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Bills starting OTs Dion Dawkins, Spencer Brown out vs. Steelers

Fri Nov 28 1:04pm ET
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The Buffalo Bills will be without both of their starting offensive tackles on Sunday against T.J. Watt and the host Pittsburgh Steelers, one week after quarterback Josh Allen was sacked a career-high eight times.

Bills head coach Sean McDermott announced on WGR 550 on Friday morning that Dion Dawkins (concussion) and Spencer Brown (shoulder) will be inactive versus the Steelers (6-5). Both players sustained their injuries during Buffalo's 23-19 loss to the Houston Texans on Nov. 20.

Ryan Van Demark replaced Brown last week and likely will start at one of the offensive tackle spots on Sunday.

Tylan Grable could join Van Demark if he is activated from injured reserve. He has been sidelined throughout the season with a concussion.

Linebacker Terrel Bernard (elbow) and wide receiver Curtis Samuel (elbow/knee) also have been ruled out of Sunday's game for the Bills (7-4), per McDermott.

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Starts, Sits, Sleepers: Week 13

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Bucky Irving Nov 28 1:20pm ET
Bucky Irving

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) is in play to return on Sunday in Week 13 to face the Arizona Cardinals, according to Greg Auman of FOX Sports. Things were trending this way after Irving put in a full practice on Friday, but now it's official that Irving will be active in Week 13 for the first time since Week 4. The 23-year-old has recovered from a subluxation of his shoulder and a foot sprain. His fantasy managers will be happy to know he's back, but at the same time, he could easily disappoint in his first game after a long layoff, with the Bucs expected to put a limit on the number of snaps he plays on Sunday. Sean Tucker and Rachaad White should still be involved in Tampa's backfield against the Cards, making the Bucs' backfield a potential three-headed monster in Week 13.

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Jaxson Dart Nov 28 1:20pm ET
Jaxson Dart

New York Giants interim head coach Mike Kafka confirmed on Friday that rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart (concussion) will start on Monday night versus the New England Patriots, according to Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record. Dart, who has missed the last two games due to a concussion, cleared the league's concussion protocol this week and will return to starting duties in Week 13, sending veteran Jameis Winston back to the bench after he nearly led the G-Men to an upset over the Detroit Lions last week. Despite a less-than-ideal matchup against the Patriots on Monday, the 22-year-old Dart should immediately be back in the QB1 conversation in fantasy football because of his dual-threat abilities. In the first seven starts of his career, Dart has been impressive with his arm and legs, throwing for 1,417 yards, 10 touchdowns, and three interceptions while adding 317 rushing yards and 7 TDs on the ground.

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Devonte Wyatt Nov 28 1:10pm ET
Devonte Wyatt

Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt (ankle), who was carted off in the Thanksgiving Day win over the Detroit Lions on Thursday, suffered a fractured ankle, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Wyatt's season is expected to be over. The 27-year-old defensive tackle was carted off Ford Field in the fourth quarter and now won't be available the rest of the year. It's a notable loss for a strong Packers defense the rest of the way. The former first-rounder will finish his fourth year in the NFL with 27 tackles (15 solo), four sacks, six tackles for loss, seven QB hits, and two pass breakups in his 10 starts. Karl Brooks (ankle) is also dealing with an injury, so Nazir Stackhouse could see more playing time on the interior of Green Bay's defensive line going forward.

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Baker Mayfield Nov 28 1:10pm ET
Baker Mayfield

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) looked good in practice on Friday and is trending towards starting on Sunday against the visiting Arizona Cardinals in Week 13, per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Mayfield was a DNP in Wednesday's practice but returned to a limited practice on Thursday. The 30-year-old could be listed as questionable on the final Week 13 injury report if he's limited again on Friday, but signs are pointing toward him playing through a low-grade AC joint sprain to his left (non-throwing) shoulder this weekend. If Mayfield plays, he probably won't be 100% and could suffer an in-game setback, making him a more risky high-end QB2 option for fantasy managers in a good matchup against Arizona. If Mayfield doesn't play, veteran Teddy Bridgewater would get the nod under center.

