2 days agoHouston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (ankle) logged three practice sessions this week and is set to return this weekend to face the Tennessee Titans, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2. The former No.3 overall selection of the 2023 NFL Draft missed the past two games with this ankle injury but is expected to return in this divisional tilt. Before the injury, the sophomore edge rusher tallied 27 tackles (20 solo), 7.5 sacks and one pass deflection. Fantasy managers in IDP formats should view Anderson as a solid option for sacks this weekend. In addition, with Anderson set to return, the Texans are shaping up to be an elite streaming option facing an inconsistent Tennessee offense.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Aaron Wilson
2 days agoWashington Commanders kicker
Austin Seibert (hip) is "trending in the right way," according to head coach Dan Quinn. The 28-year-old has been sidelined over the past two weeks with a hip injury but is shaping up to have a good chance to return to action this weekend. This week, Seibert remained a limited participant during practice. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to his status during Friday's session as it may provide clarity on his availability. In his absence,
Zane Gonzalez took over starting duties. Before this injury, Seibert was enjoying a nice breakout campaign as he went 25-for-27 on attempts and a perfect 27-for-27 on extra points. If he can return to action on Sunday, fantasy managers should view him as a high-end option in all formats, as he is facing a struggling Dallas defense.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Nicki Jhabvala
2 days agoWashington Commanders defensive back Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's divisional tilt against the Dallas Cowboys, according to Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post. The star defensive back was acquired via a trade by the Washington Commanders in Week 10 but has yet to debut with his new club. This week, Lattimore could not return to practice as he is still recovering from the hamstring injury he sustained in Week 7. Fantasy managers in IDP formats should continue to monitor his status next week as he could have a chance to return to action to face the Tennessee Titans. As a result, Mike Sainristil will likely cover
CeeDee Lamb this weekend, opening up more opportunities for Benjamin St-Juste and Noah Igbinoghene.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Nicki Jhabvala
2 days agoArizona Cardinals running back
James Conner has boom potential in their Week 12 road matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. The Cardinals are coming off a bye week, which afforded Conner much-needed rest after his heavy workload through the first ten games of the season. Conner is having one of his best seasons as a pro and is on pace for 1,185 yards and eight touchdowns. He'll look to maintain that pace against a familiar opponent in the Seahawks, against whom he has racked up over 300 total yards and four touchdowns in four games as a Cardinal. This should be a favorable matchup for the Cardinals' rushing attack, and Conner should be started in all leagues.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 days agoSan Francisco 49ers quarterback
Brock Purdy (shoulder) received positive results from an MRI, according to Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group. Inman noted that general manager John Lynch expressed that the team feels "good" about where he currently is, but both
Brandon Allen and
Joshua Dobbs would be ready to suit up in case Purdy cannot play on Sunday. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring Purdy's status during Friday's practice as it would likely clarify his status heading into the weekend. If Purdy cannot suit up, Brandon Allen would be in line to see first-team reps and would be viewed as a low-end QB2 in Superflex formats facing the Green Bay Packers.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Cam Inman
2 days agoThe Pittsburgh Steelers recorded one sack, three forced fumbles, and an interception while surrendering 24 points to the Cleveland Browns in a Week 12 loss. It was a quiet night for DPOY candidate T.J. Watt, but linebacker Nick Herbig and defensive back Donte Jackson stepped up to make big plays in critical moments. Still, Pittsburgh's defense came up short in stopping the Browns from scoring a go-ahead touchdown with less than a minute remaining in the contest. The Steelers DST has nonetheless been consistent for fantasy purposes for much of the season and can remain in lineups against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 12.
--Jorden Hill - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoPittsburgh Steelers kicker
Chris Boswell connected on two of his three field goal attempts and drilled his lone extra-point try in a 24-19 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Boswell's 58-yard attempt on Pittsburgh's first possession of the contest was just his second missed field goal of the season. He later found success from 48 and 28 yards out despite consistent winds and snowfall in Cleveland. Although fantasy managers who were treated to Boswell's superb Week 11 performance may be disappointed in his showing on Thursday night, the 33-year-old proved that he can still offer a solid floor for fantasy in poor weather conditions. He'll continue to project as a high-end option heading into a Week 13 meeting with the Cincinnati Bengals.
