November 23, 2025
Dan Hooker suffered a second-round submission loss to Arman Tsarukyan in the main event of UFC Qatar on Saturday. Hooker couldn't seem to get going as Tsarukyan was mixing up his wrestling with his striking, keeping Hooker guessing. After getting taken down and punished with ground and pound, Tsarukyan sank in an arm triangle choke that forced Hooker to tap out. In 3:34 of action, Hooker landed 10 significant strikes. This was just the second time that Hooker had been submitted in the UFC. With the loss, Hooker dropped to 14-9 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
November 23, 2025
The Texas Rangers traded second baseman
Marcus Semien to the New York Mets in exchange for outfielder
Brandon Nimmo on Sunday evening. Semien has spent the past four seasons with the Rangers but is coming off his most disappointing campaign of his 13-year MLB season. In 2025, Semien posted a low .230/.305/.364 line with a .669 OPS, which was even a drop from the modest .699 OPS he held back in 2024. Last summer, the veteran infielder hit just 15 home runs, which was his lowest mark since the 2018 season (excluding the shortened 2020 campaign). While he still placed in the 92nd percentile in Range, he was a below-average hitter according to several metrics, sitting in the 42nd percentile in xwOBA (.318) and the 33rd percentile in xBA (.245). However, Semien should see an everyday role covering the keystone in New York. Despite his disappointing 2025 campaign, he could be primed to bounce back, batting near the top of a lineup that will feature
Juan Soto and
Francisco Lindor.
Josh Smith will likely see most of the opportunities at second base in Texas next summer.
--Andy SmithSource: Jeff Passan
November 23, 2025
New Orleans Saints running back
Alvin Kamara (knee) will undergo an MRI as the team continues to evaluate his status, according to Nick Underhill of New Orleans Football. Kamara exited during the first half of Sunday's loss against the Atlanta Falcons and was quickly ruled out. He finished the game with just five touches and 15 scrimmage yards. New Orleans can't exactly afford another long-term running back injury, as
Kendre Miller (knee) is already on injured reserve. If Kamara misses extended time, the Saints will be forced to proceed with rookie
Devin Neal as their lead back. Neal has intriguing draft capital as a sixth-round pick, but he had just 17 total touches prior to this week. Kamara will have seven days to get healthy before the Saints return to action against the Miami Dolphins next Sunday.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
November 23, 2025
Arman Tsarukyan extended his win streak by defeating fan-favorite Dan Hooker via second-round submission in the UFC Qatar main event on Saturday. Tsarukyan dominated from the outset, controlling the grappling exchanges and cutting Hooker's face up with elbows and punches before submitting him with an arm triangle choke. In 8:34 of action, Tsarukyan landed 42 significant strikes and two takedowns, and had control time of 6:02. By beating Hooker, Tsarukyan has now earned his spot as the next title challenger. With the win, Tsarukyan improved to 10-2 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
November 23, 2025
According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the New York Mets are trading outfielder
Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers in exchange for second baseman
Marcus Semien. Nimmo has spent his entire 10-year MLB career in Queens. Last season, the 32-year-old posted a .262/.324/.436 slash line with 25 long balls and 13 stolen bases. This was his third-straight campaign blasting at least 20 home runs and just the second-straight season in which he swiped double-digit bags. Under the hood, Nimmo held a .321 xwOBA with a .255 xBA, which placed him in the 47th and 54th percentiles among qualified hitters. In Texas, fantasy managers should expect Nimmo to see an everyday role in the outfield as the Rangers opted not to tender right fielder
Adolis Garcia, who is testing free agency. In New York, Nimmo's departure could open up a spot on the Opening Day roster for budding outfield prospect
Carson Benge.
--Andy SmithSource: Jeff Passan
November 23, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback
Jalen Hurts completed 27 of his 39 pass attempts for 289 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions during Sunday's Week 12 loss against the Dallas Cowboys. He also had seven rushing attempts for a team-high 33 rushing yards, plus two additional touchdowns on the ground. Although the Eagles lost, fantasy managers will chalk this up to a productive game for the 27-year-old, especially since he hadn't scored multiple touchdowns in a single game since Week 8. In addition to his touchdown total and rushing yardage, it was very encouraging to see Hurts complete nearly 70% of his passes for almost 300 yards. He should be trusted as a strong QB1 option heading into Week 13 against the Chicago Bears.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
November 23, 2025
Former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad suffered a unanimous-decision loss to Ian Machado Garry in the co-main event of UFC Qatar on Saturday. Although Muhammad was trying to pressure the Irishman, he couldn't take him down, and he didn't have an answer for Machado Garry's striking. In 15 minutes of action, Muhammad landed 56 significant strikes. Never before has Muhammad lost consecutive fights in his professional career. With the loss, Muhammad dropped to 15-5 with one NC in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
November 23, 2025
Denver Nuggets forward
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) will miss at least four to six weeks after being diagnosed with a Grade 2 right hamstring strain, removing one of Denver's key frontcourt pieces for the foreseeable future. Gordon was producing 18.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.8 steals, and 0.2 blocks in 28.3 minutes on 53.2 percent shooting before the injury, making him an IL stash in most formats.
