for 14 yards. He scored just 10 fantasy points. Williams has failed to top 70-rushing yards in a game this year. He is off to a bit of a slow start
Game Notes: Cam Ward had a better showing in his second NFL start. He was 19-of-33 for 175 yards and a touchdown without an interception. He ran four times for eight yards.
Elic Ayomanor had four receptions for 56 yards and a touchdown. He is emerging as a legit target for Ward as the starter opposite Calvin Ridley.
Lions 52, Bears 21
Fantasy Stud: Amon-Ra St. Brown. St. Brown had a monster game. He had nine receptions for 115 yards and three touchdowns. He carried fantasy teams to wins, scoring 39.2 fantasy points. It was quite the showing from St. Brown, who might end up with one of the highest fantasy receiver gams of the entire season
Fantasy Dud: Sam LaPorta. There were few duds in this game but LaPorta disappointed. He had three receptions for just 26 yards. With so many mouths to feed in this offense, though, it isn’t a surprise that some might disappear on occasion. That happened to LaPorta in this one.
Game Notes: Jared Goff was nearly flawless, finishing 23-of-28 for 334 yards and five touchdowns without a turnover. Goff made play after play for the Lions.
Rome Odunze was a bright spot for the Bears, catching seven passes for 128 yards and two touchdowns. He has scores each of his first two games this season.
Bengals 31, Jaguars 27
Fantasy Stud: Ja’Marr Chase. Chase showed why he was the first overall pick in many fantasy leagues. He had 14 receptions for 165 yards and a touchdown. His poor showing Week 1 looks like a thing of the past after this huge game. Chase scored 36.5 fantasy points.
Fantasy Dud: Chase Brown. Brown was one of the few fantasy disappointments in this high-scoring game. He ran 16 times for just 47 yards and caught two passes for 18 yards. Brown failed to hit double-digit fantasy points, scoring just 8.5 points.
Game Notes: Joe Burrow was forced from the game early because of a toe injury. Jake Browning made some mistakes but moved the offense in relief of Burrow. He was 21-of-32 for 241 yards and two touchdowns with three interceptions. Burrow is going to get surgery on the injury and will be out three months.
Parker Washington led the Jaguars in receiving, outproducing Brian Thomas and Travis Hunter. Washington had five receptions for 76 yards.
Cowboys 40, Giants 37
Fantasy Stud: Russell Wilson. Wilson continued the trend of players that disappointed in the opener but came up big Week 2. He was magnificent, going 30-of-41 for 450 yards and three touchdowns with an interception. Wilson scored 35.8 fantasy points after managing just 12.8 in Week 1. He is going to keep the starter’s job in New York as long as he keeps playing like this
Fantasy Dud: Tyrone Tracy. Tracy got some work in this one but took more of a backseat to rookie Cam Skattebo, who had more carries and overall touches in the game. Tracy ran five times for just 15 yards and caught four passes for 36 yards. Skattebo had 11 carries for 45 yards and a touchdown. Tracy could move to more of a pass-catching role going forward.
Game Notes: Javonte Williams continues to lead the way in Cowboys backfield, finding the end zone for the second straight game. He ran 18 times for 97 yards and a score. He also racked up six receptions for 33 yards.
Malik Nabers had nine receptions for 167 yards and two touchdowns. Nabers scored 37.7 fantasy points.
Patriots 33, Dolphins 27
Fantasy Stud: Drake Maye. Maye had a really good game, going 19-of-23 for 230 yards and two touchdowns without a turnover. He also ran in a score, rushing 10 times for 31 yards and a touchdown. Maye scored 28.6 fantasy points. He is looking more and more like a possible QB1 for fantasy teams
Fantasy Dud: TreVeyon Henderson. Henderson continues to take a backseat to Rhamondre Stevenson in the Patriots backfield. Henderson had just three carries for 10 yards and two receptions for 30 yards. Stevenson had 11 carries for 54 yards and five catches for 88 yards. Henderson is going to be a hard fantasy player to trust until he starts getting more touches.
