3 mins agoLas Vegas Raiders quarterback
Aidan O'Connell (thumb) will be named the starter ahead of Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. O'Connell is currently on injured reserve, but we previously heard that the Raiders would designate him to return on Tuesday. The young Purdue product has been sidelined since Week 7 but now takes over the reins of the offense from
Gardner Minshew II and
Desmond Ridder, who have both produced subpar results in their respective appearances. O'Connell hasn't fared a whole lot better, throwing for 455 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions through four games. However, he gives the Raiders a new look under center and a chance to inject some life into Vegas' 2-9 squad.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Tom Pelissero
8 mins agoDallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told 105.3 The Fan that he wouldn't rule out giving a contract extension to head coach Mike McCarthy. "I don't think [an extension] is crazy at all," Jones said. "This is a Super Bowl-winning coach. Mike McCarthy has been there and done that. He has great ideas. We got a lot of football left." Jones' comments seem to differ from the general feeling around the NFL that McCarthy is very much on the hot seat. The Cowboys are 4-7 this year and, although they won last Sunday, could end up limping to the finish line with
Cooper Rush under center. McCarthy owns a 42-36 record through nearly five years in Dallas. His team has made three playoff appearances, including two Wild Card losses and a Divisional Round loss. He hasn't made a Conference Championship since 2016 with the Green Bay Packers.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Jon Machota
18 mins agoDetroit Lions wide receiver
Jameson Williams will not face charges for an October traffic stop during which he possessed a gun without a valid concealed pistol license, according to ESPN's Eric Woodyard. "Case law is silent regarding the specific issue and the legislative intent of the concealed pistol license statute does not support charges under these facts," according to the Wayne County prosecutor's office (via Woodyard's ESPN article). Barring any unforeseen developments, Williams will be able to put this incident behind him and prepare for the final stretch of the NFL season. He has been productive as the Lions' No. 2 receiver, catching 29 passes for 602 yards and four touchdowns through nine games. He remains a weekly WR3/FLEX option.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Eric Woodyard
9 hours agoArizona Cardinals defensive lineman Darius Robinson (calf) is on track to make his NFL debut in Week 13 against the Minnesota Vikings, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon. Robinson has been sidelined since training camp. The rookie has not yet appeared in an NFL game, but it sounds like he's very close to being 100 percent. Robinson will provide a major boost to the Cardinals' defensive front, which has been particularly strong against the run so far in 2024.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Josh Weinfuss
9 hours agoLos Angeles Rams wide receiver
Demarcus Robinson was arrested on suspicion of DUI on Monday morning after police officers pulled him over for traveling over 100 miles per hour, according to Clayton Holloway of NFL Media. Robinson's arrest came mere hours after his Rams lost to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday Night Football. The veteran receiver caught two passes for 15 yards and a touchdown in the defeat. Following his arrest, he was cited and released to a responsible party. As of now, it's unclear if there will be any legal developments stemming from this incident. Fantasy managers should monitor Robinson's status ahead of Week 13 versus the New Orleans Saints.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Clayton Holloway
10 hours agoLas Vegas Raiders quarterback
Aidan O'Connell (thumb) will be designated to return from injured reserve on Tuesday, head coach Antonio Pierce told the media. The Purdue product has been sidelined since Week 7 after injuring his thumb while making contact with a defender. Prior to that point, he had completed 52 passes for 455 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions through parts of four games. O'Connell will likely claim the starting role upon his return given that the Raiders have gotten poor results from both
Gardner Minshew II and
Desmond Ridder lately. With that said, O'Connell isn't a major upgrade and should still be viewed as a low-end fantasy QB2, at best.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Tashan Reed
10 hours agoThe Los Angeles Chargers defense struggled in a Week 12 loss on Monday Night Football against the Baltimore Ravens. The Bolts defensive unit ended up recording one sack and...that was it. They allowed 30 points and allowed the Ravens to essentially run the ball at will. All of that was good for a standard defensive fantasy score of negative one. The Chargers have had one of the best defenses in the NFL this season and it has translated to an excellent fantasy asset, but it was just not there in this one, as they allowed 212 rushing yards and 177 yards through the air. They'll have an easier matchup coming up in Week 13 against the Atlanta Falcons.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
10 hours agoCarolina Panthers tight end
Ja'Tavion Sanders (neck) avoided a serious injury during Sunday's Week 12 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, according to an update from head coach Dave Canales. In the first half of Sunday's game, Sanders came down hard on his head and neck area. Medical personnel placed him on a stabilizing backboard and transported him to a local hospital for further evaluation. He was discharged the same day, and Canales said that the rookie tight end was back in the Panthers' facility on Monday. It's fair to assume Sanders' Week 13 availability is up in the air, but the good news is that he didn't suffer a serious injury and might be able to avoid a stint on Injured Reserve.
