CINCINNATI BENGALS
11/25/2025

QB Joe Burrow is expected to start for the Bengals in Thursday night's game against Baltimore. QB Joe Flacco's last start for the Bengals, for now at least, was not a good one. Granted he did not have WR Ja'Marr Chase but everything else was the same.
Flacco was just 19 for 37 passing for 183 yards, a touchdown and an interception. It was not his best performance but he certainly gave this team more than a fair shot at winning games.
Does Burrow give Cincinnati a better chance to win? Absolutely. His presence gives the team a boost even before the players step on the field.
Baltimore has been tough against quarterbacks this season but Burrow has had some great games against the Ravens in the past. RB Chase Brown is facing a tough defense but it has been not so great against running backs. If given the volume, Brown can be expected to have a solid game Thanksgiving against the Ravens.
Brown had 130 total yards on 23 touches. RB Samaje Perine is expected to be back which will be a boost for the overall offense but could take a few touches away from Brown. I would still trust Brown in my lineup.
With Baltimore's success against quarterbacks, it goes without saying they have been tough against wide receivers. WR Tee Higgins will be out with a concussion. WR Ja'Marr Chase will return from his suspension and be yet another boost to this offense in a must-win game. Chase is a must-start. WR Andrei Iosivas led all receivers last week with seven targets. He had one of his best games with 61 yards on four catches. With Chase out last week, 10 players received a target. With Chase back and Higgins out, I would not expect 10 players to get targets this week.
I am not certain I trust Iosivas enough to start him but WR Mitchell Tinsley is a sneaky play if you are ravaged by injury. Hopefully you are not with no teams on a bye this week.
The Ravens defense has been strong against tight ends as well. TE Mike Gesicki and TE Noah Fant are good options at that position PK Evan McPherson continues to be a good play at that position. He might be great this week as you could expect the Bengals to move the ball but not get into the end zone so they turn to McPherson.
On defense, LB Barrett Carter was in on 16 tackles last week. DB Geno Stone was in on 13 tackles and had an interception return for a touchdown. A week after Stone was grilled for his lackluster play against the Steelers he had a monster game against the Patriots. LB Demetrius Knight Jr. was in on eight tackles last week. DB Jordan Battle was in on six tackles.
Those would be my individual defensive player choices for this game.
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Mark Huber

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INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
11/26/2025

Hey there Colts’ fans! Here are my thoughts as the suddenly-reeling Colts return home to face their AFC South division rival, the 6-5 Houston Texans.

LAST WEEK: A disappointing collapse as they held an 11-point lead in the second half before falling in Kansas City 23-20. The offense regressed and the playcalling was terrible in the second half especially. Nursing a lead with the NFL’s leading rusher, they had four consecutive 3-and-outs – and on those four possessions they hadten passes attempted (most failed) and only two runs. They also need to clean up the penalties as they were assessed a season-high 11 penalties which is too many, even allotting for the usual Chiefs/Mahomes favoritism by the stripes… Taylor had one of his lowest rushing and touches totals of the season, just like he has in the other losses. Give him the ball!!

INJURIES: Special teams ace and depth WR Ashton Dulin was placed on IR this week, which is a huge blow to the coverage and return units. He was replaced on the roster by S George Odum who will definitely fill his role as a gunner; he was first team All-Pro for special teams in 2020, and was with the team 2018-21. Veteran WR Laquon Treadwell will probably slot in as the #4 receiver and on the kick returns. They might get LB Jaylen Carlies back this week since he practiced last week, but he has not yet been officially released from IR.

QUARTERBACK: Many are saying that as the pressure mounts, the “true” QB Daniel Jones is showing up. I am not sure that the reality is more that the opponents have been tougher and that the O-line has not been playing as lights-out as they were earlier. In any case, this looks like another week wherein he will be under considerable pressure. With an expected heavy do=se of JT this week, I expect his volume to be lower than usual, but I do think there are some deep strikes available off the play-action, especially if Taylor is rolling. Look for a moderate statistical day, but possibly a deep strike score to make him a solid #2 for those in two-quarterback leagues.

