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Thursday, November 20, 2025

Dart Remains Limited in Practice Due to Concussion

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Jaxson Dart (concussion) remained a limited non-contact participant at Thursday's practice. Interim head coach Mike Kafka had indicated a chance for Dart to clear concussion protocol after the Giants' second Week 12 practice, but this did not occur. Dart maintained his activity level from Wednesday and has one more chance this week to return to full participation. He requires clearance from an independent neurologist to play Sunday at Detroit; otherwise, Jameis Winston is next on the depth chart. Dart, a 22-year-old quarterback, signed a four-year, $16.98 million contract with the Giants in May of 2025. His 2025 stats include 1417 passing yards, 10 TDs, 3 INTs, 317 rushing yards, and 7 rushing TDs.

D'Andre Swift: Practices Fully Thursday, Poised for Key Role with Bears

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D'Andre Swift (hip) was a full participant in Thursday's practice. The Chicago Bears signed Swift to a three-year, $24 million contract ($15.3 million guaranteed) in free agency, aiming to make him the centerpiece of their running game. Swift excelled as the primary runner for Philadelphia in 2023, surpassing 1,000 rushing yards for the first time in his four NFL seasons. The Bears' improved offense and a backfield lacking other players with Swift's talent and versatility suggest he has a real chance to earn a three-down role in 2024. While his talent is well-demonstrated, a major limitation has been his volume capacity, with 2023 being his first season exceeding 151 carries or 512 snaps. His previous years in Detroit were impacted by nagging injuries, raising questions about his ability to handle a full workload. He had 2,878 total yards and 25 TDs in 40 games for the Lions, averaging 7.7 yards per catch and 4.6 per carry. Despite past durability concerns, Swift is expected to approach his volume limit in 2024 and needs to hold off Kenneth Gainwell.

Is J.J. McCarthy a bust?

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Phil Simms joins Colin Cowherd to ask if J.J. McCarthy is a bust.

Myles Garrett Chasing Single-Season Sacks Record

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Myles Garrett is on a tear this season, leading the league with 15 sacks through 10 games for the Cleveland Browns. He is in range of Michael Strahan's single-season sack record of 22.5. Garrett needs eight sacks in the next seven games to overtake Strahan, an average of 1.14 sacks per game. He has recorded 10 sacks in his last three games and has posted three games this season with two or more sacks, including two against Cincinnati in Week 1, an unbelievable five against New England in Week 8, and an uncanny four in Week 11 against Baltimore. The Browns, despite Garrett's brilliance, lost all three of those games.

DK Metcalf's Production Prompts Steelers Contract Question

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DK Metcalf has accumulated 551 yards and 5 touchdowns through 10 games for the Pittsburgh Steelers. His performance has led to questions regarding whether the Steelers' decision to sign him last offseason was a mistake.

Joe Mixon Out for Season with Foot Injury

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Texans running back Joe Mixon (foot) is not expected to return this season, as confirmed by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. An offseason foot injury will sideline Mixon for the entire 2025 campaign, though details about the injury remain scarce. While he is signed with Houston for next year, the team has the option to save $8.5 million in cap space by releasing him after the start of the 2026 league year. Mixon will turn 30 in July.

Jaelan Phillips Sparks Eagles' Defensive Resurgence

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Edge rusher Jaelan Phillips, acquired by the Philadelphia Eagles from the Dolphins at the NFL trade deadline in early November for a 2026 third-round pick, has significantly impacted the team's defense. The 26-year-old, a former first-round pick and upcoming top free agent, has helped the Eagles hold opponents like the Packers and Lions to season-lows of seven and nine points respectively. Phillips described his new defensive line as "dominant, confident, game-wrecking." His performance has elevated, recording five and six tackles in his two Eagles games, compared to a maximum of four with Miami. He also has two tackles for loss, including a sack against All-Pro tackle Penei Sewell, and has already matched his win total from nine games with the Dolphins. Phillips attributes his quick adaptation to understanding the defense's "fast, aggressive, play hard" mindset and his prior history with defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, who was with the Dolphins in 2023. Fangio noted Phillips is "close to being back" to his form before an Achilles injury in 2023. Phillips, who was limited by injuries in Miami (eight games in 2023, four in 2024), has been healthy in 2025 and could play 18 games this season due to the trade. Eagles coach Nick Sirianni praised his "great physicality" and "relentless effort." Phillips called the trade "literally the greatest thing that has happened to me in my whole life" and looks forward to postseason football, having played in only one playoff game previously. He believes the team's current performance is "domination" with room to grow.

