Mon Dec 15 8:45am ET
By JEFF PAUR
Sr Fantasy Writer

Pitts had a game for the ages
It was definitely an interesting week of fantasy games. We had some unfortunate injuries to a host of players, which really marred some big-time fantasy performances. And you have to think this week is a good indication of why you just want to get in the fantasy playoffs. Anything can happen. There are many fantasy teams that advanced even if they were not the best teams in their league all season long. Guys like Kyle Pitts and Trevor Lawrence carried fantasy teams to wins all by themselves. They could end up being league winners this fantasy season.
Falcons 29, Bucs 28
Fantasy Stud: Kyle Pitts. Pitts had one of the best games ever for a fantasy tight end, having the fifth-best game of all time. He was a monster, carrying fantasy teams to wins. Pitts had 11 receptions for 166 yards and three touchdowns. Pitts scored an amazing 45.6 fantasy points. He is red hot of late, having 15-plus fantasy points three straight games. Pitts could end up being a league winner for fantasy teams.
Fantasy Dud: Bucky Irving. Irving had a quiet game at a bad time for fantasy owners. He ran 16 times for 60 yards and had just a catch for 11 yards. Irving scored 8.1 fantasy points, which was his lowest fantasy point of the entire season. It was his first game failing to reach at least 13 fantasy points.
Game Notes: Bijan Robinson had a big showing, rushing 19 times for 93 yards and a touchdown. He also had eight receptions for 82 yards, finishing with 175 total yards.
Mike Evans returned from his broken collarbone and looked great, leading the Bucs in receiving. He had six receptions for 132 yards.
Eagles 31, Raiders 0
Fantasy Stud: Dallas Goedert. Goedert had maybe his best showing of the season. He had six receptions for 70 yards and two touchdowns. He scored 25 fantasy points in the game. Goedert has been up and down throughout the season but has 15-plus fantasy points two straight.
Fantasy Dud: Ashton Jeanty. There were a lot of disappointing Raiders in this game but Jeanty tops the list. He was held in check once again, rushing nine times for 35 yards. Jeanty also had four receptions for seven yards. So he had 13 total touchdowns for just 42 yards. Jeanty is struggling to help fantasy teams in his erratic offense.
Game Notes: Kenny Pickett struggled as the starter for the Raiders. He didn’t give the offense a spark, going 15-of-25 for just 64 yards with an interception.
Jalen Hurt was near perfect, finishing 12-of-15 for 175 yards and three touchdowns without a turnover. He also ran the ball seven times for 39 yards.
Ravens 24, Bengals 0
Fantasy Stud: Ja’Marr Chase. His team lost and got shut out but Chase had a huge game. He had 10 receptions for 132 yards. Chase scored 23.2 fantasy points, putting him over 20 points for the fifth time this season. He isn’t having quite the season as last year but still posting really good numbers. He is up to 101 receptions for the season.
Fantasy Dud: Joe Burrow. Burrow failed to score a touchdown in this one. He was 25-of-39 for 225 with two interceptions. Burrow managed just 9.75 fantasy points. It was a terrible showing for Burrow at a crucial point of the season. Not good.
Game Notes: Derrick Henry hit the 100-yard mark for the fifth time this season. He ran 11 times for 100 yards.
Zay Flowers scored a touchdown for the first time since the season opener. He has three receptions for 68 yards and a score.
Bills 35, Patriots 31
Fantasy Stud: TreVeyon Henderson. Henderson had another one of his huge games, running 14 times for 148 yards and two touchdowns. He also had two receptions for 13 yards, giving him 161 total yards. Henderson scored 30.1 fantasy points. He has 28-plus points three of five games.
Fantasy Dud: Stefon Diggs. Many thought Diggs could have a big showing in this revenge game for him. That didn’t happen, though. He had three receptions for 26 yards. Diggs had just 5.6 fantasy points. He has less than six fantasy points three straight games.