Game Notes: Tyreek Hill was much more involved this week. He had a 100-yard game, finishing with six receptions for 109 yards.
Devon Achane scored a receiving touchdown for the second straight game. He ran 11 times for just 30 yards but had eight receptions for 92 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets.
49ers 26, Saints 21
Fantasy Stud: Mac Jones. Jones did a great job in his start for Brock Purdy. Jones was 26-of-39 for 279 yards and three touchdowns without an interception. Jones looked like a guy fantasy teams might be able to use on a spot start basis if Purdy were to miss any more time. Jones moved the offense well
Fantasy Dud: Ricky Pearsall. You thought Pearsall might really rack up the targets in this one because of injuries for the 49ers, but that really wasn’t the case. Pearsall had just four receptions for 56 yards. Pearsall was pretty ho-hum in a favorable matchup for him.
Game Notes: Christian McCaffrey continues to look as healthy as he has been in a while and it shows in his play on fate field. He ran 13 times for 55 yards and had six receptions for 52 yards and a touchdown.
Spencer Rattler had maybe his best game as a pro. He was 25-of-34 for 207 yards and three touchdowns without a turnover.
Colts 29, Broncos 28
Fantasy Stud: Daniel Jones. Jones played another great game, but this time against what many think is the best defense in football. Jones was 23-of-34 for 316 yards and a touchdown without a turnover. He also ran six times for two yards and a touchdown, finishing with 26 fantasy points. Jones has five total touchdowns without an interception in two games. He is having some kind of revival season in Indy
Fantasy Dud: Courtland Sutton. The Broncos had a lot of success offensively but Sutton was the odd man out. He had just a catch for six yards. It was a very unexpected performance from Sutton, who is normally the top target for the Broncos passing game. He should be fine going forward but this game hurt a lot of fantasy teams.
Game Notes: Troy Franklin had a breakout performance. He had eight receptions for 89 yards and a touchdown.
Jonathan Taylor hit the 100-yard rushing mark. He had 25 carries for 165 yards. He also had two carries for 50 yards, giving him 215 total yards.
Eagles 20, Chiefs 17
Fantasy Stud: Tyquan Thornton. Thornton could have had two long touchdowns, but Patrick Mahomes missed him on a wide-open pass. Either way, Thornton still had two catches for 59 yards and a touchdown. He is the big-play threat in this offense right now and showed well with his chances. He is worth a look as a pickup for fantasy owners this week
Fantasy Dud: Jalen Hurts. His team won but Hurts really wasn’t any good for his fantasy owners. He threw for just 101 yards and ran for 17. He did have a rushing touchdown but that still led to just 12.75 fantasy points. You just expect a lot more from Hurts. It was a disappointing showing.
Game Notes: The Chiefs continue to have struggles running the ball with a host of options. Isiah Pacheco had the most carries, rushing 10 times for just 22 yards, though. Kareem Hunt ran eight times for 31 yards.
A.J. Brown got more looks this week but didn’t get many yards. He had five receptions for just 27 yards.
Cardinals 27, Panthers 22
Fantasy Stud: Bryce Young. Young had a rough first half but came back in a big way and almost got a come-from-behind victory. He finished with 328-passing yards and three touchdowns with an interception. Young had 26.6 fantasy points after scoring just 12.7 in Week 1. It was a much better performance. You hope he can build off this one going forward
Fantasy Dud: Marvin Harrison Jr. Harrison had a rough game, catching just two passes for 27 yards. You thought he maybe was turning the corner after his opener, but he came back down to earth in this one. We just aren’t sure what you are going to get from Harrison this year.
Game Notes: Tet McMillan had his first 100-yard game as a pro. He finished with six receptions for 100 yards.
Hunter Renfrow was more involved offense, finding the end zone two times. He had seven receptions for 48 yards and two touchdowns.
