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Bucs QB Baker Mayfield has low-grade shoulder sprain

Mon Nov 24 7:06pm ET
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield underwent an MRI that revealed a low-grade AC joint sprain in his non-throwing shoulder, several reports said Monday.

The MRI found no additional damage in the shoulder, which Mayfield injured in the second quarter of the Buccaneers' 34-7 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night.

Mayfield may not have to miss much time, with his status for the Bucs' Week 13 home game against the Arizona Cardinals uncertain.

The 30-year-old had thrown for 41 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions against the Rams before his exit.

Mayfield first started to show shoulder discomfort after a 7-yard scramble just before the midway point of the second quarter. He finished the drive with a 14-yard touchdown pass to Tez Johnson but went to the sideline medical tent immediately after the score.

He returned to complete the remainder of the first half but was slow to get up when he went to the ground after he unleashed a long downfield pass on the final play before halftime that was intercepted by Emmanuel Forbes Jr. He immediately reached to his left shoulder while on the ground.

"(Mayfield) hurt it earlier (in the game)," coach Todd Bowles said. "He said he was fine and went back into the game, then aggravated it on the last play (of the first half)."

Mayfield has thrown for 2,406 yards, 18 touchdowns and five interceptions in 11 games for Tampa Bay, which is now tied with Carolina for the NFC South lead at 6-5. The Buccaneers have lost three consecutive games.

Well-traveled veteran Teddy Bridgewater entered in relief of Mayfield on Sunday and likely would start if the first-stringer cannot go against Arizona.

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Zonovan Knight Nov 25 12:30am ET
Zonovan Knight

Arizona Cardinals running back Bam Knight had 10 carries for 12 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-24 overtime loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 12. He added four catches on five targets for 20 yards through the air. Knight was able to tough out an ankle injury that had limited him in practice leading up to Sunday's performance. The 24-year-old had to find the end zone to save his Week 12 fantasy performance, and he has now scored a touchdown in back-to-back weeks to stay fantasy viable. In a high-volume passing offense, Knight has become a touchdown-dependent running back in all fantasy formats. Since Week 9, over a third of Knight's fantasy points have come from his touchdown production. Heading into Week 13 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Knight's short-term fantasy appeal could run out if Trey Benson (knee) returns from Injured Reserve.

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Michael Carter Nov 25 12:30am ET
Michael Carter

Arizona Cardinals running back Michael Carter had five carries for 28 yards in Sunday's 27-24 overtime loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 12. Carter also had three catches for 30 yards on three targets. The 26-year-old had his most efficient rushing game of the year in Sunday's matchup, gaining 5.6 yards per carry. Carter will need to continue to maximize each carry he gets in this pass-heavy offense to stay relevant in fantasy in his limited rushing role. Carter has also not seen double-digit touches in a game since Week 6. Fantasy managers should consider Carter a desperation flex option in deeper leagues heading into Week 13 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He'll fall to RB3 duties if Trey Benson (knee) returns from Injured Reserve.

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Christian McCaffrey Nov 25 12:20am ET
Christian McCaffrey

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey handled another massive workload in Monday night's 20-9 win over the Carolina Panthers, recording 24 carries for 89 yards and a touchdown to go with seven catches (seven targets) for 53 yards in the pass game. McCaffrey now has 298 touches on the season after another 31 in Week 12 against his former team, with Jonathan Taylor being the next closest player at 237. The superstar running back also leads the league in receptions with 81. McCaffrey continues to be one of the top options in all of fantasy football as the engine of San Francisco's offense and a security blanket for quarterback Brock Purdy, who struggled throwing downfield in this game with three interceptions in the first half. McCaffrey will rank as an elite RB1 in Week 13 against the Cleveland Browns.