Peyton Watson steps in as the primary replacement and should see a clear bump in minutes, while
Cameron Johnson gains added stability across scoring and rebounding. With
Christian Braun (ankle) also out,
Bruce Brown and
Tim Hardaway Jr. remain viable short-term streamers for threes, points, and supplemental defensive stats.
--Brian DailisanSource: Shams Charania
November 23, 2025
Ian Machado Garry won his second consecutive fight by beating former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad via unanimous decision in the co-main event of UFC Qatar on Saturday. It wasn't the most exciting fight, but Machado Garry's performance might have been the best of his career, as he outstruck Muhammad on the feet and successfully defended against all of Muhammad's takedown attempts. In 15 minutes of action, Machado Garry landed 72 significant strikes. That result might have edged Machado Garry closer to his own title shot
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
November 23, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Chris Godwin (fibula) is officially active for Sunday Night Football against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 12. He had been listed as questionable after practicing in a limited capacity this past Friday. Godwin has appeared in just two games this season, registering three catches for 26 yards in each of them. His latest absence spanned five games, but he's returning at a perfect time for the Bucs, who'll need all the help they can get against a strong Rams defense. Los Angeles has allowed the fourth-fewest touchdowns and 12th-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers in 2025. Godwin ranks as an RB3/flex in his role behind
Emeka Egbuka.
--Andersen PickardSource: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
November 23, 2025
Seattle Seahawks quarterback
Sam Darnold completed 16 of his 26 pass attempts for 244 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions during Sunday's Week 12 win over the Tennessee Titans. Darnold had seven turnovers over his last two games coming into this week, so it was refreshing to see him play clean, turnover-free football, albeit in a softer matchup against a subpar Titans defense. The veteran quarterback had his best fantasy performance since Week 9 and will remain in the mix as a high-end QB2 for Week 13 against the Minnesota Vikings in an exciting revenge game scenario. With that being said, Seattle could opt to go run-heavy against the Vikings, taking the ball out of Darnold's hands from time to time. Minnesota surrendered 146 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns to the Packers in Week 12, whereas
Jordan Love only threw for 139 yards and no scores.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
November 23, 2025
Alonzo Menifield suffered a first-round knockout loss to former title challenger Volkan Oezdemir on the main card of UFC Qatar on Saturday. There wasn't much Menifield could do as Oezdemir immediately started pressuring Menifield, and it didn't take long for Oezdemir to knock Menifield out. After hurting Menifield with a left knee, Oezdemir followed up with punches, and Menifield was out on his feet before Oezdemir crumbled him to the canvas. In 1:27 of action, Menifield landed only two significant strikes. With the loss, Menifield dropped to 10-6-1 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
November 23, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs running back
Kareem Hunt had 33 carries for 104 rushing yards and one touchdown during Sunday's Week 12 win over the Indianapolis Colts. He also caught all three of his targets for an additional 26 receiving yards. The veteran running back hadn't handled more than 13 carries or 14 touches in a single game this season, so it was a bit surprising to see him finish with more than double both of those totals. The increased volume led to inflated counting stats, so while his 3.5 yards per carry aren't very intriguing, he still racked up enough yardage to produce as a top-12 running back in fantasy football this week.