Falcons 22, Vikings 6
Fantasy Stud: Bijan Robinson. Robinson wasn’t able to find the end zone but still produced good numbers for his fantasy owners. He ran 22 times for 143 yards. Robinson also had three receptions for 25 yards, giving him 168 total yards. Robinson scored 19.8 fantasy points
Fantasy Dud: Michael Penix. He is another quarterback that won the game but didn’t help fantasy owners. Penix failed to score a touchdown or even throw for 150 yards. He was 13-of-21 for 135 yards without a touchdown or interception. The Falcons were extremely run-heavy in the game, which could be a theme for them going forward. This will limit the ceiling for Penix on a weekly basis.
Game Notes: Aaron Jones was forced from the game because of a hamstring injury. He was unable to return and finished with five carries for 23 yards.
J.J. McCarthy had a really rough second start. He turned the ball over three times and failed to score a touchdown. McCarthy threw for just 158 yards.
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 jeff@rtsports.com. Follow Jeff on Twitter @jeffpaur.
Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin was inactive for nine out of his team's first 10 games of the 2025 season. However, the 25-year-old has been pressed into a more prominent role in recent weeks after Denver lost veteran running back J.K. Dobbins to a season-ending foot injury in Week 10. Across the team's last three games, McLaughlin has recorded 75 scrimmage yards and a touchdown on 19 touches. Broncos rookie back RJ Harvey has taken over the RB1 in Denver, which limits McLaughlin's upside. However, McLaughlin could now be one injury away from stepping into a lead role in the Broncos' backfield. In leagues with 12 or more teams, fantasy managers should consider stashing McLaughlin in a bench spot for his handcuff upside. Over the next three weeks, Denver will take on the Green Bay Packers, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Kansas City Chiefs.
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Across 13 games this season, New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins has recorded 35 receptions for 440 yards and two touchdowns on 48 targets. While New England's egalitarian passing attack has limited the production of all of its pass-catchers, Hollins has been the team's most consistent wide receiver from a playing time perspective. The 32-year-old has played at least 75% of the Patriots' offensive snaps in each of his last four games. Across his last six outings, Hollins has hauled in 24 catches for 321 yards on 34 targets. His numbers don't jump off the page, and his upside is limited, but Hollins is attached to an elite quarterback in Drake Maye and has demonstrated a safe playing time floor. In the deepest fantasy leagues, Hollins could be worth targeting on the waiver wire heading into his Week 15 matchup against the Buffalo Bills.
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Arizona Cardinals running back Michael Carter has seen minimal usage as a rusher in recent weeks, as he has not recorded more than five carries in a game since Week 7. However, the 26-year-old has seen consistent work in the passing game, hauling in 15 receptions for 117 yards on 20 targets over the last four weeks. The Cardinals' backfield has been in a constant state of flux this season due to injuries. With James Conner (ankle), Trey Benson (knee), and Emari Demercado (ankle) sidelined, Carter and journeyman back Bam Knight have seen the majority of the work over the last month. Arizona could be getting Benson back in Week 15 against the Houston Texans, which may eliminate Carter's role. However, it appears the Cardinals are also considering shutting down Benson for the season due to his lingering knee injury. If Benson remains out, Carter could have some flex appeal for deep-league PPR fantasy managers thanks to his pass-catching ability.
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Across 13 games this season, Miami Dolphins wide receiver Malik Washington has recorded 40 receptions for 274 yards and two touchdowns on 56 targets. The 24-year-old has also earned some work as a rusher, logging 78 rushing yards on 13 carries. Washington has served as Miami's primary WR2 alongside Jaylen Waddle since star wideout Tyreek Hill (knee) went down with a season-ending knee injury in Week 4. Since that point, Washington has seen at least five targets in six out of nine games. However, he's struggled to be highly productive with his opportunities and has recorded more than 36 receiving yards in just two contests this season. Washington's lack of efficiency limits his upside. Still, Miami has continued to feed him touches, which could make Washington worth rostering in deep PPR fantasy heading into his Week 15 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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The Cleveland Browns have signed running back Trayveon Williams off the Los Angeles Chargers' practice squad, according to ESPN's Kris Rhim. ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi notes that Williams spent training camp with Cleveland, so he and the team have familiarity with each other. The Browns were in the market for running back help after placing veteran back Jerome Ford (shoulder) on Injured Reserve with a shoulder injury. Williams appeared in just three games for the Chargers this season, recording three carries for negative one yard. The 28-year-old has played in 71 career games across seven NFL seasons, recording 280 scrimmage yards on 81 touches. In Cleveland, Williams figures to play a depth role behind Browns running backs Quinshon Judkins, Dylan Sampson, and Raheim Sanders.
