Studs and Duds: Week 14

Mon Dec 8 10:13am ET
By JEFF PAUR
Sr Fantasy Writer

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There were some big scores again this week with five players topping 30 fantasy points in Week 14. It did feel like scores were a little all over the place, though. There were some top players that disappointed and four teams scored 10 or fewer points, leading to a lot of poor fantasy performances for those players. It wasn’t all great in fantasy land this week. Hopefully, you were on the right side of things in this crucial week of games.

Lions 44, Cowboys 30

Fantasy Stud: Jahmyr Gibbs. Gibbs had another one of his game-changing performances. He scored three touchdowns. Gibbs ran 12 times for 43 yards and caught seven passes for 77 yards. Gibbs scored 37 fantasy points, his fourth game this season with 35-plus fantasy points. Gibbs has enjoyed more huge games than any fantasy back this year. He has been a game changer more than once.

Fantasy Dud: George Pickens. Pickens was a disappointment, especially if you consider CeeDee Lamb didn’t play much of the second half because of injury. Pickens seemed to take routes off and his effort didn’t look great in this one. He had five receptions for just 37 yards. Pickens failed to reach double-digit fantasy points for the first time since Week 1, scoring just 8.7 points. It just wasn’t the showing you hoped for in a crucial week of games.

Game Notes: CeeDee Lamb suffered a scary-looking concussion, getting knocked out of the game. He was having a huge game before getting hurt, catching six passes for 121 yards.

Amon-Ra St. Brown didn’t practice all week but was able to play and looked just fine on his injured ankle. St. Brown had six receptions for 92 yards.

Vikings 31, Commanders 0

Fantasy Stud: J.J. McCarthy. McCarthy returned to the lineup and had a great showing. He failed to throw for 200 yards, but had three touchdown passes. He was 16-of-23 for 163 yards and three touchdowns without a turnover. He scored 22.05 fantasy points. It was his third game this season with 20-plus fantasy points.

Fantasy Dud: Jayden Daniels. Daniels played but didn’t last the whole game, looking to re-injure his left elbow. He played over a half, though, and did nothing. He was 9-of-20 for 78 yards with an interception. Daniels scored a season-low 4.5 fantasy points. You have to wonder if the Commanders play Daniels at all anymore this season - even if this injury isn’t too serious.

Game Notes: Justin Jefferson had two receptions for 11 yards. It was his second straight game with fewer than 15 yards.

T.J. Hockenson scored a touchdown for the third time this season. He had two receptions for 12 yards and a score.

Seahawks 37, Falcons 9

Fantasy Stud: Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Smith-Njigba continued his huge season, catching seven passes for 92 yards and two touchdowns. He scored 28.2 fantasy points. He has 20-plus points 10 of 13 games. He is having some kind of fantasy season - as good as you can remember in recent years.

Fantasy Dud: Bijan Robinson. Robinson didn’t do a whole lot in a huge week for his fantasy owners. He had 20 carries for 86 yards and two receptions for eight yards. You just expect more out of your top fantasy back. He had his lowest fantasy point total of the season since Week 8.

Game Notes: Kyle Pitts had six receptions for 90 yards. He has 13 receptions for 172 yards his last two games.

Sam Darnold was 20-of-30 for 249 yards and three touchdowns with an interception. It was his third game with three-plus touchdowns.

Saints 24, Bucs 20

Fantasy Stud: Tyler Shough. Shough didn’t throw for a ton of yards but ran in two scores and ran for 55 yards. He also was 13-of-20 for 144 yards with an interception throwing the ball. Shough scored 23.7 fantasy points, giving him two straight games with 20-plus fantasy points.

Fantasy Dud: Baker Mayfield. Mayfield had a poor showing in some tough throwing conditions in Tampa. He was 14-of-30 for 122 yards and a touchdown with an interception. He scored just 13.3 fantasy points. He has less than 17 points three straight games. He just isn’t having the season you hoped, especially at this crucial time of the season.

Game Notes: Devin Neal had his best game as a pro. He ran 19 times for 70 yards and a touchdown. Neal also had a catch for 14 yards.

Bucky Irving had a solid overall performance. He ran 15 times for 55 yards and caught two passes for 26 yards and a touchdown.

Dolphins 34, Jets 10

Fantasy Stud: Devon Achane. Achane didn’t play a full game but still posted good numbers in the Dolphins win. He ran seven times for 92 yards and a touchdown before getting hurt with a rib injury. He also had a catch for 13 yards. If he plays a full game, he has a monster showing. Achane still managed 17.5 fantasy points. The injury is one to watch going forward but isn’t supposed to be too serious.

