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Arizona Cardinals RB Michael Carter saw near-even snap distribution with Bam Knight in Sunday's loss at Tampa Bay, actually edging Knight in total snaps. Carter carried five times for 17 yards (3.4 YPC) and was more active in the passing game, securing five receptions on six targets for 47 yards. Despite his receiving volume and snap advantage, Knight led in touches and out-produced Carter overall in the contest.
James Cook delivered a dominant performance for the Buffalo Bills in their 26-7 win over Pittsburgh, setting new season highs with 35 touches. He rushed 32 times for 144 yards and caught all three of his targets for 33 yards, totaling 177 yards from scrimmage. Cook finished as the team's leading receiver and accounted for 48% of the offense's net yards. The only blemish was a pair of fumbles, one of which was lost. He now has 9 touchdowns and 1,464 yards from scrimmage this season.
Trey Lance is positioned to step in as the starting quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers if Justin Herbert misses time following surgery for a left hand fracture. While Lance's potential start would be a significant downgrade for the team's pass catchers, he could offer some fantasy appeal due to his rushing ability. Herbert's status for next Monday night's game against the Eagles remains uncertain.
Houston Texans running back Nick Chubb contributed to the team's 20-16 victory over the Indianapolis Colts by scoring a touchdown. Although the primary focus of the article was on Woody Marks' performance, Chubb's crucial score was highlighted in the headline, confirming his impact in securing the Texans' win. No further specific details regarding his stats were provided in the accompanying content.
Houston Texans RB Woody Marks rushed a career-high 19 times for 64 yards and caught his lone target for 3 yards in the 20-16 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Marks briefly exited the game with a foot injury but returned to play 41 of 76 snaps (54%), maintaining control of the Houston backfield. Despite Nick Chubb scoring a touchdown, Marks' volume and quick return from injury were notable.
Arizona Cardinals WR Michael Wilson saw full playing time Sunday, catching three of his seven targets for 36 yards in the loss to the Buccaneers. His seven targets tied Marvin Harrison Jr. for second on the team, though he trailed Harrison 7-4 in targets before Harrison exited the game in the fourth quarter with a heel injury. Wilson continues to be a part of the Cardinals' offensive scheme.
Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. left Sunday's game in the fourth quarter due to a heel injury. Harrison, who was back in the lineup, had accumulated seven targets before his exit, tying for second on the team. His status for upcoming games will be monitored as the team assesses the severity of the injury.
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones will undergo further evaluation for a shoulder injury sustained during Sunday's 26-0 loss to the Seahawks, as confirmed by HC Kevin O'Connell. Jones exited the game in the second half and did not return. Before his departure, he rushed six times for three yards, caught all four targets for 22 yards, and lost a fumble. If Jones is sidelined for Week 14 against the Commanders, Jordan Mason is expected to lead the Vikings' backfield.
Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud, described as 'a little rusty,' successfully led his team to a pivotal divisional win over the Colts on Sunday. This marked Stroud's first game back after recovering from a concussion, demonstrating his ability to guide the Texans to victory despite initial rust.
Max Brosmer completed 19 of 30 passes for 126 yards and four interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown, in his first NFL start for the Minnesota Vikings. He also lost one yard on his only carry in Sunday's 26-0 loss to Seattle, which ended the Vikings' 294-game scoring streak. Starting due to J.J. McCarthy (concussion) and Carson Wentz (shoulder) being sidelined, Brosmer struggled, completing just two of four passes for four yards to Justin Jefferson. He is expected to be benched if McCarthy clears protocol.
Arizona Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett delivered a strong statistical performance in Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers, throwing for 301 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. He also contributed 16 yards on three rushes. Brissett's outing positioned him as the QB8 for the week by ESPN scoring, highlighting his fantasy production despite the team's defeat.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones was clearly limited by a nagging leg injury during Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Texans. Despite shrugging off excuses, his performance was impacted by the injury.
New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell scored his first career NFL touchdown on Sunday. This achievement comes two months after he famously turned what should have been his initial touchdown into an NFL blooper.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall had another forgettable performance, catching 2 of 3 targets for just 13 yards and no touchdown. This was his third game since returning from a 7-week layoff, with his receiving yards in these three games being 0, 6, and 13, respectively.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield had a modest passing day in Sunday's win over the Cardinals. Wide receiver Chris Godwin accounted for 19.2% of Mayfield's targeted throws, catching three balls for a team-high 78 yards.
Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins continued his strong play in Week 13, securing all five targets for a new single-game career-high of 65 yards in the team's 20-16 victory over the Colts. Higgins tied for second in receptions and was the runner-up in receiving yards for the Texans. This performance, achieved with C.J. Stroud back at quarterback, follows a productive three-game stretch where he posted a 13-135-2 line with Davis Mills. Higgins is expected to remain a key component of the air attack for a Week 14 road matchup against the Chiefs.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa had a muted performance in Week 13, completing 12 of 23 passes for just 157 yards with no touchdowns and one interception, adding four rushing yards in the 21-17 win over the Saints. This marks his seventh sub-200-yard game of the season and his lowest passing total since Week 7. Tagovailoa has now extended his touchdown drought to two consecutive games, having gone without a scoring toss in four of his last six contests. Given these recent struggles and potential inclement weather, he is not considered an appealing fantasy option for the Week 14 road matchup against the Jets.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings was involved in a heated exchange with the Cleveland Browns' defense during their 26-8 win, drawing strong post-game criticism from Browns DT Shelby Harris, who called him a "ho" and implied personal remarks. This follows an incident last week where Jennings smacked Panthers safety Tre'von Moehrig after being punched below the belt, resulting in a $12,172 fine for unnecessary roughness.
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle had a quiet outing in Week 13, catching three of six targets for 40 yards in the team's 21-17 victory over the Saints. While he finished with the second-most receiving yards and led the Dolphins in targets, his 40-yard total was his lowest since Week 7, correlating with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's overall 157-yard passing day. Despite the subdued performance, Waddle is expected to remain a key component of the Dolphins' air attack in their upcoming Week 14 road matchup against the Jets.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker had a minimal impact in Week 13, handling two carries for no gain in the team's win over the Cardinals. His usage was limited as Bucky Irving returned to dominate the backfield, pushing Tucker further down the depth chart for rushing attempts.