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Across 13 games so far this season, Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson has recorded 438 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns on 101 touches. The 26-year-old has spent the majority of the season serving as the RB2 behind star Packers back Josh Jacobs. When Jacobs is active, Wilson has a very limited production ceiling. In the 12 games Jacobs has played in 2025, Wilson has recorded more than eight carries just twice. However, if Jacobs were to suffer an injury, Wilson would immediately become a starting-caliber fantasy running back. In the lone game that Jacobs missed this season in Week 12 against the Minnesota Vikings, Wilson recorded 125 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns on 30 touches. In fantasy leagues with 12 or more teams, Wilson could be worth stashing as a handcuff option down the stretch of the season. Green Bay will face the Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears, and Baltimore Ravens over the next three weeks.
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers has a "very real chance" of starting versus the Seattle Seahawks in Week 15. The 44-year-old signed with the team's practice squad earlier this week after a successful workout with the organization on Monday. With Daniel Jones (Achilles) out for the year, Rivers appears to have a legitimate chance at taking snaps this upcoming weekend. Rivers hasn't played in the NFL since the 2020 season with the Colts. He threw for 4,169 passing yards with 24 touchdowns and 11 interceptions during that season while leading Indy to the playoffs. Rookie quarterback Riley Leonard (knee) would be the next man up, but he suffered a Grade 1 PCL sprain in Week 14. With his availability up in the air, Rivers and Brett Rypien are the only healthy options on the Colts' roster. Rivers is probably the preferred choice given his experience in head coach Shane Steichen's offensive scheme. This is a strange situation, but the Colts are desperate for a QB with the injuries piling up under center. Rivers would be a desperation QB2 play in superflex leagues if he makes the start.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (collarbone) was a limited participant in practice for the second straight day on Tuesday. The veteran wideout has been on Injured Reserve since suffering a broken collarbone in Week 7. Before that, Evans missed three games due to a lingering hamstring injury. When healthy, Evans has recorded 14 receptions for 140 yards and one touchdown in four games. It appears Evans is trending in the right direction, but fantasy managers will need to check back on Wednesday for the final injury report ahead of the Thursday night matchup versus the Atlanta Falcons. The veteran pass-catcher is a future Hall of Famer, but he could be on a snap count if he returns in Week 15, which would make him a volatile fantasy option in what is the first week of the fantasy playoffs in most leagues.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan (neck) was able to log a limited practice session on Tuesday. McMillan has now logged back-to-back limited practice sessions to begin the week. The 24-year-old appears to be almost ready to make his season debut. McMillan has been sidelined all year due to a serious neck injury that he suffered in mid-August in a preseason game. Fantasy managers will need to check back for the final injury report on Wednesday. The Buccaneers could also be getting wideout Mike Evans (collarbone) back from IR for a Thursday night matchup against the division-rival Atlanta Falcons. If McMillan is active in Week 15, he won't be a recommended fantasy football option in his season debut, and he could struggle for consistent snaps to close out the regular season in a crowded WR corps that also includes Chris Godwin Jr. and rookies Emeka Egbuka and Tez Johnson.