Fantasy Dud: Breece Hall. Hall had a terrible showing in what seemed like a decent matchup. He had 14 carries for 43 yards and didn’t catch a single pass. His lack of work in the passing game is what really hurt his fantasy numbers. You just expect more work from him in that area. It was his worst fantasy game of the season, scoring just 4.3 fantasy points.

Game Notes: Tyrod Taylor was hurt early in the game, leaving with a groin injury. Rookie Brady Cook played in relief and was 14-of-30 for 163 yards with two interceptions.

Jaylen Wright had a 100-yard showing in relief of Achane. Wright ran 24 times for 107 yards.

Jaguars 36, Colts 19

Fantasy Stud: Travis Etienne. Etienne played another solid game. He ran 20 times for 74 yards and two touchdowns. He also had a catch for eight yards. Etienne scored 21.2 fantasy points. He has multiple touchdowns two of four games. He has nine total touchdowns for the season.

Fantasy Dud: Tyler Warren. This looked like a good matchup for Warren but he was unable to do much. He had just two receptions for 15 yards. Warren scored a season-low 3.7 fantasy points. He has cooled off a little in recent weeks, having fewer than double-digit fantasy points two of three and four of six games.

Game Notes: Daniel Jones suffered an Achilles’ injury and left early. Riley Leonard was 18-of-29 for 145 yards with an interception in relief of Jones.

Michael Pittman tied a season-high with nine receptions. He had nine catches for 79 yards on 12 targets.

Bills 39, Bengals 34

Fantasy Stud: Josh Allen. Allen had a huge game, leading a big comeback for his team. He was 22-of-28 for 251 yards and three touchdowns without a turnover. He also ran nine times for 78 yards and another score. Allen scored 40.35 fantasy points, his third time reaching 40 points in a game this season. He came up big at the right time for fantasy owners.

Fantasy Dud: Ja’Marr Chase. The Bengals scored some points and threw the football well, but Chase was held in check. He had five receptions for 44 yards. He scored just 10.2 fantasy points. Heh as less than 50 yards two of his last three games.

Game Notes: Tee Higgins returned this week and led the Bengals in receiving. He had six receptions for 92 yards and two touchdowns.

Both Bills tight ends had big games. Dawson Knox caught six passes for 93 yards. And Dalton Kincaid had four receptions for 41 yards and a touchdown.

Steelers 27, Ravens 22

Fantasy Stud: DK Metcalf. The Steelers made it a point to get Metcalf the ball early and often. It paid off. Metcalf had seven receptions for 148 yards. Both totals were season highs for Metcalf. He had 21.8 fantasy points. It was his first 100-yard game since Week 4.

Fantasy Dud: Mark Andrews. Andrews did next to nothing, getting his only catch late in the game. He finished with a catch for nine yards in a game that seemed to be a decent matchup for him. Andrews has less than 10 yards two of three games, becoming a tough fantasy player to trust.

Game Notes: Zay Flowers reached the 100-yard mark for the first time since Week 1. He had eight receptions for 124 yards on 11 targets.

Aaron Rodgers played a much better game, his second playing with a broken left wrist. He was 23-of-34 for 284 yards and a touchdown without a turnover.

Titans 31, Browns 29

Fantasy Stud: Shedeur Sanders. Sanders played his best game as a pro. He scored four total touchdowns. He was 23-of-42 for 264 yards and three touchdowns with an interception. He also led the team in rushing, running three times for 29 yards and a score. Sanders scored 38.1 fantasy points, giving you some fantasy hope for the rest of this season.

Fantasy Dud: Quinshon Judkins. Judkins had a hard time finding room to run, rushing 14 times for just 26 yards. He had a catch for 58 yards, which helped, but his overall numbers still weren’t great. Judkins failed to hit double-digit fantasy points, scoring just 9.4 points.

Game Notes: Tony Pollard played his best game of the season, hitting the 100-yard mark for the first time. He ran 25 times for 1621 yards and two touchdowns.

Harold Fannin hit the 100-yard mark for the first time in his young career. He had eight receptions for 114 yards and a touchdown on 11 targets.

Broncos 24, Raiders 17

Fantasy Stud: R.J. Harvey. Harvey continues to emerge in the Broncos offense. He rushed 17 times for 74 yards and a touchdown. Harvey also caught six passes for 25 yards, finishing with 21.9 fantasy points. He has 20-plus points two straight games. Harvey might be the lead back for this team the rest of the year.

