December 5, 2025
Green Bay Packers wide receiver
Romeo Doubs has been in a bit of a funk in terms of fantasy production over the last few weeks, but he'll look to get back on track in the Packers' Week 14 showdown with the Chicago Bears. Doubs had an excellent stretch of fantasy viability with three games among the top-25 wide receivers from Week 4 to Week 9. From Week 10 on, Doubs has disappointed fantasy managers with lackluster production. Doubs has averaged just 6.8 fantasy points per game in the four-game stretch starting in Week 10, and is averaging just three receptions for 25 yards per game. He's also taken a backseat to not just the running game, but also
Christian Watson, who has exceeded Doubs' production in recent weeks. Against the Chicago Bears in Week 14, Doubs is still a low-end flex option, but one that's much harder to trust than in the middle of the season.
--Kevin TompkinsSource: RotoBaller
December 5, 2025
Green Bay Packers running back
Josh Jacobs (knee) is off the injury report following a full practice session on Friday, and he'll be good to go for the Packers' Week 14 matchup with the Chicago Bears. Jacobs has been an awesome fantasy option this season, but last week was one of his least-productive fantasy outings with just 10.1 fantasy points. Week 13 marks just the second game in which Jacobs played the full game and didn't get in the end zone. That's how seemingly automatic Jacobs has been this season, and as the engine of the Packers' offense, Jacobs should be in a good position to do well against a middle-of-the-road Bears' run defense. Jacobs is a locked-in RB1 fantasy option in Week 14.
--Kevin TompkinsSource: RotoBaller
December 5, 2025
San Antonio Spurs center
Luke Kornet (ankle) won't play when his team visits the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. Kornet got dinged up on Wednesday night in Orlando, but finished the game and had a game-winning block at the end of regulation. The Spurs' big offseason acquisition has been starting in place of
Victor Wembanyama (calf). With Kornet and Wembanyama off the court, San Antonio will be forced into playing a smaller lineup.
Kelly Olynyk,
Jeremy Sochan, and possibly
Bismack Biyombo will see most of the minutes at the five.
--Andrew BallSource: Jeff McDonald - San Antonio Express-News
December 5, 2025
Green Bay Packers quarterback
Jordan Love is coming off one of his better games of the season in Week 13 and looks to continue that momentum when the Packers host the Bears in a divisional showdown in Week 14. Love was QB2 overall last week in the Packers' win over the Lions, throwing for 234 yards and four touchdowns. Even with Chicago returning Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon to their secondary, it's a secondary that can be thrown on. Add the weapons that the Packers may get back with
Jayden Reed and
Matthew Golden, who are both questionable for Week 14, and the Packers have a wealth of options for Love to throw to. Consider Love a fringe QB1 fantasy option when the Packers host the Bears in Week 14.
--Kevin TompkinsSource: RotoBaller
December 5, 2025
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver
Tutu Atwell (hamstring) will not be activated off Injured Reserve for Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals, according to Nate Atkins of The Athletic. The 26-year-old wideout has been sidelined since suffering a hamstring injury during the Rams' Week 7 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. The Rams opened Atwell's 21-day practice window last week, and while he's been a full participant for every practice, his return will wait at least another week. Teammates
Jordan Whittington,
Xavier Smith, and
Konata Mumpfield will continue to split reps behind the Rams' star wide receiver duo of
Davante Adams and
Puka Nacua. Atwell's next chance to return to the field will be for a Week 15 showdown against the Detroit Lions in L.A.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Nate Adkins
December 5, 2025
The New York Mets claimed right-hander
Cooper Criswell off waivers from the Boston Red Sox on Friday, a source told Jorge Castillo of ESPN. The Red Sox had designated Criswell for assignment following their trade on Thursday night that landed them right-hander
Johan Oviedo. Criswell has pitched in both a starting and relief role in Beantown each of the last two seasons, going 7-5 with a 4.00 ERA (4.31 FIP), 1.38 WHIP, one save, 82 strikeouts, and 36 walks in 117 innings pitched over 33 appearances (19 starts). The 29-year-old still has several more years of club control. He only made seven big-league appearances (one start) in Boston in 2025 and held a 3.57 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, and 9:5 K:BB ratio. Criswell will give New York some rotation insurance, but he won't really be on the fantasy radar, even in deeper leagues. He holds a career 4.48 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and 16.7% strikeout rate in five MLB seasons.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jorge Castillo
December 5, 2025
Miami Heat guard
Norman Powell (ankle) is off the injury report and available to play against the Orlando Magic on Friday night. The 32-year-old missed Wednesday's loss to the Dallas Mavericks after tweaking his ankle on Monday. With
Tyler Herro (toe) doubtful to play on the first night of a back-to-back, Powell will be tasked with shouldering the scoring load. He's averaging a career-best 25 points per game on 45.8% shooting from beyond the arc in 17 games this season.