--Jorden Hill - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoAccording to Ari Meirov of the 33rd Team, the New York Giants are releasing quarterback
Daniel Jones. Meirov noted that Jones asked for his release and that both sides are moving on. This is a surprising move, even after the Giants demoted Jones from his starting role. The New York Giants drafted the 27-year-old with the sixth overall selection in the 2019 draft from Duke. Throughout his time in the Big Apple, Jones won one playoff game and held an overall 24-44-1 record with a 64.1% completion rate. He averaged 2,430.3 yards per season with 11.7 passing and 2.5 rushing scores per season. Fantasy managers should expect
Tommy Devito to operate as the team's starting quarterback going forward, with
Drew Lock serving as his backup. Jones will now look for a new home in free agency and can be safely dropped from your fantasy roster in all redraft leagues.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Ari Meirov
2 days agoPittsburgh Steelers tight end
Pat Freiermuth finished with four receptions for 59 yards on four targets in a Week 12 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Although he didn't have a great fantasy performance, Freiermuth managed his highest yardage total of the campaign and was more involved offensively than in previous contests with
Russell Wilson under center. The 26-year-old cannot be relied upon in most redraft leagues but could be an interesting streaming candidate down the stretch with plenty of enticing matchups coming up. He'll look to earn more opportunities against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 12.
--Jorden Hill - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoPittsburgh Steelers wide receiver
Calvin Austin III logged three receptions for 78 yards and a touchdown on three targets in a Week 12 loss to the Cleveland Browns. He was a bright spot for a Pittsburgh offense that otherwise struggled on Thursday night. He made an impact early on by catching a 46-yard deep ball in the second quarter that set up an eventual field goal. Austin's third touchdown of the campaign, a 23-yard strike over the middle of the field, was quarterback
Russell Wilson's first touchdown pass in nearly eight quarters and gave Pittsburgh a 19-18 lead with just over six minutes remaining. The 25-year-old has flashed some potential this season working opposite
George Pickens. While he is not on the fantasy radar in most redraft formats, Austin is worth stashing in deeper dynasty leagues. A matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals is on tap for Week 12.
--Jorden Hill - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoTampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs (knee, foot) will likely be a game-time decision on Sunday against the New York Giants, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Wirfs sustained this injury during their Week 10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers and had the extra week off during Week 11. However, the star offensive tackle has only been able to practice in a limited capacity during the week. Stroud noted that he appeared to be in the same capacity on Friday. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to his status over the weekend, as his absence could impact the overall projection of the Tampa Bay offense. If Wirfs cannot suit up, Justin Skule will likely see an increase in snaps.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Rick Stroud
2 days agoPittsburgh Steelers wide receiver
George Pickens came down with four of his seven targets for 48 yards in a 24-19 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Outside of a 31-yard deep ball he caught in the first quarter, it was a relatively quiet night for Pickens, who had four straight showings with over 70 yards heading into Thursday night. The weather conditions in Cleveland weren't ideal for big plays downfield and surely impacted Pickens' performance. While Pickens has been incredibly productive with yardage this season, his touchdown upside is limited in this Steelers offense that has struggled to find the end zone over the past two weeks. He'll look to get back on track against another divisional opponent in the Cincinnati Bengals next week.
--Jorden Hill - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoAccording to Ari Meirov of the 33rd Team, the National Football League is flexing a Thursday Night Football game for the first time in league history. Instead of the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals facing off, the NFL is opting to put the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers on primetime during Week 16. With the Chargers and Broncos in the heat of the Wild Card race, this is a great decision to boost viewership as both the Browns and Bengals remain out of the current playoff picture. In addition, both quarterbacks in the new matchup,
Justin Herbert and rookie
Bo Nix, have begun to find their stride this season. Over his past six games, Herbert has averaged 268.0 passing yards per game with nine total scores, while Nix has tallied ten scores in his past four contests.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Ari Meirov
2 days agoCleveland Browns tight end
Jordan Akins brought in three of his four targets for 38 yards in their victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday evening. Akins has now seen at least four targets in each contest with
Jameis Winston under center. Despite operating as the No. 2 tight end behind
David Njoku, Akins is still showing some fantasy relevance, even in a reserve role. His longest reception of the evening came for 18 yards. Fantasy managers in deeper 14+ team formats should continue monitoring Akins' usage down the stretch, as he could be a viable bench option if the Cleveland offense continues to grow. For now, fantasy managers should not rely on Akins as a starter heading into his Week 13 tilt against a tough Denver Broncos defense.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
2 days agoPittsburgh Steelers running back
Jaylen Warren handled 11 carries for 45 yards and a touchdown while adding three receptions for 19 yards on six targets in a Week 12 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Not only did Warren find the end zone for the first time in 2024, but he also took the field for a season-high 57% of snaps. He ran hard throughout the contest and fought to gain extra yardage numerous times. The third-year pro has likely earned himself a larger role in the offense and could push for a 50-50 split with
Najee Harris. He'll look to continue trending positively in a Week 13 meeting with the Cincinnati Bengals.
--Jorden Hill - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
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