Fantasy Dud: Ashton Jeanty. The Broncos did a great job of completely taking Jeanty out of the game. He ran 10 times for just 30 yards and caught two passes for eight yards. Jeanty scored just 5.8 fantasy points. It was his fifth game this season with fewer than double-digit fantasy points.

Game Notes: Geno Smith hurt his shoulder and cut his hand in the game and was forced to leave early. He was 13-of-21 for 116 yards and a touchdown before getting hurt. Kenny Pickett was 8-of-11 for 96 yards and a touchdown in his place.

Jack Bech got the most work of his career. He had six receptions for 60 yards on six targets. He has been targeted nine times his last two games.

Rams 45, Cardinals 17

Fantasy Stud: Michael Wilson. Wilson got back to his huge ways in this one, catching 11 passes for 142 yards and two touchdowns. He scored 37.2 fantasy points. He has 20-plus points three of four games. He has emerged as the go-to receiver for the Cardinals. Wilson is on some kind of roll right now. He might end up being a league winner.

Fantasy Dud: Davante Adams. Adams had a rare poor fantasy performance. He caught four passes for 29 yards and was held out of the end zone. It was just the fourth time all season he didn’t score a touchdown. Adams finished with just 6.9 fantasy points. Adams will be just fine going forward in this offense, but this game was a downer for fantasy owners.  

Game Notes: Blake Corum continues to emerge in the Rams running game. He had a 100-yard showing. He ran 12 times for 128 yards and two touchdowns.

Puka Nacua had seven receptions for 167 yards and two touchdowns. He scored 35.7 fantasy points, his second-highest total of the season.

Packers 28, Bears 21

Fantasy Stud: Christian Watson. Watson continues his emergence in the Packers passing game. He had four receptions for 89 yards and two touchdowns. He scored 24.9 fantasy points. Watson has touchdowns two straight and three of four games. Watson has become a consistent producer in a crowded receiver room.

Fantasy Dud: D.J. Moore. With Rome Odunze sidelined, you thought Moore might get a few more looks in the passing game. Well, that didn’t happen this week. Moore had just a catch for a negative gain. Moore has been so up and down all season, being a hard fantasy player to trust on a weekly basis.

Game Notes: Jordan Love had his second straight three-touchdown game. He was 17-of-25 for 234 yards and three touchdowns with an interception.

Jayden Reed played his first game since Week 1. He got some work, finishing with four receptions for 31 yards and two rushes for 22 yards.

Texans 20, Chiefs 10

Fantasy Stud: Nico Collins. There was not much offense in this one, but Collins was a bright spot. He had four receptions for 121 yards. It was his third 100-yard game of the season. He scored 16.1 fantasy points, giving him 16-plus points four of five games. Collins has been a top option in the offense all season long, posting consistent numbers for fantasy owners.

Fantasy Dud: Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes had one of the worst fantasy game of his entire career, struggling against the Texans top defense. He was 14-of-33 for 160 yards with three interceptions. He failed to score a touchdown or even throw for 200 yards. It was a very disappointing performance. You knew he might struggle some in this matchup but his numbers were still worst than you thought they would be.

Game Notes: It was more of a split at running back this week for the Chiefs. Kareem Hunt ran 12 times for 30 yards while Isiah Pacheco rushed nine times for 30 yards.

Nick Chubb was banged up early, leaving with a rib injury. Woody Marks got a ton of work, rushing 26 times for 68 yards. He also caught two passes for eight 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 jeff@rtsports.com. Follow Jeff on Twitter @jeffpaur.

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Troy Franklin Dec 10 12:20am CT
Troy Franklin

Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin has operated as the team's No. 2 wide receiver opposite Courtland Sutton for the vast majority of the season. However, his role in the offense has decreased lately, beginning in Week 13 against the Washington Commanders. The second-year wideout played 37 offensive snaps in that game, his lowest all season at that time, but his 68.8% route share still aligned with his season average of 71.6%. Both marks plummeted in the Week 14 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, as his snaps were cut in half to just 19 and his route share dipped to a season-low 39.5%. Rookie third-rounder Pat Bryant has seemingly overtaken him as the No. 2 option opposite Sutton. After leading the Broncos in targets for most of the season, Franklin's role has been cut back due to his inconsistent hands and limitations as a run-blocker. He profiles as a low-ceiling flex option heading into Week 15 against a tough Green Bay Packers defense.

