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Minnesota Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw is inactive for Sunday Night Football against the Cowboys. Darrisaw, who was questionable to play, is sidelined with a knee injury. Justin Skule will make his fourth start of the season.
Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney is active for Sunday Night Football against the Vikings. Clowney (hamstring) was questionable to play and missed last week's loss to the Lions.
DeVonta Smith caught both of his targets for 50 yards in the Philadelphia Eagles' 31-0 victory over the Raiders. His longest reception was for 44 yards, contributing to his team-high receiving yards in a game where the offense didn't need extensive production.
Dalton Schultz caught eight of nine targets for 76 yards and a touchdown in the Houston Texans' 40-20 win over the Cardinals. The touchdown was his second of the season, and he has consistently produced over the last seven games.
Ashton Jeanty rushed for 35 yards on nine carries and added seven receiving yards on six targets in the Raiders' 31-0 loss to the Eagles. Game script limited his opportunities as the Eagles held a significant lead.
Raiders QB Kenny Pickett completed 15 of 25 passes for just 64 yards, no touchdowns, and one interception in Sunday's 31-0 loss to the Eagles. He also added seven rushing yards on two carries. Averaging a microscopic 2.6 yards per attempt and taking four sacks, Pickett showed significant rust in his first start of the season. He may start again in Week 16 against the Texans if Geno Smith (shoulder) remains out.
Nico Collins caught three of four targets for 85 yards and two touchdowns in the Texans' 40-20 win over Arizona. He scored on a 57-yard reception early and a four-yard grab later, marking his first multi-TD game of the season.
Stefon Diggs caught three of four targets for 26 yards in the Patriots' 35-31 loss to the Bills. He has recorded 26 or fewer receiving yards in each of the past three games.
Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for 50 yards on six carries and added 27 receiving yards on three targets in the Patriots' 35-31 loss to the Bills. He was outplayed by TreVeyon Henderson, who had 161 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns.
Saints WR Devaughn Vele is questionable to return due to a shoulder injury sustained late in the third quarter against the Panthers. He had five catches for 69 yards on six targets before exiting.
Khalil Shakir secured all five targets for 65 yards in the Bills' 35-31 win over the Patriots. He led the team in receptions, receiving yards, and targets on a day where Josh Allen threw for 193 yards.
Cleveland's rookie QB Shedeur Sanders endured his worst professional outing in the Browns' loss to the Bears, raising questions about his future as the team's starter. He completed 15 of 24 passes for 163 yards, one TD, and no interceptions.
Jawhar Jordan rushed for 101 yards on 15 carries and added 17 receiving yards on two targets in the Texans' 40-20 win over the Cardinals. With Chubb inactive and Marks injured, Jordan seized the opportunity in his first significant NFL action.
Rashee Rice brought in seven of 11 targets for 51 yards in the Chiefs' 16-13 loss to the Chargers. He tied for the team lead in receptions and set the pace in targets, but his yardage was limited. His outlook remains strong even if Patrick Mahomes is sidelined.
Travis Kelce caught seven of nine targets for 70 yards in the Chiefs' 16-13 loss to the Chargers. He paced the team in receiving yards and tied Rashee Rice for the lead in receptions. Kelce was the intended receiver on Gardner Minshew's game-ending interception.
C.J. Stroud discussed the Houston Texans' win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 15, emphasizing execution. Stroud threw for 260 yards and three touchdowns in the 40-20 victory.
Rome Odunze's absence due to injury allowed D.J. Moore to see increased targets and have a strong performance with 69 yards and two touchdowns in the Bears' win over the Browns. Moore had 4 catches on 5 targets.
Jakobi Meyers caught five of seven targets for 71 yards in the Jaguars' 48-20 win over the Jets. His touchdown streak ended, but he remained heavily involved, tying Brian Thomas for the team lead in targets.
Ian Thomas saw limited action in the Raiders' 31-0 loss to the Eagles. Brian Thomas, who plays for the Jaguars, scored a touchdown in their win over the Jets.
Brian Thomas caught four of seven targets for 66 yards and a touchdown in the Jaguars' 48-20 win over the Jets. He opened the scoring with a four-yard TD reception. He and Jakobi Meyers have been productive recently.