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Trevon Diggs Nov 28 12:50pm ET
Trevon Diggs

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (concussion, knee) is expected to return in Week 14 to face the Detroit Lions, according to The Athletic's Jon Machota. Owner Jerry Jones said on 105.3 The Fan on Friday that Diggs "will be on the field in Detroit (next Thursday), in my view, (barring a setback)." The 27-year-old defensive back has not played since Week 6 due to a concussion and a knee injury, but he should be back on the field next week at Ford Field. It will be a much-needed addition to Dallas' secondary after DaRon Bland injured his foot in the Thanksgiving Day win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday. Diggs, a two-time Pro Bowler and former All-Pro, has 18 tackles (13 solo) in his six games played in 2025. Since his 11-interception season in 2021, Diggs has had only six picks in the last three-plus years.

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Josh Palmer Nov 28 12:40pm ET
Josh Palmer

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that wide receiver Joshua Palmer (ankle) will be limited in practice on Friday and will be listed as questionable to play in the Week 13 contest on Sunday against the hosting Pittsburgh Steelers, according to The Buffalo News' Katherine Fitzgerald. Palmer missed Wednesday's practice but will close out the week with two limited sessions, leaving hope that he will be active this weekend. Curtis Samuel has already been ruled out for Buffalo, but even if Palmer is active on Sunday, which is likely, fantasy managers should have better flex options to choose from. The 26-year-old has yet to score a touchdown in 2025 in his first year in Buffalo, and he just has not seen enough volume to warrant a roster spot in most leagues. With Keon Coleman being a healthy scratch the last two games, Palmer has had just four catches on nine targets for 38 yards.

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Curtis Samuel Nov 28 12:30pm ET
Curtis Samuel

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that wide receiver Curtis Samuel (elbow, knee) will not play on Sunday in Week 13 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to Maddy Glab of BuffaloBills.com. Samuel will miss a second straight game, and it's unclear if the 29-year-old will be able to return for a Week 14 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals. Samuel has not been on the fantasy radar at all in 2025, as he's caught only seven passes on nine targets for 81 yards and one touchdown on the year. He was unable to take advantage of second-year wideout Keon Coleman being benched for the last two games for disciplinary reasons. Samuel was off the fantasy radar in most leagues last year as well in Buffalo, as he had a weak 31-253-1 line in 14 regular-season games.

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Dalton Kincaid Nov 28 12:30pm ET
Dalton Kincaid

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that tight end Dalton Kincaid (hamstring) will be limited in practice on Friday and will be questionable to play on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 13, according to Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News. Kincaid, who last played in Week 10, did not practice on Wednesday, but he'll close out the week with two limited practices. The 26-year-old could be a game-time decision this weekend, which will make things a bit more difficult for fantasy managers trying to make lineup decisions, as the Bills and Steelers play in the later window on Sunday. Kincaid should be a top target for quarterback Josh Allen if he's active. If Kincaid misses a third straight game, Dawson Knox will have a bigger role again. Knox hasn't done much with Kincaid out the last two games, though, catching only four passes for 40 yards and no touchdowns on seven targets.

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Darren Waller Nov 28 12:20pm ET
Darren Waller

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel reports that tight end Darren Waller (pectoral) could return for Sunday's home clash with the New Orleans Saints. The veteran had his 21-day practice window opened earlier this week, suggesting that he's close to a return. Per McDaniel, he's optimistic about Waller's status for Week 13's game against the visiting Saints, though it's "all dependent on today's [Friday] practice." Barring any setbacks, it appears that the 33-year-old is trending toward being available. While it wouldn't be surprising to see Miami play it slow with his snap count following the layoff, fantasy managers will find it difficult to sit him if active, considering his touchdown upside.