Browns, DE Alex Wright Agree to 3-Year, $33M Extension

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Defensive end Alex Wright and the Cleveland Browns reached a three-year, $33 million extension on Thursday, which includes $21 million guaranteed, as reported by his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Shawn O'Dare to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The 25-year-old is currently third on the team with three sacks in nine games this season, also recording a forced fumble and nine tackles for loss. Wright has accumulated nine sacks since being drafted by the Browns in the third round of the 2022 draft and was set to become an unrestricted free agent after the current season.

Nakobe Dean Returns from Injury, Boosts Eagles Defense

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Linebacker Nakobe Dean has returned from injury, significantly contributing to the Philadelphia Eagles' defensive resurgence. Since his Week 6 return, he has played 47% of defensive snaps, increasing to 68% against Detroit last week, and is coming off his two best games of the season. Dean has been utilized in pass rush on 15 snaps, generating four pressures and two sacks, including a "diabolical sack" against Jared Goff by trucking David Montgomery. Despite suffering a torn patellar tendon last season, Dean has shown no ill effects in coverage, demonstrating speed by running step-for-step with fast players like Jahmyr Gibbs and Jameson Williams, preventing catches. While less consistent against the run, he frequently triggers and flies downhill for tackles in the backfield or for short gains, excelling when moving in a straight line, which the Eagles' defensive front allows him to do.

Steelers TE Darnell Washington Earns NFL Award for Dominant Week 11 Performance

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Darnell Washington, the Pittsburgh Steelers' 311-pound tight end, received the 2025 NFL Way to Play Award for Week 11 after a remarkable 31-yard catch and run against the Bengals. During the play, he stiff-armed one defender, ran through another, and knocked over a third, prompting NFL executive Troy Vincent to compare his effort to Jim Brown. Standing at 6-foot-7, Washington is among the tallest tight ends in NFL history and is in the midst of a breakout season, with 18 receptions, just one shy of his previous single-season high. In the game against the Bengals, he caught four of five targets for 67 yards, helping the Steelers maintain their lead in the AFC North. His increased production is credited to building rapport with Aaron Rodgers, who compared him to Marcedes Lewis and praised his size, athleticism, and skill. Offensive coordinator Arthur Smith likened his red zone potential to Shaquille O'Neal, and Coach Mike Tomlin highlighted his "freakish things" and unique talents. Rodgers noted that defenses are "getting scared of him," describing him as a "mammoth" who is detailed-oriented, smart, faster, and shifty, consistently making game-changing plays. Former teammate George Pickens believes Washington has the potential to be the greatest tight end of all-time.

Moro Ojomo Anchors Peaking Eagles Defensive Line in Dominant Week 11

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Moro Ojomo is anchoring the Philadelphia Eagles' defensive line, which is peaking in mid-November. In a dominant Week 11 showing, the unit produced five batted passes and 16 total pressures.

Jordan Davis Anchors Peaking Eagles Defensive Line in Dominant Week 11

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Jordan Davis is anchoring the Philadelphia Eagles' defensive line, which is peaking in mid-November. In a dominant Week 11 showing, the unit produced five batted passes and 16 total pressures.

Sauce Gardner Maintains Gold Standard in Coverage

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Sauce Gardner remains the gold standard, holding onto the top advanced coverage grade in Week 11. Gardner’s 28% forced incompletion rate and 44% completion rate allowed both rank third in the NFL. His 13.8% open-target rate is the second best in the league, while his 73.74% lockdown rate leads all cornerbacks.

