Bucs activate WRs Mike Evans, Jalen McMillan from IR

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Tampa Bay wide receivers Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan were activated from injured reserve on Wednesday and listed as questionable to play Thursday night against the visiting Atlanta Falcons.

Evans was placed on injured reserve on Oct. 22, two days after he broke his collarbone in the Buccaneers' 24-9 loss to the host Detroit Lions.

McMillan, in turn, has been out since sustaining a neck injury during a preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Aug. 16.

Evans, 32, has 14 catches for 140 yards and one touchdown in four games this season. He had missed three earlier games with a hamstring injury.

The six-time Pro Bowl selection had a record-tying streak of 11 consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, a mark set by Hall of Famer Jerry Rice from 1986-96.

Drafted with the seventh overall pick by Tampa Bay in 2014, Evans is the franchise's all-time leader in catches (850), receiving yards (12,824), touchdown receptions (106) and scoring (650 points).

McMillan, who turned 24 on Sunday, made a big impact last season after fellow wideout Chris Godwin was lost for the campaign in October. McMillan had seven touchdown receptions in the final five games as a rookie and totaled 37 catches for 461 yards and eight TDs in 13 games (12 starts).

Tampa Bay selected McMillan in the third round of the 2024 draft out of Washington.

The Bucs waived defensive lineman C.J. Brewer and wide receiver Ryan Miller.

Brewer, 28, had four tackles and one-half sack in five games as a reserve this season. Miller, 25, had two receptions on four targets and one TD in 13 games (three starts).

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T.J. Hockenson Dec 10 8:20pm CT
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Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (shin) was a non-participant during Wednesday's practice session. Hockenson logged his lowest snap count of the season at 56 percent during last week's win over the Washington Commanders, catching two of three targets for 12 yards and a touchdown. Hockenson could have picked up this shin issue during the game, which led to more time on the sideline. Regardless, Hockenson will need to be monitored throughout the week. If the injury is serious enough to keep him out, Josh Oliver figures to see an expanded role during the Week 15 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night. Oliver hauled in two receptions for 24 yards and two touchdowns during last week's victory.

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Elijah Arroyo Dec 10 8:20pm CT
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Seattle Seahawks rookie tight end Elijah Arroyo (knee) was a non-participant during Wednesday's practice session. According to head coach Mike Macdonald, Arroyo is day-to-day due to a lingering knee issue. Arroyo exited early during last week's blowout win over the Atlanta Falcons and is in danger of missing the upcoming matchup against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 15. The absence of Arroyo would mean an expanded role for AJ Barner this weekend. Barner would make for a more intriguing TE2 streamer in fantasy football if Arroyo is eventually ruled out for Sunday's game. The 22-year-old rookie has only 15 receptions for 179 yards and one touchdown in his first 13 NFL games, leaving him off the radar in most redraft leagues.

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Tyler Allgeier Dec 10 8:20pm CT
Tyler Allgeier

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier tallied double-digit carries in Week 14's 37-9 loss to the Seahawks, rushing 11 times for 34 scoreless yards (3.1 YPC), but managed to salvage his fantasy day by recording two catches for 33 yards. His work in the passing game, albeit small, is an interesting revelation, as the BYU product recorded just one game out of nine played with Michael Penix Jr. (knee) in which he tallied two receptions, however, he's done so in three of four games with Kirk Cousins at the helm. If nothing else, it increases his fantasy floor and could make him a more viable flex option going forward. The 25-year-old, with eight touchdowns already this year, will take on a Buccaneers defense that has yielded the 13th-most fantasy points to opposing running backs this season. Although he's firmly behind Bijan Robinson in the backfield pecking order, he continues to get red zone opportunities (four each last week) and should be a priority handcuff for Robinson managers. The fourth-year pro projects as an RB4/Flex play for Thursday Night Football, and could even see a small uptick in usage given the short turnaround from Sunday, as Robinson had less time than normal to recover.

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Eddy Pineiro Dec 10 8:00pm CT
Eddy Pineiro

San Francisco 49ers kicker Eddy Pieiro (hamstring) practiced in full on Wednesday and is expected to return in Week 15. Pineiro has missed the previous two games due to a hamstring injury. Still, with extra time to recover from the bye week, Pineiro is expected to return to face the Tennessee Titans. The sixth-year veteran is having a career season, making all 22 field goal attempts this season, and ranking as the 6th-ranked kicker on a per-game basis. With the 49ers listed as big favorites and one of the highest implied totals of the weekend, Pineiro is a sneaky option as a kicker this week for fantasy purposes.

