Fantasy Football News
Demarcus Robinson Up In The Air For Week 13
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said the team is still gathering facts after wide receiver Demarcus Robinson was arrested on Monday on suspicion of DUI and they have not made a decision regarding whether Robinson will play on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints in Week 13. The 30-year-old has essentially become LA's No. 3 wideout behind Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp, so if Robinson doesn't suit up this weekend, it would open up more playing time for Tutu Atwell and Tyler Johnson. Through 11 games in 2024, Robinson has 26 receptions for 384 yards and a career-high six touchdowns on 50 targets in his second year with the team. In Sunday night's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, he caught just two of three targets for 15 yards but was able to find the end zone for the sixth time this year. Check back later this week to see if Robinson will be available against the Saints.
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Tommy DeVito To Be Limited On Tuesday
New York Giants quarterback Tommy Devito (forearm) will test his right forearm in practice on Tuesday but will be listed as a limited participant. Backup Drew Lock will also get some repetitions as the team prepares to face the division-rival Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving on Thursday. Head coach Brian Daboll said he's "hopeful" that DeVito plays in Week 13, but it's not 100% that he'll be active. DeVito came out of the Week 12 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat up, but now we know specifically that it's his throwing forearm that is bothering him. The 26-year-old wasn't listed on the injury report on Monday but is now up in the air for this week. Either way, the Giants offense might be in trouble against a Dallas defense that surprised by beating the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Whoever is starting under center for the G-Men on Thanksgiving will be a desperation QB2 in superflex leagues.
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Jordan Whitehead Could Return This Season
Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead (pectoral) will miss time with a pectoral injury that he suffered in the Week 12 win over the New York Giants on Sunday, but there's a chance he could return this season, according to sources. Everything will depend on how well Whitehead heals and if the Bucs are able to make a run to the playoffs. Whitehead will avoid surgery and isn't definitively out for the year. Initially, there was a fear that the 27-year-old defensive back suffered a torn pectoral muscle, which almost certainly would have ended his season. It's good news for Tampa's secondary, but they will still be without Whitehead for a significant amount of time. The former fourth-rounder in 2018 out of Pittsburgh had posted 76 tackles (47 solo) and three pass breakups in 11 games in his first year in Tampa. Mike Edwards will likely be elevated to a starting role with Whitehead out.
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Daniel Jones Clears Waivers, Officially A Free Agent
Former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones officially cleared waivers on Monday and is an unrestricted free agent and is free to sign with any team. Jones prefers to sign with a playoff contender, with potential destinations being the Baltimore Ravens or Minnesota Vikings, according to sources. He has reportedly already eliminated the Las Vegas Raiders, who just lost quarterback Gardner Minshew II (collarbone) for the rest of the season, as an option. A team would have had to claim the balance of Jones' contract ($11,833,333) for this year and the $23 million in injury guarantees after this season if they wanted him off waivers. The former sixth overall pick in the 2019 out of Duke spent six seasons with the Giants and really only had one solid season in the first year with Brian Daboll as head coach in 2022. Jones will likely have to serve in a backup role if he signs with a contender.
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Jabrill Peppers Removed From Commissioner's Exempt List
New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers was removed from the commissioner's exempt list on Tuesday after he pleaded guilty in October to charges including strangulation and drug possession, the NFL announced. Peppers will now be eligible to participate in all team activities, including games. His attorney told a judge that Peppers had rejected a $10.5 million demand made by the plaintiff in connection with a possible lawsuit. A jury trial has been scheduled for Jan. 22. The 29-year-old will return to practice this week and could be active on Sunday to face the Indianapolis Colts in Week 13. According to police, a woman alleged that Peppers hit her, choked her "at least six times," took off her clothing and put her outside. He's in his third season with the Pats and eighth season overall in the NFL. In four games in 2024, Peppers has 23 tackles (11 solo), one pick and two pass breakups.