--Andrew BallSource: Miami Heat
December 5, 2025
Cleveland Browns quarterback
Deshaun Watson (Achilles) has been ruled out for Week 14's game against the Tennessee Titans, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN reports. The Browns opened up Watson's 21-day practice window earlier this week, but the 30-year-old signal-caller is not expected to play this year. Watson tore his Achilles tendon in Week 7 last season and then underwent surgery shortly after to repair it. He subsequently re-ruptured his Achilles during his recovery and was forced to undergo a second surgery on Jan. 9. Watson is expected to remain on Cleveland's roster next season unless the Browns want to take on a dead salary of over $80 million in 2026, and no team would be willing to trade for him at this point. Rookie
Shedeur Sanders will start at quarterback again for the Browns in Week 14 against the Titans and has a chance to remain the starter for the rest of the season if he plays well enough.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Daniel Oyefusi
December 5, 2025
Cleveland Browns tight end
David Njoku (knee) has been cleared from the injury report and is good to go for Sunday's matchup against the Tennessee Titans, according to Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN. Njoku was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday and Thursday but will play in Week 14 despite managing a knee injury. The 29-year-old tight end hasn't had much production in recent weeks, recording just five receptions (six targets) for 32 yards and one touchdown over the past four games. The veteran has played behind impressive rookie
Harold Fannin Jr. and isn't a trustworthy fantasy option with his current role in the Browns' low-scoring offense. Fantasy managers are better off looking elsewhere for a potential streaming option in Week 14.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Daniel Oyefusi
December 5, 2025
Minnesota Vikings quarterback
J.J. McCarthy (concussion) is back in the lineup and facing one of the NFL's worst defenses in the Washington Commanders, but should be considered a volatile QB2 option for fantasy lineups. The second-year quarterback picked up two huge NFC North road wins earlier this season, but has once again missed significant time due to injuries and mostly struggled when available. McCarthy has 10 interceptions and a 54.1% completion percentage in his six starts, though Washington's defense has had its own issues. The Commanders have allowed scoring drives at the highest rate in the NFL and rank in the bottom five against fantasy quarterbacks, and McCarthy has shown flashes of mobility with 120 rushing yards and a pair of touchdowns on 23 carries. Managers approaching the fantasy playoffs in Superflex formats will have to evaluate McCarthy against their other options, but there is some hope that a talented Minnesota offense can finally turn a corner against a bad defense at home.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: RotoBaller
December 5, 2025
Running back
Aaron Jones Sr. (shoulder) of the Minnesota Vikings does not have an injury designation when the Vikings play host to the Washington Commanders in Week 14, but he should be considered a risky flex option for fantasy lineups. The veteran has drawn more playing time than backfield mate
Jordan Mason, but departed last week's loss at Seattle and did not return after re-aggravating his previous AC joint ailment that also knocked him out of Week 9's game at Detroit. The Vikings surely will want to lean on the running game against a Commanders defense that ranks 29th against half-PPR running backs to help their floundering passing offense, which could present opportunities for both backs. While the matchup is excellent, managers will have to consider that the shoulder is a lingering issue Jones will have to deal with, and the Vikings haven't exactly inspired much confidence in recent weeks.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: RotoBaller
December 5, 2025
Former bantamweight champion Petr Yan will look to reclaim the belt when he faces off against Merab Dvalishvili in the main event of UFC 323 on Saturday. Yan and Dvalishvili already fought before; however, Dvalishvili defeated Yan via unanimous decision after dominating him for five rounds. Yan is currently on a three-fight winning streak, having beaten Song Yadong, former two-time flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo and, more recently, Marcus McGhee. DraftKings sees Yan as a huge underdog with a salary of $6,700.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
December 5, 2025
Running back
Jordan Mason of the Minnesota Vikings enters a Week 14 game with some lineup appeal as an RB3/flex candidate with the Washington Commanders coming to U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings have struggled immensely in recent weeks, but could see a reprieve in the form of a lowly ranked Commanders defense. Through 13 weeks, Washington is allowing scoring drives on nearly 49% of opposing possessions -- the worst rate in the NFL -- and ranks 29th overall against half-PPR running backs. That could line up well for Mason, who may see more work if