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Kirk Cousins Dec 10 8:00pm CT
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins completed just 15 of 30 pass attempts in Week 14 for 162 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions, both of which came in the second half as the Falcons tried to play catch-up in what turned out to be a 37-9 blowout loss despite being tied 6-6 at the half. The 37-year-old now owns a 3:3 TD:INT through four starts, and will be without top receiver Drake London (knee) for a third straight game, leaving Darnell Mooney, Kyle Pitts Sr. (knee), and Bijan Robinson as the team's top passing options. The veteran has seen a lot of success when targeting his 6-foot-6 tight end, but it seems Pitts is inexplicably not an option in the red zone, with the 25-year-old last receiving a red zone target back in Week 9, while the likes of David Sills V and Dylan Drummond commanded a total of five red zone targets in Week 14 alone. If Cousins can focus his attention on the team's top talent, there could be an opportunity to be fantasy relevant, however, the 4x Pro Bowler is outside the QB2 range for Thursday Night Football.

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Jordan Addison Dec 10 7:50pm CT
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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (achilles) was limited in Wednesday's practice as they prepare to face the Dallas Cowboys. Addison was able to play and finish last week's game against the Washington Commanders, where he had 62 yards on four receptions. The third-year receiver has regressed in 2025, due to lackluster quarterback play, as he's hauled in 37 of 70 targets for 510 yards and three touchdowns in 10 games. He faces a fantastic matchup in Week 15 against the Cowboys, who have allowed the most fantasy points to wide receivers this season. While examining the practice reports for Thursday and Friday will be important, if this Achilles issue is a non-factor, Addison offers a starting value in Week 15.

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Pat Bryant Dec 10 7:40pm CT
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Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Pat Bryant (hamstring) did not participate in Wednesday's practice and is not looking good heading into this week's matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Bryant appeared on the injury report late last week with a hamstring injury, which limited him during Thursday and Friday's practices before Week 14. According to Broncos Insider Benjamin Allbright, Bryant is expected to be sidelined for Week 15. Thursday and Friday's practice reports will determine whether he can play in Week 15, but Troy Franklin would be the biggest beneficiary if Bryant misses this week.

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Aaron Jones Dec 10 7:40pm CT
Aaron Jones

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. (shoulder) was limited in Wednesday's practice as they prepare to face the Dallas Cowboys. Jones suffered a shoulder injury in Week 13's loss to the Seattle Seahawks, but was able to play and produce in the 31-0 win over the Washington Commanders. Jones' shoulder injury doesn't appear to be a hindering factor in Week 15, as he prepares for a former foe in the Cowboys. They have given up the fourth-most fantasy points to running backs this season, and Jones has dominated them in the past, averaging 157 scrimmage yards and scoring six touchdowns in three career games against them. Assuming Jones is cleared for this week, he is a solid RB2 option for fantasy managers this week.

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Davante Adams Dec 10 7:20pm CT
Davante Adams

While the Los Angeles Rams held a walkthrough on Wednesday, it was expected that veteran wide receiver Davante Adams would not have participated if it were a full-padded practice. According to Nate Atkins of The Athletic, Adams doesn't appear to be in danger of missing this weekend's game against the Detroit Lions. Adams has missed several Wednesday practice sessions this season due to hamstring soreness, but that hasn't affected his ability to play in games. In 13 games this season, he has hauled in 56 of 105 targets for 718 yards and a league-leading 14 touchdowns, paving the way to a WR6 ranking this season. The Rams face the Lions in Week 15, who have allowed the second-most fantasy points to wide receivers this season. Thursday and Friday's practice reports will be key in determining Adams' availability this week, but if healthy, fire up the star receiver as a WR1 in an easy matchup.

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Alvin Kamara Dec 10 5:43pm CT
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New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara (ankle, knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 10.

Fantasy Spin: Kamara has missed the last few games because of the injuries and could sit again if he does not practice at some point this week. He is a starting fantasy option when healthy, but fantasy players should start considering other options for their lineups.

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Budda Baker Dec 10 5:43pm CT
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Arizona Cardinals S Budda Baker (personal, thumb), OL Kelvin Beachum (rest), OL Evan Brown (personal), WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel), OL Paris Johnson Jr. (knee), DL Bilal Nichols (knee), LB Josh Sweat (rest), S Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (ankle), S Jalen Thompson (hamstring), DL Dalvin Tomlinson (rest) and WR Xavier Weaver (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 10. DL L.J. Collier (knee), RB Emari Demercado (ankle), OL Christian Jones (knee), CB Max Melton (heel) and DL Walter Nolen III (knee) were limited, while CB Will Johnson (thumb) worked in full.

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Rome Odunze Dec 10 5:40pm CT
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (foot) was listed as a limited participant in practice on Thursday due to a foot injury that kept him from playing in the Week 14 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, according to Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic. Odunze is dealing with a stress fracture in his foot and was unable to practice at all last week. The Bears don't believe the 23-year-old's injury will keep him out for long, though, and a return to a limited practice on Wednesday is a good sign. However, Odunze isn't out of the woods yet and might need to upgrade to a full practice later this week to have a chance to return for a Week 15 tilt on Sunday against the visiting Cleveland Browns. His foot injury likely explains his limited production in recent games, as Odunze hasn't had more than three catches in a game since Nov. 9. If Odunze is limited or out again in Week 15, it will mean more opportunities for rookie receiver Luther Burden III and rookie tight end Colston Loveland.