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has given some underwhelming performances over the last few weeks. In fact, Tagovailoa has thrown for fewer than 200 passing yards in four straight games. The 27-year-old hasn't posted a multi-score game since Week 10 versus the Buffalo Bills, either. Tagovailoa does have a plus matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 15, though. The Steelers' defense has given up nearly 250 passing yards per game this season. However, it's worth noting that Tagovailoa has notoriously struggled in cold weather. He hasn't thrown for over 200 yards in a road game since Week 8 in Atlanta, which was indoors. The sixth-year quarterback could be worth a look in two-quarterback leagues, but his ceiling for fantasy purposes remains low.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (knee) was unable to participate during Tuesday's practice. This is now back-to-back days that Otton has been sidelined due to a knee issue. There is now some doubt surrounding whether Otton will be able to suit up on a short week for Thursday's Week 15 matchup against the division-rival Atlanta Falcons. If Otton sits out, Payne Durham should take over as the No. 1 tight end in Tampa Bay. Durham has been non-existent with one reception for 11 yards on the season. The third-year tight end won't be a recommended streaming option, even if Otton is inactive against Atlanta.
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers finally found some success through the air during last week's win over the Baltimore Ravens. Rodgers threw for 284 yards with one touchdown, which was good enough for top-10 QB value in Week 14. He also had a rushing TD. Before that, Rodgers was held to under 240 passing yards in his previous five contests. The expectation is that Rodgers will continue having success this weekend, assuming the Steelers remain aggressive through the air. He'll draw a favorable matchup against a Miami Dolphins defense that ranks 21st in fantasy points allowed to QBs. Rodgers isn't an elite option, but he should offer more streaming value than usual in Week 15. He's certainly worth a look in two-quarterback leagues, at a minimum.
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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold has had his share of ups and downs in his first year in Seattle, but overall, it's been another strong season while leading the Seahawks to a 10-3 record going into Week 15 action. Darnold had a disastrous four-interception game in the loss to the Rams on Nov. 16 and also failed to throw a touchdown in last week's shutout win over the Vikings. The 28-year-old bounced back in Sunday's 37-9 rout of the Falcons, though, going 20-for-30 for 249 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception while adding 23 rushing yards on three carries. Darnold has a 22:11 TD:INT ratio in 13 games in 2025 and ranks as the QB19 in fantasy points per game. Overall, he's the QB14, and he'll be a high-end QB2 for fantasy managers in the first week of the playoffs in most leagues. Darnold will be facing a fading Colts team that has allowed the fourth-most passing yards per game (246.3). He's rostered in only 54% of Yahoo leagues.
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The Arizona Cardinals offense has been much more productive with quarterback Jacoby Brissett under center since Kyler Murray (foot) went down with a sprained foot back in Week 5. In terms of fantasy points per game, Brissett ranks as the QB16 in his 10 games played, with 2,459 passing yards, 15 touchdowns, and five interceptions on 346 attempts. Overall, he ranks as the QB20 in only 10 games played in 2025. In the blowout loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, the 32-year-old veteran went 25-for-44 for 271 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception while adding 22 rushing yards on four carries. Brissett has had at least 258 passing yards and two touchdowns in all eight of his starts, and he's tossed exactly two TDs in all but one of his starts. Before Week 14, Brissett had a three-game streak of at least 301 passing yards. He has become a strong QB2 streamer for his volume -- he's attempted 40-plus passes in five straight games -- although a Week 15 date with the Texans and their No. 1 defense will certainly be a challenge.
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We knew that Las Vegas Raiders rookie wide receiver Jack Bech would have a bigger role in the Week 14 game against the division-rival Denver Broncos on Sunday, with fellow rookie Dont'e Thornton Jr. ruled out with a concussion. In the 24-17 loss, Bech played a season-high 82% of the offensive snaps and led the team in targets (six), catches (six), and receiving yards (50). Four of the 22-year-old's six targets on the day came late in the fourth quarter after quarterback Kenny Pickett had already replaced the injured Geno Smith (shoulder). Bech's day wasn't huge by any means, but it marked the best performance of his rookie season, and he could continue to stay more involved in Week 15 on the road against the Philadelphia Eagles if Thornton is forced to miss another game. The second-rounder out of TCU is rostered in only 1% of Yahoo leagues.