Aaron Jones Sr. (shoulder) sees any issues with his lingering injury, though it bears mentioning that Jones does not carry an injury designation despite leaving last week's loss at Seattle. Minnesota will see the return of starting quarterback
J.J. McCarthy (concussion) and likely will lean on the running game to aid the struggling passing attack. Relying on any Viking at the moment comes with risk, but the setting is good enough to consider playing Mason in Week 14.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: RotoBaller
December 5, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back
Omarion Hampton (ankle) practiced without a non-contact jersey on Friday, a positive sign for his chances to play on Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles, Kris Rihm of ESPN reports. Hampton said on Thursday that he feels great and is ready to get back on the field, but the decision is ultimately up to the doctors. The rookie first-rounder has been sidelined since Week 5 when he suffered a fractured ankle, and it's a great sign to see the rookie first-rounder shed the non-contact jersey in practice. Hampton is trending toward being activated off Injured Reserve and playing in Week 14 against the visiting Philadelphia Eagles, though he's likely to operate in a timeshare with
Kimani Vidal in his first game back. He projects as RB3/FLEX option if he is active on Monday night.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Kris Rihm
December 5, 2025
Bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili is scheduled for his fourth title defense against former bantamweight champion Petr Yan in the main event of UFC 323 on Saturday. Dvalishvilli also goes for a record-breaking fourth title defense of the year when he rematches Yan. Since losing to Ricky Simon, Dvalishvili has been on a tear, winning 14 fights in a row. He was last seen in action in October at UFC 320, where he defeated Cory Sandhagen via unanimous decision. DraftKings sees Dvalishvili as a huge favorite with a salary of $9,500.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
December 5, 2025
Fantasy managers who roster Minnesota Vikings wide receiver
Justin Jefferson ahead of the Week 14 game against Washington will be asking themselves what will happen when a very movable object meets an even more stoppable force. The Commanders' defense ranks a lowly 28th against half-PPR receivers, but calling the Vikings "inept" recently doesn't even begin to describe it. Minnesota is now turning over the ball on more than 17% of its possessions, scoring on fewer than one-third of them, and is coming off the franchise's first shutout defeat in 18 years last week at Seattle. Vikings quarterback
J.J. McCarthy (concussion) is slated to return after
Max Brosmer's four-interception debacle last week, which could slightly help the superstar receiver, who is on track for career-low rates of catches, yards, and touchdowns. The Vikings have been so volatile that Jefferson should be considered a WR2, but he ultimately remains an All-Pro receiver facing a bad defense this week, giving some hope for a bounce-back game.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: RotoBaller
December 5, 2025
The Minnesota Vikings will take on the struggling defense of the Washington Commanders in Week 14, which brings both potential and risk for wide receiver
Jordan Addison. Washington is allowing opposing offenses to score on nearly 49% of possessions, which is the worst mark in the league, but the Vikings have been the most hapless offense in the NFL over the past month. Minnesota scored 42 points in its past four games, including the franchise's first shutout loss in 18 years last week at Seattle. Despite playing more than 90% of the team's offensive snaps in every one of those four games, Addison has just 10 total catches to show for it. Addison is a talented receiver with a great matchup, but the Vikings have been so awful on offense recently that even their best players have disappointed in fantasy lineups. The setting is good enough this week to consider Addison for a flex spot, but he's a wild card due to Minnesota's volatility.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: RotoBaller
December 5, 2025
After the Minnesota Vikings' offensive struggles reached a new low in Week 13, wide receiver
Jalen Nailor should be considered a high-risk option when the Vikings play host to the Washington Commanders in Week 14. The Commanders' defense has been hugely ineffective this season, and it enters this week having allowed the highest percentage of scoring drives in the league. In the past month, however, Minnesota has been even worse. The offense's turnover rate has ballooned to over 17% of their possessions, and they've scored 42 points in their past 16 quarters. Nailor had a career-best day with quarterback
