CINCINNATI BENGALS
12/5/2025

When the NFL schedule makers looked at Week 14 games prior to the start of the season, the Cincinnati Bengals at Buffalo Bills was likely one that got everybody excited.

After a few weeks of the season and QB Joe Burrow going down with an injury, some of the luster of this game faded.

Now with Burrow back, the hype has returned.

Can the Bengals continue to win and make a push for the AFC North Division championship and the playoffs?

This game will go a long way in determining just that.

Burrow faces a stingy Buffalo defense when it comes to passing the football. The Bills have given up just two Top 12 finishes to quarterbacks this season so Burrow and Co. will have their hands full.
RB Chase Brown has played well in recent weeks. Volume is king at the running back spot and he has been getting it. Now, RB Samaje Perine has chipped away at that volume make no mistake but still Brown gets his share.

Brown is a clear start as the Bills have surrendered 9 Top 24 finishes to runners this season. If you are hurt by the bye week or injuries, Perine is going to get his chances and might be a what the heck flex.

WR Ja’Marr Chase is a no brainer as the Bills have given up 9 Top 24 finishes to wide recivers this season. That number goes against the quarterback totals, but plays well into this Bengals offense.
WR Tee Higgins is expected to be back this week. Keep an eye out on that for sure but if he plays he is another must start.

With or without Higgins I am not comfortable playing either WR Andrei Iosivas or WR Mitchell Tinsley. Nice players but not guys I am going to run out there this week.

Whereas Cincinnati’s defense is the worst in the league against the tight end position, the Bills defense is the best. Buffalo has given up only 1 Top 12 finish to a tight end this year.

So TE Mike Gesicki and TE Noah Fant along with TE Tanner Hudson are probably not worthy of your lineup.

I can justify playing Gesicki who is more like a third wideout than a true tight end. I also can justify playing Hudson who gets a lot of goal line looks and will be touchdown dependent but confidence in Burrow can make us fantasy managers do wild things.
PK Evan McPherson continues to be a must-start now that Burrow is back.

On defense, you can now think seriously about playing several Bengals. DL Myles Murphy and DL Joseph Assai have played well recently and are decent plays.
LB Demetrius Knight has put up numbers, just don’t watch him actually play. LB Barrett Carter also gets plenty of play on the field.
DB Geno Stone and DB Jordan Battle are solid plays in the secondary. DB Dax Hill is a okay for deeper leagues but I would feel too comfortable playing him.

End.

Mark Huber

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INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
12/2/2025

Hey there Colts’ fans! Here are my thoughts as the 8-4 Colts travel to their personal hell to face the surging 84 Jacksonville Jaguars down in Florida

LAST WEEK: The Colts lost at home for the first time in 2025, dropping a 20-16 game to the surging Texans, dropping Indy into a tie for first and letting 7-5 Houston inch within a game of the top spot. After a string of 3-and-outs to end week 12, they started with a couple ugly possessions again before actually getting a first down. Again, Taylor was underutilized, calling into question the playcalling. Jones actually looked decent although he definitely appeared reluctant to run from the pocket. A lot of key penalties (although again, the announcers indicated that they were on the short end of some critical and questionable calls) and some poor tackling and 3rd down defense ultimately sealed their fate.

INJURIES: The biggest one suffered this week was losing CB Sauce Gardner very early in the game to a calf injury. He claims it was high on his leg and not an Achilles injury, but he still will be out for a while. The other corner CB Charvarius Ward is back in action after a long concussion absence, but he has not looked like himself since returning…and now he must slot in as the #1 corner. Good thing the Jags don’t have a gamebreaker out there. DT DeForest Buckner will be missed again this week as the Jaguars run the ball well and often, and always seem to do especially well against Indy in Jacksonville. LB Jaylen Carlies has been practicing but has yet to be activated from injured reserve.

ROSTER: The Colts had kickers in today for tryouts, including former Saints kicker Blake Grupe. They are rumored to have Dustin Hopkins in also, but it is unconfirmed. You might ask why, since PK Michael Badgley has only missed a single FG since replacing the injured PK Spencer Shrader, but Badgley has missed three PATs, including one this week which did not allow them to kick a game-tying FG late (and one that sent the Berlin game into overtime). Nothing has been reported as of this writing, but definitely keep an eye on the situation if you are relying on the Money Badger as your kicker.