RUNNING BACK: The Texans are far more beatable on the ground than in the air, and the Colts need to get back to pounding the ball with RB Jonathan Taylor. Houston has in fact been pushed around a bit by speed backs in the last month or so, so I look for a heavy dose of Taylor on the fast track in Indy. He also has a massive history of whipping up the Texans, especially in the latter parts of the season. In eight career games vs Houston, he is averaging 129 YPG and has scored 10 TDs, never failing to score at least once. Last year he also averaged 149 YPG from week 13 forward, including 7 TDs in those 5 games. He should be huge this week.

WIDE RECEIVER: Hard to trust either WR Michael Pittman or WR AlecPierce with the strength of the Houston defense and the struggles of the recent offensive continuity. The team should look better at home, but this could be a lower volume passing game based on Coach Steichen’s comments after the loss to the Chiefs. Where the Texans have given up occasional scoring to the receiver is to slot guys or deep threats, so if you wanted to take a chance I would go with Pierce first rather than Pittman. Young guys and speed guys do better indoors and at home anyway, so he is my gut feeling pick for a big play. Both are #3 guys this week, and with no one on bye, even slot man WR Josh Downs is likely not an option.

TIGHT END: The Texans have consistently limited the tight end this season, allowing only two tight ends to top 8 PPR points, and no one over 14. While Warren has mostly become the every-week starter for you, another top 10 guy with a better matchup could be a viable option this week. In PPRs, he has only hit double digits once since week 7, so the luster is off his early-season bloom, but he is still the team leader in receiving yards for a top-ranked passing offense. Most likely, you are starting him and hoping for the best.

KICKER: PK Michael Badgley has been consistent since joining the team, but for fantasy he has never had more than 2 FGs in a game and slots in at a predictable 8-9 points per week. The Texansallow the fewest fantasy points per game to opposing kickers, and only 3 kickers have scored 7 points or more against them this year. You can surely do better this week. Looking ahead, the last 6 games have the Colts playing a team no worse than 4th overall in defending the fantasy kicker, so Badgley may be droppable in most leagues despite playing most of his remaining games indoors or in weather-neutral sites.

DEFENSE: LB Germaine Pratt has been playing better each week, and was a man possessed last week with 20 tackles. He is definitely somebody to latch onto in IDP leagues as teams will continue to emphasize the run to keep Taylor on the sidelines. Overall, the team defense actually was decent with a couple critical turnovers and pressure (but no sacks). This week against a Texans team that has not scored a lot of points, but that also has not been susceptible to pressure and turnovers. The Colts have not gained turnovers in this series in recent years either, so this might be a lot of “bend but don’t break” defense which probably is not great for your fantasy team. They are a mediocre team play at best, although there is a long history of defensive TDs at home in this rivalry by Indianapolis.

OVERALL: After losing three straight games to open the season, the Texans have been very solid behind their defense despite their own offensive struggles; they have now won three in a row and 6 out of 8, and are hot off a win over the Bills that opened some eyes. Their defense is for real, but this simply is a less talented overall team than are the Colts. They must be beaten in Indy if the Colts are to be a viable contender in the playoffs. The Colts are 6-0 at home and surely are glad to be in Lucas Oil for the first time in a month. I have to believe that the home cooking will be good for them on the holiday weekend, as will be the increased sense of urgency after dropping three of their last four. The Texans have won four of the last five in this series -- including three of those in Indy – but only by a total of 7 points despite being the better team each time out. I think those numbers revert this week and the Colts win this one 26-20 in a game they control by more than the score indicates. A loss would put them and potentially the Jaguars only a game back in a division they could have salted away by this week – a win head-to-head over the Texans will go a long way towards sealing that deal.

That is all for this festive holiday week. May you all have a wonderful and gratitude-filled Thanksgiving celebration containing most of my favorite “F-words”: food, family, football... and four-day weekend!

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Chris Rito

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DENVER BRONCOS
11/25/2025

Week 12–Bye

The Broncos entered the bye week with the #1 seed in the AFC Playoff Picture. Only the Jaguars and Patriots have an easier SOS leading to the playoffs. Many fans are already thinking about the 2026 NFL draft. This is how the draft order is determined: The teams that missed the playoffs are assigned picks No. 1-18. Teams that made the playoffs are assigned picks No. 19-32. The order for playoff teams is determined by the previous year's postseason results. The four wild-card round losers receive picks No. 21-24 in reverse order of final regular season records The four divisional round losers receive picks No. 25-28 in reverse order of final regular season records.