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C.J. Stroud Dec 10 12:00am CT
C.J. Stroud

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has been solid in two games since returning from a three-game absence due to a concussion. Week 14 against the Kansas City Chiefs wasn't his cleanest performance statistically, as he completed just 48.4% of his passes, but he made plays for the Texans when he needed to. Before his head injury in Week 9 against Denver, the 24-year-old signal-caller was starting to get into a rhythm. In Weeks 4-8, Stroud completed 68.5% of his passes for 1,024 yards with nine touchdowns and two interceptions while adding 96 yards on 14 carries on the ground over four games. He averaged 21.1 fantasy points per game during that span, ranking as the QB9. Overall, the Texans' offense hasn't been efficient enough to support multiple reliable contributors in fantasy this season. Stroud profiles as a mid-range QB2 option in Week 15 against the Arizona Cardinals.

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Jalen McMillan Dec 9 11:50pm CT
Jalen McMillan

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan (neck) has been on Injured Reserve for the entire year after suffering a serious neck injury during a preseason game in mid-August, but he seems to be getting close to a return. The second-year wideout was a limited participant every day in practice last week and has logged two limited practices on Monday and Tuesday of this week ahead of Thursday Night Football against the Atlanta Falcons. His status in Wednesday's practice will likely determine if he can play on Thursday. The 24-year-old ended his rookie season on a heater, hauling in 24 of his 31 targets for 316 yards and seven touchdowns over the final five games. McMillan will be vying for targets in a crowded Tampa Bay WR room that could also be getting No. 1 receiver Mike Evans (collarbone) back in Week 15. McMillan will be an extremely volatile deep-league option if he is active on Thursday night.

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Josh Downs Dec 9 11:30pm CT
Josh Downs

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs hasn't been a big fantasy factor this season, recording 44 receptions for 393 yards and three touchdowns on 65 targets. After a promising sophomore campaign last year, Downs hasn't been emphasized with three other talented pass-catchers in the Colts' offense, plus a lean towards the run with a superstar back Jonathan Taylor. With quarterback Daniel Jones (Achilles) out for the season and 44-year-old Philip Rivers expected to be the team's starter moving forward, it's possible that Downs' opportunities will increase with Rivers primarily operating in the short area of the field. The 24-year-old's fantasy upside is still capped while being limited to routes in three-wide receiver sets. Downs still profiles as a deep-league flex option for a tough Week 15 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, but his floor is probably lower now with Jones done for the year.

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Darnell Mooney Dec 9 10:20pm CT
Darnell Mooney

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney failed to deliver once again with fellow receiver Drake London (knee) missing Week 14's 37-9 loss to the Seahawks, logging just one catch on four targets for six yards. The 28-year-old nearly had a touchdown catch, but stepped on the sideline before coming back inbounds to make the reception, nullifying the score. After a 64-catch season in 2024, accumulating nearly 1000 yards (992) and five touchdowns, it has been a season to forget for Mooney, now with just 22 catches for 329 yards and one score with just four games to go. London was a DNP on Monday, so he could miss another contest, but it will likely be a boon to Kyle Pitts Sr.'s stats, not Mooney's. Week 15 brings a matchup with the Buccaneers on the road on Thursday night, against a Tampa Bay pass defense that is middle of the pack in terms of fantasy points allowed to opposing wide receivers. The veteran will likely be a risky WR4/Flex option in what will be the first round of the fantasy playoffs for most managers.

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Jaleel McLaughlin Dec 9 9:10pm CT
Jaleel McLaughlin

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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Mack Hollins Dec 9 9:00pm CT
Mack Hollins

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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Michael Carter Dec 9 8:50pm CT
Michael Carter

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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Malik Washington Dec 9 8:40pm CT
Malik Washington

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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Trayveon Williams Dec 9 8:30pm CT
Trayveon Williams

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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Emanuel Wilson Dec 9 8:20pm CT
Emanuel Wilson

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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Philip Rivers Dec 9 7:10pm CT
Philip Rivers

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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Mike Evans Dec 9 7:10pm CT
Mike Evans

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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Jalen McMillan Dec 9 7:10pm CT
Jalen McMillan

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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Tua Tagovailoa Dec 9 6:50pm CT
Tua Tagovailoa

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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Cade Otton Dec 9 6:40pm CT
Cade Otton

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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Aaron Rodgers Dec 9 6:40pm CT
Aaron Rodgers

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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Sam Darnold Dec 9 6:10pm CT
Sam Darnold

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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Jacoby Brissett Dec 9 5:40pm CT
Jacoby Brissett

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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Jack Bech Dec 9 5:30pm CT
Jack Bech

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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