J.J. McCarthy in Week 10, but caught just one pass on three targets combined during the next three games. The matchup this week is great, but starting Nailor should be considered a desperation play, given his low volume in what has been a bad offense.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: RotoBaller
December 5, 2025
Tight end
T.J. Hockenson of the Minnesota Vikings has a strong matchup against a bad Washington Commanders defense in Week 14, but fantasy managers should consider him a TE2 option due to the team's continued struggles on offense. The Commanders allow scoring drives at the highest rate in the NFL, but the Vikings are turning over the ball at the highest rate, which has been a major contributor to the team scoring on fewer than 32% of its possessions. Hockenson is coming off his best game of the year with six catches for 59 yards at Seattle, but Minnesota will experience yet another quarterback change now that starter
J.J. McCarthy (concussion) is back. Even when the Vikings' offense is at its best, the veteran tight end is the team's third option behind receivers
Justin Jefferson and
Jordan Addison, so managers may want to reserve Hockenson only for formats that start more than one tight end.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: RotoBaller
December 5, 2025
Joshua Van is scheduled to face off against the flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja in the main event of UFC 323 on Saturday. Van is currently on a five-fight streak and has proved himself capable of hanging with the best the flyweight division has to offer. He was last seen in action in June at UFC 317, where he defeated Brandon Royval via unanimous decision. Van and Royval earned a 'Fight of the Night" bonus for that fight, while Van also got a title shot. DraftKings sees Van as the underdog with a salary of $7,200.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
December 5, 2025
Minnesota Vikings running back
Aaron Jones Sr. (shoulder) has been cleared from the injury report and will suit up on Sunday against the Washington Commanders, according to the team's official website. Jones was limited on Wednesday and Thursday after exiting early during the game against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 13 due to a shoulder injury, but he is good to go in Week 14. The 31-year-old running back struggled to find running lanes against Seattle's stout defense, handling six carries for just three yards, but he was productive as a receiver with four receptions (four targets) for 22 yards before leaving. Jones has continued to play ahead of
Jordan Mason since returning in Week 8, and he'll get a favorable matchup in Week 14 against a Commanders defense that has allowed the fourth-most PPR points per game to opposing running backs. Another plus for Jones is that quarterback
J.J. McCarthy is back this week following a one-game absence due to a concussion.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Minnesota Vikings
December 5, 2025
The 2025 season has been the same story for Minnesota Vikings kicker
Will Reichard: he's been excellent when the team has needed him, but a major regression on offense has made him an average fantasy play most weeks. More than 17% of the Vikings' drives have ended in turnovers, far and away the worst rate in the NFL, and the offense is now scoring on fewer than a third of its possessions overall. Naturally, the second-year kicker has been unpredictable alongside an offense that is struggling to stay on the field. Reichard has eight makes from beyond 50 yards this year and is a terrific 21-for-23 on field goal attempts, but starting him in Week 14 will be contingent on the Minnesota offense breaking its slump against the Washington Commanders. However, against a Washington defense allowing scoring drives at the highest rate in the NFL, there is some hope for Reichard, albeit with risk involved.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: RotoBaller
December 5, 2025
Now that the biggest question facing the Minnesota Vikings defense/special teams has been answered -- they will see the return of Washington Commanders quarterback
Jayden Daniels (elbow) in Week 14 -- they can be considered a slightly above-average fantasy play for the week. Washington is third in the league in rushing yards per game and figures to see a boost with Daniels, whose mobility can change games. Encouragingly for Minnesota, second-year edge rusher Dallas Turner has played the best football of his young career during the past three weeks with 12 pressures and four sacks, and the team's pass rush has been excellent overall. Minnesota ranks third in the NFL in pressure percentage, seventh in yards per play allowed, and they've played well as of late, but the team's bottom-of-the-barrel offense has the highest turnover percentage in the league, which is negatively affecting the defense's fantasy performance. The Vikings have some potential, but managers will have to consider the full picture before starting them.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: RotoBaller