Game Notes: James Cook reached the 100-yard rushing mark for the third time in four games. He ran 22 times for 107 yards and two touchdowns.
Drake Maye failed to throw a touchdown pass but had two rushing scores. He was 14-of-23 for 155 yards with an interception. Maye rushed four times for 43 yards and two scores.
Texans 40, Cardinals 20
Fantasy Stud: Trey McBride. McBride just keeps posting huge numbers. He had 12 receptions for 134 yards and two touchdowns. McBride scored a season-high 37.4 fantasy points. He has six games with 20-plus fantasy points, including four of his last six. McBride is looking like a league-winner for fantasy owners.
Fantasy Dud: Jayden Higgins. Higgins was one of the few Texans that did not do much. He had just a catch for four yards. It was his lowest point total since Week 9. He had just 1.4 fantasy points. Higgins has four receptions for 38 yards his last two games.
Game Notes: Woody Marks was banged up in this game, leaving early. He ran seven times for 30 yards and a touchdown before getting hurt. Jawhar Jordan had a 100-yard showing in his place, running 15 times for 101 yards.
Bam Knight also was banged up in this one, leaving with an ankle injury. He had just a carry before getting hurt. Michael Carter was the lead back much of the game and ran 14 times for 56 yards.
Bears 31, Browns 3
Fantasy Stud: D.J. Moore. Moore had four receptions for 69 yards and two touchdowns. He scored 22.9 fantasy points, which was a welcome sight after his last two games. Moore had fewer than five fantasy points two straight before this one.
Fantasy Dud: Shedeur Sanders. Just when it looked like Sanders might be turning the corner, he really struggled in Week 15. He was 18-of-35 for 177 yards with three interceptions. Sanders proved he can’t be trusted at this time of the year for fantasy teams.
Game Notes: D’Andre Swift had his first two-touchdown game of the season. He ran 18 times for 98 yards and two touchdowns.
Luther Burden led the Bears in receiving, catching six passes for 84 yards. Burden has double-digit fantasy points two straight games.
Chargers 16, Chiefs 13
Fantasy Stud: Travis Kelce. There were not many good fantasy players in this game but Kelce was a bright spot. He had seven receptions for 70 yards. He scored 14 fantasy points and has 14-plus points three of four games. Kelce continues to produce solid numbers as the TE1 for fantasy teams.
Fantasy Dud: Omarion Hampton. Hampton ran 15 times for 61 yards and caught a pass for four yards. He scored just 7.5 fantasy points. He had at least 13 fantasy points four straight games before this showing. You hoped for much better this week from the emerging back.
Game Notes: Patrick Mahomes was injured on their last drive of the game and suffered a dreaded torn ACL. He was 16-of-28 for 189 yards with an interception. He ran two times for 15 yards and a score. Gardner Minshew was intercepted in relief, ending the Chiefs hope for a comeback win.
Oronde Gadsden had his best showing in several weeks. He caught four passes for 61 yards.
Jaguars 48, Jets 20
Fantasy Stud: Trevor Lawrence. Lawrence had an incredible game for his fantasy owners. He was 20-of-32 for 330 yards and five touchdowns without a turnover. He also led the Jaguars in rushing, running five times for 51 yards and a touchdown. Lawrence had six total scores. Lawrence nearly scored 50 points, finishing with 47.6 fantasy points. He has been on fire, having 21-plus points four straight games.
Fantasy Dud: Breece Hall. Hall got his touches but really did next to nothing once again. He ran 12 times for just 23 yards and had two receptions for 14 yards. Hall didn’t even hit six fantasy points, scoring just 5.7. He has less than six points two straight, becoming a hard fantasy player to use at this point of the season.
Game Notes: Travis Etienne ran 12 times for just 32 yards but led the team in receiving yards. Etienne had three receptions for 73 yards and three touchdowns, scoring on all three of his catches.
