November 25, 2025
New Orleans Saints running back
Alvin Kamara (knee) suffered an MCL sprain during his team's Week 12 loss to the Atlanta Falcons and may now be facing missed time. With fellow Saints back
Kendre Miller (knee) out for the season, there is a clear opportunity for playing time in the New Orleans backfield. Rookie sixth-rounder
Devin Neal looks like the most likely candidate to step in as the Saints' lead back if Kamara misses time. However,
Audric Estime is another running back who could see a significantly increased role. A fifth-round pick in the 2024 draft by the Denver Broncos, Estime recorded 310 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 76 carries across 13 games with Denver as a rookie. He was released by the Broncos before the start of the 2025 season and has spent most of the year on the Saints' practice squad. Now on New Orleans' active roster, Estime could get his chance to re-establish his NFL career. He could be a player to target on the waiver wire in deep fantasy leagues ahead of the Saints' Week 13 matchup against the Miami Dolphins.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
November 25, 2025
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that wide receiver
Rashod Bateman (ankle) was a full participant in practice on Tuesday. However, the team's official injury report lists Bateman as a limited participant for the second straight day. The 25-year-old has missed his team's last two games due to an ankle injury and does not appear certain to make his return for Baltimore's Week 13 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thanksgiving night. Across nine games this season, Bateman has recorded 16 catches for 194 yards and two touchdowns on 31 targets. If he remains sidelined on Thursday, veteran Ravens wideout
DeAndre Hopkins would be the most likely beneficiary from a playing time perspective. Regardless of whether Bateman is active or not, Baltimore WR1
Zay Flowers remains the only Ravens wide receiver who should be on fantasy radars in Week 13.
--Will BradySource: Baltimore Ravens
November 25, 2025
The Green Bay Packers are not ruling out wide receiver
Jayden Reed (foot, shoulder) from coming off Injured Reserve to play on Thursday in the Thanksgiving Day game against the division-rival Detroit Lions at Ford Field, according to ESPN's Rob Demovsky. "You never know... You'll find out Thursday," head coach Matt LaFleur said when asked if Reed could play on Thursday, given the lack of practice time. Reed practiced for the first time last Friday since breaking his collarbone in Week 2. He was limited on Friday and on Monday and Tuesday of this week, putting his status up in the air for Week 13. In addition to a broken collarbone, the third-year pass-catcher is recovering from surgery to fix a fractured foot. At the very least, fantasy managers should stash Reed, who has scored 18 total touchdowns in 35 career games. Green Bay will likely wait to activate him for a Week 14 contest against the Bears. If he is active on Thursday, his reps will most likely be limited, making him a fade candidate in fantasy.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Rob Demovsky
November 25, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles running back
Saquon Barkley (groin) was limited in Tuesday's practice due to a groin injury, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Barkley originally tweaked his groin in Week 8 against the New York Giants, but he hasn't missed any time because of it. The Eagles are likely just managing the injury and being cautious on a short week with the team facing the Chicago Bears on Black Friday in Week 13. Barkley still has two more days to return to a full practice, so he could be removed from the final injury report by Thursday. The 28-year-old has disappointed in 2025 in comparison to his monster 2024 campaign. Barkley had only 10 carries for 22 yards in the Week 12 loss to the Dallas Cowboys after seeing 20-plus carries in each of the previous two games. He salvaged his fantasy line, though, with a season-high seven catches for 52 yards on eight targets. If Barkley were to miss Friday's game,
Tank Bigsby would likely see most of Philly's backfield touches.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
November 25, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver
DeVonta Smith (chest, shoulder) was listed as a non-participant in Tuesday's walkthrough practice due to chest and shoulder injuries, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Smith's status bears watching on a short week when the team takes on the Chicago Bears on Friday. He played 95% of the offensive snaps in the Week 12 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday and had a big game, catching six of his 11 targets for 89 yards. If Smith is a DNP again on Wednesday, fantasy managers should actually be worried that he might be in danger of missing Week 13 action. If Smith is limited in any way or ruled out entirely against Chicago later this week,
Jahan Dotson would be in line for WR2 duties in Philly behind
A.J. Brown. Smith has only found the end zone three times in 11 games in 2025, adding 55 receptions on 78 targets for 754 yards. He's on track for the third 1,000-yard season in his fifth NFL campaign.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
November 25, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs running back
Dameon Pierce was signed to the practice squad on Monday. This news comes after Pierce was cut by the Houston Texans last week. The 25-year-old barely had a role in Houston, so a change of scenery was needed. This wasn't a perfect landing spot, but Pierce should see more action in Kansas City. Lead back
Isiah Pacheco (knee) is currently banged up, but is expected to play against the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving. Outside of that,
Kareem Hunt is the primary backup with
Brashard Smith getting mixed in as well. At the moment, Pierce doesn't seem to have a path to consistent playing time, but that could change if Pacheco is unable to play. Fantasy managers should keep Pierce on their radar if someone goes out.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
November 25, 2025
Los Angeles Rams tight end
Colby Parkinson has been putting together a nice stretch of play over the last few weeks. Over the last three games, Parkinson has hauled in 10 receptions for 96 yards and three touchdowns. He has taken on a larger role in the offense with
Tyler Higbee (ankle) landing on the injured reserve. Parkinson has shown he is capable of the TE1 role and is looking like a viable red zone threat. Fantasy managers in need of a possible streaming option in Week 13 should look at Parkinson for his matchup against the Carolina Panthers.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