Tommy Tremble would step up as the Panthers' primary tight end if Sanders needed to miss time.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Mike Kaye
10 hours agoLos Angeles Chargers kicker
Cameron Dicker had a big game on Monday Night Football in Week 12 against the Baltimore Ravens. He attempted five kicks and made all five of them, keeping the Chargers in the game while their offense was struggling to move the ball too far beyond midfield. Dicker made both of his extra point attempts and also made all three of his field goal tries. His field goal kicks were from 42, 52, and another 52 yards out. He remains one of the most consistent fantasy and real life kickers and should again be a top-10 option at the position in Week 13 against the Atlanta Falcons.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
10 hours agoLos Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Quentin Johnston had a rough performance in a Week 12 loss against the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football. Johnston was targeted five times and came up with zero catches for zero yards. Several of the balls thrown his way were placed perfectly by quarterback
Justin Herbert, but Johnston regressed to his rookie year drop issues, where passes thrown right at his chest in clearly open ground with no defenders nearby turn into incomplete passes. Johnston was expected to have a big game, as the Ravens defense has struggled all year against similar wide receivers, but QJ ended up with a zero. He's almost sure to do a little better in Week 13 when the Chargers take on the Atlanta Falcons.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
10 hours agoNew York Giants quarterback
Tommy Devito (undisclosed) did not appear on the team's initial injury report for Week 13. DeVito was banged up during Sunday's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and had to leave the game for one play, but he returned to the contest and is now trending in the right direction for Thursday's game against the Dallas Cowboys. DeVito did struggle in his first start of the 2024 campaign, completing 21 of his 31 pass attempts for 189 yards, zero touchdowns, and zero turnovers. He took four sacks but did make up some ground with his 32 rushing yards. The 26-year-old ranks as a fantasy QB3 for Week 13, even with a favorable matchup against the Cowboys on tap.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: New York Giants
10 hours agoLos Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Joshua Palmer was heavily involved in a Week 12 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Despite the heavy involvement, he was unable to do much with it. He led the team with eight targets but made only three catches, totaling 38 yards. Palmer was used as a deep threat in this one but seemed completely unable to get any separation in the Ravens secondary, despite drawing one-on-one coverage several times. The Ravens came into this game as one of the worst defenses in the NFL against boundary wide receivers, but Palmer was still unable to put together a good game. He'll remain off the fantasy radar in Week 13 when the Chargers face the Atlanta Falcons.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
10 hours agoLos Angeles Chargers tight end
Will Dissly made four catches in a Week 12 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Playing on Monday Night Football, Dissly was targeted four times, making the four catches for 47 yards. The Chargers ended up only completing 21 passes in this one, so Dissly was pretty heavily involved despite only the four grabs. He's been a key part of the Bolts offense since the bye week and should continue in that role in Week 13 against the Atlanta Falcons. He's a high-floor, low-ceiling type of tight end who is best rostered in 2TE leagues.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
10 hours agoLos Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver
Ladd McConkey led the team in catches and yards in a Week 12 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football. McConkey was targeted six times, catching all six for 83 yards. McConkey and the Chargers offense came in with high expectations against a struggling Ravens secondary, but they were unable to get much going and didn't benefit from any real big plays. Still, the rookie wide out remained heavily involved and continues to look like quarterback
Justin Herbert's favorite target. They'll take on the Atlanta Falcons in Week 13.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
10 hours agoLos Angeles Chargers running back
Gus Edwards scored a touchdown against his former team, the Baltimore Ravens, in a Week 12 loss. Edwards ran the ball nine times, gaining just 11 yards total, but one of them was a one-yard plunge into the end zone in the fourth quarter. With
J.K. Dobbins (knee) forced to exit the game and possibly looking at missing more time, Edwards could see a jump to the top of the depth chart before next week's game against the Atlanta Falcons. While he hasn't shown much burst at all this season, any lead back is worth fantasy consideration if that's where Edwards ends up.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
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