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Shaq Barrett Applies For Reinstatement After Retiring
Former Pro Bowl linebacker Shaq Barrett has applied to be reinstated to play immediately in the NFL, according to his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey. Barrett announced his retirement from professional football in July but has now decided to come out of retirement late in the 2024 season. The Miami Dolphins currently hold Barrett's contractual rights. Back in August, Barrett said that if he did come out of retirement, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers would be the only team he'd play for. The 32-year-old two-time Pro Bowler spent the last five seasons playing for the Bucs and totaled 45 sacks while also helping the team win a Super Bowl title. If he's going to return to Tampa, the Dolphins would have to waive him first. Last year with the Bucs, Barrett had 52 tackles (33 solo), 4.5 sacks, one interception returned for a TD and three forced fumbles in 16 starts.
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Tyler Higbee Will Return To Practice This Week
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that tight end Tyler Higbee (knee) will return to practice this week. However, McVay indicated that it's unlikely that Higbee will be available to make his 2024 debut on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints in Week 13. The Rams are opening Higbee's 21-day practice window to return from the Physically Unable to Perform list after he tore his ACL and MCL in his right knee in the playoff game against the Detroit Lions back on Jan. 14. The 31-year-old is finally ready to return to the practice field, but it might take him a little bit before the Rams are comfortable using him in a game. And when he is finally active on game day, both Colby Parkinson and Davis Allen could continue to have roles as the Rams ease Higbee back in. Higbee should eventually take over as LA's starting tight end, but fantasy managers should temper expectations.
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Zay Flowers Leads Ravens Receivers In Win
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers wasn't able to find the end zone against the Chargers on Monday night but led the team in receiving yards. He notched 62 yards on five receptions and eight targets which was tied for most catches and number one in targets. In half-PPR formats, this put him right outside of WR2 territory, making it a disappointing week in fantasy terms. His next chance to bounce back will be against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 13.
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Rashod Bateman Makes Huge Play Against Chargers
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman may have saved the week for fantasy managers who were forced to pick him up due to bye weeks. In the 30-23 win over the Chargers, Bateman finished with two receptions for 43 yards and one touchdown on three targets. Most of his yards, 40 to be exact, came on one play when Lamar Jackson threw a great ball that only Bateman could get to. As he had a defender draped on him, he still hauled it in for the touchdown. This marks the fifth touchdown of the season for Bateman which is more than his first three seasons combined. He'll look to make another big play against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 13.
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Mark Andrews Scores Sixth Touchdown Of The Season
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews returned to the scoring column in the Monday night victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. The veteran finished the game with five receptions for 44 yards and a touchdown on five targets. He even saw fewer snaps than he did against Pittsburgh but saw five targets compared to Isaiah Likely's goose egg. Despite his struggles this year, Andrews is now the TE6 on the season in half-PPR formats. He'll look to score again in Week 13 against the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Justice Hill Breaks Loose In Win Over Chargers
Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill notched his first rushing touchdown of the season during the team's 30-23 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. The change-of-pace back ended the game with four carries for 55 yards and a score to go along with two receptions for seven yards on two targets. Hill has averaged just over 15 rushing yards per game this year compared to 25.6 receiving. Midway through the fourth quarter, Hill found room on the left edge and raced past everyone for a 51-yard touchdown, the longest of his career. He'll take on the stout Philadelphia Eagles defense in Week 13.
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Derrick Henry Notches Another 100-Yard Game
Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry found plenty of room against the Chargers in the 30-23 primetime victory. The King registered 24 carries for 140 yards, but he ended his touchdown streak at 11 games as he didn't find the end zone in this one. Henry also wasn't involved in the passing game at all. He still saw 60% of the offensive snaps and the Ravens look unstoppable when he gets at least 20 carries. He'll look to carry this momentum over to a tough matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 13.