Isiah Pacheco (knee) could return next week and complicate the backfield dynamic, but Hunt should still be able to carve out a role for himself with standalone value as an RB3/flex.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
November 23, 2025
Volkan Oezdemir got back in the win column by defeating Alonzo Menifield via first-round knockout on the main card of UFC Qatar on Saturday. From the opening bell, Oezdemir put pressure on Menifield, keeping close to the fence. Oezdemir then landed a devastating knee that hurt Menifield and spelt the beginning of the end. He followed up with a barrage of punches that prompted the referee to stop the fight. In 1:27 of action, Oezdemir landed 13 significant strikes. With the win, Oezdemir improved to 9-7 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
November 23, 2025
Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver
Chimere Dike caught five of his seven targets for 44 yards and one receiving touchdown during Sunday's Week 12 loss against the Seattle Seahawks. He also had a 90-yard punt return touchdown. Dike's two touchdowns gave him a nice boost in fantasy football, rewarding managers who started him with the expectation that he'd perform well amidst injuries to
Calvin Ridley (leg) and
Elic Ayomanor (hamstring). The rookie will remain the top receiving option even after Ayomanor returns to action. He's a solid WR2 in an anticipated negative game script situation against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 13.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
November 23, 2025
Jack Hermansson suffered a first-round knockout loss to Myktybek Orolbai on the main card of UFC Qatar on Saturday. Hermansson made his welterweight debut, but unfortunately for him, it didn't go his way. From the beginning of the fight, Orolbai started pressuring Hermansson, and after Hermansson backed up to the fence, Orolbai caught him with a right hand, knocking him out. In 2:46 of action, Hermansson landed 19 significant strikes. Hermansson has now suffered a second straight knockout loss as he falls to 1-3 in his past four outings.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
November 23, 2025
Myktybek Orolbai won his second fight in a row by beating Jack Hermansson via first-round knockout on the main card of UFC Qatar on Saturday. Orolbai took the fight to Hermansson from the opening bell, and after pushing him up the fence, Orolbai landed a right hand that knocked Hermansson out cold. In 2:46 of action, Orolbai landed 15 significant strikes. With the win, Orolbai improved to 15-2-1 as a pro and is now 4-1 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
November 23, 2025
Shamil Gaziev suffered a first-round knockout loss to Waldo Cortes-Acosta on the main card of UFC Qatar on Saturday. Gaziev was originally scheduled to face off against Serghei Spivac, but Spivac was forced to pull out of the fight, so Cortes-Acosta stepped in on short notice. From the opening bell, Gaziev started pressuring Cortes-Acosta, but that proved to be his downfall as Cortes-Acosta landed a thunderous right hand that knocked out Gaziev. In 82 seconds of action, Gaziev landed six significant strikes. With the loss, Gaziev dropped to 3-2 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
November 23, 2025
Chicago Bears wide receiver
DJ Moore caught five of his seven targets for 64 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's Week 12 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. After two very underwhelming performances, Moore bounced back by tying his season-high in catches while scoring his second and third touchdowns of the season. Neither Moore nor teammate
Rome Odunze has been consistent this season, but the latter has typically been more productive, so Sunday's performance certainly bucked a trend within the Bears' offense. The veteran receiver isn't guaranteed to have fantasy relevance every week going forward, but Week 12 showed that he's still capable of producing at an elite level. Moore is back in the high-end WR3 tier for Week 13 against the Philadelphia Eagles.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
November 23, 2025
Waldo Cortes-Acosta won his second consecutive fight by beating Shamil Gaziev via first-round knockout on the main card of UFC Qatar on Saturday. Stepping up on just a few days' notice after Serghei Spivac, who pulled out during fight week, Cortes-Acosta needed only a minute and 22 seconds to land a devastating right hand that knocked Gaziev out. In 82 seconds of action, Cortes-Acosta landed 10 significant strikes. With the win, Cortes-Acosta improved to 16-2 as a pro and is now 9-2 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
November 23, 2025
Chicago Bears quarterback
Caleb Williams gave fantasy managers a show during Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. It was mostly good for Williams, but he did have some bad moments as well. The worst of the day was when Williams fumbled in the end zone which led to a Steelers touchdown. Outside of that, Williams was mostly solid as he completed 19-of-35 passing attempts for 239 yards and three touchdowns in the win. He didn't throw any interceptions and his lone turnover was that fumble in the first half. There have been some bad games, but fantasy managers have mostly been able to trust Williams on a weekly basis. He'll head into a tough matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles next week. Fantasy managers should trust him as a QB2 for that one.
--Andy WebbSource: ESPN
November 23, 2025
Dallas Mavericks center
Dereck Lively II (foot) is sidelined for Monday's matchup against Miami, extending a pattern of stops and starts after missing a large chunk of the early season. Lively has averaged 17.1 minutes in his last five games, contributing 3.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.4 steals, and 2.0 blocks on 54.5 percent shooting. The limited workload keeps him closer to an IL stash than a dependable active-roster piece. His absence keeps
Daniel Gafford in a steady role at center, while
Moussa Cisse provides depth and
P.J. Washington picks up extra rebounding volume when healthy.