QUARTERBACK: QB Daniel Jones has actually played decently well over the last two weeks, despite the offensive stagnation. Between his fractured fibula, a spate of drops and the shoddy O-line play, he is doing what he can to keep the team afloat. He is one of only three guys to throw a TD in every game in 2025 (Stafford, Goff) and is top 5 in passing yards, but heand the offense just have looked off for a month now. Jacksonville has been pretty good of late (only one passing TD the last three games) and better at home, but they definitely are more susceptible in the air. I think Jones makes a safe #2 for two quarterback scoring systems, but I would be hesitant to use him as a starter with his injury and mediocre performances of late. He is probably a high-floor, low-ceiling option.

RUNNING BACK: The Colts are 7-0 when RB Jonathan Taylor scores a TD and 1-4 when he doesn’t. He is averaging 66 rushing YPG with zero TDs in their four losses…and 145 rushing YPG with 2+ scores in their seven wins. Why is this so hard to figure this out? Yet they come out and throw the ball and get behind in the first quarter. This week he gets the Jags who have been among the best at limiting the fantasy running back (no back has topped 60 yards yet), although they have played a very uninspiring slate of backs thus far. In any case, Jacksonville boasts the best run defense in the league with just 82.4 rushing yards against per game. In addition, Taylor also has never done well in Jacksonville, averaging only 44 YPG in four career games in JAX. It is hard to get excited about him having a ceiling day this week, but he is a must-start in all systems.

WIDE RECEIVER: WR Alec Pierce had another big game, leading the team in receiving yardage and snaring one of the game’s two TDs. As the Jags have generally been more generous to the deep threat type of receiver, he could lead the team again this week and is a #3 with #2 upside. Whither goest thou, WR Michael Pittman? He has disappeared over the last month as Pierce has risen, only having 8 catches for 59 yards over the last three games combined despite playing from behind a lot. He needs to be more involved and rise up this week, although I would be holding my breath as anything more than a #3 guy for my team. WR Josh Downs was the man on 3rd downs and made some spectacular clutch catches to sustain drives in this past game, but only is remembered for a crucial drop on the last drive unfortunately. He is getting love in key situations, but not enough volume to start in fantasy. A deep group, but not a great one for fantasy right now.

TIGHT END: Rookie TE Tyler Warren finally made it back into the scoring column last week. He should be in line for a solid day as the Jaguars are #2 most generous in every receiving category to the tight end. Warren should be a main focus of this passing game and could be a high-end #1 in PPRs – especially since he is probably a 50-50 chance of returning to the end zone again on Sunday

KICKER: Not very generous to the fantasy kicker. The Colts have been going for it rather than trying long FGs. And their current kicker may not even be in uniform with them by Sunday. This is a great “stay away” situation screaming for a streaming option instead.

DEFENSE: They only turn the ball over on average once a game and allow 2.5 sacks. Over the last five games, they have also been averaging a smidge under 30 PPG, so there will be no defensive bonuses there. This is not a great team against which to play a fantasy defense right now, even though the Colts have been very solid at “bend but don’t break.” Again….if you are relying on Indy, you likely should be streaming this week and probably are not playing in a meaningful week 14 game.

OVERALL: It is hard to get enthused when the once highly-efficient offense is sputtering, and they are facing a defense that has been playing fairly well in recent weeks. I am not sure why, but the Colts are actually small favorites in the betting lines early in the week, so maybe there is something Vegas knows that neither my eyes nor a ton of recent history can corroborate. I’d love to say that the Colts will lean on Taylor and get back to what was working. I’d love to say that Jones will stay upright and pick apart a mediocre secondary. I’d love to say that the Colts are a more talented team even with the injuries, and should go into their historical house of horrors and pull out a gut-check win. I just can’t do that in good conscience. I am rooting for the opposite result, but this to me looks like a 27-20 Jaguars win as two ships heading in opposite directions will not change their course.

That is all for this week from the snowy Crossroads of America. Good luck to all of you making that final playoff push in week 14, and please stay safe if dealing with wintry weather wherever you are.

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Chris Rito

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DENVER BRONCOS
12/2/2025

Denver 27 Washington 26

Payton: “Each week, we build up this equity of where we’re at and I think certainly the buy in, these guys are smart enough to know what each of these games counts for.”