The two conference championship losers will receive picks No. 29 and 30 in reverse order of final regular season records. The team that lost the Super Bowl receives pick No. 31, while the Super Bowl winner receives pick No 32.

Broncos PK Wil Lutz was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week after his perfect kicking performance powered the scoring against the Kansas City Chiefs and his walk off field goal won the game.

The Broncos have been called for 93 penalties in 11 games (883-yards). That’s eight more penalties and well over 100-yards more than the next closest team. When the Broncos resume practice, their focus needs to be on: 1. Coaching for player accountability; 2. player’s mental focus; 3. player execution of technique and fundamentals. Denver's focus and discipline will be challenged by the late prime-time road game. Hopefully, the players will have reset their minds over the bye and get to playing clean football.
RB RJ Harvey has yet to fully break out and his lack of production as a ball carrier is a problem. But he does shine as a receiver. Harvey averages 2.6 yards per carry (3.3 ypc is the minimum acceptable). Harvey’s success rate is 31.1% (45% needed). Harvey’s problem boils down to: 1. Patience-slow down and let the line block, but when the hole is open, he needs to hit it quickly; 2. Vision-he misses open running lanes that would have picked up more than he has been getting; 3. Contact balance- he is easy to bring down, has few missed tackles forced and zero broken tackles. Harvey may simply need more time to develop but the Broncos need help now.
QB Bo Nix's footwork has regressed since his rookie season, showing inconsistencies and a tendency for fadeaway passes that compromise his accuracy. He appears unsettled by the slow pace of Sean Payton's substitution-heavy offense. His discomfort is evident in his hurried demeanor before the snap and his tendency to prematurely bail from the pocket instead of making a play from it.

Denver’s receivers are second in the league for the most dropped passes 26 (Jax 32 Cle & LAC 20)): Courtland Sutton-4; Evan Engram-5; Troy Franklin-3; RJ Harvey-2; Marvin Mims Jr.-1; J.K. Dobbins-1.

New England slipped past the Broncos into the AFC’s top seed with the kind of ugly-but-effective triumph Denver has made its habit. If both NE and Denver win out, Denver wins the top seed on the third tie breaker: common opponents.

The Broncos picked up space on the Colts thanks to their loss to the Chiefs. The Chiefs also signed veteran RB Dameon Pearce, who the Broncos had some interest in.

Potential draft targets: TE Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon is an in-line tight end who defenses must play for his blocking and receiving ability. LB Sonny Styles, Ohio State is a tall, long linebacker, who is also quick and athletic, with a high football IQ

Denver @ Washington

Broncos’ post-bye game, usually means good things for Payton (11-6/2-0 Denver) after bye weeks. Washington also enters this game coming off a bye. Denver is winless (0-4) on the road on Sunday Night Football since Peyton Manning’s retirement. The Broncos are 2-4 all-time at Washington. Payton vs Dan Quinn is 6-4, Payton. This is the first of 2 consecutive road games for Denver.

If the Broncos can correct their penalty issues–offensive holding, defensive pass interference and false starts– over the bye week, the defense and enough of a ground game should result in a win. If they continue to commit penalties, they risk keeping the struggling Commanders in the game, which is fuel for an upset.

The Washington Commanders defense ranks 27th in rushing ypg and 25th in ypr allowed. Also, QB Jaydan Daniels is unlikely to play. RB Jaleel McLaughlin will be important against Washington and down the stretch. Denver 24 Washington 18

Transactions Signed PK Wil Litz to a three-year extension. Re-signed rookie OT Marquez Cox to the practice squad. Promoted CB Reese Taylor to the active roster.
Orangeman’s Take

Denver entered the bye with momentum from their 8 game winning streak. The question is “Will the bye break their momentum?” Additionally, Denver has four games in December. Sean Payton has only won 50% of his December games in recent years. The lack of a running game, slow offensive starts and dropped passes are an issue. But the biggest issue is penalties and Denver’s offensive line errors and defensive secondary errors are the primary source of their penalty woes. They have won despite those issues and Broncos Country has to believe that the team’s veteran leadership will keep the Broncos on a winning path towards their destiny.