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Olamide Zaccheaus Dec 10 5:40pm CT
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (hamstring) is on the Week 15 injury report and was listed as limited in Wednesday's practice with a hamstring injury, according to The Athletic's Kevin Fishbain. With Rome Odunze out in the Week 14 loss to the Green Bay Packers due to a stress fracture in his foot, Zaccheaus played 79% of the snaps, his second-highest number of snaps played this year. The 28-year-old also found the end zone for only the second time this season, but it came on only two receptions for seven yards on three targets. Zaccheaus should be good to play this weekend against the Cleveland Browns, but even if Odunze misses a second straight game, he'll profile as more of a touchdown-dependent WR5/flex for fantasy managers in deeper leagues. Rookie Luther Burden III is the better upside wideout in Chicago with Odunze not at 100%.

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David Njoku Dec 10 5:33pm CT
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Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 10.

Fantasy Spin: Njoku has been battling a knee injury, and he aggravated the ailment on his only catch, a 1-yard touchdown, in Week 14 against the Tennessee Titans. While the score was nice, Njoku is not 100 percent, and he is well behind rookie Harold Fannin Jr. for targets at the TE position. Njoku is only worth keeping on a roster in deeper formats.

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Deshaun Watson Dec 10 5:23pm CT
Deshaun Watson

Cleveland Browns OG Joel Bitonio (knee, back), OT Jack Conklin (concussion), S Grant Delpit (illness, groin), DT Mason Graham (rib), DT Adin Huntington (quadriceps), TE David Njoku (knee), RB Dylan Sampson (calf, hand), OG Wyatt Teller (calf), WR Cedric Tillman (concussion, rib) and CB Denzel Ward (calf) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 10. TE Brenden Bates (ankle), CB Tyson Campbell (shoulder), WR Malachi Corley (concussion), S Rayshawn Jenkins (glute), LB Carson Schwesinger (ankle) and QB Deshaun Watson (Achilles) were limited in practice.

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Tutu Atwell Dec 10 5:20pm CT
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Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said on Wednesday that wide receiver Tutu Atwell (hamstring) will be activated from Injured Reserve this week, according to Sarah Barshop of ESPN. Atwell hasn't played since Week 7, but he figures to be active for this Sunday's showdown against the visiting Detroit Lions in Week 15. The 26-year-old caught only four of his nine targets for 164 yards and one touchdown in six games played before his hamstring injury. Atwell is certainly a deep threat in an explosive Rams offense -- he's averaging a career-best 41 yards per catch -- but it's hard to envision him doing enough to be worthy of a waiver-wire pickup in most fantasy leagues down the stretch. Receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams draw the vast majority of looks from quarterback Matthew Stafford in this offense.

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Trey Hendrickson Dec 10 5:13pm CT
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Cincinnati Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson (hip, pelvis) and S PJ Jules (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 10. WR Tee Higgins (concussion) was limited during practice. LB Shaka Heyward (fibula), DE Joseph Ossai (shin) and DE Shemar Stewart (knee) fully participated in practice.

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CeeDee Lamb Dec 10 5:10pm CT
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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (concussion), who suffered a concussion in the loss to the Detroit Lions last Thursday night, was officially limited in practice on Wednesday, according to Pro Football Talk. Lamb is in the league's concussion protocol, but head coach Brian Schottenheimer said the 26-year-old only has one or two boxes to check before being cleared to play in a Sunday night matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Things are trending in the right direction. It wouldn't hurt for fantasy managers to pick up Ryan Flournoy just in case, though, after the Dallas wideout caught nine of 13 targets for 115 yards and a touchdown last Thursday night with Lamb injured. If active, Lamb should be in all starting fantasy lineups in the first week of the playoffs in most leagues. He's tied with Amon-Ra St. Brown with 14.8 half-PPR points per game.

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D.J. Jones Dec 10 5:03pm CT
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Emari Demercado Dec 10 5:00pm CT
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Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado (ankle) was listed as limited in the team's practice on Wednesday, according to Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic. Demercado has missed the last three games due to a high-ankle sprain, but if he can upgrade to a full practice on Thursday or Friday, he should have a good chance to return this weekend when the team takes on the Houston Texans. The 26-year-old could be worth a pickup in deep PPR leagues for fantasy managers who still have something left to play for now that it's official that Trey Benson (knee) will not return in 2025. Demercado has only 31 carries in nine games this year, but he's averaging 7.8 yards per carry and has caught eight passes for 64 yards. If he misses a fourth straight game, it will be Bam Knight and Michael Carter once again splitting Arizona's backfield touches in a pass-heavy attack led by veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett.

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