Brady Cook got his first NFL start and was a little up and down. He finished 22-of-33 for 176 yards and a touchdown with three interceptions. He ran six times for 39 yards.
Commanders 29, Giants 21
Fantasy Stud: Tyrone Tracy. Tracy dominated much of the work at running back and played well. He ran 15 times for 70 yards and a touchdown. He also had three receptions for 27 yards and a touchdown. Tracy had 97 total yards and two scores. Tracy scored more than 20 fantasy points for the first time, giving him 16-plus fantasy points three of four games.
Fantasy Dud: Marcus Mariota. Mariota got a few fantasy starts in a favorable matchup but produced pretty ho-hum numbers for fantasy owners. He threw for 211 yards and a touchdown and ran for 43 yards. Mariota scored just 17.85 fantasy points, his lowest point total in a start since Week 8.
Game Notes: Terry McLaurin found the end zone for the second time in three games. He had three receptions for 69 yards and a touchdown.
Jaxon Dart had another solid fantasy showing, scoring 25.6 fantasy points. He threw for 246 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another 63 yards.
Seahawks 18, Colts 16
Fantasy Stud: Jason Myers. Myers carried the offense, scoring all of their points. The kicker made six field goals. Myers has at least 12 fantasy points six straight games. Myers is having a career season and is one of the elite kickers in the game right now in this offense.
Fantasy Dud: Tyler Warren. The entire Colts offense suffered with Philip Rivers the new starting quarterback. He had trouble pushing the ball down the field. Warren struggled to do much, catching three passes for 19 yards. Warren scored just 4.9 fantasy points, giving him less than five points two straight games.
Game Notes: Philip Rivers performed admirably, but showed some rust. He finished 18-of-27 for 120 yards and a touchdown with an interception.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba continued his monster season, catching seven passes for 113 yards. He has nine 100-yard games on the season.
Saints 20, Panthers 17
Fantasy Stud: Chris Olave. It took a little while for Olave to get going, but he finished with a great game. Olave had six receptions for 85 yards and a touchdown. He has touchdowns two of three games. Olave has 14-plus fantasy points four of five games. He has been about as consistent as any fantasy receiver in the game.
Fantasy Dud: Tet McMillan. McMillan was held in check, catching two passes for 25 yards. He had touchdowns three straight before this showing. McMillan has less than 45 yards three straight games. He is having a solid season but hasn’t been quite as consistent as fantasy owners hoped.
Game Notes: Devin Neal suffered a hamstring injury and was unable to finish the game. Neal ran seven times for 28 yards and a touchdown before getting hurt.
Jalen Coker found the end zone for the second straight game. He had three receptions for 71 yards and a touchdown.
49ers 37, Titans 24
Fantasy Stud: Brock Purdy. Purdy was 23-of-30 for 295 yards and three touchdowns. Purdy topped 30 fantasy points for the first time this year, scoring 30.15 fantasy points. He has four games with 21-plus fantasy points. Purdy is posting solid numbers now that he his healthy and starting in this explosive offense.
Fantasy Dud: Chimere Dike. Dike was a disappointment after posting some good fantasy numbers in recent weeks. He just couldn’t make a big play, catching four passes for just 17 yards. And to make matters worse, Dike lost Sven yards on his only rush. He managed to score 5.7 fantasy points.
Game Notes: Christian McCaffrey had a back injury but was able to play and got a pretty good workload. He ran 22 times for 73 yards and a touchdown. He caught just a pass for 14 yards.
Tony Pollard had his second straight 100-yard rushing game. He ran 14 times for 104 yards and a touchdown.
Rams 41, Lions 34
Fantasy Stud: Amon-Ra St. Brown. St. Brown had one of the best games of the entire fantasy season, finishing with 13 receptions for 165 yards and two touchdowns. St. Brown scored 41.5 fantasy points. He is up to 11 touchdowns on the season and has two games with 145-plus receiving yards.