Fantasy outlook

Quarterbacks PPR Points
Bo Nix 19-23

Running Backs
RJ Harvey 13-17
Jaleel McLaughlin 6-8
Tyler Baddie 0-4
Adam Prentice 0-1

Wide Receivers
Courtland Sutton 13-17
Marvin Mims, Jr 5-8
Pat Bryant 6-9
Troy Franklin 10-16
Lil’Jordan Humphrey 0-2

Tight ends
Evan Engram 7-12
Adam Trautman 2-3
Marcedes Lewis 0-1
Nate Adkins 1-2

Kicker
Wil Lutz 8-9

DST 8-14

Good luck this week!

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Charles Rives

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LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
11/26/2025

In week 11, the Chargers were humiliated by the Jacksonville Jaguars 35-6. And of course, week 12 was a BYE. This week, the 7-4 Chargers will take on the 2-9 Raiders in L.A.

QB: It was an atrocious week for QB Justin Herbert, who was 10-18 for 81 passing yards, no TDs, 1 INT and 3 scrambles for 21 yards. In fact, Herbert was the team’s leading rusher. Yes, it was that bad. Can you say UGLY? Fortunately, the Chargers take on a poor opponent this week, which should bode well for Herbert. I’d still consider him a QB1, but his struggles, which are partially O-Line related, cannot be ignored or fully dismissed.

RB: No scores, horrible performances, so I won’t spend much time discussing how bad the Chargers’ running game was. They have now have a bye week to try to figure out what went wrong. This week, RB Omarion Hampton (ankle), who has missed 5 weeks due to an ankle injury, may or may not play. If he does, he’s an RB1. RB Kimani Vidal has been beyond inconsistent, so if Hampton plays, I’d bench him. If not, he’s a high risk RB2.

WR: Chargers receivers didn’t do much better than their running backs. WR Keenan Allen caught 4 for 53 yards and no TDs, WR Ladd McConkey caught 3 for a whopping 13 yards and no TEs, and boom/bust WR Quentin Johnston was targeted 3 times but had no catches. Sad all the way around. This week, McConkey is a weak WR1 or strong WR2, Allen is a WR2. Johnston is a WR3, but again, with his usual boom/bust designation.

TE: Not great, but better than most other Chargers is a way to describe TE Oronde Gadsden’s performance of 2 receptions for 41 yards and no TDs. He’s a TE1 against the Raiders.

DEF: I think the Chargers defense was on BYE, only one week early. They must have been confused as to the schedule. Just an awful performance on offense and on defense. I would hope they’d have some pride and bounce back against a soft Raiders team, so despite the poor performance last time, they are worthy of starting fantasy consideration.

Good luck with your fantasy games and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

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Brad Willis

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DALLAS COWBOYS
11/26/2025

After an inspiring comeback win against the Eagles, we are looking forward to our Thanksgiving game tomorrow against the Kansas City Chiefs. The only player who is likely to miss the game is OT Tyler Guyton. While WR George Pickens has lower extremity injuries, he is likely to play. WR Ceedee Lamb isn't listed on the injury report as "Butter Fingers is not a legitimate injury.

QB Dak Prescott should give us a QB1 performance and should be started without reservation.

RB Javonte Williams is likely a low end RB1 or a high end RB2. No other back is worth mentioning.

WR George Pickens should continue his string of high end WR1 games and is a must start. WR Ceedee Lamb is likely a low end WR1 or a high end WR2. If he can hold onto the ball, he may return to his high end WR1 status but I'll wait till I see it.

TE Jake Ferguson is a TE1. Expect a solid game.

PK Brandon Aubrey should be started and expected to be a top 5 kicker.


The defense is greatly improved but I wouldn't start them in this game.


This should be an exciting game and I predict Cowboys 34 - Chiefs 31.

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Dr. Gil Brovar

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NEW YORK GIANTS

The report for this week has not yet been released.

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WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM

The report for this week has not yet been released.