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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (knee) was listed as a non-participant for the second straight day this week on Tuesday, according to the team's official website. London suffered a sprained PCL in his knee back in Week 11 and hasn't practiced or played since. The 24-year-old still has one more day to get back on the practice field, but as of now, it's not looking good for his chances of returning to play in Week 15 against the division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football. If London misses a fourth straight game, tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. will maintain midrange TE1 status in fantasy football, with receiver Darnell Mooney also having more boom upside as a WR4/flex. In the last two weeks, Pitts has come on strong with London sidelined, catching 13 of his 18 targets for 172 yards as one of quarterback Kirk Cousins' top targets. London's next chance to play will be in Week 16 versus the Cardinals if he's ruled out for this Thursday night.
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Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson has scored in four of the past five games and is establishing himself as a legitimate fantasy option. Parkinson has collected 17 receptions for 155 yards and four touchdowns on 21 targets in the last five contests, ranking as the TE5 in total PPR points during that span. He's emerged as the Rams' TE1 over the second half of the season with Tyler Higbee (ankle) on Injured Reserve, and he notably posted a 71% route share in the Week 14 win over the Arizona Cardinals, his highest of the season. The 26-year-old's previous high in a game this year was just 50%. If Parkinson maintains a similar rate over the final stretch of the regular season, he profiles as a viable TE1 with his favorable usage in the red zone in one of the NFL's best offenses. For fantasy managers in need of a tight end for this week and the fantasy playoffs, Parkinson is a player to add and immediately plug into lineups for a potential Week 15 shootout against the Detroit Lions.
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Cleveland Browns rookie running back Dylan Sampson is expected to see an uptick in opportunities after Jerome Ford (shoulder) was placed on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Sampson has been playing ahead of Ford since Cleveland's Week 9 bye anyway, but the backfield touches should consolidate between Sampson and fellow rookie running back Quinshon Judkins the rest of the way. The rookie fourth-rounder has been more involved in the offense over the past three weeks, especially as a receiver. He's handled 13 carries for 50 yards while adding seven receptions for 123 yards and a touchdown on nine targets. All three of those receiving marks are in the top three among Browns skill position players during that time. Sampson could be a useful player over the final stretch of the regular season in PPR leagues and is worth consideration off the waiver wire this week in 12-team leagues for RB depth.
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The Cleveland Browns have placed running back Jerome Ford (shoulder) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. With only four games remaining, Ford's season will come to an end after suffering a shoulder injury during Cleveland's Week 14 loss to the Tennessee Titans. The 26-year-old totaled 24 carries for 73 yards to go with 26 receptions (32 targets) for 103 yards in 13 games this season as Cleveland's primary passing-down back. His role gradually faded as the season went along, playing just 21.8% of the offensive snaps since Week 7. Rookie Quinshon Judkins will continue to lead Cleveland's backfield, while rookie Dylan Sampson will be the main beneficiary of Ford's absence and should be considered as a waiver-wire pickup in deep PPR leagues this week as RB depth.
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (Achilles) was placed on Injured Reserve on Tuesday after suffering a season-ending torn Achilles in Sunday's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Head coach Shane Steichen said Jones is expected to undergo surgery "within the week." It's a devastating injury for Jones and the Colts after an incredible start to his tenure in Indianapolis. The 28-year-old was on pace for a career-best season, completing 68% of his passes for 3,101 yards, 19 touchdowns, and eight interceptions while adding 45 carries for 164 yards and five touchdowns on the ground. With rookie quarterback Riley Leonard (knee) considered week-to-week with a PCL sprain and Anthony Richardson Sr. (eye) on Injured Reserve, the Colts signed 44-year-old Philip Rivers to their practice squad on Tuesday. Rivers is expected to be the starter eventually, but it's to be determined if he or Brett Rypien will start in a tough Week 15 matchup on the road against the Seattle Seahawks.
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