Fantasy Dud: Jahmyr Gibbs. There was a ton of offense in this game but Gibbs was not part of the fun. He ran 13 times for just 38 yards and caught four passes for 20 yards. He failed to reach double-digit fantasy points for just the third time all year.
Game Notes: Davante Adams had four receptions for 71 yards but was unable to finish the game because of a hamstring injury. This is an injury to watch going forward.
Puka Nacua had nine receptions for 181 yards. He has two straight games with 160-plus yards.
Broncos 34, Packers 26
Fantasy Stud: Bo Nix. Nix had an unbelievable performance against a solid defense, going 23-of-34 for 303 yards and four touchdowns without a turnover. Nix scored 32.15 fantasy points, his third time this season scoring 30-plus points. Nix is having an uneven season but has been really good at times, showing his huge fantasy upside.
Fantasy Dud: Jordan Love. Love has been on a heater but cooled in this one, failing to hit 20 fantasy points. He was 24-of-40 for 276 yards and a touchdown with two turnovers. It was his first multiple-interception game of the season.
Game Notes: Josh Jacobs was iffy to play but played and produced well. He ran 12 times for 73 yards and a touchdown. He also had two receptions for 19 yards and another score.
Courtland Sutton reached the 100-yard mark for the second time this season. He had seven receptions for 113 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets.
Vikings 34, Cowboys 26
Fantasy Stud: J.J. McCarthy. McCarthy played his second straight good game and had a season-high 27 fantasy points. He was 15-of-24 for 250 yards and two touchdowns with an interception. He also ran in a score, giving him three total touchdowns. McCarthy is starting to make strides after some rocky showings this season. His play the last two games has been very encouraging.
Fantasy Dud: Dak Prescott. Prescott didn’t play poorly but didn’t help fantasy teams. He was 23-of-38 for 294 yards without a touchdown. He scored just 14.9 fantasy points, his lowest point total since Week 8. Prescott had at least 24 fantasy points four straight games before this one. Prescott picked a bad time to have one of his few down games of the season.
Game Notes: Justin Jefferson finished with fewer than 25 yards for the third straight game. He had two receptions for 22 yards on eight targets.
Javonte Williams battled a shoulder injury in the game but was able to return. He lost out on some carries but still managed to finish with 15 carries for 91 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.
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell continues to be a PPR machine, racking up seven receptions for 46 yards while adding 13 carries for 80 yards on the ground in the Monday night win over the Miami Dolphins. Gainwell led the team in catches, with four other Steelers tied for second with three, and outgained Jaylen Warren by 47 yards on the ground on one more carry. The 26-year-old remains a vital piece of the Steelers offense and a player that quarterback Aaron Rodgers relies on for easy dump-off passes to pick up yards after the catch. Gainwell has recorded at least six receptions in four of the past five games and has emerged as a weekly option in PPR leagues. He'll project favorably again as an RB2/flex option next week against the Detroit Lions.
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Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane recorded 12 carries for 60 yards to go with six receptions (six targets) for 67 yards as a receiver in Monday night's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Achane ran efficiently, marking his fifth straight game with at least five yards per carry. The star running back also got involved as a receiver again after recording just one catch over the past two games, leading Miami in receiving yards and notching his sixth game with at least six receptions this season. Despite the Dolphins struggling to move the ball all night in the cold weather in Pittsburgh, Achane was still able to manage 127 total yards and deliver another strong performance for fantasy managers. The 24-year-old profiles as one of the best options in all of fantasy for next week's matchup against the porous Cincinnati Bengals defense.