--Brian DailisanSource: Grant Afseth
November 23, 2025
Tagir Ulanbekov suffered a third-round submission loss to former title challenger Kyoji Horiguchi on the UFC Qatar main card opener on Saturday. Ulanbekov didn't do much in this fight, and after showing signs of fatigue in the second round, it was only a matter of time before Horiguchi finished him. After getting dropped in the third round, Ulanbekov found himself in the world of trouble as Horiguchi sank in the rear-naked choke. Ulanbekov didn't find a way to escape, so Horiguchi put him to sleep. In 12:18 of action, Ulanbekov landed a takedown and only six significant strikes. With the loss, Ulanbekov dropped to 6-2 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
November 23, 2025
Dallas Mavericks forward/center
Anthony Davis (calf) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's matchup with Miami, keeping his availability very much in question after already missing a lengthy stretch. Davis has appeared in only five games for Dallas but has delivered strong production when available, posting 20.8 points, 10.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.2 blocks in 30.0 minutes on 52.0 percent shooting. His limited durability remains the primary concern for fantasy managers, as another missed game reinforces the need for contingency plans at center.
P.J. Washington and
Daniel Gafford gain stability in the frontcourt, while
Dereck Lively II's (foot) continued absence further concentrates minutes among the remaining bigs.
--Brian DailisanSource: Grant Afseth
November 23, 2025
Baltimore Ravens running back
Derrick Henry struggled to find much room to run during Sunday's game against the New York Jets. Luckily for fantasy managers, Henry was able to find the end zone a few times, or it would've been an ugly outing. Henry rushed the ball 21 times for 64 yards with two touchdowns in the win over the Jets. His 3.0 yard-per-carry mark wasn't ideal, but the volume of carries and his ability to find the end zone kept him in RB1 territory. The veteran back will get an excellent matchup against the horrible Cincinnati Bengals run defense next week.
--Andy WebbSource: ESPN
November 23, 2025
Kyoji Horiguchi marked a triumphant return to the UFC on the UFC Qatar main card opener by defeating Tagir Ulanbekov via third-round submission. From the opening bell, Horiguchi was aggressive, and it didn't take him long to take over the fight. Despite being taken down early in the fight, Horiguchi managed to knock Ulanbekov down with a thunderous head kick and soon after, Horiguchi sank in the rear-naked choke, putting Ulanbekov to sleep. In 12:18 of action, Horiguchi landed 49 significant strikes. With this win, Horiguchi asserted himself as a contender. Horiguchi is most likely the next in line for a title shot after Alexandre Pantoja and Joshua Van settle their differences.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
November 23, 2025
Winger Alexandre Texier has signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Montreal Canadiens. The French forward quickly found a new employer after the St. Louis Blues terminated his two-year, $4.2 million contract on Sunday. With the Blues, Texier appeared in only eight games this season, contributing one assist. He should receive a lot more playing opportunities in Montreal, as the Canadiens are going through an injury crisis in the attacking department. Patrik Laine (abdomen), Alex Newhook (ankle), and Kirby Dach (foot) have all landed on the shelf. With that said, Texier has never exceeded 30 points during an NHL campaign, meaning his fantasy value remains low.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 23, 2025
Tennessee Titans quarterback
Cameron Ward hasn't experienced a ton of success during his rookie campaign. Ward had a tough matchup against the Seattle Seahawks defense in Week 12, but he made the most of it. Ward completed 28-of-42 passing attempts for 256 yards and a touchdown in the loss. The rookie quarterback also carried the ball six times for 37 yards and an additional score. This was the first multi-score game of Ward's career that will hopefully have many more. The rookie quarterback is making the most of it with a limited cast of offensive playmakers. We'll see if he can build off this performance and have success against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 13.
--Andy WebbSource: ESPN
November 23, 2025
Orlando Magic center
Goga Bitadze (ankle) was ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) wasn't available, so Bitadze was in line to take over at the five. However, the 26-year-old developed ankle soreness, resulting in him being scratched after the team had already announced he would be in the starting lineup.
Orlando Robinson ended up taking his spot in the rotation. Fantasy managers will now have to wait and see if either Carter or Bitadze will be back on the floor for Tuesday's NBA Cup clash with the Philadelphia 76ers.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Orlando Magic
November 23, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver
Rashee Rice basically carried the Chiefs' receiving game during Sunday's contest against the Indianapolis Colts. Rice was held in check for 38 yards last week, but managed to break out this weekend. He hauled in eight of his 12 targets for 141 yards and was held without a score in the overtime victory. He led the team in targets, receptions, and receiving yards during this game. Fantasy managers who stuck with Rice through his suspension are getting great results now. He should once again be an elite option in a favorable matchup against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 13.
--Andy WebbSource: ESPN
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