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Baker Mayfield Nov 28 12:20pm ET
Baker Mayfield

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) was seen practicing on Friday, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Mayfield is dealing with a low-grade AC joint sprain to his left (non-throwing) shoulder. He did not practice on Wednesday but upgraded to a limited practice on Thursday. The 30-year-old will likely be listed as questionable for Week 13 against the visiting Arizona Cardinals if he's limited again on Friday, and his status for Sunday's contest could be a game-time decision. It makes Mayfield a pretty risky starting QB option in fantasy football this weekend, even in a good matchup. If Mayfield is not cleared to play against the Cardinals, veteran Teddy Bridgewater would make his first start of the 2025 season. Bridgewater would be a low-end QB2 streaming option for fantasy managers in superflex leagues.

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Robbie Chosen Nov 28 12:10pm ET
Robbie Chosen

The Washington Commanders released wide receiver Robbie Chosen on Friday, according to Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post. The Commanders added Chosen to their practice squad in mid-November due to injuries to Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) and Treylon Burks (finger). McLaurin is set to return in Week 13 to face the Denver Broncos on Sunday night, though, and Noah Brown (groin, knee) could also be back from Injured Reserve this weekend, so the Commanders don't have the need for Chosen as WR depth anymore. The 32-year-old veteran appeared in only three games with Washington and caught five of his nine targets for 53 yards and no touchdowns. He will now go back onto the open market as he seeks to latch on with another team as WR depth for the rest of the 2025 season.

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Trey Benson Nov 28 12:00pm ET
Trey Benson

According to head coach Jonathan Gannon, Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson (knee) will miss Sunday's outing with the hosting Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Florida State alum returned to practice last week and worked in a limited capacity as he battles back from a lengthy absence due to a knee injury. Benson would start this week the same; however, he'd be downgraded to a DNP on Thursday, and will now miss his eighth consecutive contest. For what it's worth, Gannon noted that the 23-year-old won't be shut down long-term. With Emari Demercado (ankle) and Bam Knight (knee) also dealing with their own respective injuries, it could be Michael Carter and Jermar Jefferson manning the backfield against the Buccaneers. Jefferson has been active just once for the team and has yet to receive a touch in 2025.

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Greg Dortch Nov 28 11:50am ET
Greg Dortch

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Greg Dortch could be in for a downtick in production this Sunday if teammate Marvin Harrison Jr. (appendix) returns to action. Dortch has been solid over Arizona's previous two contests, racking up six catches and a touchdown in each, with Harrison Jr. sidelined due to an appendectomy. For as serviceable as the former's been, his workload is set to taper off significantly upon Harrison Jr.'s return. Despite Arizona airing it out at a pace of 50 pass attempts per game over their last three, the presence of an emerging Michael Wilson and superstar tight end Trey McBride will make it too tricky for quarterback Jacoby Brissett to support four fantasy-worthy options. If Harrison Jr. sits another week, Dortch would be a nice PPR play against the hosting Buccaneers.

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Keon Coleman Nov 28 11:40am ET
Keon Coleman

After being a healthy scratch for the team's previous two contests, it's fair for fantasy managers to wonder if the Buffalo Bills have soured on wide receiver Keon Coleman. Coleman began the season with a bang, sporting an 8/112/1 line after the campaign's first week. Since then, though, he'd eclipsed three catches and 45 yards in a game just once, and has yet to suit up since being late for a team meeting ahead of their Week 11 win over the Buccaneers. Per head coach Sean McDermott, the 22-year-old's benching the following week was not disciplinary. Either way, it's tough for owners to trust Coleman, as his lack of consistent production makes him too volatile a fantasy asset. He can be dropped in shallow formats if he was not already.

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Tom Kennedy Nov 28 11:40am ET
Tom Kennedy

Detroit Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy played an unlikely role in his team's offense in Week 13 against the Green Bay Packers, hauling in four catches for 36 yards on four targets. The 29-year-old has spent most of the 2025 season on the Lions' practice squad, but he was signed to the active roster heading into Week 13 with wide receiver Kalif Raymond (ankle) sidelined by an ankle injury. Raymond's return timeline is unclear, and the Lions also lost wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) to injury in Week 13. That could force Kennedy into a meaningful role in Detroit alongside wide receivers Jameson Williams and Isaac TeSlaa, at least in the short term. Kennedy has appeared in 25 career NFL games across five different seasons, all with Detroit. He's recorded 18 catches for 231 yards on 30 targets. In the very deepest of fantasy leagues, Kennedy could be worth a look on the waiver wire heading into the Lions' Week 14 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.

