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Raiders tight end Brock Bowers delivered a "jaw-dropping" one-handed catch on Sunday afternoon, showcasing his elite talent. He is considered among the "true elites" at the tight end position, alongside players like Trey McBride and George Kittle, solidifying his status as one of the league's top pass-catchers.
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua made a spectacular one-handed catch on Sunday afternoon that "dropped jaws." The impressive grab was highlighted as one of the best plays of the day, showcasing his exceptional receiving talent.
Commanders wide receiver Treylon Burks made a spectacular one-handed touchdown catch from Marcus Mariota, extending his right arm and reeling in the ball while falling backward. The highlight-reel play, reminiscent of Odell Beckham Jr., briefly gave Washington a 14-13 lead before their 27-26 overtime loss. Burks, who joined the Commanders after being released by the Titans, stated he was "just trying to make a play for the team" and now has five catches with his new club, making a play that won't be forgotten.
New Orleans Saints kicker Charlie Smyth made his NFL debut in a 21-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins, kicking a 56-yard field goal for his first NFL points and executing an onside kick. Elevated to the starting roster after Blake Grupe was cut, Smyth, a product of the international player pathway, expressed he was "absolutely buzzing." Head coach Kellen Moore praised his "phenomenal" kick, noting Smyth signed with the Saints in March 2024 and had been waiting for his regular season opportunity.
Skyy Moore has become a pivotal force for the San Francisco 49ers' special teams, drawing high praise from Coach Kyle Shanahan, Brock Purdy, and Christian McCaffrey. Moore made a noticeable impact in the 26-8 win over the Browns with a 66-yard punt return, nearly scoring. He also had a 98-yard opening kickoff return in Week 11 against the Cardinals. Acquired via trade, Moore has played 108 snaps as a returner and 94 as a receiver, consistently providing excellent field position and showing "zero hesitation" with the ball.
Safety Malcolm Jenkins was officially inducted into the Eagles Hall of Fame, recognized for his six seasons in Philadelphia, three Pro Bowl selections, and leadership of the defense during their Super Bowl LII victory. Jenkins is the first player from that championship team to receive the honor, with many of his former teammates, including Jason Kelce and Lane Johnson, expected to follow. His induction highlights his significant impact on the franchise's historic success.
Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota, playing for injured Jayden Daniels, completed 28-of-50 passes for 294 yards with two touchdowns and one interception, adding 55 rushing yards on 10 attempts in a 27-26 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos. He connected with Terry McLaurin for a 3-yard touchdown on fourth-and-goal to pull within one, but his subsequent 2-point conversion pass was batted down by Nik Bonitto, sealing the defeat. Mariota also threw a 5-yard touchdown to Treylon Burks earlier in the game.
Deebo Samuel recorded five receptions on seven targets for 64 yards in the Commanders' 27-26 overtime loss to the Broncos. Despite being overshadowed, Samuel had a solid performance, doing most damage in overtime with a 38-yard reception that came two yards shy of the end zone. He has at least five targets in each of his last five games, and his downfield usage is rebounding with three receptions of at least 20 yards combined across his last two games.
Evan Engram brought in six of nine targets for 79 yards in the Broncos' 27-26 overtime win over the Commanders. Engram made a significant impact in the extra period, ripping off a 41-yard gain that helped set up the game-winning score. His 79 yards marked a new single-game high through 11 appearances with Denver in 2025. This standout performance significantly exceeded his season average of 3.2 receptions and 26.0 yards per game.
Chris Rodriguez rushed 11 times for 41 yards and a touchdown in the Commanders' 27-26 overtime loss to the Broncos. He did not record a catch on one target. Rodriguez retained his role as the lead back, with his 11 touches surpassing Jeremy McNichols by three. Despite an inefficient showing, he found the end zone from eight yards away, marking his fourth touchdown in his last six matchups. He has double-digit rushing attempts in three of his last four games.
Courtland Sutton finished with five receptions on six targets for 62 yards and a touchdown in the Broncos' 27-26 overtime win over Washington. This marked his best receiving line since Week 4 of the regular season. The 29-year-old secured Bo Nix's lone touchdown pass, which was notable as he had registered only one touchdown grab over his previous seven appearances. Sutton also outproduced Troy Franklin in this game. He now has a 50-711-5 receiving line across 12 starts.
Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey scored two touchdowns in the team's 27-26 overtime victory against the Washington Commanders, including a 5-yard run in overtime that gave Denver a 27-20 lead. He also added a 1-yard score in the third quarter. Harvey finished the game with 13 carries for 35 yards and three catches for 27 yards. With J.K. Dobbins on IR, Harvey is expected to get the first crack at lead back duties, though fantasy analysts suggest modest expectations due to his touchdown dependency.
Zach Ertz recorded 10 receptions on 13 targets for 106 yards in the Commanders' 27-26 overtime loss to the Broncos. This marked his first 100-yard receiving game since Week 9 of the 2019 season, leading the team in both receptions and yards. Ertz, who has enjoyed increased production with Marcus Mariota at quarterback, was utilized both deep and short, logging long receptions of 21 and 18 yards. He has now secured at least four receptions in five consecutive games. Despite the potential return of Terry McLaurin, Ertz was prioritized for targets over Deebo Samuel.
Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin made a successful return to action in Sunday's 27-26 overtime loss to the Broncos, recording seven receptions on 14 targets for 96 yards. Playing his first game since Week 8 and first full snap count since Week 2, McLaurin showed no rust, leading the team in targets. He logged three catches over 15 yards for his highest yardage total in five contests and scored an overtime touchdown on a three-yard slant, boosting the unit.
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix completed 29 of 45 passes for 321 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, adding 16 rushing yards in Sunday's 27-26 overtime win over Washington. Nix led two late touchdown drives, extending the Broncos' win streak to nine games. His 45 attempts and 321 passing yards were his second-highest totals this season. He has maintained steady fantasy value with 20 combined touchdowns to 10 turnovers and aims to improve on his Week 10 performance against the Raiders next Sunday.
Buffalo Bills WR Keon Coleman was active against the Steelers, ending a two-game streak as a healthy scratch. In a run-heavy game for Buffalo, Coleman recorded two receptions for nine yards and scored a touchdown on a fourth-and-goal play in the back of the end zone. He played 33 snaps, ranking fourth among the team's wide receivers.
Carolina Panthers RB Rico Dowdle split touches with Chuba Hubbard in the team's win over the Los Angeles Rams, but was outproduced. Dowdle rushed 18 times for 58 yards and caught two passes for 21 yards, without scoring. He was outsnapped by Hubbard (27 to 38) and ran fewer routes (6 to 15). Despite the Panthers' heavy reliance on the run game, this performance suggests Dowdle may only be a borderline fantasy start moving forward.
Carolina Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard outproduced backfield mate Rico Dowdle in the team’s win over the Los Angeles Rams. Hubbard rushed 17 times for 83 yards and added two receptions for 41 yards and a touchdown through the air. He also outsnapped Dowdle 38 to 27 and ran 15 routes compared to Dowdle's six. Despite the heavy lean on the run game, the split workload could make both running backs borderline fantasy starts moving forward.
Denver Broncos' Nik Bonitto made the game-sealing play in a thrilling 27-26 overtime victory over the Washington Commanders. With the Commanders attempting a two-point conversion to win the game, Bonitto, on a blitz, batted down Marcus Mariota's pass, securing the win for Denver. His decisive defensive effort prevented Washington from completing their comeback attempt after scoring a late touchdown.
Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love has been recognized as a top performer for NFL Week 13, headlining the 'Team of the Week' selections. Specific details about his performance were not provided in the available articles.