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Lamar Jackson Bounces Back With Three Touchdowns
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson started Monday Night Football in a slower fashion but bounced back in a big way after a down week against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 11. In the 30-23 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in the Harbaugh-bowl, Jackson finished with 177 yards and two scores on 16-for-22 throwing while adding eight carries for 15 yards and another touchdown. The ground game dominated this game, but Jackson capitalized on some fantastic throws to Rashod Bateman and Mark Andrews. He ended up as the QB8 which marks his tenth week in QB1 territory. He'll go up against one of the top defenses in the league in Week 13 as they go home to face the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Raiders To Start Aidan O'Connell At Quarterback In Week 13
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (thumb) will be named the starter ahead of Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. O'Connell is currently on injured reserve, but we previously heard that the Raiders would designate him to return on Tuesday. The young Purdue product has been sidelined since Week 7 but now takes over the reins of the offense from Gardner Minshew II and Desmond Ridder, who have both produced subpar results in their respective appearances. O'Connell hasn't fared a whole lot better, throwing for 455 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions through four games. However, he gives the Raiders a new look under center and a chance to inject some life into Vegas' 2-9 squad.
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Jameson Williams Won't Face Legal Action
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams will not face charges for an October traffic stop during which he possessed a gun without a valid concealed pistol license, according to ESPN's Eric Woodyard. "Case law is silent regarding the specific issue and the legislative intent of the concealed pistol license statute does not support charges under these facts," according to the Wayne County prosecutor's office (via Woodyard's ESPN article). Barring any unforeseen developments, Williams will be able to put this incident behind him and prepare for the final stretch of the NFL season. He has been productive as the Lions' No. 2 receiver, catching 29 passes for 602 yards and four touchdowns through nine games. He remains a weekly WR3/FLEX option.
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Darius Robinson On Track To Play In Week 13
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Darius Robinson (calf) is on track to make his NFL debut in Week 13 against the Minnesota Vikings, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon. Robinson has been sidelined since training camp. The rookie has not yet appeared in an NFL game, but it sounds like he's very close to being 100 percent. Robinson will provide a major boost to the Cardinals' defensive front, which has been particularly strong against the run so far in 2024.
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DeMarcus Robinson Arrested On Suspicion Of DUI
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson was arrested on suspicion of DUI on Monday morning after police officers pulled him over for traveling over 100 miles per hour, according to Clayton Holloway of NFL Media. Robinson's arrest came mere hours after his Rams lost to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday Night Football. The veteran receiver caught two passes for 15 yards and a touchdown in the defeat. Following his arrest, he was cited and released to a responsible party. As of now, it's unclear if there will be any legal developments stemming from this incident. Fantasy managers should monitor Robinson's status ahead of Week 13 versus the New Orleans Saints.
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Raiders To Open Aidan O'Connell's Practice Window
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (thumb) will be designated to return from injured reserve on Tuesday, head coach Antonio Pierce told the media. The Purdue product has been sidelined since Week 7 after injuring his thumb while making contact with a defender. Prior to that point, he had completed 52 passes for 455 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions through parts of four games. O'Connell will likely claim the starting role upon his return given that the Raiders have gotten poor results from both Gardner Minshew II and Desmond Ridder lately. With that said, O'Connell isn't a major upgrade and should still be viewed as a low-end fantasy QB2, at best.
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Ja'Tavion Sanders Avoids Serious Injury
Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (neck) avoided a serious injury during Sunday's Week 12 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, according to an update from head coach Dave Canales. In the first half of Sunday's game, Sanders came down hard on his head and neck area. Medical personnel placed him on a stabilizing backboard and transported him to a local hospital for further evaluation. He was discharged the same day, and Canales said that the rookie tight end was back in the Panthers' facility on Monday. It's fair to assume Sanders' Week 13 availability is up in the air, but the good news is that he didn't suffer a serious injury and might be able to avoid a stint on Injured Reserve. Tommy Tremble would step up as the Panthers' primary tight end if Sanders needed to miss time.
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Cameron Dicker Makes Five Kicks In Week 12 Win
Los Angeles Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker had a big game on Monday Night Football in Week 12 against the Baltimore Ravens. He attempted five kicks and made all five of them, keeping the Chargers in the game while their offense was struggling to move the ball too far beyond midfield. Dicker made both of his extra point attempts and also made all three of his field goal tries. His field goal kicks were from 42, 52, and another 52 yards out. He remains one of the most consistent fantasy and real life kickers and should again be a top-10 option at the position in Week 13 against the Atlanta Falcons.
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