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Packers RB Josh Jacobs (knee) has no injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bears. Jacobs upgraded to full practice participation Friday after logging limited sessions the previous two days. He is expected to be busy in this key NFC North matchup, following his performance last week where he took 18 touches for 91 yards in a win over the Lions.
Packers WR Jayden Reed (collarbone/foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears. Reed has not yet progressed to full practice participation but reportedly has a chance to play for the first time since Week 2. For him to suit up, the Packers must activate him from injured reserve before Saturday evening, ahead of their NFC North battle.
Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love could receive a boost if wide receivers Jayden Reed (foot, collarbone) and Matthew Golden (wrist) are able to play in Sunday's game against the Bears. Both receivers were limited in practice all week and are listed as questionable, impacting Love's potential targets.
Kansas City Chiefs right guard Trey Smith (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Week 14's game against the Texans. Smith was unable to practice all week, making it highly improbable he will play. Mike Caliendo started at right guard in his place last week. This injury further compounds the Chiefs' offensive line issues, as they also list right tackle Jawaan Taylor as doubtful and have their starting left tackle on injured reserve.
Kansas City Chiefs right tackle Jawaan Taylor (triceps/knee) is listed as doubtful for Week 14's game against the Texans. Taylor was unable to practice all week, making it highly unlikely he will suit up. In his absence, Jaylon Moore is expected to step in at right tackle. This adds to the Chiefs' offensive line concerns, as they are already without their starting left tackle and also list right guard Trey Smith as doubtful.
Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell will miss his sixth consecutive game, remaining on injured reserve and ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals. Atwell has not played since injuring a hamstring on October 19, despite coach Sean McVay's earlier expectation for a Week 13 return. The team has one week left to decide on activating him, with McVay citing roster spot challenges over a recovery setback. Atwell, who signed a $10 million offseason contract, has 4 catches for 164 yards and a touchdown this season.
Philadelphia Eagles DL Jalen Carter has been ruled out for Monday night's game against the Chargers. His absence provides a matchup upgrade for Chargers RB Omarion Hampton, who is expected to return to action after being upgraded to full participation in practice.
Saints WR Chris Olave (back) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 14 game against the Buccaneers. He managed limited participation in practice on both Thursday and Friday. Despite a similar designation last week, Olave played with a typical snap rate, though his 18% target share was his second-lowest of the season. He remains a viable fantasy option, albeit ranked slightly lower than usual.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins is set to face a challenging Week 14 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. The prediction suggests Seattle will overwhelm the struggling Falcons, indicating a difficult outing for Cousins and his team. The Falcons are described as a struggling team, facing a tough schedule ahead.
With Alvin Kamara officially ruled out for Week 14, Saints RB Devin Neal is poised to take on a significant role in the New Orleans offense. Last week, Neal played 81% of the team's offensive snaps, handling 14 carries and three targets. He is considered a volume-based, albeit unexciting, fantasy option for Week 14, expected to lead the backfield against the Buccaneers.
Saints RB Alvin Kamara (knee, ankle) has been officially ruled out for Sunday's Week 14 game against the Buccaneers. He remained sidelined from practice throughout the entire week and currently has no timetable for his return to action. With Kamara out, Devin Neal is expected to handle a significant workload, having played 81% of New Orleans' offensive snaps last week, recording 14 carries and three targets.
Bears RB Kyle Monangai (ankle) has been cleared from the injury report and carries no designation for Sunday's game against Green Bay. He returned to full participation in practice on Friday, following a missed Wednesday session and limited work on Thursday. Monangai is expected to resume his usual role as the 1B option behind D'Andre Swift, though the matchup with the Packers may limit his rushing volume.
Bengals QB Joe Burrow is preparing for a critical Week 14 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, with predictions pointing to a close, high-scoring game. Cincinnati is intensely fighting to get back into the playoff race, making this contest vital for their postseason aspirations. Burrow and Josh Allen are expected to deliver a significant offensive battle.
Concerns regarding the extent of Daniel Jones' injury are significantly influencing the Week 14 prediction for the Indianapolis Colts' game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Despite both teams being tied atop the AFC South, the uncertainty around Jones' health leads to backing Jacksonville in the matchup, suggesting the Jaguars hold all the momentum.
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (concussion) has been fully cleared from the injury report and will start Sunday's Week 14 game against the Commanders. He cleared concussion protocol earlier this week and participated fully in practice. Head coach Kevin O'Connell noted McCarthy had a "great week" of practice. Despite facing a Washington defense ranked 30th in passing yards allowed (254.9 YPG) and 32nd in YPA (8.7), McCarthy is still viewed as a low-end QB2 for fantasy purposes.
Buffalo Bills TE Dawson Knox is poised to become a viable fantasy option for Week 14 if teammate Dalton Kincaid (hamstring, knee) is unable to play against the Bengals. Kincaid is currently listed as questionable after being limited in practice all week, leaving his status truly up in the air. Should Kincaid be sidelined, Knox would likely see an increased role and target share, making him a consideration for fantasy managers in need of a tight end.
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts has emerged as the team's primary target option over the past two weeks, coinciding with WR Drake London (knee) being sidelined. London has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks and did not practice all week. With London's continued absence, Pitts is expected to maintain his elevated role in the Falcons' passing game, making him a key focus for the offense.
Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks due to a PCL sprain, which he suffered in Week 11. London has not played or practiced since the injury, and despite coach Raheem Morris's earlier optimism for a Week 14 return, he never made it back to practice, only doing some running off to the side. With a short turnaround for Atlanta's Thursday game in Week 15, his availability for that contest remains uncertain.
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner has been officially ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars due to a calf injury. Gardner did not participate in practice this week. He is the only Colts player ruled out for the matchup and is not currently slated to be placed on injured reserve, indicating his return is expected later in the season.
Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins has officially cleared concussion protocol. He confirmed on Friday that he will be available to play in Cincinnati's upcoming road game against the Buffalo Bills.
