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James Cook rushed for 80 yards on 18 carries and caught two passes for 31 yards in the Bills' 39-34 win over the Bengals. Despite two fumbles in snowy conditions, Cook reached 100 scrimmage yards for the fourth consecutive game and sixth in the last seven. He has accumulated 771 rushing yards and three touchdowns in this stretch. A tough matchup against the Patriots' run defense awaits in Week 15.
Charlie Smyth kicked a crucial 30-yard field goal in the Saints' shocking 24-20 upset victory over the Buccaneers. He also added three extra points. Despite missing an earlier attempt, Smyth's late field goal tied the game, setting up the Saints' game-winning touchdown. This was his second NFL start.
Riley Leonard completed 18 of 29 passes for 145 yards with one interception and scored a rushing touchdown in the Colts' 36-19 loss to the Jaguars. He entered the game after Daniel Jones' Achilles injury. Leonard showed mobility, including a 24-yard completion and his first NFL score, but also had a pass intercepted and was sacked for a safety. He is positioned to start if Anthony Richardson remains out.
Kyle Pitts led the Atlanta Falcons in catches, targets, and receiving yards for the second straight game, hauling in six of 10 targets for 90 yards in Sunday's 37-9 loss to the Seahawks. He was the only Atlanta pass-catcher to make a significant impact. Since Kirk Cousins took over at QB three games ago, Pitts has accumulated 15 catches for 197 yards on 23 targets, building momentum for a Week 15 matchup against Tampa Bay.
Tony Pollard achieved a new single-game career-best rushing total, carrying the ball 25 times for 161 yards and two touchdowns in the Tennessee Titans' 31-29 victory over the Browns on Sunday. His stellar performance included a 65-yard touchdown run in the first quarter and a 32-yard scoring scamper in the third, marking his first multi-TD game of the season. Pollard emphasized balance and execution as key to sustaining drives and capitalizing on scoring opportunities. This breakout against a tough Browns defense was unforeseen, as he had only topped 90 rushing yards once this season before Sunday.
Sam Darnold threw a 28-yard touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the third quarter as the Seattle Seahawks pulled away in their dominant 37-9 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Darnold spoke after the game, commenting on the team's performance.
With Commanders QB Jayden Daniels' playing status uncertain despite being cleared to return, Marcus Mariota is recommended as a stash option in 2-QB and superflex fantasy leagues. Washington fell to 3-10 and was eliminated from postseason contention.
Bucky Irving rushed 15 times for 55 yards and caught two of three targets for 26 yards and a touchdown in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 24-20 loss to the Saints on Sunday. He recorded his third receiving touchdown of the season on a 24-yard catch and run in the first quarter. Despite elevated expectations, New Orleans limited him to 23 yards on 14 carries outside of a 32-yard run. His ground opportunities were capped due to the game script. Irving looks to bounce back in Week 15 against the Falcons.
Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz was carted off emotionally during Sunday's loss to the Vikings after suffering a gruesome knee injury. Ertz was hit directly in the knee by Vikings safety Jay Ward while attempting a leaping catch. He was quickly ruled out of the game. Post-game, Commanders coach Dan Quinn stated Ertz is feared to have torn his ACL, an injury that would end his 2025 season. Ertz, 35, will undergo further testing to confirm the diagnosis. Prior to Week 14, he had recorded 49 receptions for 493 yards and four touchdowns.
Kirk Cousins completed 15 of 30 passes for 162 yards and two interceptions in the Atlanta Falcons' 37-9 loss to the Seahawks, as the offense was limited to just three field goals. Cousins struggled to get anything going, with tight end Kyle Pitts being his favorite target and the only pass-catcher to make a significant impact, partly due to Drake London's (knee) absence. In three starts since Michael Penix's injury, Cousins holds a 3:3 TD:INT ratio. He anticipates more success in Week 15 against the Buccaneers.
Following the feared right ACL tear to Zach Ertz, 2024 second-round pick Ben Sinnott is expected to take on a more prominent role in the Washington Commanders' tight end room. Ertz's potential season-ending injury will shift responsibilities to Sinnott and John Bates.
With Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz feared to have torn his right ACL, John Bates is expected to see an increased role in the team's tight end room. Ertz's potential season-ending injury will shift responsibilities to Bates and Ben Sinnott.
John Metchie caught four of eight targets for 34 yards in the Jets' 34-10 loss to the Dolphins. He tied for the team lead in targets and finished second in catches and yards, playing with a third-string quarterback after Tyrod Taylor's injury. Metchie has now caught at least four passes in three consecutive games.
Chase Brown rushed for 23 yards on 12 carries and a touchdown, adding 12 receiving yards on three catches in the Bengals' 39-34 loss to the Bills. Despite a favorable matchup, Brown was shut down on the ground and had his lowest receiving yardage total since Week 7. He faces the Ravens again in Week 15.
Ja'Marr Chase was limited to five catches for 44 yards and one rush for eight yards in the Bengals' 39-34 loss to the Bills. This marks his second sub-50-yard receiving total in three games. Despite the dip in production, Chase still saw at least eight targets for the fifth consecutive game. He will look to rebound against the Ravens in Week 15, a team he previously posted a 7-110-0 stat line against.
Tua Tagovailoa completed 13 of 21 passes for 127 yards and a touchdown, adding one rush for no gain in the Dolphins' 34-10 win over the Jets. He delivered an early touchdown pass to Jaylen Waddle. Miami's offense leaned heavily on the run after De'Von Achane exited with a rib injury. Tagovailoa faces a tough Week 15 matchup in Pittsburgh.
Jaylen Waddle caught five of seven targets for 50 yards and a touchdown in the Dolphins' 34-10 victory over the Jets. He also had one rush for 21 yards. Waddle capped the opening drive with a three-yard touchdown reception. Despite Miami's run-heavy approach, Waddle led the team in targets, catches, and receiving yards. He faces a favorable matchup against the Steelers in Week 15.
Breece Hall was limited to 14 carries for 43 yards and did not catch his only target in the Jets' 34-10 loss to the Dolphins. Miami stacked the box to contain Hall, especially after Tyrod Taylor's injury forced third-string QB Brady Cook into action. Hall's 43 scrimmage yards were his lowest since Week 2. He faces a tough Jacksonville run defense in Week 15 and needs 123 rushing yards to reach 1,000 for the season.
Jordan Addison caught four of seven targets for 62 yards in the Vikings' 31-0 win over the Commanders. He led the team in catches, targets, and receiving yards with J.J. McCarthy back at quarterback. Addison's yardage total was his highest since Week 7. He has a potential ceiling game against the vulnerable Cowboys defense in Week 15.
Mason carried 11 times for 52 yards and an eight-yard touchdown in Sunday's 31-0 win over the Commanders. This marked his first time topping 50 rushing yards since Week 7 and his first double-digit carry game since Week 9. Despite Aaron Jones seeing more volume (14 carries, 76 yards), Mason secured the crucial score. He's expected to post strong numbers in Week 15 against the Minnesota Vikings' Cowboys defense if the backfield split remains.