Denver’s win puts them four games ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs and close to clinching the AFC West division, although Washington won everything but the final score. It was a hotly contested, back and forth game. Even with the defense faltering a little (abandoned their aggressiveness, and looked rusty), the passing attack came on when it mattered the most.

The Broncos allowed the Commanders to hang around as the offense and defense failed in “clutch time” (fourth quarter and overtime) when they weren’t good enough. HC Dan Quinn’s gutsy “go for Dos” was defeated by CB Nik Bonitto’s pass break up on the attempt. Denver had just enough run game and QB Bo Nix was 29/45-321-1-1 and 2 rushes for 16 yards. Denver’s RBs combined for 71 yards. WR Courtland Sutton (5/6-62-1) and TE Evan Engram (6/9-79-0) led the passing attack closely followed by TE Adam Troutman 3/4-47-0) and WR Pat Bryant (3/7-42-7). K Will Lutz was 3/3 and 2/2 on PATS and Field Goals (both 33 yards) respectively.
QB Marcus Mariotta showed he is a solid back up and WR Terry McLaurin proved he is as good as there is when healthy. TE Zack Ertz and McLaurin combined for 202 yards receiving with McLaurin's touchdown.

Denver @ Las Vegas

The Broncos look for their second consecutive win in Las Vegas; they are 1-4 there. Previously, Denver had lost eight consecutive road games to the Raiders. Denver is seeking to sweep the Raiders in 2025. Las Vegas had two short passing touchdowns to TE Brock Bowers against the Chargers and couldn’t run the ball week 13. Denver won the first game 10-7 in Denver. This game will be a character check for the Broncos in their second consecutive road game. Denver 26 Las Vegas 18

Transactions

Re-signed C Luke Wattenberg to a four-year, $48M extension ($27M guaranteed). Re-signed DL Malcolm Roach to a three-year deal ($29.25M/$14 million guaranteed).

Quote of the Week

"I'm going to say two things about Bo. I think Bo Nix is the Broncos' future John Elway because he's built for it. He's built for it, I promise you that," (Vance) Joseph (Denver DC).

Orangeman’s Take

Denver believes their Super Bowl window is open. In order to be a contender, Denver has to have a quarterback (check), protect the QB (check), and pressure the opposing QB (check). Roach is the sixth re-signing for the Broncos since the start of training camp and a sign they are thinking: Super Bowl. If they can capture the one seed, they will eliminate a game and that’s significant. They need a strong finish to their season which started with a win in Washington. If it continues, it could lead to a potential bye and homefield advantage throughout the playoffs. But both sides of the ball need to learn to play in clutch time. They played to the level of their opponent — again. WR Pat Bryant is the number two wide retriever in snaps and his targets are increasing.

Fantasy outlook
Quarterbacks PPR Points
Bo Nix 17-20

Running Backs
RJ Harvey 12-16
Jaleel McLaughlin 5-6
Tyler Baddie 0-4
Adam Prentice 0-1

Wide Receivers
Courtland Sutton 11-16
Marvin Mims, Jr 4-7
Pat Bryant 5-10
Troy Franklin 9-13
Lil’Jordan Humphrey 1-5
Elijah Moore 0-1

Tight ends
Evan Engram 7-11
Adam Trautman 2-3
Marcedes Lewis 0-1
Nate Adkins 1-2

Kicker
Wil Lutz 8-9

DST 6-17

Good luck this week!

End.

Charles Rives

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LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
12/4/2025

Last week, the Chargers beat the Raiders by the score of 31-14. The Chargers have been a Jekyll and Hyde team, looking very good one week and not so great the next. Still, their record of 8-4 puts them in a great position for a playoff slot. But this week, they’ll have to go through a tough 8-4 Eagles team, on Monday night football, a game that I suspect that they will lose. This report will be a review of last week’s win, and a preview of the MNF game.

QB: Last week, QB Justin Herbert was 15-20 for 151 yards passing, 2 TDs, 1 INT and had 3 runs for 8 yards. As you likely know, Herbert broke his non-throwing hand and had surgery to repair it on Monday. As of this writing, it’s not known if Herbert will play or not. If he does, due to injury and a tough opponent, I’d consider him a QB2, at best, and bench him. Because it’s a Monday night game, you probably won’t have time to find another option if Herbert sits. If Herbert can’t play, QB Trey Lance would start. Lance does have some talent, but he should not be owned or started as it’s just too risky.