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Colston Loveland Nov 24 11:40pm ET
Colston Loveland

Chicago Bears rookie first-round tight end Colston Loveland had his breakout game in the Week 9 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, catching six of his seven targets for a season-high 118 yards and the first two touchdowns of his career. The 10th overall pick out of Michigan hasn't come close to matching that type of production in three games since, but he did manage to find the end zone for the third time this year in Sunday's three-point win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, catching four of five targets for 49 yards. The 21-year-old was second on the team in catches and third in receiving yardage on the day as he continues to see his role increase in the second half of the year. In the last three weeks going into Week 12, Loveland was a top-five fantasy TE in half-PPR scoring. Loveland and the Bears have a bad matchup in Week 13 on Black Friday against Philly, but Loveland should be a waiver-wire target for those searching for an upgrade at the position. He's rostered in only 43% of Yahoo leagues.

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Isiah Pacheco Nov 24 11:40pm ET
Isiah Pacheco

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (knee) is targeting a return to the lineup this Thursday against the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day in Week 13, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Pacheco has been out with a sprained MCL in his knee since Week 8 (he's missed the last three games), but he was listed as a full participant on Monday's estimated injury report and looks to be trending in the right direction to suit up in Dallas. Veteran Kareem Hunt, who had a season-high 30 carries for 104 rushing yards and a touchdown in Sunday's overtime win over the Indianapolis Colts, should continue to be KC's preferred option out of the backfield against the Cowboys, making the 26-year-old Pacheco not much more than a shaky, low-upside, touchdown-dependent RB3/flex for fantasy managers. When healthy, Pacheco's volume has taken a hit in 2025, and he has only 329 rushing yards and one TD in his eight games played.

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Juwan Johnson Nov 24 11:20pm ET
Juwan Johnson

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson isn't the sexiest name by any means at his position, primarily because he resides in a Saints offense that is tied for last in the league with 15 points scored per game. However, Johnson has been the No. 2 option in the passing game in New Orleans in 2025 behind receiver Chris Olave, and he enters Week 13 action tied with Hunter Henry at 8.7 half-PPR fantasy points per contest. The 29-year-old had touchdown catches in back-to-back games going into the Week 12 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, including a season-high 92 receiving yards before the team's Week 11 bye. On Sunday, Johnson had six catches (second-most in a game this year) on seven targets for 46 yards against Atlanta. His 67 targets through 11 games in 2025 tie him for seventh at the TE position. Johnson will be in position as an intriguing low-end TE1 in fantasy in a plus matchup this weekend versus Miami. He is on pace for a career-best season.

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Brenton Strange Nov 24 11:10pm ET
Brenton Strange

In his first game since suffering a hip injury in Week 5 that landed him on Injured Reserve, Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange recorded five catches for 93 yards on five targets in his team's Week 12 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Strange's encouraging return was a continuation of what he had shown before getting hurt. Across the four full games he played before the hip injury, Strange had recorded 19 receptions for 182 yards on 23 targets. Jacksonville could get wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (ankle) back from injury in Week 13 against the Tennessee Titans, which may impact the target share for Strange. However, Strange himself played just 71% of the Jaguars' offensive snaps in Week 12, which is a number that could rise as he gets fully healthy and re-integrated into the offense. Strange should be a waiver-wire target in fantasy leagues with 12 or more teams heading into Week 13.

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Christian Kirk Nov 24 11:00pm ET
Christian Kirk

Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk had his best game of the 2025 season in Week 12, recording five catches for 54 yards and a touchdown on six targets against the Buffalo Bills. It's been an injury-marred season for Kirk overall, as he's recorded 21 catches for 198 yards and a touchdown across seven games played. However, Kirk has earned 21 targets over the last four weeks and could be re-establishing himself as a steady presence in the slot for the Texans. The 29-year-old has typically been a fairly productive wide receiver when healthy, averaging 6.6 targets and 53.7 receiving yards per game across 100 career NFL contests. In PPR fantasy leagues with 12 or more teams, Kirk could be worth targeting on the waiver wire heading into a Week 13 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts.

