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Friday, November 21, 2025

Shanahan Regrets Passing on McCaffrey in 2017 Draft; RB Full Practice

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San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey was a full participant in Friday's practice after a load management day. Ahead of facing his former team, the Panthers, coach Kyle Shanahan admitted passing on McCaffrey in the 2017 NFL Draft was a mistake, calling him "the right pick" in hindsight. Since joining the 49ers in 2022, McCaffrey has amassed over 5,000 scrimmage yards in 42 games and earned NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 2023.

Chiefs' Travis Kelce Delays Retirement Decision Until After 2025 Season

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has announced he will not make a decision regarding his retirement until after the conclusion of the 2025 NFL season. Kelce stated his intention to avoid leaving the Chiefs in limbo this offseason, providing clarity on his future timeline.

Running Back Josh Jacobs Listed on Week 12 Injury Report

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Josh Jacobs, running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers, has been included in the NFL Week 12 injury report. His status is among the key injuries for bettors to monitor as updates emerge ahead of the upcoming games. While specific details regarding his condition are not yet available in the report's content, his presence on the list indicates he is a player whose availability is under review for Week 12 matchups.

Texans' Will Anderson Jr. Dominates with 2.5 Sacks, Epic 51.7-Yard Chase

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Houston Texans edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. delivered a career-best performance Thursday night, recording six tackles, 2.5 sacks for 31.5 yards, three quarterback hits, and a pass defensed. Notably, he chased Bills QB Josh Allen for 51.7 yards on one sack, the longest distance for a sack since Week 2 of 2023. Anderson, a likely AFC Defensive Player of the Week, emphasized a 'relentless rush' mentality.

Bills QB Josh Allen Evades, Then Sacked by Relentless Will Anderson

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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was sacked by Texans edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. in a remarkable play where Anderson traveled 51.7 yards to complete the tackle, resulting in an 18-yard loss for Allen. Anderson initially nearly sacked Allen, who spun out, leading to a prolonged chase across the field before the tackle.

Buccaneers Rule Out Ben Bredeson for Sunday's Game with Hamstring

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers left guard Ben Bredeson has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots due to a hamstring injury.

Buccaneers Rule Out Jamel Dean for Sunday's Game with Hip Injury

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots due to a hip injury.

Buccaneers Rule Out Haason Reddick for Sunday's Game Due to Injury

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Haason Reddick has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots. He is sidelined due to ankle and knee injuries.

Buccaneers Rule Out Bucky Irving for Sunday, Week 13 Return Expected

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots due to shoulder and foot injuries. Coach Todd Bowles indicated that Irving is trending towards a return in Week 13.

Former Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland Subject of WMU Police Welfare Checks

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Western Michigan University police were twice called to perform welfare checks on former Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland while he played for the school.

Kayshon Boutte Cleared for Week 12 Return After Full Practice

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Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) is off the final injury report for Sunday's game against the Bengals after a full week of practice. He is expected to resume his full-time, deep-threat role. Boutte is considered a boom-or-bust WR4 in fantasy lineups for Week 12.

Jayden Reed Ruled Out for Sunday; Targets Thanksgiving Return

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Packers WR Jayden Reed (foot/shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Vikings. He was designated to return from injured reserve Friday and practiced in a limited capacity. Reed, who broke his collarbone in Week 2 and also dealt with a foot issue, stated he feels great but is following protocol. His next opportunity to play is Thanksgiving Day at Detroit.

TreVeyon Henderson's Week 12 Role Uncertain vs. Bengals

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TreVeyon Henderson's workload for Sunday's game against the Bengals is uncertain, as it will be divvied with Rhamondre Stevenson. The matchup against Cincinnati’s 32nd-ranked RB defense is noted to boost the ceiling for both running backs in Week 12.

Rhamondre Stevenson Questionable for Week 12, Expected to Play

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Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals. Despite the designation, he practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play. His workload distribution with TreVeyon Henderson remains uncertain, but the matchup against Cincinnati's 32nd-ranked RB defense could boost his fantasy ceiling.

Emari Demercado Ruled Out for Week 12 with Ankle Injury

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Cardinals RB Emari Demercado (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. His absence contributes to Michael Carter and Bam Knight being Arizona's top two running backs for Week 12.

Michael Carter Elevated to Top-Two RB Role for Cardinals

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With Trey Benson (knee) and Emari Demercado (ankle) both ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Michael Carter is elevated to one of Arizona's top two running back roles alongside Bam Knight.

Trey Benson Ruled Out for Week 12, Targets Week 13 Return

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Cardinals RB Trey Benson (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. He was designated to return from injured reserve and participated in three limited practices this week, indicating a potential return for Week 13.

Brenton Strange Questionable for Week 12 Return from IR

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Jaguars TE Brenton Strange (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals after being limited in practice all week. He could be activated from IR by Saturday's 4 pm ET deadline, but fantasy managers are advised against trusting him in his first action since Week 5.

Emeka Egbuka Cleared for Week 12, Set to Lead Receiving Corps

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Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka (illness) has no injury designation for Sunday's game against the Rams after returning to full practice Friday. He is set to lead Tampa Bay's receiving corps, aiming to end a cold streak in a road matchup against a strong Rams defense.

Michael Penix Jr. Lost for Season with Torn ACL

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has been lost for the season after suffering a torn ACL. Kirk Cousins will take over as the team's starting quarterback.