RB: It seems like every other week, RB Kimani Vidal has a great game or an absolute dud. So last week, it was his turn to have a very good week, with 25 carries for 126 yards, 1 TD, and 1 catch for 11 yards. There’s a reasonable chance that RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) returns this week. If Hampton plays, he’s a soft RB1 or strong RB2. And if Hampton goes, Vidal is a FLEX, as Hampton should get the lion’s share of carries. If Hampton sits, Vidal is a RB2.

WR: Not a lot of yards from the Chargers’ receivers last week, but at least there were a couple of TDs. WR Ladd McConkey caught 4 for 39 yards and a TD. WR Keenan Allen caught 4 for 30 yards but no scores. WR Quentin Johnston caught 3 for 23 yards and a score. This week, given the tough opponent and fluid quarterback situation, maybe temper expectations a tough. McConkey is a strong WR2, Allen is a WR3, and Johnston is a boom/bust WR3.

TE: Week 13 was not great for TE Oronde Gadsen, who caught 1 for 27 yards and just missed a score. This week, Gadsen may see more checkdowns, so still a TE1, but just barely.

PK: Not a bad week for PK Cameron Dicker, who was 1-1 on FGs and 4-4 on extra points. This week, Dicker is a slightly above average option, due to some of the uncertainty that has been discussed.

DEF: The Chargers performed well against the Raiders, but I don’t like the matchup against the Eagles. I could see the Bolts defense being on the field a lot. I’d bench them.

Good luck with your fantasy games this week!

End.

Brad Willis

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DALLAS COWBOYS
12/4/2025

Things are looking up for the Cowboys as we are in the midst of our first 3 game winning streak since the 2023 season, with 2 of those wins coming against last year’s Super Bowl teams. This week we face the Detroit Lions. Last year they destroyed us, and we have been susceptible to their numerous exotic trick plays. However, OC Ben Johnson is no longer there. Additionally, they will be without TE Sam Laporta and likely without WR Amon-Ra St. Brown. We will be without OT Tyler Guyton once again and possibly without DE Jadeveon Clowney. CB Trevon Diggs will likely make his return next weekend.
QB: QB Dak Prescott should be good for a QB1 performance. Start him with confidence.
RB: RB Javonte Williams should be a low end RB1 or a high end RB2. I would start him as well unless your options are elite.
WR: I would start both WR George Pickens and WR Ceedee Lamb as high end WR1s. Expect both to score and possibly have 100 yards.
TE: TE Jake Ferguson should be a TE1 but probably not elite. I would still start him at this position of scarcity. PK & DEF: PK Brandon Aubrey should be started as always and the defense is still not a high end start. However, they are approaching that point.
Final score prediction: Dallas 34 – Detroit 24
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Dr. Gil Brovar

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NEW YORK GIANTS
12/5/2025

The New York Giants have their BYE this week. Look for rookie QB Jaxson Dart and crew to return in week #15 when they take on the Washington Commanders at home. I will return with my "moment" next week. Good luck to all this week!

End.

Michael Nazarek

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WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM

The report for this week has not yet been released.

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CHICAGO BEARS
12/4/2025

Week 13: They’re Real, and They’re Spectacular. Bears 24, Eagles 15
After the Bears were handed a 50 burger in Detroit in Week 2, I was already ready to throw in the towel on the season. My primary line of thinking at the time was that Chicago may have hired the right head coach in Ben Johnson, but that GM Ryan Poles had made too many errors in constructing the roster over the past few years, and that would be the team’s downfall. Since then, the Bears have gone on a run that even Bill Swerski’s Superfans might’ve been hesitant to predict, winning nine of their next ten games. If the Bears do the unthinkable and win the Super Bowl, I can see a shirtless Johnson and free hot dogs being part of a new Superfans sketch on SNL.

This season so far has been like a hybrid of 2005 and 2018. In ‘05, the Bears started 1-3, leading safety Mike Brown to say, “It’s like we suck.” The team then proceeded to win nine of its next ten, just like this team has, with a strong running game and an opportunistic defense. In ‘18, the Bears rode the energy and creativity of new HC Matt Nagy and the league’s best defense to a division title. Both those teams made the playoffs, but crashed out after one game.