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CHICAGO BEARS
11/26/2025

Week 12: Steeling Another Win. Bears 31, Steelers 28
Over the past several weeks, I’ve gone from thinking, “How are the Bears going to blow it this time,” late in games to being pretty confident that they’ll find a way to win. They did it again on Sunday against the Steelers, in another ugly game where they made a lot of mistakes. Stacking these wins against subpar teams and quarterbacks doesn’t mean that the Bears are a Super Bowl contender. But competence breeds confidence, and every time they pull out a close one at the end, it builds the confidence they’ll need when they take on the better teams in the league.

Quarterback QB Caleb Williams completed 19 of 35 passes for 239 yards and three TDs and ran four times for 21 yards. He also lost a fumble that was recovered in the end zone for a TD. That was one of the dumber plays he’s made in his career; you don’t play Superman when you’re near your goal line and T.J. Watt is coming at you. But to Caleb’s credit, he rebounded to throw two TD passes afterward, and he’s getting better and better at play action passes. As usual, Williams was inaccurate, but the Watt strip sack was the only time the Steelers brought him down. Rookie T Ozzy Trapilo played pretty well at left tackle in place of T Theo Benedet.

Running back
RB D’Andre Swift had eight carries for 15 yards and caught his lone target for 14 yards. RB Kyle Monangai had 12 carries for 48 yards and a TD. I don’t think this game was necessarily an indicator that Monangai has overtaken Swift as the lead back. HC Ben Johnson tends to go with the hot hand, and Swift struggled in this game. Monangai got the score on a goal line carry, but Swift got the carry before that one. I can see the touch split becoming more and more even, but for me Swift is still the lead guy for now.

Wide receiver WR Rome Odunze caught three of his nine targets for 53 yards. WR D.J. Moore caught five of his seven targets for 64 yards and two TDs. WR Luther Burden III caught three of five targets for 46 yards and had a run for 15 yards. WR Olamide Zaccheaus caught his only target for six yards. The amount of mouths to feed in this offense, combined with the unpredictability and inaccuracy of Williams, makes predicting who will go off in a given week a difficult proposition. Moore hadn’t caught a TD since Week 3 against Dallas. His depth of target has increased the past few games, so that bodes well for the stretch run. Burden again had more snaps than Zaccheaus, 33-23.

Tight end TE Colston Loveland hauled in four of his five targets for 49 yards and a TD. His TD was pretty simple, just beating his man inside and boxing him out with his big frame. The Bears should do that more often. TE Cole Kmet caught his lone target for three yards.

Defense/Special teams
I was busy watching soccer on Sunday morning until noon, so when I turned on the Bears game, I was shocked to see Mason Rudolph at quarterback for Pittsburgh instead of Aaron Rodgers. Perhaps Rodgers knew he was one sack away from being done for the game and didn’t want to give the Bears and their fans the satisfaction of beating him one last time. In any case, the extremely banged-up Bears defense struggled to stop the run but was able to do just enough to get the win. CB Nahshon Wright had another INT, and DE Montez Sweat came up big with two sacks and a fumble recovery.

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

Week 13: Bears at Eagles (Black Friday)
The Bears now head to Philly to take on the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles on Black Friday afternoon.

Quarterback
The Eagles are middling (17th) in fantasy points allowed/game to quarterbacks. They allowed Dak Prescott to throw for 354 yards and two TDs with one INT and one rushing TD last week as the Cowboys pulled off a stunning comeback win from 21 down. You have to figure that was probably an anomaly, as the Eagles’ defense had held the Lions and Packers to single digit points the previous two weeks. Williams’ wildness makes him an average play this week.

Running back
Philly is also middling (16th) in fantasy points allowed/game to tailbacks. Javonte Williams had 20 carries for 87 yards against the Eagles last week. I have Swift and Monangai as average flex plays this week.

Wide receiver
The Eagles are… middling (18th) in fantasy points allowed/game to wideouts. George Pickens went off for 9-146-1 against them last week, with CeeDee Lamb notching 4-75. I have Odunze as a slightly above-average play this week, with Moore a bit behind him and Burden as a very deep league option.

Tight end
Philly has allowed the second-fewest fantasy points/game (and just two TDs) to tight ends. I have Loveland as an average play this week.