Jamel Dean Continues Career Year with Elite Efficiency

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Jamel Dean is in the middle of a career year, highlighted by elite efficiency numbers. The Bucs cornerback has three interceptions, including a pick-six, which drives his -0.543 EPA allowed per target. He ranks 10th in lockdown rate, eighth in advanced coverage grade, and third in positive grade rate.

Derek Stingley Jr.: Texans' Cornerback Dominates with Unique Ball-Tracking and Quiet Play

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Derek Stingley Jr., the Houston Texans' shutdown cornerback, is known for his exceptional ball-hawking skills, recording eight interceptions over the past two seasons and 38 pass breakups and interceptions combined since Week 10 of 2023. Despite his success, Stingley is more focused on the plays he *almost* made, viewing pass breakups with disdain as he doesn't get to keep the ball. He attributes his unique ability to track the ball to early training with his father, Derek Stingley Sr., and a deep understanding of receiver body language, allowing him to anticipate throws before looking. Coach Dino Vasso highlights his ability to know the ball's location preemptively and his extremely quick top speed. Stingley's quiet play style often creates space, but he rarely jams receivers, relying on quarterbacks' inability to consistently deliver perfect deep passes. Since the start of last season, he has been targeted 35 times 20+ yards downfield, allowing only five catches while intercepting or defending 16 passes. His game-sealing interception against Tyreek Hill last season was lauded by coach DeMeco Ryans as the best play he's ever seen. He is set to face the Bills on Thursday.

Jameson Williams Recommended as Fantasy 'Start' for Week 12

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Jameson Williams is recommended as a "start" in fantasy football for Week 12. The Detroit Lions wide receiver has shown improved performance since Dan Campbell assumed play-calling duties and is projected to have a significant game this week.

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Josh Allen Eyes Thursday Night Dominance Despite Past Houston Struggles

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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, with a career regular season record of 83-37, faces a familiar challenge in Houston, where the Bills have twice lost on walk-off field goals during his starts. Despite this history, Allen maintains a perfect 8-0 record on Thursdays, the best by any starting quarterback since 1950, a streak he aims to continue against the Texans. The 7-3 Bills, fresh off a 44-32 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, are currently 1.5 games behind the New England Patriots in the AFC East. Allen leads the NFL this season with 28 total touchdowns and has amassed 290 career total touchdowns, the most all-time for a player 30 years old or younger. The Bills are favored by 5.5 points, with Allen expected to lead his team past the Texans' defense.

Terrance Ferguson Emerges as Intriguing Option with Tyler Higbee on IR

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Terrance Ferguson's opportunities are set to expand significantly for the Los Angeles Rams after tight end Tyler Higbee was placed on Injured Reserve with an ankle injury, sidelining him for at least four games. Ferguson is considered the most intriguing prospect among the remaining tight ends, which also include Colby Parkinson and Davis Allen. While his increased role makes him a player to watch, he is currently viewed as no more than a deep-league bench stash in fantasy formats.

Davis Allen Poised for More Opportunities After Tyler Higbee Lands on IR

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Los Angeles Rams tight end Davis Allen is set to receive increased opportunities following the placement of teammate Tyler Higbee on Injured Reserve. Higbee's ankle injury, suffered in Week 11, will keep him out for at least four games, creating a void in the Rams' tight end rotation. Allen, alongside Terrance Ferguson and Colby Parkinson, is now expected to contend for a larger share of snaps and targets in the team's offensive game plan.

Colby Parkinson Sees Increased Opportunity Following Tyler Higbee's IR Stint

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With Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee being placed on Injured Reserve due to an ankle injury, Colby Parkinson is expected to see an increase in opportunities. Higbee's absence, which will sideline him for at least four games, frees up significant playing time within the Rams' tight end platoon. Parkinson, along with Terrance Ferguson and Davis Allen, is now in line for a more prominent role in the team's passing game and overall offensive scheme.