December 5, 2025
New Orleans Saints wide receiver
Chris Olave (back) is officially listed as questionable for Week 14's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Olave was held out of Wednesday's practice before being a limited participant on Thursday and Friday, a similar progression to last week when he was ultimately able to suit up against the Miami Dolphins. The 25-year-old didn't seem affected by the injury last week, posting his normal route share and recording four catches for 47 yards and a touchdown on seven targets in the loss to Miami. He is trending toward playing through the injury again and profiles as a top-10 wide receiver option for Sunday's matchup against the division-rival Buccaneers. In the first meeting with Tampa on Oct. 26, Olave had eight catches on 12 targets for 63 yards.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Erin Summers
December 5, 2025
Boston Celtics forward
Jaylen Brown (illness) is off the injury report heading into Friday's matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers. He didn't suit up for Thursday's win over the Washington Wizards. However, the 29-year-old will be back on the floor, avoiding his second absence of the 2025 campaign. With Brown's return,
Sam Hauser, who had six points in 21 minutes as a starter on Thursday, will head back to the bench, with fewer offensive opportunities expected for
Payton Pritchard,
Jordan Walsh,
Anfernee Simons, and
Derrick White.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 5, 2025
Flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja is set for his fifth title defense against surging Joshua Van in the co-main event of UFC 323 on Saturday. Since losing to Askar Askarov back in 2020, Pantoja has looked incredible, going on an eight-fight winning streak. He captured the flyweight title in 2023 by beating Brandon Moreno, and he's won four consecutive fights since then, defeating Brandon Royval, Steve Erceg, Kai Asakura and Kai Kara-France. DraftKings sees Pantoja as the favorite with a salary of $9,000.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
December 5, 2025
Orlando Magic forward
Paolo Banchero (groin) will play on Friday versus the Heat after missing the last 10 games due to a strained groin. The 2022 No. 1 overall pick hasn't played since suffering the injury during the win over the New York Knicks on November 12, so there's a chance he'll see fewer than the 32.8 minutes he averaged in his 12 appearances. However, despite the potential for a reduced workload as well as a challenging matchup on the horizon, Banchero must be added back into all fantasy lineups. With the former Duke Blue Devil back in the mix,
Tristan da Silva will presumably head back to the bench, significantly reducing his fantasy expectations.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 5, 2025
On Saturday, Tatsuro Taira will look to win back-to-back fights when he faces off against former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno on the main card of UFC 323. Taira suffered his first professional loss in October 2024 at UFC Vegas 98, and it was a split decision loss to Brandon Royval; however, Taira got back in the win column in his last bout by beating HyunSung Park via second-round submission. DraftKings sees Taira as the favorite with a salary of $8,500.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
December 5, 2025
New Orleans Saints running back
Alvin Kamara (ankle, knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 14 divisional matchup with the Buccaneers. Kamara was held out of practice with ankle and knee injuries and will now miss his second consecutive game. After a slow start in a Week 13 loss to the Dolphins, sixth-round rookie
Devin Neal finished with 47 rushing yards on 14 carries while adding three catches for another 22 yards. He showed good decisiveness and burst, but struggled to find any space behind a banged-up and overmatched offensive line, evidenced by almost 94% of his rushing yardage coming after contact. Tampa Bay has been uncharacteristically soft against the run this season, so Neal remains a low-end RB2/flex play, especially in PPR formats, having earned 10 targets over the past two weeks.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Erin Summers
December 5, 2025
Former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno will look to extend his win streak when he takes on Tatsuro Taira on the main card of UFC 323 on Saturday. After losing back-to-back split decision losses to Alexandre Pantoja and Brandon Royval, Moreno got back in the win column by defeating Amir Albazi via unanimous decision. Moreno was last seen in the Octagon in March at UFC Mexico City, where he defeated former title challenger Steve Erceg via unanimous decision. DraftKings sees Moreno as the underdog with a salary of $7,700.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
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