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa completed 22 of 28 passes for 253 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in Monday night's 28-15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The final line for Tagovailoa is not reflective of his overall performance, as Miami's offense struggled to move the ball all night. The 27-year-old signal-caller threw an ugly first-quarter interception and led the Dolphins to just 109 yards of offense on 21 plays in the first half. Miami went backwards in the third quarter, totaling minus-20 yards on their two drives before making up for lost time in the fourth quarter in garbage time, when Tagovailoa found tight end Darren Waller for two touchdowns. The Alabama product ended up with his most passing yards in a game since Week 9, but it was an empty performance. Tagovailoa will look to get back on track next week in a favorable matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed 23 of 27 passes for 224 yards and two touchdowns in Monday night's 28-15 win over the Miami Dolphins. The 42-year-old signal-caller completed 85.2% of his passes, the second-highest in a game of his storied career. Rodgers and the Steelers' offense got off to a slow start with punts on their first three drives, but then they found the end zone on four consecutive drives en route to a dominant win. The veteran peppered running back Kenneth Gainwell with seven underneath targets to pick up easy yardage, then threw touchdown passes on back-to-back drives to former Green Bay Packers teammate Marquez Valdes-Scantling on the opening drive of the second half and D.K. Metcalf on the ensuing possession. Rodgers has put together two of his best games of the season in the past two weeks and will look to stay hot next week against the Detroit Lions on the road. It won't be an easy matchup, but Rodgers should be forced to throw plenty in a game with shootout potential.
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Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado had one carry for a yard in Sunday's 40-20 loss to the Houston Texans in Week 15. Demercado also had two catches for zero yards on three targets. The 26-year-old had a quiet performance in his first game back after missing three games due to an ankle injury. Bam Knight (ankle) was carted off the field early on Sunday and was ruled out for the remainder of the game. Michael Carter then slid into the RB1 role and dominated carries the rest of the game. With the Cardinals unsure of Knight's status for Week 16, Demercado could be in for a bigger workload against the Atlanta Falcons. If Knight can't play next week against the Atlanta Falcons, Carter and Demercado would split work in the backfield. It is worth noting that Demercado had out-snapped Carter in two consecutive games before suffering his own ankle injury. Heading into Week 16, Demercado is worth monitoring on waiver wires ahead of his matchup against the Falcons.
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Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller recorded seven receptions for 66 yards and two touchdowns in Monday night's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Waller scored the only touchdowns of the night for the Dolphins and notched his second two-touchdown game of the season, with the other coming back in Week 4 against the Jets. Both touchdowns came in garbage time in the fourth quarter as Miami's offense struggled to generate anything for most of the game. The 33-year-old tight end was quiet in the last two games after returning from a pectoral injury, totaling three catches for 60 yards on six targets, but he remains a dangerous threat in the red zone. Waller profiles as an interesting streamer in Week 16 against the Cincinnati Bengals, who have been the worst defense in the league against tight ends.
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Arizona Cardinals running back Michael Carter had 14 carries for 56 yards in Sunday's 40-20 loss to the Houston Texans in Week 15. Carter also had four catches for 38 yards on four targets. The 26-year-old was the next man up in the Cardinals' backfield after Bam Knight (ankle) was carted off the field early in the game. Carter was able to step into the Cardinals' RB1 role and display his versatile skill set in the run and pass games. With the Cardinals unsure of Knight's status for Week 16, Carter's fantasy stock is rising and should be on fantasy managers' radars. If Knight can't play next week against the Atlanta Falcons, Carter and Emari Demercado would split work in the backfield. Carter could be in for a bigger role in the Cardinals' offense and is worth picking up off the waiver wire going into Week 16.
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Green Bay Packers tight end Luke Musgrave hadn't done much with his increased opportunities since Tucker Kraft suffered a season-ending knee injury. However, he had season-highs in catches (four), targets (six), and receiving yards (52) in the 34-26 loss to the hosting Denver Broncos on Sunday. The 25-year-old former second-rounder has seen 10 targets in the last two weeks, catching six of them for 74 yards. Musgrave has yet to find the end zone in 2025, but the good news is that he has little competition for targets at his position, and he could see more work going into a crucial Week 16 divisional game against the Chicago Bears this Sunday if receiver Christian Watson (chest) is unable to play. Musgrave caught two of his four targets for 22 yards in the Week 14 win over the Bears at Lambeau Field. Coming off a season-best performance in Denver, Musgrave is one to watch as a touchdown-dependent TE2 streamer if Watson is inactive in Week 16.
