Saints RB Kendre Miller (hamstring) is active for today’s game vs. the Giants. He could immediately ascend to the No. 2 spot on the depth chart but would be a desperation fantasy play.
Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert (hip) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Jets. His absence could mean a few extra touches for RB De’Von Achane, particularly in the red zone. RBs Jaylen Wright and Jeff Wilson are also active for Miami.
Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers (ankle) is active for today’s game vs. the Buccaneers. Meyers did not practice on Thursday but returned to a limited practice on Friday. We’re expecting him to play his usual role today, making him a strong WR2 option.
Raiders RB Alexander Mattison (ankle) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Buccaneers. With RB Zamir White (quad) also out, Vegas is again down to RBs Sincere McCormick and Ameer Abdullah. We’re projecting McCormick to lead in carries but Abdullah to continue handling most passing-down work. That leaves both guys in RB3 territory in the Week 14 Rankings.
Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving (hip, back) is active for today’s game vs. the Raiders. He only got in a limited practice on Friday and was listed as questionable, so it’s fair to assume he’ll be operating at less than 100% today. But we haven’t heard anything about his role being limited. Irving still checks in as a top-20 RB play this week.
The Cardinals added S Jalen Thompson to the injury report Saturday and list him as questionable against the Seahawks with an illness. We'll watch for any further indication of his play status ahead of the game. It's worth noting that Arizona didn't elevate anyone from the practice squad ahead of the game. That seems to bode well for Thompson's outlook.
The Vikings and QB Sam Darnold have not had any discussions about a long-term contract, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. Darnold is scheduled to hit free agency in March. He's had a nice season for Minnesota, but the team spent the 10th overall pick of this year's draft on QB J.J. McCarthy, who's the favorite to start next season.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport calls Bills WR Keon Coleman (wrist) a game-time decision for today's tilt with the Rams. Coleman has been out since Week 9 and remained limited in practice all this week. We won't get Buffalo's inactives until a little before 3 pm ET today. Coleman should be on fantasy benches this week.
Bills TE Dalton Kincaid (knee) is not expected to play vs. the Rams today, NFL Network reports. Kincaid returned to limited practices this week but evidently isn't ready for game action yet. We're tentatively expecting him back for Week 15's showdown with the Lions. Kincaid's absence today keeps TE Dawson Knox in play as a spot-start option against the Rams' 20th-ranked TE defense.
Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert (hip) is not expected to play vs. the Jets today, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Mostert has averaged just 2.5 carries and 1.8 targets over the last four games, so there isn't a big fantasy impact here. RB De'Von Achane could pick up a few extra touches, particularly in the red zone. Jaylen Wright and Jeff Wilson will serve as the No. 2 and 3 RBs.
Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (knee, shoulder) is a "true game-time decision" for tonight's game against the Chiefs, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. McConkey is listed as questionable after getting in three limited practices this week. We won't get the Chargers' inactives until a little before 7 pm ET tonight, putting McConkey owners in a tough spot. If you're hoping to use him, you need to have a replacement rostered from either this game or Monday night's Bengals-Cowboys contest. Chargers WR Josh Palmer is likely your best option.
The Jets are not planning to shut down RB Breece Hall (knee), ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. It's still unclear when Hall might be ready to return from what's been reported as hyperextension and MCL issues in his previously surgically repaired left knee. We'll track his practice participation this coming week, as well as what the Jets' backfield looks like with rookies Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis today.
ESPN's Adam Schefter hears that Giants WR Malik Nabers "will try" to play vs. the Saints today. But he'll work out pre-game before a final determination is made. And it “would be more of a limited role" if he plays, a source tells Schefter. Nabers is dealing with both a lingering groin issue and a new hip injury he suffered in practice this week. Already more of a WR2 with New York's QB struggles, Nabers projects as a shaky WR3 on limited snaps this week.
Bears RB D'Andre Swift (quad) is expected to play vs. the 49ers today, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Swift is listed as questionable after only getting in a limited practice on Friday, so he carries elevated risk in Week 14 fantasy lineups. But there's also a chance Swift handles more work today with RB Roschon Johnson (concussion) out. RBs Travis Homer and Darrynton Evans will join Swift in Chicago's backfield today.
Bears WR D.J. Moore (quad) is expected to play vs. the 49ers today, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. Moore only got in a limited practice on Friday and was listed as questionable, so it's safe to assume he'll be operating at less than 100%. We'll look for further updates about his expected role today. See where Moore lands in the Week 14 WR Rankings.
Steelers WR George Pickens (hamstring) is expected to play vs. the Browns today, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. "But the team wants to test him pre-game to make sure he’s good to go considering he hurt it late in the week," Schefter adds. We'll get Pittsburgh's inactives around 11:30 am ET. Pickens will carry elevated risk with the hamstring issue, but he'd ultimately be tough to leave out of fantasy lineups as a WR2 with upside.
Raiders RB Alexander Mattison (ankle) is not expected to play vs. the Buccaneers today, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. That'll again leave the backfield to Sincere McCormick and Ameer Abdullah. Abdullah easily led the way in snaps and routes last week, but McCormick out-carried him 12 to 10. We're expecting similar deployment today, with McCormick potentially expanding his lead in carries. He's worth a look as a RB3 or Flex play.
Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers (ankle) is expected to play vs. the Buccaneers today, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Meyers was held out of Thursday's practice but returned to a limited workout on Friday. We never sensed that he was in real danger of missing this one. Meyers is safe to keep in Week 14 fantasy lineups.
The 49ers expect to get LB Dre Greenlaw back for the Week 15 game against the Rams. He has put in limited practices each day of the past two weeks but was still ruled out for this Sunday's game against the Bears. Greenlaw, of course, has yet to play this season because he's recovering from the Achilles' rupture he suffered in the Super Bowl.
The Chiefs placed WR Mecole Hardman (knee) on IR. He's out until at least Week 18 after hurting his knee on Friday. Hardman has averaged just 1.2 targets per game this season, so there's very little fantasy impact here.
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