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Tez Johnson Nov 24 10:50pm ET
Tez Johnson

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tez Johnson was one of the lone bright spots for his team in their 34-7 Week 12 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, hauling in three catches for 21 yards and a touchdown on four targets. The 23-year-old has now recorded five touchdown catches over his last six games played. Perhaps most encouragingly, Johnson played 86% of Tampa Bay's offensive snaps against Los Angeles even though Buccaneers wideout Chris Godwin returned to the field for the first time since Week 5. However, Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury that forced him to exit Week 12 early and puts his status in question for Tampa Bay's Week 13 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. Any missed time for Mayfield would be a blow to the fantasy outlook for Johnson and the rest of the Buccaneers' pass-catchers. Still, Johnson has emerged as a player worth targeting on the waiver wire in PPR leagues with 12 or more teams.

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Parker Washington Nov 24 10:40pm ET
Parker Washington

With Jacksonville Jaguars wide receivers Travis Hunter (knee) and Brian Thomas Jr. (ankle) sidelined in recent weeks, Parker Washington has stepped up as one of the go-to targets for Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Over his last four games, Washington has hauled in 18 receptions for 213 yards and two touchdowns on 25 targets. Thomas Jr. could return as soon as Week 13, but Hunter is on Injured Reserve and is not expected to return this season. Even when Thomas Jr. returns to the lineup, Washington could remain a relatively high-volume option in the Jacksonville passing game. Across 11 games this season overall, the 23-year-old has hauled in 35 receptions for 421 yards and three touchdowns on 60 targets. In fantasy leagues with 12 or more teams where Washington remains available, he could be worth targeting on the waiver wire heading into a Week 13 matchup against the Tennessee Titans.

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Theo Johnson Nov 24 10:20pm ET
Theo Johnson

New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson recorded three catches for 77 yards on three targets in his team's Week 12 overtime loss to the Detroit Lions. Across 12 games this season, the 24-year-old has hauled in 39 receptions for 427 yards and five touchdowns on 60 targets. While Johnson's numbers don't jump off the page, he's been extremely consistent. In his last six games, Johnson has recorded exactly three receptions five times. The Giants may be getting starting quarterback Jaxson Dart (concussion) back in Week 13 after he's missed each of their last two games due to a concussion. Across Dart's last four games before getting injured, he targeted Johnson 25 times. He lacks explosive upside, but Johnson has proven to be a high-floor fantasy tight end option who should be a waiver-wire target in leagues with 12 or more teams heading into a Week 13 matchup against the New England Patriots.

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Luther Burden III Nov 24 10:20pm ET
Luther Burden III

Across the first 10 games of his NFL career, Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III has recorded just 22 receptions for 295 yards and one touchdown on 28 targets. However, Burden III has been playing some of his best football in recent weeks. Over his last three outings, the 21-year-old has hauled in nine catches for 124 yards on 13 targets. Perhaps most importantly, Burden III could be overtaking Bears veteran Olamide Zaccheaus for the WR3 role in Chicago alongside Rome Odunze and DJ Moore. Over the last two weeks, Burden III has earned 66 offensive snaps compared to just 33 for Zaccheaus. The presence of Odunze and Moore caps Burden III's upside. Still, the rookie has flashed big-play ability and appears to be carving out a more stable playing time floor. Burden III should be a waiver-wire target in fantasy leagues with 12 or more teams heading into a Week 13 matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Bhayshul Tuten Nov 24 10:00pm ET
Bhayshul Tuten

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten was unable to find much success in the running game during Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals. Tuten rushed the ball seven times for 17 yards in the overtime victory. It's worth noting that Tuten did carry an ankle injury into this game, so possibly that impacted his performance on the field. In Week 11, Tuten rushed for 74 yards with a touchdown in the win over the Los Angeles Chargers. The rookie back remains the backup, but should continue seeing nearly double digit carries per week. His struggles this week could make fantasy managers hesitant, but he does head into a plus matchup against the Tennessee Titans in Week 13.