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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson caught five of his 11 targets for 54 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's Week 15 loss against the Houston Texans. Wilson continues to step up in the Cardinals' offense and produce good numbers with Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) sidelined. In four games without Harrison on the field, Wilson has seen double-digit targets in each game and has hauled in at least 10 catches in three of those games. Over the last five weeks, Wilson has seen the most targets in the NFL and has averaged 13.4 targets per game. As long as Harrison is sidelined, Wilson should be deployed as a strong WR1 option in fantasy football. Even when Harrison returns, Wilson is still a high-end WR3/flex with WR2 upside. Arizona will face a more favorable matchup in Week 16 against the Atlanta Falcons.
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Across 14 games this season, New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson has recorded 45 receptions for 528 yards and five touchdowns on 72 targets. While the 24-year-old has yet to demonstrate explosive upside, he's been highly consistent. Johnson has recorded exactly three catches in seven of his last eight games and double-digit PPR fantasy points in six out of his last eleven contests. Johnson has also dominated tight end snaps in New York this season, playing 80% or more of the team's offensive snaps in 12 out of 14 weeks. The Giants will host the Minnesota Vikings in Week 16 before a more favorable matchup in Week 17 in Las Vegas against the Raiders. In fantasy leagues with 12 or more teams, Johnson could be worth targeting as a streaming option off the waiver wire at the tight end position.
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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams (knee, hamstring) was listed on Monday's practice report as a non-participant, per John Boyle of Seahawks.com. Adams was forced to exit early from the Rams' Week 15 win over the Detroit Lions due to a hamstring injury. Los Angeles did not actually hold a practice on Monday, so Monday's report is an estimation of his status leading into the team's Week 16 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night. Across 14 games this season, Adams has hauled in 60 receptions for 789 yards and 14 touchdowns on 114 targets. If he's unable to play in Week 16, Rams wideouts Konata Mumpfield and Tutu Atwell could see increased roles. Los Angeles tight end Colby Parkinson, who caught two touchdowns against Detroit, could also continue to see more targets.
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Across 14 games this season, Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson has recorded 441 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns on 103 touches. The 26-year-old is the primary RB2 in Green Bay behind star Packers running back Josh Jacobs. Wilson has logged just 27 yards from scrimmage on nine touches over the last three weeks, demonstrating his limited standalone fantasy value. However, Jacobs has been on the injury report for several weeks due to a lingering knee issue, and Wilson would be in a position to boost his production if Jacobs were to miss time. In the one game Jacobs has already missed this season, Wilson recorded 28 carries for 107 yards and two touchdowns against the Minnesota Vikings. In fantasy leagues with 12 or more teams where he remains available, Wilson could be a player worth targeting on the waiver wire in case Jacobs suffers an injury.
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Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz had a big game in his team's Week 15 win over the Arizona Cardinals, recording eight receptions for 76 yards and a touchdown on nine targets. Over his last nine games, Schultz is earning 7.3 targets per contest. While he's not an explosive player, Schultz's proven target-earning ability gives him a relatively safe production floor for fantasy managers. He's racked up at least 11 PPR fantasy points in five out of the last seven weeks. Houston will host the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 16 before traveling to Los Angeles to take on the Chargers in Week 17. In fantasy leagues with 12 or more teams. Schultz is a viable streaming option for managers in need of tight end help to target on the waiver wire.