What has changed to enable the Bears to go on this remarkable run? In retrospect, it was always going to take some time for a new offense to gel. It took some time for a new O-line to gel as well. The early bye really helped here. Johnson was able to tighten up some things in the run game, and as if by magic, the Bears have run the ball better than anyone else since. QB Caleb Williams’ accuracy has been scattershot to say the least, but when he’s had to make plays in the fourth quarter, he’s found a way to make enough of them to win. On defense, despite numerous injuries to key players, guys like CB Nahshon Wright have stepped up and made big plays at key times.

Are the Bears for real? I was still wondering about that myself going into Black Friday. But after they literally ran over the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles in their house, the Bears have finally made me a believer. They may not be the best team in the NFC. They may not be the best team in their own division. But the Bears have now shown that they can beat anyone on any given Sunday (or Friday), and that makes them a team no one wants to face from here on out.

Quarterback
Williams completed 17 of 36 passes for 154 yards and a TD with one INT and ran five times for 13 yards. As much as his inaccuracy is still a problem, his comfort in and control of Johnson’s offense has clearly improved as the season has gone on. Caleb’s off-script TD pass to TE Cole Kmet was the kind of play that showed why he was the #1 pick in last year’s draft. Those plays have been few and far between at the NFL level, but hopefully more of them are coming soon.

Running back
RB D’Andre Swift had 18 carries for 125 yards and a TD and caught one of his two targets for 13 yards. RB Kyle Monangai had 22 carries for 130 yards and a TD and was targeted once. As I’m sure most everyone has heard by now, Swift and Monangai became the first Bears tailback duo to have 100+ yards rushing in the same game since Walter Payton and Matt Suhey did it in 1985. I could hardly believe my eyes as the two backs and their O-line gashed the Eagles’ vaunted D-line over and over again. This same Eagles front held Jahmyr Gibbs to 39 yards rushing a couple weeks prior, which is why I wasn’t that high on Swift and Monangai’s prospects going into this game.

Wide receiver WR Rome Odunze caught two of his six targets for eight yards. WR D.J. Moore caught two of his five targets for 17 yards and had one run for ten yards. WR Luther Burden III caught four of his six targets for 33 yards and had one run for three yards. WR Olamide Zaccheaus caught two of his three targets for 19 yards.

Tight end TE Colston Loveland hauled in three of his six targets for 28 yards. Kmet reeled in all three of his targets for 36 yards and a TD.

Defense/Special teams
The defense did a solid job for most of the game, holding Saquon Barkley to 56 yards on 13 carries. Wright wrestled the ball out of Hurts’ hands on a Tush Push late in the third quarter and recovered it, giving the Bears the momentum back after Williams threw an awful pick on a screen pass. Chicago then went on a 14 play, 92-yard TD drive. Wright just won NFC Defensive Player of the Month for November. S Kevin Byard had another INT and has also been outstanding this season.

Kicker PK Cairo Santos hit his lone field goal attempt and all three of his extra points.

Week 14: Bears at Packers
The Bears now head to Cheeseland for a late afternoon kickoff on Sunday. Coming off the high of a statement win in Philly, this game has letdown written all over it, but can you have a letdown against your hated archrivals in their house? We’ll soon find out.

Quarterback
The Packers have allowed the sixth-fewest fantasy points/game to quarterbacks. Yes, Williams played pretty well in last season’s finale at Lambeau and had a game-winning drive, but that game had little on the line. This game will go a long way toward deciding who wins the division and potentially the NFC, and the Green Bay defense will be one of Chicago’s stiffer tests this season. I have Williams as a below average play this week.

Running back
The Cheeseheads have allowed the tenth-fewest fantasy points/game to tailbacks. Monangai (ankle) was limited on Thursday after DNP on Wednesday. If he’s active, I have him and Swift as solid flex plays. It’s a tough matchup, but I’m not going to bet against this running game the way it’s rolling right now.

Wide receiver
Green Bay has allowed the 12th-fewest fantasy points/game to wideouts. Odunze (foot) hasn’t practiced yet this week. If he’s active, I have him as an average play this week, along with Moore and Burden. If Odunze is out, upgrade Moore and Burden a bit.

Tight end
The Cheeseheads have allowed the 12th-fewest fantasy points/game to tight ends. I have Loveland as an average play this week, with Kmet a bit below him.

