CINCINNATI BENGALS

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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!

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Charles Rives

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LOS ANGELES CHARGERS

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DALLAS COWBOYS

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NEW YORK GIANTS

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WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM

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CHICAGO BEARS

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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.

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James Hintz

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ARIZONA CARDINALS

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SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

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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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