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Across 14 games this season, San Francisco 49ers running back Brian Robinson Jr. has recorded 349 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 81 carries. The 26-year-old has spent the entirety of the 2025 season in a backup role behind star 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey. Robinson Jr. has yet to record double-digit carries in a game in 2025 and has just seven receptions on the season, so his standalone fantasy value is limited. However, if McCaffrey were to suffer an injury, Robinson Jr. would immediately become a viable starting fantasy running back. He's proven he can succeed in a lead-back role in the past, racking up 799 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on 187 carries across 14 games with the Washington Commanders in 2024. In fantasy leagues with 12 or more teams, Robinson Jr. is worth rostering just in case McCaffrey goes down.
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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden has mostly had an underwhelming rookie season to this point, recording 27 catches for 341 yards on 37 targets across 11 games. The 22-year-old has not played more than 37% of Green Bay's offensive snaps in any game since Week 8. However, Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (chest) suffered a chest injury in Week 15 that has his status for the team's Week 16 matchup against the Chicago Bears in question. If Watson is sidelined, Golden could have an opportunity for increased playing time. In Week 15, three of Golden's four targets and two of his three receptions came after Watson exited the game. In PPR fantasy leagues with 12 or more teams where Golden remains available, he should be added off the waiver wire and stashed until more information is known about Watson's injury status.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) underwent successful ACL surgery in Dallas on Monday. Mahomes went under the knife with Dr. Dan Cooper to repair a torn left ACL that he suffered in Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. He'll immediately begin the rehab process, and his timetable to return is unknown right now. The 30-year-old is obviously out for the rest of this season and faces an uphill battle to be ready for the beginning of the 2026 campaign. In his absence, Gardner Minshew will take over under center for the final three games of the regular season with the Chiefs officially eliminated from playoff contention. With Mahomes out the rest of the way, KC's offensive weapons need to be downgraded in fantasy football.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (foot) could be in danger of missing more time down the stretch. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Odunze is currently considered week-to-week. The second-year wideout missed his second straight game in Week 15 due to a stress fracture in his foot. The organization is keeping all options on the table in the final three weeks of the regular season. The Bears will likely need to lean on DJ Moore, Luther Burden III (ankle), and Olamide Zaccheaus over the next few games if Odunze misses more time. It seems unlikely that Odunze will be ready in time for the upcoming Week 16 rematch with the Green Bay Packers. Fantasy managers should stay tuned for updates, but they need another option lined up in case Odunze sits out another game.
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New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte was unproductive during Sunday's loss to the Buffalo Bills, tying his season low with one target in the defeat. The third-year wideout has hit a slump over the last few weeks. Boutte hasn't surpassed 35 receiving yards in a game since Week 8. The good news is that Boutte is heading into a plus matchup against the Baltimore Ravens defense in Week 16. The expectation is that the Patriots should have more success passing the ball in that one. Boutte isn't a high-end streaming option, but he should offer deep-league appeal in a flex spot. He has hauled in six touchdowns and is one of the better red-zone threats in this offense. Fantasy managers should expect a bounce-back outing from the 23-year-old this weekend.
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Miami Dolphins rookie running back Ollie Gordon II (ankle) is considered questionable to return to Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The rookie back suffered an ankle injury during the second quarter of this contest when he was tackled for a loss in the backfield and got his leg caught awkwardly underneath him. He limped off the field with the help of the training staff. Before exiting, Gordon had rushed the ball twice for no gain. His absence should mean an expanded role for backup Jaylen Wright. Lead back De'Von Achane figures to see a slightly larger role in the backfield as well.
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Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota will remain under center for the rest of the regular season after the team officially shut down Jayden Daniels (elbow) for the final three games. Mariota has started seven games this season and has posted top-10 fantasy value in three of them. The 32-year-old had a less-than-ideal outing versus the New York Giants on Sunday, throwing for 211 yards with a touchdown while rushing the ball 10 times for 43 yards on the ground. He doesn't have the strongest arm, but his dual-threat ability gives Mariota streaming appeal the rest of the way. He'll head into a challenging matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 16. Mariota should still offer superflex value as a QB2 in a difficult home matchup.
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