Defense/Special teams
None of the Bears’ starting linebackers has practiced this week, so it looks like they’ll all be out again for Friday. CB Tyrique Stevenson (hip) hasn’t practiced yet either. CB Jaylon Johnson (groin) and CB Kyler Gordon (calf) have both fully practiced this week, and there’s a decent chance both get activated from IR for the game. For the Eagles, DeVonta Smith (shoulder/chest) hasn’t practiced this week, and Saquon Barkley (quad) was limited on Wednesday. The Eagles’ offense has been inconsistent, but with four linebackers likely out, the Bears will likely struggle to stop the run again. This defense has also struggled against mobile quarterbacks, and Jalen Hurts could hurt them on the ground. I have this unit as an average play this week.

Kicker
The Eagles have allowed the seventh-most fantasy points/game to kickers. Santos is a slightly above-average play this week.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

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Richard Fung

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DETROIT LIONS
11/26/2025

Packers at Lions

QB: If you want an example of QB Jared Goff getting rattled under pressure, he took a baffling intentional grounding penalty near the goal line when he threw the ball away to his left instead of throwing it out of the back of the end zone. Something just doesn’t look right in recent weeks and it seems like Goff just isn’t comfortable in the pocket. He even admitted after Sunday’s game that he might have been too quick to check the ball down at times. His numbers ended up looking OK on Sunday with 28 of 42 for 279 yards with 2 TDs and 1 INT, but 14 of those completions were to running backs. The interception went off of St Brown’s hands but overall Goff has been a little shaky lately and it goes back to the protection not being at the level it was last year when Goff was at his best. This week it’s a rematch with Green Bay. When they played in week 1 Micah Parsons has just been acquired by the Packers. His presence was disruptive though and Goff only managed to throw for 225 yards on 31 of 39 passing.

RB: It was one of those all time fantasy days for RB Jahmyr Gibbs on Sunday as he ran for over 200 yards, scored 3 total TDs, 2 of them long distance, and added 11 catches. No matter what scoring system you use Gibbs was off the charts. It seems like with LaPorta out Goff is quick to check it down to Gibbs. Probably too quick at times but Gibbs is such a dangerous weapon that they want the ball in his hands. In week 1 Gibbs did not break loose at all, gaining just 19 yards on 9 carries and just 31 yards on 10 receptions. You can bet Green Bay will focus on Gibbs again but he is still an obvious fantasy stud in all formats. If you are a RB David Montgomery owner you just have to be patient I guess as the workload is clearly shifting in Gibbs’ direction. I thought a favorable matchup against a bad Giants run defense would give Montgomery a chance to shine but it didn’t happen. You can always hope for a short yardage TD.

WR/TE: We got some clarity on TE Sam LaPorta, who is on IR with a back injury. Dan Campbell confirmed that LaPorta had surgery and it is unlikely that he will be able to return this season. TE Brock Wright is on this week’s injury report with no practice due to a neck injury so you’ll want to avoid the Lions tight end situation completely. There are also rumors going around about WR Amon-Ra St. Brown having some sort of hand or wrist injury. We’re talking internet sleuths and wannabe doctors here but there is some evidence that he’s been dealing with this for weeks now and it might explain why his drop rate has ticked up lately. With that in mind, he did put up 9-149 and a TD on Sunday so you can keep playing him with confidence. With LaPorta out it seemed the Lions used more 3 receiver sets on Sunday but those snaps were split between WR Kalif Raymond and WR Isaac TeSlaa. Raymond left on Sunday with an ankle injury and is very iffy for Thursday so TeSlaa should see another boost in playing time making him a longshot option in fantasy leagues this week. WR Jameson Williams put up a goose egg on Sunday. He did have one catch but it was called back due to penalty. You know how it is with him, boom or bust.

K/DST: You probably saw the clutch field goal by PK Jake Bates from Sunday’s game. It’s not hyperbole to say it may have saved the season, and it was 59 yards. He has to be feeling good after that and you can feel just fine if he is your kicker. The Lions defense got shredded by the Giants which was a surprise just a week after they played well in Philly. On a short week I am not sure what to expect against the Packers. Green Bay’s offense hasn’t exactly been great this year but Jordan Love usually takes good care of the ball.
Good luck to everyone with their fantasy teams this week.
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James Hintz

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ARIZONA CARDINALS

The report for this week has not yet been released.