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KaVontae Turpin Nov 24 9:50pm ET
KaVontae Turpin

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (shoulder, illness) was listed as a non-participant during Monday's practice session. Turpin played his highest snap count since Week 4 during Sunday's win over the Philadelphia Eagles. It appears the 29-year-old picked up a pair of issues along the way. He'll get a few more days to get healthy before Thursday's Thanksgiving matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. The absence of Turpin could mean more playing time for Jalen Tolbert, who was a healthy scratch this past weekend.

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Kyle Hamilton Nov 24 9:50pm ET
Kyle Hamilton

Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton (ankle) has a chance at suiting up against the Cincinnati Bengals during Thursday's Thanksgiving matchup. Hamilton was already playing through a shoulder issue, but suffered an ankle injury during Sunday's win over the New York Jets. Despite the pair of injuries, Hamilton does have a chance at playing on this short week. His absence would be a tough blow to this defense in what could already be a high-scoring affair between these two squads. Hamilton sat out during Monday's estimated practice, but has a few more chances to get ready to play.

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Dillon Gabriel Nov 24 9:40pm ET
Dillon Gabriel

Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel will serve as the backup option for the upcoming Week 13 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Gabriel sat out of Sunday's game versus the Las Vegas Raiders due to a concussion. On Monday, Gabriel cleared concussion protocol, but was named the backup for at least one game. Shedeur Sanders played well in his absence and will draw at least one more start for the Browns. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said he won't name a starter past this week, so Gabriel could take over again if Sanders struggles.

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Rashod Bateman Nov 24 9:30pm ET
Rashod Bateman

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (ankle) was listed as a limited participant during Monday's estimated practice. Bateman didn't practice at all last week and sat out Sunday's game against the New York Jets. Now, Bateman appears to be in danger of missing his third straight game due to this lingering ankle injury. He'll get two more chances to practice ahead of Thursday's Thanksgiving matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. If he remains out, Zay Flowers, DeAndre Hopkins, and Tylan Wallace would continue to see more chances.

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Brock Wright Nov 24 9:20pm ET
Brock Wright

Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright (neck) was listed as a non-participant during Monday's estimated practice. Wright played nearly 90 percent of the offensive snaps on Sunday, but appears to have picked up a neck injury along the way. His status is now uncertain heading into a short week with a matchup against the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving. The Lions are already without Sam LaPorta (back), so losing Wright would really put them in a bad spot. The 26-year-old hauled in three of his four targets for 29 yards during Sunday's win over the New York Giants. Fantasy managers will need to check back for another update on his status.

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Marvin Harrison Jr. Nov 24 9:10pm ET
Marvin Harrison Jr.

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon did not give an update on wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.'s (appendix) status for Week 13 on Monday, according to Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic. "When he's physically and mentally healthy to play, he'll play," Gannon said. Harrison has missed the last two games after undergoing an appendectomy. In the 23-year-old's absence, Michael Wilson has suddenly turned into Ja'Marr Chase, catching 25 of his 33 targets for 303 receiving yards. Greg Dortch has also seen a big uptick in production, catching 12 of his 15 targets for 119 yards and two touchdowns. As of right now, it seems as though Harrison will be in line to miss a third straight game this Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. If Harrison is out again, Wilson will be a must-start in all fantasy formats because of his major role upgrade.

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Michael Wilson Nov 24 9:00pm ET
Michael Wilson

The Arizona Cardinals could tweak their offense to make wide receiver Michael Wilson the WR1, even when Marvin Harrison Jr. (appendix) returns, according to Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic. "Yeah. Throw it to the guys that are making plays for you. Absolutely," head coach Jonathan Gannon said when asked if Wilson could stay more involved when Harrison is back. In the two games that Harrison has missed due to an appendectomy, Wilson has gone off, catching 25 of 33 targets for 303 receiving yards. The sudden uptick in workload has made him a must-roster and must-start player in fantasy football as quarterback Jacoby Brissett continues to latch onto him as his top target. Wilson's target share will inevitably drop when Harrison returns, but it might not end up being all that big of a drop. Even if Harrison returns in Week 13 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Wilson should at least be in play as a WR3/flex for fantasy managers.

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