Defense/Special teams LB T.J. Edwards (hand/hamstring) was limited on Wednesday and Thursday, while CB Tyrique Stevenson (hip) hasn’t practiced this week. LB Noah Sewell (elbow), DT Andrew Billings (concussion), and CB Jaylon Johnson (groin) have all fully practiced this week. The Cheeseheads don’t turn the ball over much (Jordan Love has only three picks this season). I have this unit as a slightly above-average play this weekend. This defense usually finds a way to get at least a takeaway or two, despite the match-up.

Kicker
Green Bay is middling (14th) in fantasy points/game allowed to kickers. Santos is an average play this weekend.

Good luck this week!

End.

Richard Fung

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DETROIT LIONS
12/3/2025

Cowboys at Lions

QB: It was a slow start on Thursday for QB Jared Goff but he ended up with a decent statline going 20 of 26 for 256 yards and 2 TDs. He didn’t have any turnovers but he was sacked three times. If you want an example of a play that sort of embodies the difference between last year’s 15-2 Lions and this years version, look at the attempted flea flicker where Goff pitched the ball to David Montgomery and when Montgomery threw it back to Goff he dropped it. The little things just aren’t going Detroit’s way. Oh and we also had unexpected news last week that Frank Ragnow was coming out of retirement to rejoin the Lions. Then he failed his physical due to a hamstring injury so that is no longer happening. Had Ragnow been in game shape he would have helped strengthen the interior offensive line which has left Goff a little rattled at times this year. The Dallas defense struggled earlier in the year and while they seem to be improving they still rank poorly against the pass. Goff at home against a bad defense would usually be a solid start but when you factor in the injuries at receiver and tight end it’s tough to recommend Goff this week.

RB: Well we mentioned last week that Green Bay did a good job of limiting RB Jahmyr Gibbs in week 1 and they were able to repeat that effort on Thanksgiving as Gibbs ran 20 times for 68 yards and added 3 catches for 18 yards. Not a terrible week by any means but give the Packers defense credit – they had his number this year. RB David Montgomery had 8-32 with a TD on the ground plus 2-16 receiving so that shows he still has fantasy value even though more of the workload has shifted to Gibbs in recent weeks. Montgomery scored his TD on a wildcat look, and they used that look later in the game but he threw an incomplete pass. We’ve seen him throw the ball a few times in the past utilizing his background as a high school quarterback. Perhaps they use that wildcat look a few more times to give Montgomery’s fantasy value a little boost. As usual, Gibbs is a must start in all formats and Montgomery is a viable option as well.

WR/TE: Well that game on Thursday summed up the WR Jameson Williams experience. Had a big game (7-144 and a TD) but you can’t ignore the critical 4th down drop. Yeah the throw was a little behind him but you have to make that catch even if you sacrifice run after the catch. Williams had to step up as the #1 receiver because WR Amon-Ra St. Brown went out early with an ankle injury and a zero in fantasy points. It looks like St. Brown will miss the game this week as he is not practicing and the smart move might be to give him the extra rest and hopefully he can return in week 15. Keep an eye on the injury report. Maybe they will list him as questionable but I’m guessing he is out. Rookie WR Isaac TeSlaa scored a TD but it was actually WR Tom Kennedy that seemed to benefit the most from St. Brown’s injury. Kennedy was signed from the practice squad to fill the WR Kalif Raymond role of part time receiver plus returns. When St. Brown got hurt Kennedy stepped up. Looks like Raymond is still out this week so TeSlaa and Kennedy are longshot options. With TE Brock Wright seemingly out again the Lions are depleted at tight end. You’re down to TE Ross Dwelley and TE Anthony Firkser and a guy they just claimed off waivers from Miami. Stay away would be my advice.

K/DST: Thursday was uneventful for PK Jake Bates. He made his kicks but nothing from long distance. If he’s your kicker stick with him. The Lions defense did not have a very inspiring performance on Thursday as there were no sacks or turnovers, which limits their fantasy value especially going into this matchup with Dallas. Their receivers can do damage. Meanwhile, CB Terrion Arnold just went to IR with a shoulder injury. I would try to avoid using the Lions defense this week. The storyline going into this game could be two teams going in opposite directions. That’s not totally true Sure Dallas has some positive momentum but the Lions are just stuck in the mud alternating wins and losses over their last 8 games. So this week is a win right? I guess we’ll have to wait and see. Bottom line is that the loser will have a big uphill battle to make the playoffs.