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SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
11/25/2025

Seattle took care of business against Tennessee, winning 30-24. It wasn't a blowout, but the offense looked stabilized after a messy Week 11. The running game churned out yards, the defense got home with 4 sacks, and the passing attack found its rhythm again. Now, all eyes turn to the Minnesota Vikings. This isn't just another game; it's the 'Sam Darnold Revenge Game' against the team that let him walk. And with national eyes watching the question will be if the latest Darnold Ghosts will be purple.

QB- QB Sam Darnold's performance is a tale of two weeks. In the Week 11 loss to the Rams, he was highly volatile, throwing four interceptions (Rate 45.5). He bounced back perfectly in Week 12 (vs. Titans) with 244 yards, 2 TDs, and zero turnovers. This week, he faces his former squad, the Vikings. While the 'Revenge Game' narrative is massive, fantasy managers must accept the risk: he has a huge ceiling if he maintains the Week 12 form, but the Week 11 meltdown makes him a highly volatile QB2.

RB- RB Ken Walker was the engine last week with 101 total yards (71 rushing, 30 receiving), though he frustrated fantasy managers by getting tackled short of the goal line. It was RB Zach Charbonnet who poached the rushing score (35 yards, 1 TD). The Vikings have a solid run defense, but with Seattle favored at home, the game plan should allow Walker plenty of volume. Continue to start Walker as a solid RB2; Charbonnet remains a TD-dependent Flex. Note that Walker is officially listed as questionable with a glute injury. While he is likely to play, managers should have Zach Charbonnet handcuffed. If Walker is ruled out, Charbonnet immediately vaults into the low-end RB1 discussion due to the favorable game script and the expectation of a huge lead.

WR- WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba did not just have a good week; he had a legendary one. 8 catches, 167 yards, and 2 TDs against the Titans. He is officially the alpha of this offense and a must-start WR1 every week. On the flip side, the auxiliary weapons were quiet. WR Cooper Kupp snagged just 2 passes, and WR Rashid Shaheed was held without a catch. Stick with JSN as your stud; the others are risky flyers until they show more consistent volume.

TE- TE AJ Barner managed only 2 receptions for 18 yards last week. But we cannot forget that he caught 10 passes on 11 targets for 70 yards against the Rams. The Seahawks are projected to have a high-scoring game (over 30 points) and most of that production is expected to go to the running backs and JSN. Barner remains a massive part of the short/intermediate passing game. Maybe he should not be relied upon based on the Titans game, but given his overal performance this year and the likely high team total yards and overall scoring opportunities, he might steal a touchdown providing him upside for those in deeper leagues.

K-
I am down on PK Jason Myers, but I cannot argue that he was highly productive in Week 12, going 6-for-6 on his kicks. He somehow remains an elite fantasy option for Week 13. With the Seahawks as massive home favorites (projected to score 34 points) against a struggling Vikings team, Myers is guaranteed scoring opportunities. He is a high-floor, high-ceiling option that even I have to call a must start.

D-
The Seahawks defense dominated Tennessee, racking up 4 sacks and 11 quarterback hits while holding them under 300 yards. They are a must-start unit this week against a Vikings offense that has been struggling mightily (potentially starting a backup QB or the struggling rookie J.J. McCarthy). Seattle is expected to be in control again in this game, forcing the Vikings (likely with a struggling backup QB) to play catch-up. This favorable game script should translate to sacks, turnovers, and a high-scoring D/ST performance. This could be the highest-scoring D/ST of the week.

Prediction:
Darnold will play worthy of the loyalty of his new teammates against his old team, and the defense suffocates the Vikings' attack.

Seattle: 31
Vikings: 20

Go Hawks!

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Rick Watts

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LOS ANGELES RAMS
11/27/2025

Dominant from the start! A week after their tough division win against the Seahawks, the Rams come out firing on all cylinders against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, going up 21-0 and finishing the first half up 31-7. The Offense took their foot of the gas in the second half and let the defense take over; resulting in a convincing 34-7 home victory. The Rams are 9-2 and control their own destiny for the top seed in the NFC after the Eagles blew a 21-0 lead to the Cowboys. This week the Rams head to Carolina to take on the Panthers who lost 20-9 to the Niners on Monday Night Football. Let’s look at the stats for week 12 and Fantasy predictions for week 13.