November 25, 2025
Miami Dolphins tight end
Darren Waller (pectoral) will have his 21-day practice window opened this week, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. Waller has been sidelined since suffering a pectoral injury in Week 7. Before going down, Waller hauled in 10 receptions for 117 yards and four touchdowns in four games. The 33-year-old was surprisingly a popular target especially in the red zone before getting injured. Once healthy, Waller figures to resume his duties at the top tight end in this offense. It's unclear at the moment if he'll be ready in time to play against the New Orleans Saints in Week 13. Regardless, Waller could be worth a stash for fantasy managers in need of tight end help going forward. The veteran tight end figures to be back in the mix soon.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
November 25, 2025
Houston Texans quarterback
C.J. Stroud (concussion) is hopeful to get back on the field for the Week 13 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. Stroud has been sidelined since he suffered a concussion during the Week 9 matchup against the Denver Broncos. He remained in concussion protocol to begin the week, but the organization is optimistic he'll be ready to go this weekend. If he plays, Stroud should immediately return to having viable streaming value. During his last full game, Stroud threw for over 300 yards with two touchdowns. The 24-year-old should creep into the QB1 conversation, assuming he's cleared to play this weekend.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
November 25, 2025
Miami Dolphins quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa is hopeful for better results after a few lackluster performances before the bye in Week 12. Tagovailoa has been held to 205 passing yards or fewer in three of his last four games. Despite that, Tagovailoa did have a four-touchdown game during that span. The 27-year-old is an intriguing option heading into the Week 13 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. The Dolphins should come into this game refreshed after the bye and will face off against an average pass defense. Fantasy managers in need of a possible streaming option might want to consider Tagovailoa who should offer at least QB2 value.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
November 25, 2025
Miami Dolphins running back
Ollie Gordon II could see a larger role in this rushing attack coming out of the bye week. In Week 11, Gordon rushed the ball nine times for 45 yards and scored a touchdown in the win over the Washington Commanders. The rookie back saw a season-high 39 percent of the offensive snaps during that contest. His nine touches on the ground also tied for the second-most Gordon has seen this season. The rookie back has proven to be a viable option when given the chances in this offense. He could see an expanded role in the offense when the Dolphins take on the New Orleans Saints in Week 13. The 21-year-old could be worth a stash in deep leagues heading into this matchup.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
November 25, 2025
Detroit Lions wide receiver
Kalif Raymond (ankle) missed his second practice of the week on Tuesday due to an ankle injury, according to Eric Woodyard of ESPN. It's looking like Raymond won't be able to play on Thanksgiving Day on Thursday when the division-rival Green Bay Packers come to town after he hurt his ankle in Sunday's overtime victory over the New York Giants. If he is unable to practice on Wednesday, Raymond will almost certainly be ruled out for Week 13, which would open up more snaps for rookie third-rounder
Isaac TeSlaa. The 31-year-old Raymond has had a limited role in Detroit's offense in his fifth year with the team, catching only 15 of 19 targets for 150 yards and no touchdowns in 11 games played. He caught both of his targets in Week 12 for 37 yards, his second-best yardage output of the year.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Eric Woodyard
November 25, 2025
Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver
Isaac TeSlaa (hand) is dealing with a hand injury and has been limited in practice on Monday and Tuesday, according to ESPN's Eric Woodyard. TeSlaa only has four receptions in 11 games played in his first NFL season, but two of those grabs came in the end zone for Detroit. The 23-year-old third-rounder out of Arkansas has played through an oblique issue recently as well, but he should be good to go for Thursday's Thanksgiving Day tilt against the division-rival Green Bay Packers in Week 13. Fellow wideout
Kalif Raymond (ankle) is in danger of being inactive after two missed practices already this week, so it's possible that TeSlaa could have an expanded role for the Lions. Still, TeSlaa would be an incredibly risky fantasy option. He hasn't caught a pass since Nov. 9 and hasn't seen more than two looks in a game in 2025.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Eric Woodyard
November 25, 2025
Detroit Lions tight end
Brock Wright (neck) injured his neck in Sunday's overtime win over the New York Giants and has missed two practices this week. Wright will probably need to practice in some capacity on Wednesday to avoid being ruled out entirely. With
Sam LaPorta (back) going on Injured Reserve, Wright has operated as the team's top pass-catching tight end the last two weeks, but it has amounted to only five catches for 37 yards on 11 targets. If the 26-year-old is ruled out for Thursday's game versus the division-rival Green Bay Packers,
Ross Dwelley figures to see an expanded role for Detroit at the TE position. Fantasy managers should be looking for better and healthier streaming options at tight end in Week 13. Wright is currently rostered in only 2% of Yahoo leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Eric Woodyard
November 25, 2025
Green Bay Packers wide receiver
Dontayvion Wicks (calf) continues to be limited at practice for the second straight day this week on Tuesday due to an ongoing calf issue, according to Eric Woodyard of ESPN. Wicks has been on the team's injury report for the last three weeks with a calf injury, but he has managed to play through it. The 24-year-old should be out there again this Thursday on Thanksgiving Day against the division-rival Detroit Lions, but he's purely a deep-league dart throw, at best. That will be especially true if both
Jayden Reed (foot, shoulder) and rookie
Matthew Golden (wrist) return from their injuries this week. Wicks scored nine times in his first two years in the NFL with Green Bay, but he's still searching for his first touchdown through 12 weeks of the 2025 season. He has 20 catches for 213 yards on 34 targets in nine games.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Eric Woodyard
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