Good luck to everyone with their fantasy teams this week as we head down the stretch.

End.

James Hintz

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ARIZONA CARDINALS

The report for this week has not yet been released.

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SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
12/4/2025

The Seahawks are coming off a bizarre but beautiful 26-0 shutout over Minnesota. It wasn’t pretty on the offensive side of the ball with all punts and field goals (and a QB Sam Darnold fumble) until the 4th. But the defensive play was playoff caliber, scoring a touchdown and suffocating the Vikings. The question for Week 14 is simple: Can the offense wake up on the road in Atlanta, or will the defense have to carry them again?

QB-
Darnold played the role of "Game Manager" to a fault last week. He threw for a meager 128 yards, zero touchdowns, and took four sacks. He didn't lose the game, but he certainly didn't win it for fantasy managers. Now he heads into Atlanta nursing an ankle injury. Here is the dilemma: The Falcons play a heavy amount of "Cover 1" defense, a scheme Darnold has shredded (ranking #1 in EPA against it) this season. However, with the injury limiting his mobility and the offense stalling, Darnold is a risky start. The smart move would be to leave him on the fantasy bench until he has shown that the ankle—and his confidence— have healed up.

RB-
Recent games have proven a 50/50 committee. RB Kenneth Walker III churned out 74 total yards last week but was once again robbed at the goal line. RB Zach Charbonnet had similar yardage but punched in the game-sealing 17-yard touchdown. The good news? The Falcons' run defense is soft, specifically ranking dead last in stops inside the tackles. This sets up as a "get right" game for the ground attack. Walker remains a volume-based RB2, but Charbonnet has played his way into legitimate Flex consideration and is likely to get the call in the redzone. I would argue that they both; there should be plenty of carries to go around especially if Seattle pulls away early again.

WR-
After a record-breaking Week 12, WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba crashed back to earth with a thud, managing only 2 catches for 23 yards against Minnesota. It was a brutal beat for those who rode him in the playoffs. It doesn't get easier this week, as he likely faces shadow coverage from Atlanta’s top corner A.J. Terrell. He is still a WR2 based on volume, but reason should lead you to lower your expectations. Maybe it is a homer attitude or just the wrong time to apply the never sit your studs rule, but I will recommend starting him. Nevertheless, the true sleeper here is WR Rashid Shaheed. With Atlanta’s special teams ranking near the bottom of the league and their tendency to leave deep threats in single coverage, Shaheed is a "boom" candidate who could break the long one.

TE-
The tight ends were non-factors in the shutout win, used mostly to help chip pass rushers. However, Atlanta has historically struggled against tight ends. If Darnold is hobbled by the ankle, he may look for quick, short outlets to avoid the rush. AJ Barner is a desperation play only, but the game script suggests more passing volume than we saw last week.

K- PK Jason Myers was the MVP of the offense last week, scoring 14 of the team's 26 points and hitting from 50+ yards twice. Heading into a dome environment is always a boost for kickers. If the Seahawks' offense continues to stall in the red zone but moves the ball between the 20s, Myers will feast again. He remains a must-start option.

D-
This unit is playing championship-level football. They pitched a shutout, grabbed an interception return for a touchdown, and sacked the QB four times last week. This week, they face an immobile Kirk Cousins behind an offensive line missing its starting Right Tackle. The Seahawks' pass rush should feast on the right side of that line. Even on the road, this is an elite, set-it-and-forget-it start.

Prediction:
The "Sandwich Game" narrative is real with both teams facing bigger division games the following week, and the offense will likely struggle early again. However, the ground game cannot help but wear down the Falcons' soft interior defense, and the Seahawks' pass rush will force Cousins into critical “Darnold-like” mistakes. This is likely an ugly repeat of last week on offense with the defense saving the day.

Seattle: 23
Falcons: 13

Go Hawks!

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Rick Watts

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LOS ANGELES RAMS
12/3/2025

Rams stumble on the road! The Rams earned the number one seed in the NFC after their impressive week 12 victory only to get upset in Carolina and lose that top seed. It was a surprising loss that saw several streaks end that includes a six game winning streak and QB Matthew Stafford’s touchdown with no interceptions streak. At 9-3, the Rams still lead the NFC West and look to rebound in Arizona against the 3-9 Cardinals. Let’s look at the stats for week 13 and Fantasy predictions for week 14.