QB: QB Matthew Stafford (25 of 35 for 273 yardswith 3 touchdowns)was on target all night and is now the frontrunner for the League MVP. The Panthersallow220.6passing yards per game and have given up 14passing touchdowns in twelve games. Carolina has 16 sacks and 10 interceptions for the season.Matthew has been a pleasant surprise and should continue his MVP season. 275+ yards and 3 touchdownshas become the norm for this QB1.

RB: RB Kyren Williams (12 for 46 yards rushing and 1 reception on 1target for 2 yards) had a disappointing game considering the game script. RB Blake Corum (7for 24 yards rushing)was even worse and has no Fantasy value other than Kyren’s handcuff.Carolinais giving up 115.9 rushingyards per game and 4.3 yards per carry. Their opponents have scored 14 rushing touchdowns in twelvegames. The Rams have not featured Kyren like they did in past seasons but he stillhas potential for 80-100 scrimmage rushing yards and at least 1 touchdown. Corum is one of the top handcuffs to own but has no stand-alone Fantasy value.

WR: WR Puka Nacua (7 receptions on 11targets for 97 yards) led the team in catches and yards again and was his usual unstoppable self.WR Davante Adams (5 receptions on 8 targets for 62 yards and 2 touchdowns) was back to 100% health and had a huge night. Davante leads the league with 12 touchdowns. WR Jordan Whittington (3 on 3 targets for 17 yards) and rookie WR KonataMumpfield (2 receptions on 2 targets for 25 yards) were productive when targeted. Puka and Davante have developed into one of, if not the best tandems in the league. I think Puka has at least 7 catches for100+ receiving yards and at least one touchdown, while Adams catches 4-6 balls for 60-70 yards and a touchdown.

TE: TE Colby Parkinson (4 receptions on 4 targets for 41 yards and 1 touchdown) filled in nicely for injured TE Tyler Higbee. TE Davis Allen (3 receptions on 4 targets for 29 yards)played well as the second tight end, while rookie TE Terrance Ferguson did not catch his lone target. This group held up without their leader and will hopefully continue that production moving forward since Higbee was placed on short-term injured reserve, which means he will miss at least the next three games.

K: Congratulations to PK Harrison Mevis(2-2 FGs (40 & 52) and 4-4 extra points) on his first field goal as a Ram and staying on target on all of his attempts. Harrison showed not just accuracy but also a strong leg, nailing a 52-yard field goal that would have been good from much farther. If Mevis keeps kicking like this, he could be asleeper during the Fantasy playoffs.

DEF: The defense was fantastic and scored just as many touchdowns as the Tampa offense. DB Kam Curl (6 solos and 2 assists) led the team in tackles again followed by LB Nate Landman (5solos and 2assists) and DB Kam Kinchens (5 solos and 2 assists). DB Cobie Durant (2 solos and a pick six) made the defensive play of the game. DL Kobie Turner (4 solos, 2 assists, and 2 sacks) had a big game. Byron Young (1 solo and 1 assist) has slowed down after a hot start. Young had 9 sacks in the first seven games but he has not recorded a single sack since. ED Jared Verse (3 solos, 1 assist, and 2 sacks) broke out of his mini-slump and has six sacks in eleven games. Carolinaaverages202passing yards per game. They have thrown 16 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in twelve games and have been sacked 28 times. The Panthers rushing attackis averaging 122.2yards per game. They average4.4yards per carryand have scored7 rushing touchdowns. The Rams defense has improved as the season has progressed and they could have another good day against an NFC South opponent. Landman has been the steadiest IDP, while Young is due for a bounce back game. Verse could/should also get to quarterback and I have no problem playing any or all three studs.

The 9-2 Rams now control their destiny for the entire NFC and should stay focused on this road trip to Carolina. After their dominant performance against Tampa, Los Angeles is now one of the Super Bowl favorites. McVay will have his team primed and ready to go and I think they dominate Carolina 38-17for their tenth victory. I won both my Dynasty League and Keeper league games so I am 8-4 in Dynasty and 7-5 in Keeper. I offer continued prayers for QB Dillon Gabriel. Keep working my man and trust the Lord for guidance and strength.God is good all the time. Love and blessings to my family. Miss you Pops& Scratch! God Bless!

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Layton Pang

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