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David Montgomery Nov 28 11:30am ET
David Montgomery

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery broke his three-game touchdown-less streak in Week 13 against the Green Bay Packers, recording 48 scrimmage yards and a score on 10 touches. While finding the end zone is obviously a positive for Montgomery, his overall workload trends continue to be worrying for fantasy managers. The 28-year-old has now played 39% or fewer of his team's offensive snaps in four out of Detroit's last five games. If there's one positive for Montgomery going forward, the Lions will be getting former All-Pro center Frank Ragnow back from retirement in the coming weeks, which should greatly improve the struggling interior of their offensive line. Still, Montgomery appears entirely dependent on touchdowns for fantasy production, which will be difficult to predict every week. He faces a rapidly improving Dallas Cowboys defense in Week 14.

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Tank Bigsby Nov 28 11:20am ET
Tank Bigsby

Philadelphia Eagles running back Tank Bigsby won't be worthy of a fantasy start in Week 13's meeting with the visiting Chicago Bears. The third-year pro was traded to Philadelphia at the beginning of the season to play second fiddle in the team's backfield behind teammate Saquon Barkley. However, since taking over the job from A.J. Dillon, Bigsby has racked up just 18 carries and 164 yards for Philadelphia -- all of which have come since Week 8. As it stands, fantasy managers can safely avoid the Auburn product in all leagues sans deep dynasty formats, as the path to him finding fantasy relevance outside of an injury to the player ahead of him on the depth chart is narrow.

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Jahmyr Gibbs Nov 28 11:20am ET
Jahmyr Gibbs

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs did not have his most efficient day in his team's 31-24 Week 13 loss to the Green Bay Packers, recording 86 scrimmage yards and failing to find the end zone on 23 touches. However, Gibbs has now averaged 24.5 touches per game over the last two weeks. With Detroit likely to be without both wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) and tight end Sam LaPorta (back) for Week 14 against the Dallas Cowboys and possibly longer, the Lions seem likely to continue force-feeding Gibbs the ball. Across 12 games this season, the 23-year-old has recorded 1,416 scrimmage yards and 13 touchdowns on 226 touches and now profiles as by far the most reliable weapon on his team's offense. As long as Gibbs can stay healthy, he profiles as a must-start fantasy running back.

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Jordan Mason Nov 28 11:10am ET
Jordan Mason

Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason has provided solid production at times throughout the 2025 season, recording 531 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 116 carries across 11 games. However, since fellow Vikings back Aaron Jones Sr. returned from the hamstring injury that forced him to miss Weeks 3-7 in Week 8, Mason has seen his playing time decline sharply. Over Minnesota's last three games in particular, Mason has failed to play more than 27% of the Vikings' offensive snaps in any game. He's recorded just 18 carries and one reception (one target) over those three weeks as well. With Jones Sr. emerging as the team's feature back and the Vikings' offense struggling amidst uncertainty at the quarterback position, Mason's production figures to continue trending downwards. He should be avoided by fantasy managers in a difficult Week 14 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.

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Jared Goff Nov 28 11:10am ET
Jared Goff

Once star Detroit Lions wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) went down with an ankle injury in the first quarter of Detroit's Week 13 matchup against the Green Bay Packers, Lions quarterback Jared Goff looked like he might be heading towards a disastrous day. However, the 31-year-old bounced back nicely in a tough matchup, completing 20 of 26 pass attempts for 256 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions. With the Lions offense down multiple starters on the offensive line and now without its top two pass-catchers in St. Brown and tight end Sam LaPorta (back), Goff will have to shoulder more of the playmaking workload in Detroit. Goff has typically struggled in that role throughout his career, but his performance against Green Bay could be considered a positive sign that he can keep the Lions' offense afloat through its injury woes. In Week 14, Goff will face a Dallas Cowboys defense that looks much more formidable after its trade deadline additions.

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