QB: QB Matthew Stafford (18 of 28 for 243 yards with 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions (one a pick 6) and 1 lost fumble)set an NFL record with 28 consecutive touchdowns without an interceptions before having a season high three turnovers that was a main contributor to the defeat. Stafford may still be in the running for the MVP award but this game definitely hurt his chances. The Cardinals allow233.5 passing yards per game and have given up 17passing touchdowns in twelve games. Arizona has 24 sacks and 9 interceptions for the season.Matthew was putting up MVP numbers prior to last week and should produce huge numbers against Arizona. I think 275+ yards and 3 touchdowns are his minimum stats.

RB: RB Kyren Williams (13 for 72 yards rushing and 1 touchdown and 0 receptions on 1 target) had success running the ball as did RB Blake Corum (7for 81 yards rushing and 1 touchdown). The team has been productive rushing the ball and that has allowed the play action game to flourish. Arizona is giving up 112.6 rushing yards per game and 4.3 yards per carry. Their opponents have scored 12 rushing touchdowns in twelve games. The Rams have had success splitting the carries between Williams and Corum and while that is good for Los Angeles, it has hurt Fantasy Owners. Williams is still the lead back but with Corum earning valuable touches, especially near the goal line, Kyren is more of an RB2. The Ram offense should perform well in Arizona and I think Williams gets 80-100 scrimmage rushing yards and at least 1 touchdown. Corum could break a few long runs and be useful if you are desperate.

WR: WR Puka Nacua (6 receptions on 9targets for 72 yards) had a quiet game by his standards but made one of the best catches of the season with a great one handed grab. WR Davante Adams (4 receptions on 5 targets for 58 yards and 2 touchdowns) continued his touchdown production with limited targets. WR Jordan Whittington missed his only target but made an impact with his blocking. WR Xavier Smith (3 on 3 targets for 82 yards) stepped up and led the team in reception yards. Puka is third in the league with 86 receptions but has only 4 touchdowns. Adams has only 52 receptions but leads the league with 14 touchdowns. I believe Puka explodes for 8-10 catches 100+ yards and 2 touchdowns and Adams gets 5-6 catches for 50-60 yards and a touchdown.

TE: TE Colby Parkinson (4 receptions on 5 targets for 27 yards) continues to lead this unit with Higbee out. TE Davis Allen (1 reception on 1 target for 4 yards)and TE Terrance Ferguson (0 catches on 2 targets) made little impact. This group continues play an important role for the team but does not have much Fantasy value.

K: PK Harrison Mevis(4-4 extra points) continues to make the most of his opportunities and is solidifying his spot on the roster. Mevis should continue to produce in this offense, and extra points are better for the Rams but maybe not for Fantasy Owners.

DEF: The defense had a big letdown after the dominant performance against the Bucs. ED Byron Young (5 solos, 3 assists, and 1 sack) led the team in tackles and got back into the sack game as well. LB Nate Landman (3 solos and 5 assists)was little less productive than his standard for the season. DB Kam Kinchens (6 solos) was solid. ED Jared Verse (3 solos and 1 assist)could not repeat his sack production from week 12. Arizona averages 262.3 passing yards per game. They have thrown 19 touchdowns and 7 interceptions in twelve games and have been sacked 42 times, which is the fourth most in the league. The Cardinal rushing attack is averaging 100.6yards per game. They average4.3yards per carry and have scored9 rushing touchdowns.Fortunately, Arizona quarterback Jacoby Brissett is not as mobile as former starter Kyler Murray so hopefully Los Angeles can collect numerous sacks and hopefully create several turnovers. The Rams defense got run over by Carolina and needs to get back to their prior performances. Landman has been the steadiest IDP. Young and Verse have been erratic recently but I think both get at least one sack against Arizona.

The 9-3Rams need to regroup and refocus and take care of business in Arizona. Even with three turnovers, Los Angeles scored 28 points. I think the Rams play well in all three phases and beat the Cardinals 35-17. I lost both my Dynasty League and Keeper league games so I am 8-5 in Dynasty and 7-6 (and out of the playoffs) in Keeper. Continued prayers go out to QB Dillon Gabriel. Love and blessings to my family. Miss you Pops & Scratch! God Bless!

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Layton Pang

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