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With Xavier Worthy (illness) inactive for the Chiefs' Week 18 game against the Raiders, JuJu Smith-Schuster is set to operate as one of the top two wide receivers. He will be a primary target for starting quarterback Chris Oladokun, alongside Marquise Brown (also referred to as Hollywood Brown).
Los Angeles Chargers RB Kimani Vidal (neck) is active for Sunday's game against the Broncos. After missing Week 17, Vidal progressed through practices and is now cleared to play. With Omarion Hampton (ankle) out, Vidal is expected to lead the backfield, though he may struggle to run efficiently behind a banged-up offensive line against Denver's second-ranked rush defense (89.7 YPG). He is considered an unexciting fantasy option with the Trey Lance-led Chargers as huge underdogs.
With Isiah Pacheco (rest) inactive for the Chiefs' Week 18 game against the Raiders, Dameon Pierce is active for the first time during his short tenure in Kansas City. He will join Kareem Hunt and Brashard Smith in handling the team's ground attack.
With Isiah Pacheco (rest) inactive for the Chiefs' Week 18 game against the Raiders, Kareem Hunt will lead the team's ground attack. He will share backfield duties with Brashard Smith and Dameon Pierce.
Buffalo Bills TE Dalton Kincaid (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Jets. After being inactive in Week 17 and limited in practice this week, his snaps are expected to be limited as the team potentially manages his workload with the postseason in mind. Given his recent injury and the Bills having little to play for, it would be surprising if he saw significant action.
Los Angeles Rams WR Davante Adams (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's Week 18 game against the Cardinals, as expected. Despite coach Sean McVay's assertion that healthy starters would play, Adams is being held out due to a lingering hamstring injury. He showed progress by returning to limited practices on Thursday and Friday and is on track to end his three-game absence and return for the wild-card round of the playoffs.
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little made NFL history by drilling an impressive 67-yard field goal against the Tennessee Titans. This monumental kick not only extended the Jaguars’ lead but also marked the second-longest field goal ever recorded in NFL history and set a new record for the longest outdoor kick. Little makes history for the second time this season.
Los Angeles Chargers RB Hassan Haskins (concussion) is active for Sunday's Week 18 game against the Broncos. He will be available in the backfield alongside Kimani Vidal.
Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) is sitting out Sunday's Week 18 game against the Broncos. His absence means Kimani Vidal is expected to lead the Chargers' backfield.
With Jaylen Waddle (ribs) inactive, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine is among the available wide receivers for the Miami Dolphins in their Week 18 season finale against the Patriots. He will be part of the team's active WR corps.
With Jaylen Waddle (ribs) inactive, Theo Wease is among the available wide receivers for the Miami Dolphins in their Week 18 season finale against the Patriots. He will be part of the team's active WR corps.
With Jaylen Waddle (ribs) inactive, Tahj Washington is among the available wide receivers for the Miami Dolphins in their Week 18 season finale against the Patriots. He will be part of the team's active WR corps.
With Jaylen Waddle (ribs) inactive, Cedrick Wilson is among the available wide receivers for the Miami Dolphins in their Week 18 season finale against the Patriots. He will be part of the team's active WR corps.
Miami Dolphins TE Greg Dulcich is projected to be one of the team's best target bets and has a chance to lead the team in targets in Week 18 against the Patriots. This increased expectation comes as key offensive playmakers, including WR Jaylen Waddle (ribs) and RB De'Von Achane (shoulder), are not expected to play, and TE Darren Waller (groin) has been ruled out.
With De'Von Achane (shoulder) inactive for the Dolphins' Week 18 game against the Patriots, Jeff Wilson is active and available in the backfield. He will join Jaylen Wright, Ollie Gordon, and Donovan Edwards in handling rushing duties.
With De'Von Achane (shoulder) inactive for the Dolphins' Week 18 game against the Patriots, Donovan Edwards is active and available in the backfield. He will join Jaylen Wright, Ollie Gordon, and Jeff Wilson in handling rushing duties.
With De'Von Achane (shoulder) inactive for the Dolphins' Week 18 game against the Patriots, Ollie Gordon is active and available in the backfield. He is considered a threat to take work alongside Jaylen Wright, Donovan Edwards, and Jeff Wilson.
New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger caught a 29-yard touchdown pass from Jaxson Dart, giving the Giants the lead over the Dallas Cowboys.
Jacksonville Jaguars' Antonio Johnson intercepted a pass from Tennessee Titans quarterback Brandon Allen and returned it for a touchdown. This defensive score further increased the Jaguars’ lead.
Rob Gronkowski joined Curt Menefee, Michael Strahan, Howie Long, and Terry Bradshaw on FOX NFL Sunday. The panel discussed what went wrong for multiple NFL teams this season and explored how they could bounce back in the upcoming year.
